FXGT uses equity-based leverage. On Optimus, FX majors and minors reach 5,000:1 below $1,000 of equity, after you complete 5 GT lots and 8 closed trades, then step down to 1:50 above $100,000. Standard, Mini, Low Spread and ECN Zero start at 1:1000. New positions get lower caps at weekends (FX 1:200, metals 1:100) and around major news (1:200).
Equity tiers
From FXGT’s leverage page:
| Equity (USD) | 0–1,000 | 1,000–3,000 | 3,000–5,000 | 5,000–10,000 | 10,000–30,000 | 30,000–100,000 | >100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optimus FX majors/minors | 1:5000 | 1:2000 | 1:1000 | 1:500 | 1:200 | 1:100 | 1:50 |
The page lists shorter ladders for other cases, without showing exactly where each step falls in the equity bands:
| Account / instrument | Leverage steps |
|---|---|
| Optimus precious metals | 1:2000 → 1:1000 → 1:500 → 1:200 → 1:100 → 1:50 |
| Standard, Mini, Low Spread, ECN Zero: FX majors/minors and precious metals | 1:1000 → 1:500 → 1:200 → 1:100 → 1:50 |
| Equity indices and energies | 1:100 → 1:50 → 1:20 → 1:10 |
| Stocks | 1:50 → 1:20 → 1:10 → 1:5 |
| CHF pairs and exotics | 1:500 → 1:200 → 1:100 → 1:50 |
| TRY pairs | 1:50 |
Crypto has its own table on FXGT’s site.
5,000:1 unlock: FXGT says you need an Optimus account and must complete 5 GT lots and 8 closed trades first.
Time-based caps on new positions
- Weekends (Friday 22:00 to Monday 02:00, GMT+3): FX up to 1:200 (1:100 above $10,000, 1:50 above $30,000); metals up to 1:100, falling to 1:10 above $50,000.
- Key news (15 minutes either side of CPI, NFP, rate decisions, GDP, PMI, unemployment): FX and metals capped at 1:200.
- Indices 00:00–01:00 and shares 23:00–24:00 (GMT+3): capped at 1:10.
Stop-out
Optimus has a 0% stop-out and 50% margin call; Standard, Mini and ECN Zero stop out at 40%; Low Spread at 20%. With negative balance protection, your loss is limited to your deposit: is FXGT safe?.
Example
1 lot EUR/USD at 1.1000 is $110,000. At 1:5000, margin is $22; at 1:1000 it’s $110; at 1:200 (weekend or news cap) it’s $550. Use the margin calculator.
| Broker | Leverage conditions | Visit broker | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 XMFeatured | 4.9/5Editorial rating | 1,000:1 | 1000:1 up to $40,000 equity | ✓ | Visit |
 FXGT | 4.1/5 | 5,000:1 | Optimus account at under $1,000 equity, after 5 GT lots an… | ✓ | Visit |
 XS.com | 4.1/5 | 2,000:1 | Dynamic: 1:2000 on FX majors/minors and gold at low equity… | ✓ | Visit |
 BigBoss | 3.2/5 | 2,222:1 | Deluxe/OMEGA up to 2222:1 | ✓ | Visit |
 Exness | 4.2/5 | 2,000:1 | Unlimited only with equity under $5,000 after 10 closed or… | ✓ | Visit |
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get 5,000:1 leverage at FXGT?
Open an Optimus account and complete 5 GT lots and 8 closed trades, according to FXGT's leverage page. 5,000:1 applies to FX majors and minors while equity is under $1,000.
Does FXGT reduce leverage at weekends?
Yes, for new positions opened between Friday 22:00 and Monday 02:00 (GMT+3): FX up to 1:200 and metals up to 1:100, reducing further with equity.
Does FXGT cut leverage around news?
Yes. New FX and metals positions opened from 15 minutes before to 15 minutes after key events (CPI, NFP, rate decisions, GDP, PMI, unemployment) are capped at 1:200.