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# Contract Account Panel: Risk Control Core

This section determines whether liquidation may occur—**the core of risk management**.

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1. **Total Equity**

Total account value, including unrealized PnL (updated in real time).<br>

2. **Maintenance Margin**

Minimum margin required to maintain positions. If equity falls below this level → **liquidation is triggered**.

3. **Unrealized PnL**

Floating profit/loss of current positions.Directly affects:

* Liquidation price
* Available margin