ThreeTrader's maximum leverage is 1,000:1 on major and minor FX and gold while your equity is below $5,000. From $5,000 equity it drops to 500:1. Exotics are 100:1 (HUF pairs 50:1 above $5,000), silver and platinum 200:1, oil 200:1, indices 500:1 and crypto 200:1. In the 30 minutes before weekend and holiday closes, gold, silver and indices are cut to 100:1 and oil to 20:1. Margin call is 80%, liquidation 20%.
Leverage by product and equity
From ThreeTrader’s forex markets page, for ThreeTrader Global Ltd (VFSC 40430). The same limits apply to Raw Zero and Pure Spread.
| Product | Equity below $5,000 | Equity $5,000 or more | 30 minutes before weekend/holiday close |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major and minor FX | 1000:1 | 500:1 | Unchanged |
| Exotic FX | 100:1 | 100:1 (HUF pairs 50:1) | Unchanged |
| Gold | 1000:1 | 500:1 | 100:1 |
| Silver, platinum | 200:1 | 100:1 | 100:1 |
| Oil | 200:1 | 100:1 | 20:1 |
| Indices | 500:1 | 500:1 | 100:1 |
| Crypto | 200:1 | 200:1 | Unchanged |
The page doesn’t say whether “equity” is measured per account or across all your accounts, or how quickly the limit changes when you cross $5,000.
Margin call and liquidation
ThreeTrader’s FAQ: margin call starts at 80% margin level and liquidation starts at 20%. With negative balance protection, ThreeTrader says a negative account is returned to zero.
Margin examples
Margin = position size ÷ leverage.
- 1 lot EUR/USD (100,000 EUR) at 1,000:1: €100 of margin.
- Same trade once equity passes $5,000 (500:1): €200.
- 1 lot gold (100 oz) at $4,000, 1,000:1: $400. If you open it in the 30-minute pre-close window, at 100:1, it needs $4,000.
That last case is the one to watch: holding gold or indices into the weekend close needs much more margin, which can push your margin level towards 20%. See margin level explained.
Changing leverage
ThreeTrader’s public pages don’t explain how to change leverage on an account. Ask support or check the client area. For the basics, see leverage explained.
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Frequently asked questions
What is ThreeTrader's maximum leverage?
1,000:1 on major and minor FX pairs and gold, while account equity is below $5,000.
Does ThreeTrader reduce leverage as my account grows?
Yes. From $5,000 equity, major/minor FX and gold drop to 500:1, silver/platinum and oil to 100:1. Indices and crypto stay at 500:1 and 200:1.
Does ThreeTrader cut leverage before the weekend?
Yes, for some products. In the 30-minute pre-close period on weekends and holidays, gold, silver/platinum and indices go to 100:1 and oil to 20:1. FX and crypto are unchanged.
What are ThreeTrader's margin call and stop-out levels?
Margin call starts at 80% margin level and liquidation at 20%.
