Learn about the minimum and maximum leverage available and how to change it on your Blueberry trading account.
What is Leverage?
Account leverage in trading accounts refers to using borrowed funds to increase the potential return on investment. It allows traders to open positions larger than their actual account balance.
Leverage is expressed as a ratio, such as 1:50, 1:100, or 1:500, indicating how many times the account balance can be multiplied to determine the maximum allowable trade size. For example, with 1:100 leverage, a trader can control $100,000 worth of assets with only $1,000 in their account.
While leverage can magnify profits, it also increases the potential for significant losses, making risk management crucial.
What are my leverage options?
The maximum leverage available for live trading accounts is 1:500, and the lowest is 1:1.
Please note the equity requirements for each leverage:
| Leverage | Maximum Equity |
| 1:500 | $5,0000 |
| 1:400 | $10,000 |
| 1:300 | $50,000 |
| 1:200 to 1:125 | $100,000 |
| 1:100 to 1:1 | $100,000 + |
If your equity exceeds the maximum stated above, your request will be subject to approval.
How do I change my leverage?
From your Client Portal, follow the steps below:
Important Notes
Leverage decrease may work only if your trading account has no open trades. This is in place to protect your margin.
While the maximum ratios apply to most forex and commodities, some instruments have fixed leverage. Refer to Specification in Market Watch to learn more.
Leverage changes are subject to account equity requirements and can, therefore, be modified dynamically on a case-by-case basis.