Maximum Leverage by Product Type
FXTRADING.com offers tiered leverage based on trading instruments, balancing trading power with risk management:
The leverage settings on your account are determined by the account type and trading conditions, such as participation in specific programs like the Incubator Program.
Instrument Type | Maximum Leverage |
Forex Pairs | Up to 1:2000 |
Gold | Up to 1:500 |
Silver & Major Indices | Up to 1:200 |
Commodities & Energy | Up to 1:100 |
Bitcoin & Ethereum | Up to 1:100 |
Other Cryptocurrencies | Up to 1:20 |
Dynamic Leverage System
FXTRADING.com implements a responsive leverage framework that adjusts based on:
For instance, accounts in the Incubator Program maintain fixed leverage settings, even during weekends or major news events.
Account Equity Thresholds
Higher account balances automatically receive reduced leverage
This progressive reduction helps manage risk exposure for larger positions
Position Size Considerations
Leverage may decrease as your total position size increases
Designed to prevent excessive risk concentration
Market Volatility Adjustments
Temporary leverage reductions during high-impact economic events For example, during Non-Farm Payrolls or other significant economic releases, leverage may be temporarily reduced to 500:1 to manage risk.
Pre-announcement notifications sent to affected traders However, it is important to note that FXTRADING.com does not typically adjust leverage during news releases, and any adjustments are exceptional.
Higher account balances automatically receive reduced leverage
This progressive reduction helps manage risk exposure for larger positions
Position Size Considerations
FXTRADING.com prioritizes transparency by ensuring that clients are always notified of leverage changes via email.
Leverage may decrease as your total position size increases
Designed to prevent excessive risk concentration
Market Volatility Adjustments
Temporary leverage reductions during high-impact economic events
Pre-announcement notifications sent to affected traders- Examples include holiday market closures, where leverage is reduced to mitigate risks from lower liquidity and potential price gaps, and major economic data releases, such as employment reports or central bank announcements, which can cause heightened volatility.
Leverage Notification Protocol
When leverage changes are implemented, FXTRADING.com provides:
Advance email notifications for scheduled adjustments
Platform alerts for immediate changes
Detailed explanations in the Client Portal- Traders can log in to the client portal to access detailed information about leverage adjustments, including the specifics of changes and their potential impact.
Risk Management Best Practices
While high leverage offers greater trading potential, FXTRADING.com recommends:
Starting with lower leverage until gaining experience
Using stop-loss orders to protect against adverse market movements
Regularly monitoring margin levels to avoid margin calls
For specific leverage questions related to your trading account, please contact our support team via the Service Hub or at [email protected].