Urgent Issue with Binance Global Futures API - Unable to Trade USDT Pairs with USDC Collateral

# To address the issue of trading USDT pairs using USDC as collateral on Binance Futures through QuantConnect, here are some steps and considerations based on the available documentation and API references:

# 1. **Brokerage Model Configuration**: Ensure that your algorithm is set to use the Binance Futures brokerage model with margin account type. This is crucial for enabling futures trading.

self.set_brokerage_model(BrokerageName.BINANCE_FUTURES, AccountType.MARGIN)

# 2. **Set Cash in USDC**: Use the `set_cash` method to initialize your account with USDC. This method allows you to specify the cash symbol and amount.

self.set_cash("USDC", 1000000)  # Example amount

# 3. **Add Crypto Futures**: Use the `add_crypto_future` method to add the desired USDT pairs (e.g., BTCUSDT, SOLUSDT) to your algorithm. Ensure these pairs are supported by Binance Futures.

self.add_crypto_future("BTCUSDT", Resolution.MINUTE)
self.add_crypto_future("SOLUSDT", Resolution.MINUTE)

# 4. **Handle Insufficient Buying Power**: Implement logic to check for and handle "Insufficient buying power" errors. This might involve adjusting position sizes or using leverage appropriately within the constraints of your USDC collateral.

# 5. **Test with Simulated Data**: Run backtests using simulated data to verify that your algorithm can handle trades with USDC collateral. Adjust any parameters as needed.

# 6. **Considerations for Collateral Conversion**: Since Binance allows trading USDT pairs with USDC collateral on their platform, but this functionality might not extend to the API integration with QuantConnect, you may need to implement a workaround. This could involve manually managing the conversion rates between USDC and USDT within your algorithm to simulate the collateral conversion.

# 7. **Seek Support**: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to QuantConnect support with detailed logs and descriptions of the problem. This can help them understand the issue better and potentially provide a solution or feature update.

# By following these steps, you should be able to address the limitations and proceed with deploying your algorithm live. If you encounter specific errors or issues during implementation, feel free to ask for further assistance.

Sources: Binance - QuantConnect.com, Crypto Trades - QuantConnect.com, Requesting Data - QuantConnect.com, Bitfinex - QuantConnect.com, Bybit Crypto Futures Regression Algorithm