How the BRNUSD contract is measured
Brent is a major reference price for internationally traded crude oil. BRNUSD is XBTFX’s spot energy CFD symbol, quoted in US dollars per barrel; one standard lot represents 1,000 barrels.
BRNUSD · Spot energy CFD
Trade Brent Crude Oil (BRNUSD)
Trade Brent Crude Oil against the US dollar on Mega1 or MetaTrader 5. Go long or short without owning, storing or taking delivery of the physical commodity.
BRN/USD
BRNUSD · Brent Crude Oil / US Dollar
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BRNUSD · Energies
What is BRNUSD? Brent Crude Oil priced in US dollars.
BRNUSD is XBTFX’s spot energy CFD for Brent Crude Oil, quoted in US dollars. Traders may also search for this market as Brent oil / Brent crude / Brent oil price.
- Symbol
- BRNUSD
- Minimum price increment
- 0.001
- Price precision
- 3 digits
- Profit currency
- USD
- Minimum volume
- 0.1 lot
- Volume step
- 0.1 lot
What can move BRNUSD
Brent crude oil can react to global supply and demand, OPEC+ policy, Atlantic-basin flows, shipping conditions, geopolitical risk, inventory changes, economic growth and the US dollar.
Long or short without physical delivery
An energy CFD provides directional price exposure without buying the physical commodity. Leverage magnifies gains and losses, and financing can apply across rollover.
Raw pricing
Pro
Variable raw spread
- Energy CFD commission
- USD 2.75 / USD 100k
- Platforms
- Mega1 & MetaTrader 5
All-in spread
Standard
Variable all-in spread
- Energy CFD commission
- No separate commission
- Platforms
- Mega1 & MetaTrader 5
Pro commission is USD 2.75 per USD 100,000 traded. Spreads are variable and can widen; swaps may apply. Pricing, leverage, account and platform availability can vary.
Exposure-based margin
How BRNUSD leverage and margin bands work.
BRN/USD margin is applied incrementally by the total notional exposure in BRNUSD. Crossing a threshold does not reprice the margin already assigned to lower bands; only the additional exposure uses the next rate.
How exposure-based margin works BRNUSD margin schedule Published schedule
| Additional notional | Leverage | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| $0–$250K | 40:1 | 2.50% |
| $250K–$1M | 20:1 | 5.00% |
| $1M–$2M | 8:1 | 12.50% |
| $2M–$5M | 4:1 | 25.00% |
| $5M–$10M | 2:1 | 50.00% |
| $10M–∞ | 1:1 | 100.00% |
USD notional bands. The live platform specification remains authoritative.
Contract details
BRNUSD contract specifications.
Review volume, carrying-cost and session information before placing a trade. Values below are refreshed from the published XBTFX specification service.
- Contract size
- 1,000 barrels / lot
- Minimum / maximum volume
- 0.1 lot / 100 lots
- Volume step
- 0.1 lot
- Quote / profit currency
- USD
- Swap long
- 29.07 points
- Swap short
- −82.46 points
- Three-day swap
- Friday
- Published session
- 00:00–21:00 platform time
Open full BRNUSD specifications
Sessions and swap values may change for holidays, liquidity conditions and scheduled maintenance.
Plan a scenario
Calculate a BRNUSD energy scenario before you trade.
Profit or loss is the price movement multiplied by 1,000 barrels per lot and the number of lots, before spread, commission, swaps and currency conversion.
Minimum price increment 1 lot × USD 1 = USD 1,000 Before trading costs Open BRN/USD calculator
Where to trade
Trade BRNUSD your way.
Use Mega1 in the browser, on desktop or mobile, or trade through MetaTrader 5.
BRNUSD FAQ
Understand Brent Crude Oil trading before opening a position.
What is BRNUSD (BRN/USD)?
BRNUSD is XBTFX’s spot energy CFD for Brent Crude Oil, quoted in US dollars. Traders may also search for this market as Brent oil / Brent crude / Brent oil price. Brent is a major reference price for internationally traded crude oil. BRNUSD is XBTFX’s spot energy CFD symbol, quoted in US dollars per barrel; one standard lot represents 1,000 barrels.
Do I own or receive physical Brent Crude Oil when I trade BRNUSD?
No. BRNUSD is a leveraged energy CFD, not a physical commodity purchase. It provides price exposure but no ownership, storage claim or delivery right.
What can move the BRNUSD price?
Brent crude oil can react to global supply and demand, OPEC+ policy, Atlantic-basin flows, shipping conditions, geopolitical risk, inventory changes, economic growth and the US dollar.
How is leverage applied to BRNUSD?
BRN/USD uses published exposure-based margin bands. The schedule is tied to total notional exposure in BRNUSD, not the account balance. When exposure crosses a threshold, only the additional portion uses the next margin rate; lower-band exposure keeps its original rate.
Can I trade BRNUSD with Pro or Standard pricing?
Yes, subject to availability. Pro uses a raw variable spread plus USD 2.75 commission per USD 100,000 traded. Standard uses a wider all-in spread without a separate commission line.
BRN/USD at XBTFX
Ready to trade Brent Crude Oil?
Open an XBTFX account, choose Pro or Standard pricing, and access BRN/USD on a supported platform. Energy CFDs are high-risk leveraged products.
Risk warning
CFDs are complex instruments and involve a significant risk of loss due to leverage. Prices are indicative and may differ from executable account prices. Consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford the risk.
Risk Disclosure Notice
