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Review the leverage and margin conditions for your account and instrument before placing a trade.
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- Margin call level
- 50%
- Stop-out level
- 20%
- MT4 dynamic leverage, eligible forex
- 9 tiers
- Published MT5 account leverage
- Fixed
Dynamic leverage
Use the conditions that apply to you.
Leverage can depend on the platform, instrument, position size and other account conditions. Do not apply a headline maximum to every trade.
MT4 · eligible forex
Maximum leverage by net open lots
- 0–1 lots1:3000
- 1–5 lots1:2000
- 5–10 lots1:1000
- 10–20 lots1:500
- 20–50 lots1:200
- 50–100 lots1:100
- 100–300 lots1:50
- 300–500 lots1:33
- 500+ lots1:25
Each tier applies to the lots inside it, so a larger position mixes several tiers.
Open the leverage toolRisk warning
Leverage magnifies gains and losses alike. Published account terms distinguish MT4 dynamic leverage from MT5 fixed leverage, subject to instrument and account conditions. Requirements can change; check current broker notices. Losses may exceed deposited funds.
By market
Check the exact instrument.
Maximum leverage is set per instrument. Your MetaTrader symbol specification shows the figure that applies to your account.
| Market | Selected instruments | Max. leverage | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| FXForex majors and crosses | EURUSD, GBPUSD, EURGBP | 1:3000 | MT4 dynamic, eligible pairs. MT5: 1:500. |
| FXOther forex pairs | USDZAR, USDMXN, EURPLN | 1:50 | USDTRY, EURTRY and the Brazilian, Colombian and Chilean pairs: 1:20. |
| MTMetals | XAUUSD, XAGUSD, XPTUSD | 1:500 | Selected standard metal symbols; XAUUSD.t is 1:200. |
| IXIndex CFDs | US500, US30, DE30 | 1:100 | HK50: 1:10. |
| STStock CFDs | XOM, MSFT, BMW | 1:3 | Some shares 1:2 or 1:1. |
| CRCrypto CFDs | BTCUSD, ETHUSD, LTCUSD | 1:20 | Published BTCUSD, ETHUSD and LTCUSD instruments. |
| ENEnergy CFDs | USOIL, UKOIL, NGCUSD | 1:25 | Natural gas (NGCUSD): 1:20. |
Published instruments captured 5 November 2026. Availability and conditions depend on the exact account and symbol.9
View instrument specificationsRisk warning
Leverage magnifies gains and losses alike. Published account terms distinguish MT4 dynamic leverage from MT5 fixed leverage, subject to instrument and account conditions. Requirements can change; check current broker notices. Losses may exceed deposited funds.
Crypto CFDs can move sharply in a short time. With a CFD you trade the price only: you do not own the underlying coin, share or index.
Margin
Calculate the margin set aside.
Margin depends on contract size, trade volume, price, leverage and currency conversion. The platform requirement takes precedence over a hypothetical estimate.
Margin = trade size ÷ leverage × price
1 lot of EURUSD (100,000 units) at 1:100 and a price of 1.11825:
100,000 ÷ 100 × 1.11825 = 1,118.25 USD.
Risk warning
Leverage magnifies gains and losses alike and may change without prior notice. Losses may exceed deposited funds.
Hedged positions. Only the larger side needs margin: 2 lots bought and 5 lots sold need margin for 5 lots. A fully hedged position still needs margin.
Margin calculator
Required margin
1,118.25 USD
100,000 ÷ 100 × 1.11825
Calculated from the inputs shown. Actual trading costs may differ.8
Margin level
Two levels to watch.
Margin level = equity ÷ margin × 100. MetaTrader shows it in the Trade tab, next to your balance and equity.
Stop-out at 20%
The published FAQ says the system starts closing positions, beginning with the least profitable. The threshold does not guarantee the final loss.
Margin call at 50%
A published margin-level threshold. Check account conditions; it does not guarantee personal contact before losses.
Above 50%
New orders require sufficient available margin. A margin level above a threshold does not remove trading risk.
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CFDs are high-risk, leveraged instruments. Losses may exceed deposited funds. Risk disclosure ›