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Leverage Details

Leverage allows traders to increase their buying power, enabling them to control larger positions with a smaller amount of actual funds. Below are the leverage levels for different asset types on both the MT5 and ThinkTrader platforms.

MT5 Platform

Lightning Challenge & Funded Accounts
- FX: 1:30
- Indices: 1:5
- Commodities (Gold/Silver): 1:10
- Oil: 1:10
- Crypto: 1:1
Dual Step & Nexus (Challenge & Funded Accounts)
- FX: 1:100
- Indices: 1:15
- Commodities (Gold/Silver): 1:15
- Oil: 1:15
- Crypto: 1:1

ThinkTrader Platform

Starting Monday, 26th, we’re excited to introduce Dynamic Leverage for all Challenge and Funded clients on ThinkTrader (TT). This enhancement is part of our ongoing commitment to helping you trade with more precision, protection, and professionalism.

Dynamic Leverage offers a progressive, risk-conscious approach: as your position size grows, your leverage adjusts in tiers — giving you the flexibility to scale while maintaining strong risk safeguards.

Why Dynamic Leverage?

Traditional static leverage applies one fixed level regardless of your trade size. Dynamic Leverage, on the other hand, applies higher leverage on smaller exposures and gradually scales it down as your open lot size increases. This ensures:

✅ Efficient capital use on small to medium trades
✅ Stronger account protection at higher exposure levels
✅ Full transparency on how your margin is calculated
✅ Smarter scaling, especially during volatile market conditions

Tiered Leverage Breakdown

Here’s how Dynamic Leverage is structured across major asset classes:

Forex (e.g., GBPUSD)

Lot Range	Leverage
0 – 5.00	1:100
5.01 – 10.00	1:50
10.01 – 15.00	1:30
15.01 – 20.00	1:15
20.01+	1:10

Metals (e.g., XAUUSD)

Lot Range	Leverage
0 – 1.00	1:30
1.01 – 2.00	1:20
2.01 – 3.50	1:10
3.51+	1:5

Indices (e.g., US30)

Lot Range	Leverage
0 – 8.00	1:20
8.01 – 16.00	1:10
16.01+	1:5

Oil (e.g., WTI)

Lot Range	Leverage
0 – 3.00	1:20
3.01 – 6.00	1:10
6.01+	1:5

Crypto (e.g., BTCUSD)

Lot Range	Leverage
0 – 0.10	1:2
0.11 – 0.20	1:1
0.21+	1:0.5

How It Works: Progressive Tiering

Dynamic leverage does not apply one flat leverage rate to your whole trade. Instead, it’s applied per tier, meaning:

“Each portion of your trade falls under its corresponding tier, and margin is calculated progressively.”

🔍 Case Example 1: 12-Lot GBPUSD Position

Breakdown:

5.00 lots at 1:100 → $5,000 margin
5.00 lots at 1:50 → $10,000 margin
2.00 lots at 1:30 → $6,667 margin

✅ Total Margin Required: $21,667
This setup rewards responsible scaling while helping protect your account at higher exposure levels.

🔍 Case Example 2: 2.5-Lot Gold (XAUUSD) Position

Breakdown:

1.00 lot at 1:30 → $3,333 margin
1.00 lot at 1:20 → $5,000 margin
0.50 lot at 1:10 → $5,000 margin

✅ Total Margin Required: $13,333
(Assuming 1 lot = $100,000 notional for simplicity)

What to Expect

🕐 Live rollout begins Monday, 26th
📉 All positions must be closed by Friday, 23rd to ensure a clean transition
📄 A full FAQ will be released shortly to walk you through margin impacts in detail

Dynamic Leverage is a professional-grade enhancement designed to support your growth as a trader. It aligns with the practices of top-tier trading environments — and we’re proud to bring it to TT.

Commission Structure

Commissions are charges applied per trade. They vary based on the platform and the account type, with MT5 offering raw spreads with a commission on certain assets, while ThinkTrader provides standard spreads without commission.

MT5 Platform Commission Rates

FX: $4 per lot (raw spreads)
Indices: $0 (no commission)
Commodities (Gold/Silver): $4 per lot
Oil: $0 (no commission)
Crypto: $0 (no commission)

Note: The MT5 platform applies commissions only to FX and Commodities (Gold/Silver) trades.

ThinkTrader Platform Commission Rates

All Assets: No commission (standard spreads applied)

Note: ThinkTrader offers commission-free trading on all assets, making it a cost-effective choice for traders looking for straightforward pricing.

Swap Charges

For detailed information on swap charges, please visit ThinkMarkets Swap Rates.