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Sub-Accounts

Manage risk and run multiple strategies under one account

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Have you ever wanted to trade on a decentralized exchange (DEX) but still get the pro-level experience of a centralized exchange (CEX)? BSX is making that a reality with Sub-Accounts a game changing feature that helps you manage your assets, optimize your trading strategies, and protect your funds more effectively than ever. Let’s dive into what Sub-Accounts are, why you need them, and the amazing benefits they bring!

What are Sub-Accounts?

Sub-Accounts on BSX let you create multiple trading accounts under a single login (your main wallet). Each Sub-Account acts as a separate trading space, giving you the flexibility to split your strategies and manage your assets with ease.

  • Main Account: Perfect for high-stakes trading with up to 1000x leverage, packed with full features like deposits, withdrawals, swaps, staking, earning, and more.

  • Sub-Accounts: Designed for safer trading with up to 50x leverage, focusing on Perpetual Trading, and with restricted features to keep your assets secure.

With Sub-Accounts, you can trade like a pro while keeping your funds safe and your strategies organized, all on one seamless platform.

Why Sub-Accounts Matter

In the fast-paced world of DeFi, managing risk and optimizing strategies can determine your trading success. Sub-Accounts combine the professional trading experience of a CEX with the transparent, secure world of a DEX. They serve as a perfect bridge between these two worlds:

  • Trade all pairs on BSX, run multiple margin strategies, and control your accounts with lightning-fast speed.

  • Everything happens on-chain transparent, secure, and free from centralized platform risks.

Sub-Accounts are more than just a feature, they're your gateway to smarter, safer, and more flexible trading. Here's why you need them:

  • Protect your funds: Your Sub-Accounts remain safe even if your main account faces risks like liquidation.

  • Split your strategies: Take long positions on your main account while shorting on a Sub-Account to easily run delta neutral strategy right in BSX.

  • Effortless management: Whether trading solo or managing a team, Sub-Accounts help you stay organized, private, and in control.

For beginners, Sub-Accounts offer a safe way to learn while protecting your funds. For pros, they're powerful tools to test strategies, manage teams, and optimize profits.

The benefits of Sub-Accounts

We built Sub-Accounts to empower you with the tools you need to trade efficiently while keeping your assets secure. Here’s how they can level up your DeFi game:

  • Organize and Control with ease:

    • Manage multiple margin strategies by splitting them across separate accounts—no overlap, no mess.

    • Switch between accounts quickly to stay on top of your trades.

    • Freeze accounts or transfer funds between them with full control.

    • Sub-Accounts are restricted from features like deposits and withdrawals, keeping your assets safe and focused on trading.

  • Maximize asset safety:

    • Each Sub-Account has its own private key for recovery (don’t lose it—it’s your only way to restore access!). BSX don’t store any private key and can’t recover the fund for you.

    • Sub-Accounts can’t see your main account or other Sub-Accounts, ensuring total privacy.

    • Example:

      • Main Account: User deposits $10k in USDC and convert to bsxUSD for yield.

      • Subaccount A: User transfers $2k USDC to Subaccount A to trade (e.g., BTC/USDC perpetuals).

      • Profit Transfer: Trading profits from Subaccount A can be sent back to the Main Account to compound on yield.

      • Liquidation: If Subaccount A is liquidated, the ~$8k bsxUSD in the Main Account remains safe and unaffected.

  • Diversify your trading strategies:

    • Run multiple strategies from one main account, long and short the same pair at the same time across different Sub-Accounts to hedge your bets.

    • Earn more BSXP on trading fees with each order, boosting your rewards.

    • Example:

      • Main Account: Stacking yield (e.g., bsxUSD, staked BSX).

      • Subaccount A: Strategy 1 (e.g., Long BTC perp with leverage).

      • Subaccount B: Strategy 2 (e.g., Short BTC perp or trade another pair with leverage).

      • Benefit: Diversify trading risk/approach; Profits boost Main Account yield; Liquidation in one subaccount doesn't affect others or Main Account funds.

      • Trading Rewards: Trading activity in both Subaccount A and B contributes to earning BSXP trading fee rewards.

Who should use Sub-Accounts?

Sub-Accounts on BSX are designed for all types of traders:

  • New Traders: Keep your assets separate and protected while learning the ropes of DeFi trading.

  • Pro Traders: Run long/short strategies, manage teams, and maximize profits through bsxUSD earnings or vault rewards with controlled risk exposure.

Start now

Trade - Protect - Thrive.

Start using Sub-Accounts today and take control of your DeFi trades.