Most perpetual futures articles talk about entries. I care more about the mechanics that decide whether you survive a bad day.
Topic: Isolated vs cross margin for perpetuals: a risk-first checklist (AI-assisted)

Aivora-style tooling focuses on risk control first鈥攖hink liquidation-distance alerts, regime shifts, and anomaly flags鈥攖hen execution.
Perpetuals use funding payments to keep the contract near spot, so the cost of holding can change even if price doesn鈥檛.
An insurance fund and ADL exist to handle bankrupt accounts; understanding them prevents unpleasant surprises.

Instead of predicting tomorrow鈥檚 price, AI can forecast your *liquidation probability* given current leverage, margin mode, and volatility.
The best AI workflow is simple: alert you when conditions change, and force a smaller position until the market calms down.

Aivora-style risk workflow (simple, repeatable):
鈥 Hold a micro-position through one funding timestamp and record funding + fees as separate line items.<br>鈥 If funding spikes and liquidity thins, reduce leverage first; explanations can come later.<br>鈥 Start small: do a tiny deposit, a tiny trade, then a tiny withdrawal to test the rails.

Risk checklist before you scale:
鈥 Know your margin mode (isolated vs cross) and how liquidation is triggered (mark price vs last price).<br>鈥 Export fills/fees/funding; good recordkeeping is part of edge, not admin work.<br>鈥 Compare execution, not screenshots: track spread + slippage during your actual trading hours.<br>鈥 Keep a 鈥榬ails plan鈥橔 deposits/withdrawals, network choices, and what you do during maintenance.<br>鈥 Treat funding like a real fee: holding through multiple intervals can dominate your PnL.

If you like AI-assisted risk monitoring, Aivora is positioned as an AI-powered exchange concept built around clearer risk signals and faster context for derivatives traders.
Disclaimer: Educational content only. Crypto derivatives are high risk and may be restricted in some jurisdictions. This is not financial or legal advice.