Trading Conditions
Clear leverage tiers, margin rules, and execution standards — so you know exactly how your account behaves under pressure.
Leverage by Asset Class
Maximum leverage depends on the instrument and your account equity. Dynamic tiering applies to Forex and metals.
| Asset Class | Max Leverage |
|---|---|
| Forex & Metals | Up to 1:200 |
| Indices | 1:200 |
| Commodities (Energies) | 1:100 |
| Cryptocurrencies | 1:50 |
| Shares | 1:20 |
Dynamic Leverage Tiering
For Forex and metals, leverage steps down as equity grows to manage risk.
Leverage may be reduced on specific instruments during extreme market volatility.
Margin Call & Stop Out
Automated protections help limit losses when equity falls relative to used margin.
Margin Call (100%)
When equity equals 100% of used margin, the platform shows a warning and you cannot open positions that increase margin exposure.
Stop Out — Standard & Premium (30%)
If margin level falls to 30%, cTrader begins closing open positions starting with the largest loss until the level recovers.
Stop Out — Raw (50%)
Raw accounts use a 50% stop-out threshold for earlier risk control on commission-based pricing.
Negative Balance Protection
Retail clients are protected so account equity cannot remain below zero after exceptional market moves. Professional clients are excluded.
Account Snapshot
Compare the three live account types before you open.
| Feature | Standard | Raw | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spreads from | 1.2 pips | 0.0 pips + commission | Discounted vs Standard |
| Stop Out | 30% | 50% | 30% |
| Best for | Simple pricing | Active / ECN style | Higher volume |
Execution Quality
Agency model execution with average latency under 12ms from our LD5 / NY4 infrastructure. No dealing desk intervention on your orders.
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