Margin is the amount of funds reserved in your trading account when you open a trade.
The margin required depends on the trade volume, trading instrument, and leverage.
Margin is not a fee. It is reserved while your trade is open, and released when the trade is closed. However, any trading losses will reduce your available funds.
How is margin calculated?
For instruments with dynamic leverage:
Margin = Lots × Contract Size ÷ Leverage
For example, if you trade 0.1 lots of EURUSD with 1:2000 leverage:
0.1 × 100,000 ÷ 2,000 = 5 EUR
You can also use our Trading Calculator to check the estimated margin required.
Dynamic Leverage
Your maximum leverage depends on your account equity:
| Account Equity | Maximum Leverage |
|---|---|
| $0 – $500 | 1:2000 |
| $501 – $5,000 | 1:1000 |
| $5,001 – $10,000 | 1:500 |
| $10,001 – $50,000 | 1:300 |
| $50,001 – $100,000 | 1:200 |
| $100,001 – $2,000,000 | 1:100 |
Higher leverage generally means less margin is required, while lower leverage means more margin is required.
Temporary Leverage Restrictions
To help manage risk during periods of high market volatility, leverage may be temporarily restricted for certain instruments.
These restrictions can apply during:
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Daily market rollover
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Weekend rollover
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Market openings and closings
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High-impact economic news
The restriction affects new positions only. Existing positions are not affected.
Kindly note: The margin and leverage available for a trade may vary depending on the instrument and current market conditions.
