Leverage & Margin
Leverage up to 1:100 on MT5 — more buying power, and more responsibility. Learn the maths first.
Leverage up to 1:100, explained
Leverage lets you control a large position with a small deposit (margin). At 1:100, $1 of margin controls $100 of exposure. DOYOS offers up to 1:100 on eligible Forex and metals symbols; other instruments and corporate accounts may carry lower caps. Check Specifications per symbol.
Three concepts to master
Capital efficiency
Initial Deposit starts at $10,000 for Individual Account and $5,000 for Priority Trading Service (Islamic). Position size depends on margin and risk limits.
Margin = deposit held
Margin is locked while the trade is open and released on close — it is not a fee.
Losses scale too
Leverage magnifies losses exactly like profits. Read the Risk Disclosure before using Up to 1:100.
Margin formula + examples
Margin = (Contract Size × Lots × Price) ÷ Leverage. Verify any result with our margin calculator.
Illustrative calculations at the stated prices and ratios. These examples are not current market quotes or a guarantee of available leverage. Confirm your symbol settings and account-currency conversion in MT5.
| Example | Contract × Lots × Price | Leverage | Required margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| EURUSD 0.20 lot @ 1.1800 | 100,000 × 0.20 × 1.1800 | 1:100 | $236.00 |
| EURUSD 1.00 lot @ 1.1800 | 100,000 × 1.00 × 1.1800 | 1:100 | $1,180.00 |
| Gold 1.00 lot @ 2,400.00 | 100 × 1.00 × 2,400.00 | 1:100 | $2,400.00 |
| GBPJPY 0.50 lot @ 190.00 | 100,000 × 0.50 × 190.00 | 1:200 | JPY 47,500 before account-currency conversion |
| US30 0.10 lot @ 39,000 | Per specifications | Up to 1:100 | See calculator |
Margin call & stop-out
| Level | What happens | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Margin call (100%) | MT5 warns you that equity equals required margin | Reduce size, add funds or close positions |
| Stop-out (50%) | Least profitable positions auto-close to protect the account | Never rely on stop-out as a strategy — use stop-loss |
| Negative balance protection | Balance cannot go below zero on retail accounts | Still risk-manage: gaps can realise full equity loss |
3 leverage tips
- Risk 1–2% per trade — size from your stop-loss, not max power (Risk Management)
- Practise on a demo account before touching Up to 1:100 live
- Watch news spikes via the economic calendar — spreads widen, slippage grows
Risk 1–2% per trade
Size positions from your stop-loss, not from maximum buying power. Learn how in Risk Management.
FAQs
How do I change my leverage?
Request a leverage change from your client area or via support. Reductions apply once open positions allow sufficient margin.
Is Up to 1:100 available on every instrument?
No. Majors and gold typically qualify; indices, shares and crypto CFDs often carry lower leverage. Always check Specifications.
Does leverage affect swap?
Swap depends on position size and direction, so higher leverage (bigger size per dollar) indirectly scales overnight charges — unless you hold a swap-free Priority Trading Service (Islamic) account.