Account Structure and Ownership

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Multiple accounts for one user

There can be many reasons why multiple accounts might be required. Deribit offers two set ups for this.

Subaccounts

Each account can create multiple subaccounts that all sit under the same main account.

  • With subaccounts, multiple accounts can be created, with separate funds and positions in each.

  • Only the main account has to be verified.

  • Transfers between subaccounts are instant and are not charged any fees.

Completely independent accounts

Completely independent accounts each with their own registry and verification. Each account can be either verified as an individual or as a corporate account.

  • Multiple accounts can not register with the same email or Google account.

  • Each account will have to be verified separately.

  • The accounts can not transfer any funds between them other than using the regular withdrawal features.

Multiple traders on one account

There are several methods for allowing multiple traders on an account.

Separate subaccounts

Each trader or trader group has their own subaccount.

Subaccounts are independent instances directly connected to the main account. As subaccounts are independent they will not share margin and/or portfolios with the main account or other subaccounts. Subaccounts can be utilized with or without setting a separate login. Subaccounts do not require a separate verification.

Both the main account and subaccounts can also use the below tools:

Multiple logins by security keys

The requirements are:

  • All use the same email + password combination.

  • Each security key is used as a separate login.

  • Each security key can have its own scope set up.

Login by API key

API keys can be used to login

  • Each trader can have their own API keys setup.