Get Started with Margin Syndicate
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Assisted KuCoin setup
New to crypto, or want a hand getting set up?
Robin at KuCoin can walk you through opening and verifying a KuCoin account, funding it and creating a Managed Sub-Account for Futures linked to Margin Syndicate.
Robin works for KuCoin, not Margin Syndicate. His role is setup support: he can help get your account linked, but cannot see your trading or move your money, and will not discuss our strategy. Strategy questions and anything about your account with us go to our Gateway group.
What the setup looks like
- Open a KuCoin account and complete identity verification (KYC).
- Deposit USDT into your own KuCoin account.
- Create a Managed Sub-Account with Futures enabled and bind it to Margin Syndicate. Robin will provide the correct binding UID and guide you through this step.
- Margin Syndicate approves the link and connects the account to our system.
- Funds are moved to Futures and trading starts once the connection and setup checks are complete.
Your account, your control
You retain control through your own KuCoin login: you can top up, withdraw available funds or unlink the account. Margin Syndicate has trading permission only, never withdrawal permission. Coordinate withdrawals or unlinking with us through Gateway so open positions and margin can be handled in order; KuCoin's account and withdrawal requirements still apply.
Account and Futures availability depend on KuCoin's eligibility and verification requirements. For platform instructions, see KuCoin's Managed Sub-Account guide.
Referral disclosure: Margin Syndicate may receive commission if you sign up through our KuCoin referral link.
Account Access
We welcome enquiries for separately managed accounts. The minimum for an SMA is $50,000.
Swaps SMA: Daily liquidity up to 30% of equity per day; no gate, no lock-up and no notice period. Execution and margin adjustments are coordinated with the desk; coordination does not add a notice period.
All arrangements are governed by our High Water Mark policy: performance fees are charged only on new net gains above the previous peak, so you are never charged twice for the same gains.
Performance fee only: 35% on equity up to USD 100,000, 20% above; high water mark; no management fee.
For certified high-net-worth and self-certified sophisticated investors only; client self-certification is required before onboarding.
For SMA enquiries, contact us. Read our High Water Mark policy.
Access Tiers
Access Margin Syndicate strategies through your own exchange account.
DirectAPI$50,000 minimum
Your exchange account, our execution. API-connected, fully non-custodial. The near delta-neutral Swaps SMA book runs on Binance, OKX and BingX; other venues are by conversation. Hyperliquid remains a separate unhedged grid-only SMA with updated screening filters — see the venue tiers.
For help linking a KuCoin Managed Sub-Account (Futures), see Robin's assisted setup guide.
Request DirectAPI AccessGetting Started FAQ
Common questions about the onboarding process
Who can help me set up a KuCoin Managed Sub-Account?
Robin at KuCoin (@RobinKucoin on Telegram) helps with account creation, identity verification, funding and binding a Futures Managed Sub-Account to Margin Syndicate. He supplies the binding UID. Robin works for KuCoin and handles setup only; strategy and account questions go to the Margin Syndicate Gateway group (@marginsyndicategateway).
Who controls the money in my KuCoin Managed Sub-Account?
You control the account through your own KuCoin login. Margin Syndicate has trading permission, never withdrawal permission. You can top up, withdraw available funds or unlink the account, subject to KuCoin's requirements. Coordinate withdrawals or unlinking through Gateway so open positions and margin can be handled in order.
How long does onboarding take?
Timing depends on the platform, region, verification requirements, account configuration and strategy. The website helps identify a route; it does not complete exchange approval or certify trading readiness. Confirm the remaining steps and expected timing for your account.
What do I need to provide?
Your region, intended access route, strategy and account requirements. If DirectAPI is suitable, arrange trading-only permissions through the agreed secure process; withdrawal access is not required. Do not paste API secrets into a public enquiry form.
Can I change strategies or move capital later?
Contact operations before changing an active configuration or moving collateral. Open positions, orders, margin and reporting need to be reconciled first. Switching or withdrawing is not guaranteed to be immediate while exposure remains open.
How is regional eligibility confirmed?
The exchange or platform must confirm its current eligibility and verification requirements for your circumstances. Contact us to discuss the appropriate access route; an enquiry does not establish eligibility or trading readiness.