Dynamic Leverage

EC Markets provides dynamic leverage up to 1:1000, enabling efficient capital utilisation and the flexibility to manage multiple trading positions across a range of instruments.

Leverage per asset class
Type	Leverage	Leverage Type
FX Major	Up to 1000x	Dynamic
FX Minor	Up to 1000x	Dynamic
FX Exotics	Up to 100x	Dynamic
Metal	Up to 1000x	Dynamic
Energy	Fixed at 200X	Fixed
Cryptos	Fixed at 200X	Fixed
Indices	Up to 100x	Fixed

Dynamic Leverage Tier
Tier	Trading Account Equity (USD)	Forex Major & Minor, Metal Maximum Leverage
1	0 – 49,999.99	1:1000
2	50,000 – 99,999.99	1:500
3	100,000 or more	1:200

Whenever the accounts overall position changes, the system will automatically recalculate the required margin, applying the updated margin requirements based on each instrument’s applicable leverage tier.
Example:
Account equity: USD 45,000 therefore Tier 1 applied. The current tier leverage is 1:1000, where the margin requirement for Gold is USD 300 per lot, and for EURUSD it is USD 100 per lot. Assuming a total holding of 10 lots of long Gold, the total margin requirement is USD 3,000.
Account equity increases to USD 52,000 therefore Tier 2 is applied when the next trade is made.

If no new positions are opened or closed, the margin requirement will remain unchanged.
If a new position to BUY 1 lot of EURUSD is added in addition to the existing Gold position, the margin of the existing Gold position will remain at USD 3,000, and the margin of the EURUSD position will be applied at Tier 2 leverage which is 1:500 and equates to USD 200 

Total Margin will be: Gold at 3000 + EURUSD at 200 = USD 3200
However, if an additional 1 lot of long Gold is added, the margin requirement per lot on Gold moves to Tier 2 and becomes USD 600 or 1:500. The system will also automatically recalculate the margin requirement for all of the open Gold positions:  

Total margin = 11 lots × USD 600 = USD 6,600
If 1 lot of the existing Gold position is closed, the system will also recalculate the remaining open position margin requirement: 

Total margin = 9 × USD 600 = USD 5,400
If 10 lots of a short Gold position are opened, the system treats these positions as fully hedged. The required margin will be calculated as zero, as per standard practice. 

Total margin = USD 0

Clients should also note that the leverage provided by the company can be as high as 1:1000. The client acknowledges and understands that the company reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to apply a maximum leverage of 1:30.

Dynamic Leverage FAQs

Dynamic leverage at EC Markets is a built-in risk management feature that automatically adjusts the maximum available leverage based on account equity, helping to control exposure and reduce risk as trading volume increases.

Leverage tiers at EC Markets are determined by account equity and may vary depending on the traded instrument. For example, accounts with equity up to XXXX may be eligible for leverage up to XXXX:1, while accounts with higher equity levels may be subject to lower leverage limits, such as XXXX:1 or less. Full details are provided in the product specification sheet.

As leverage decreases with higher equity levels, margin requirements increase accordingly. This results in a greater amount of funds being required to open and maintain positions.

Dynamic leverage is automatically applied to all EC Markets accounts and cannot be adjusted. This approach supports responsible trading practices and ensures alignment with regulatory requirements.

Dynamic leverage allows EC Markets to provide greater buying power to accounts with lower equity, enabling larger position sizes relative to account balance. This approach enhances market accessibility while maintaining effective risk management controls.

* Terms and conditions apply. For full details on how leverage is applied and managed, please refer to the Company’s Risk Disclosure Policy.
In the event of any discrepancy, the Company’s interpretation and final decision shall prevail.

Trade Smarter with Dynamic Leverage up to 1:1000