margin call

American  

noun

Stock Exchange.

1. a demand from a brokerage house to a customer that more money or securities be deposited in their margin account when the amount in it falls below that stipulated as necessary to cover the stock purchased.

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Etymology

Origin of margin call

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

That triggered forced selling from margin calls by brokers, driving down security prices for even unlevered investors, who suffered collateral damage.

From Barron's

The cryptocurrency’s struggle may stem from investors who bought around $90,000, now facing potential margin calls.

From Barron's

With bitcoin now more than 30% below its peak, there are worries about further forced selling as retail investors might need to liquidate other assets to meet margin calls, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal

Bitcoin’s collapse, down over 34% from its early October peak, likely triggered margin calls, leading to sales of liquid assets.

From Barron's

Bitcoin’s collapse, down over 34% from its early October peak, likely triggered margin calls, leading to sales of liquid assets.

From Barron's