The default account leverage for new Ultima Markets accounts is 1:500, while accounts in certain regions may be eligible for leverage of up to 1:2000. You can normally change your account leverage through the Client Portal, subject to applicable leverage limits, account conditions, and product restrictions.
What leverage is available for my trading account?
The available account leverage depends on your account, region, equity, applicable regulations, and other conditions.
- The default leverage for new accounts is 1:500.
- Accounts in certain regions may be eligible for leverage of up to 1:2000.
- Higher account leverage generally means a lower margin requirement for the same position size.
- Leverage limits may vary depending on applicable regulations.
Product leverage
Account leverage and product leverage are not always the same.
The leverage available for individual products may vary. For the latest product-specific leverage information, refer to the Contract Specifications.
How can I change my account leverage?
Under normal circumstances, you can change your account leverage through the Client Portal.
The steps to adjust the leverage on my trading account are as follows:
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Log in to Client Portal. Select "Live Account" under "Accounts" in the top menu. Then, click on "
" and select "Change Leverage."
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Select "Desired Leverage," check the box "I have read and agreed to the terms and conditions," and click "Change Leverage."
Will my account leverage be automatically adjusted?
- Yes. Your account leverage may be automatically adjusted by the system under certain circumstances.
- Before and after market close and major economic events
- The system may automatically adjust account leverage one hour before the Friday market close until 30 minutes after the Monday market open, as well as before and after major economic data releases.
- For more information, see Leverage Adjustment During Major News Announcements and Daily Market Close.
Promotional activities
If you participate in a promotional activity related to bonuses, the maximum account leverage will be set to the default 1:500.
Account equity
- The maximum account leverage may be limited based on your account equity:
- If your account equity exceeds USD 20,000 or its equivalent, the maximum account leverage will be 1:1000.
- If your account equity exceeds USD 30,000 or its equivalent, the maximum account leverage will be 1:500.
Regulatory requirements
Leverage limits may vary depending on the regulations applicable to your account and region.
Products with fixed leverage
Changing your account leverage does not affect products that have fixed leverage.
Why can't I change my account leverage?
You may be unable to modify your account leverage if your account does not meet the applicable requirements or is subject to a leverage restriction.
One specific restriction is:
- You cannot change your account leverage while holding a credit bonus.
Your available leverage may also be restricted due to promotional conditions, account equity, applicable regulations, market-related leverage adjustments, or products with fixed leverage.
Need More Help?
If you receive an error when changing your account leverage, or if you are unsure why a specific leverage limit applies to your account, contact Customer Support using your registered email address.
Please include:
- Trading account number
- Screenshot of the error message
The support team will review the issue and assist you accordingly.
