Guide
Japan residents
Japan resident guide · July 2026
FxPro Leverage and Margin — The 1:500 Question
Different entities can show very different capsMargin is not a maximum-loss estimateCheck your own contracting entity
The phrase ‘up to 1:500’ is incomplete. Leverage at FxPro is tied to the contracting entity, client category and instrument, while the monetary loss still follows the position size and market move.
75%+ of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs.
Guide
Japan residents
Guide
Japan residents
Different entities can show very different caps
CySEC/FCA retail conditions are commonly around 1:30 for major FX, whereas an SCB route can show up to 1:500. Neither figure should be assumed from a general webpage. The entity in your onboarding and the instrument specification in your platform are the relevant sources.
Margin is not a maximum-loss estimate
At 1:500, a position can be opened with a small margin amount, but that does not make the position small. A large FX position can gain or lose far more than the margin reserved. Look at notional exposure and a plausible adverse move, not just the margin figure displayed in the order ticket.
Read the stop-out terms before a stressed trade
Margin-call and stop-out thresholds can differ by entity, platform and product. Do not copy a percentage from a forum post. Find the applicable account terms and leave room for spread widening, weekend gaps or a temporary leverage reduction on certain symbols.
Use the warning as a sizing reminder
FxPro’s retail CFD disclosure says 75% of accounts lose money. A stop order can help define a plan but cannot promise the exact exit price in a fast market. High leverage is best understood as a way to accelerate both outcomes, not a way to make a trade safer.
Price the exposure before the margin
Calculate the notional exposure first, then look at the margin ticket. A 1:500 label can make a large position look affordable while leaving every yen of price risk intact. That is the usual trap when max leverage is treated as a target.
CySEC/FCA retail conditions are commonly around 1:30 for major FX; an SCB route may show up to 1:500. Neither figure is a universal FxPro setting. Pay attention to your own contracting entity and the live margin estimate before you send the order.
Stop orders help, but they are not a promise of the requested exit in a fast market. Leave unused margin on purpose. The retail CFD warning that about 75% of accounts lose money is more useful than any maximum-leverage headline.
Leave a margin buffer on purpose
Order tickets show required margin, not how much pain a sudden move will create in yen terms. Leave unused margin on purpose, especially if your entity shows a higher cap such as up to 1:500. Higher leverage changes affordability, not the size of a loss when price moves.
Retest the same trade idea at a smaller size after a volatile session. If the smaller size already feels uncomfortable, the larger one was never a good plan. The retail warning that about 75% of accounts lose money is more actionable than chasing a maximum ratio.
FAQ
Will I receive 1:500?
Not necessarily; it depends on the entity and product.
What does 1:30 mean?
Roughly thirty times exposure per unit of margin for the relevant instrument.
Does low margin mean low risk?
No; loss follows the full position and price move.
What is the stop-out level?
Check your entity and platform terms rather than using a universal number.
Can leverage change?
Yes, it can be adjusted by product, exposure or terms.
Is higher leverage required for small accounts?
No. It can make oversized positions easier to open, which is usually the opposite of what a small account needs.
Where do I see the real margin requirement?
On the order ticket and account specification for your contracting entity, not on a generic marketing banner.