Recipients will open this exact leverage & collateral allocation.
HOW TO USE THE MARGIN & LEVERAGE CALCULATOR
Provide your account balance in USD ($). This represents your maximum collateral pool before margin calls.
Choose Gold, FX major, or Crypto, set your planned lot size, and select your broker's leverage (e.g., 1:100 or 1:500).
Ensure your Margin Level remains well above 200%. If it drops near 100%, your broker will trigger a margin call stop-out!
Frequently Asked Questions (Margin & Leverage)
Google Search VerifiedWhat is required margin in Forex trading?
Required margin is the collateral deposit held by your broker to keep a leveraged trade open. Calculated as: (Lots × Contract Size × Market Price) / Leverage.
How does 1:100 leverage compare to 1:500 leverage?
To trade 1 lot of EUR/USD ($100,000), 1:100 leverage requires $1,000 in margin collateral, whereas 1:500 leverage requires only $200. Higher leverage lowers required margin but increases drawdown speed.
What is free margin and how does it prevent a margin call?
Free margin is Account Equity minus Used Margin. It represents the cushion available to absorb open drawdown before your broker triggers a margin call or forced stop-out.