Leverage is a core component of trading, allowing traders to control larger positions with a smaller amount of capital. On Instant Accounts, leverage is carefully structured to balance opportunity with risk management, ensuring a fair and sustainable trading environment for all participants.
Standard Leverage on Instant Accounts
Instant Accounts come with predefined leverage levels based on asset class. These limits are designed to reflect the volatility and risk profile of each market.
Default Instant Leverage Settings
Asset Class | Leverage |
Forex | 1:30 |
Metals | 1:10 |
Oils | 1:10 |
Indices | 1:10 |
Crypto | 1:2 |
News Trading & Holding Add-On: Leverage Reduction
News Trading & Holding is not enabled by default.
It is only allowed when the News Trading Add-On is activated.
When this add-on is enabled, leverage is automatically reduced as follows:
Asset Class | Reduced Leverage |
Forex | 1:20 |
Metals | 1:5 |
Oils | 1:5 |
Indices | 1:5 |
Crypto | 1:1 |
Why Leverage Is Reduced During News Trading
High-impact economic news can cause:
Extreme volatility
Slippage and spread spikes
Rapid price movements that exceed normal market conditions
Reducing leverage helps mitigate these risks and encourages more disciplined position sizing during sensitive market periods.