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 the ThinkTrader platform.
ThinkTrader Platform
Lightning (Challenge & Funded Accounts)
FX: 1:30
Indices: 1:5
Commodities (Gold/Silver): 1:10
Oil: 1:10
Crypto: 1:1
ThinkTrader Platform – Dual Step, Nexus & Bolt (Evaluation & Funded)
We’re excited to introduce Dynamic Leverage on ThinkTrader (TT) exclusively for Dual Step and Nexus accounts — applicable to both the Evaluation and Funded phases. 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 – 0.50 | 1:30 |
0.51 – 1.00 | 1:10 |
1.01 – 1.25 | 1:5 |
1.26 – 1.51 | 1:3 |
1.51+ | 1:2 |
Indices (e.g., US30)
Lot Range | Leverage |
0 – 8.00 | 1:20 |
8.01 – 16.00 | 1:10 |
16.01+ | 1:5 |
Indices (e.g., SPX)
Lot Range | Leverage |
0 – 3.0 | 1:20 |
3.01 – 6.0 | 1:10 |
6.01+ | 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+ | 1:1 |
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: 1.25 Lot Gold (XAUUSD) Position
Breakdown:
0.50 lot at 1:30 → $8,333 margin
0.50 lot at 1:10 → $25,000 margin
0.25 lot at 1:5 → $25,000 margin
✅ Total Margin Required: $58,333
(Assuming 1 lot = $500,000 notional at $5,000/oz)
Notice how the first half lot benefits from the full 1:30 leverage, but as your position grows beyond that, margin requirements increase significantly — encouraging disciplined position sizing.
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.
ThinkTrader Platform Commission Rates
All Assets: No commission (standard spreads applied)
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