Does my account balance affect my leverage?

No. Edge dynamic leverage is tied to your position's notional value (size × price), not your balance. A trader with $1,000 and a trader with $1,000,000 both get the same maximum leverage on the same-sized position.

What happens if my position size crosses a tier boundary?

Tiers apply incrementally. Each portion of your position's notional value gets the leverage of the band it falls into — so a position partially in the second tier uses tier-1 margin for the first slice and tier-2 margin for the slice that crosses over.

Why use dynamic leverage instead of a flat number?

Fixed-leverage accounts apply the same multiplier whether you trade 0.01 lots or 100 lots — which means the broker has to set a low ceiling for everyone to manage tail risk. Dynamic leverage lets smaller positions enjoy aggressive leverage while large positions are tier-throttled, so we can offer 1000:1 at the top end without taking on outsized exposure.

Does dynamic leverage apply to crypto and metals?

Yes. Edge dynamic leverage applies across every asset class — forex, indices, metals, energies, and cryptocurrencies. Each symbol has its own ladder; see the Trading Conditions page for the per-symbol breakdown.

Is dynamic leverage available on Standard accounts?

No. Standard accounts use fixed leverage up to 500:1 with commissions baked into the spread. Dynamic leverage and the 1000:1 ceiling are exclusive to Edge.

Where do I see the full tier ladder for a specific symbol?

On the Trading Conditions page, switch the Asset Class tab to your category, choose Leverage & Specs, and click any symbol row to expand its full tier table.

Dynamic Leverage. Up to 1000:1.

Tied to position size, not account balance. Tier-throttled as exposure grows. Available across forex, metals, indices, energies, and crypto on every Edge account.

Up to 1000:1

Tier-based

Per position

All asset classes

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1000:1

Top tier leverage

Tier-ladder bands

All

Asset classes covered

Any

Account balance

How it works

Calibrated per position, not per account

Maximum leverage is calibrated to each individual position's notional value. As a position grows past pre-set thresholds, leverage steps down through tiered bands — independently of your balance.

Per position

Each open trade is sized against the symbol's tier ladder independently. A 0.01-lot scalp and a 50-lot swing are evaluated separately.

Not per account

Your balance never lowers your leverage. A $1k and a $1M account both get the same top-tier ceiling on identical position sizes.

Tiered, not stepped

Tiers apply incrementally — only the portion above each threshold uses the next tier's margin. You don't lose the top tier when you cross a band.

Across all assets

Forex, metals, indices, energies, crypto. Every symbol has its own ladder calibrated to its volatility and liquidity profile.

EUR/USD · Live example

Here's an actual ladder

This is the live EUR/USD leverage ladder on Edge accounts. As your position's notional value crosses each band, the leverage steps down for the portion above that threshold.

$0 → $500K

1000:1

0.1% margin

$500K → $2M

500:1

0.2% margin

$2M → $5M

200:1

0.5% margin

$5M → $15M

100:1

1% margin

$15M → $50M

50:1

2% margin

$50M → ∞

20:1

5% margin

Worked example

$1,500,000 EUR/USD on an Edge account

You open a $1,500,000 EUR/USD position. The notional value spans two tiers, so each portion is margined at the leverage of its band — applied incrementally.

Total margin required: $2,500 — an effective 600:1 on the full position. A flat 100:1 account would require $15,000, locking up an extra $12,500 of buying power.

$0 – $500K

at 1000:1

$500 margin

$500K – $1.5M

at 500:1

$2,000 margin

Total notional $1.5M

600:1 effective

$2,500 total

Comparison

Why dynamic beats a flat number

Fixed-leverage accounts apply the same multiplier to every position regardless of size. Edge calibrates leverage to each position's exposure independently.

Fixed Leverage

One number for every size

Sized for worst case

The cap has to absorb the largest position any client might open — so smaller, lower-risk positions get the same conservative ceiling.

Smaller trades over-margined

A 0.01-lot scalp ties up the same proportional margin as a 50-lot position, even though the risk profiles aren't comparable.

Penalises account growth

Most fixed-leverage brokers step the cap down once balances cross thresholds — your max leverage falls as your account grows.

No tail-risk control

Nothing throttles a single huge position. The same leverage applies to a $100k position and a $50M position on the same instrument.

Edge · Dynamic Leverage

The right number for the size

Aggressive on small positions

Up to 1000:1 on positions in the top tier. Smaller, lower-risk trades get the leverage they deserve — not a cap built for whales.

Tier-throttled on large positions

Each tier band tightens leverage automatically as the position's notional crosses thresholds — keeping concentrated risk in check.

Balance never changes the ceiling

Your maximum leverage stays the same whether you have $1k or $1M in equity. Account growth doesn't dilute your trading conditions.

Consistent across asset classes

Same model on forex, metals, indices, energies, and crypto. Each symbol's ladder is calibrated to its volatility and liquidity.

In your trading platform

Same engine on every XBTFX terminal

Dynamic leverage is enforced at the matching engine — your platform just surfaces it. Here's how it shows up in xPro and MetaTrader 5.

xPro · Order Ticket

Dial in leverage on the ticket.

xPro shows the dynamic leverage slider directly on the order ticket. Drag it as high as 1000x for small positions; required margin recalculates live as you size up. The slider's ceiling always reflects the symbol's current tier.

Live required margin calculation as you size up
Slider capped automatically by the active tier — no surprises
Enforced at the engine — tickets can't bypass the ladder

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MetaTrader 5 · Symbol Specifications

MetaTrader 5 desktop symbol specifications showing the floating margin notional tier table

MetaTrader 5 · Symbol Specs

Full ladder visible on every symbol.

Open any symbol's Specification panel in MT5 to see the full floating notional margin rates table — every band, initial and maintenance margins. The same numbers the engine uses. No guesswork, no hidden steps.

Per-symbol bands inside Market Watch → Specification
Both initial and maintenance margins published per tier
Identical to Trading Conditions — your reference of truth

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By asset class

Top-tier leverage at a glance

Each symbol has its own ladder calibrated to instrument volatility and liquidity. Here are four representative top tiers — the full per-symbol breakdown lives on Trading Conditions.

EUR/USD Major Forex

1000:1

TOP TIER

up to $500K

XAU/USD Gold

200:1

TOP TIER

up to $25M

BTC/USD Bitcoin

50:1

TOP TIER

up to $250K

SPX/USD US 500

200:1

TOP TIER

up to $2M

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Frequently
Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about how dynamic leverage works on Edge accounts.

Does my account balance affect my leverage?

No. Edge dynamic leverage is tied to your position's notional value (size × price), not your balance. A trader with $1,000 and a trader with $1,000,000 both get the same maximum leverage on the same-sized position.
What happens if my position size crosses a tier boundary?

Tiers apply incrementally. Each portion of your position's notional value gets the leverage of the band it falls into — so a position partially in the second tier uses tier-1 margin for the first slice and tier-2 margin for the slice that crosses over.
Why use dynamic leverage instead of a flat number?

Fixed-leverage accounts apply the same multiplier whether you trade 0.01 lots or 100 lots — which means the broker has to set a low ceiling for everyone to manage tail risk. Dynamic leverage lets smaller positions enjoy aggressive leverage while large positions are tier-throttled, so we can offer 1000:1 at the top end without taking on outsized exposure.
Does dynamic leverage apply to crypto and metals?

Yes. Edge dynamic leverage applies across every asset class — forex, indices, metals, energies, and cryptocurrencies. Each symbol has its own ladder; see the Trading Conditions page for the per-symbol breakdown.
Is dynamic leverage available on Standard accounts?

No. Standard accounts use fixed leverage up to 500:1 with commissions baked into the spread. Dynamic leverage and the 1000:1 ceiling are exclusive to Edge.
Where do I see the full tier ladder for a specific symbol?

On the Trading Conditions page, switch the Asset Class tab to your category, choose Leverage & Specs, and click any symbol row to expand its full tier table.