Calculate your exact margin requirements instantly.
Simply select your trading instrument, deposit currency, leverage ratio, and trade size, and our tool will automatically simulate the required margin. this helps you plan your trades more effectively and manage your exposure.
Margin calculator
Compute your exact margin requirement in USD.
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Required Margin
You must have at least this amount of free equity in your account to open this position.
The math behind the margin
Understanding how margin is calculated is critical for preventing stop-outs.
Required margin formula
(Lot Size × Contract Size) / Leverage
If the base currency differs from your account currency, the result is multiplied by the current exchange rate.
Free margin
Equity - Used Margin
Free Margin represents the total funds available to open new positions or absorb floating losses on open trades.
Margin level
(Equity / Used Margin) × 100
This percentage is the most important metric on your platform. A Margin Level below 100% triggers a Margin Call.
Maximum leverage limits
Different asset classes carry different volatilities, and thus different maximum leverage caps.
| Asset Class | Max Leverage | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Major Forex Pairs | 1:500 | EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY |
| Minor Forex Pairs | 1:200 | EUR/GBP, AUD/CAD, NZD/JPY |
| Precious Metals | 1:200 | XAU/USD (Gold), XAG/USD (Silver) |
| Global Indices | 1:100 | US30, NAS100, GER40 |
| Commodities | 1:50 | USOil, UKOil, NGAS |
| Cryptocurrencies | 1:10 | BTC/USD, ETH/USD |
50% stop out level
If your Margin Level drops to 50%, our automated risk management system will instantly begin closing your largest losing positions to free up margin. Always use the calculator to ensure you have adequate Free Margin before taking a large position.
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