The temporary leverage policy takes effect on 1 September 2026 at 00:00 (GMT+3). Temporary limits are separate from normal dynamic leverage and the existing pre-close policy.
Which accounts does this policy cover?
It covers all four types of trading accounts on MT4 and MT5, as well as Social Trading Signal accounts and Funds Management accounts. Accounts under the ASIC entity are excluded from this policy.
When can temporary adjustments be made?
Subject to applicable law and account terms, FXTRADING.com reserves the right to temporarily adjust applicable leverage limits and margin requirements at any time when its Trading Team considers this necessary because of news, significant events, market conditions or other risk considerations. This is not limited to scheduled releases or non-farm payrolls.
What is the standard news-period arrangement?
For designated economic news releases, the standard restriction window starts 15 minutes before and ends 15 minutes after the release. The following ceilings apply to new positions opened during that window:
Instrument | Normal product maximum | Maximum during the standard window |
Gold — XAUUSD | 1:500 | 1:200 |
Gold — XAUEUR | 1:500 | 1:200 |
Silver — XAGUSD | 1:100 | 1:100 (unchanged) |
These are ceilings, not guaranteed settings. A lower applicable account, product, programme or regulatory limit continues to apply. For example, Gold already limited to 1:100 stays at no more than 1:100; a 1:200 restriction cannot increase it. Silver is not raised to 1:200.
Which positions are affected?
Only new positions opened within the applicable restriction window are covered.
Positions opened before the window begins will not have their margin requirements changed by this restriction.
This does not protect existing positions from market movements, losses or liquidation. Do not assume how pending-order activation, netting, add-ons or amendments are handled without confirmation of the applicable rule.
How do I check an individual adjustment?
Check the latest applicable official notice for the affected products and accounts, ceilings, start/end times and stated time zone. A calendar entry or an old email alone does not establish the current restriction.
The standard arrangement does not fix the products, ceilings or duration of every future adjustment. A displayed account maximum alone does not confirm the leverage available for a specific instrument or time.
What happens when the window ends?
Do not assume a guaranteed return to a higher leverage level or automatic margin recalculation for positions opened during the window. Check the applicable notice and current account/instrument conditions. Normal dynamic-leverage rules, pre-close restrictions and other lower applicable limits remain separate controls.
For a new position of the same size, lower leverage may require more margin. Review the applicable conditions and available margin before placing an order. A leverage ceiling is not a recommendation to trade, deposit funds or use a particular strategy.