Leverage lets you open larger positions with a smaller deposit. It amplifies gains — and losses. Used with discipline, it is a powerful tool.
With 1:100 leverage, a €1,000 position needs just €10 of margin. The rest is provided by leverage.
If the market moves 1% in your favour you gain €10 — 100% of your margin. If it moves 1% against you, you lose the same. That is exactly why position sizing and stop-losses matter.
Otto shows your used margin, free margin and margin level live, so you always know where you stand.
| Asset class | Max leverage |
|---|---|
| Forex majors | 1:500 |
| Forex minors / exotics | 1:200 |
| Metals (gold, silver) | 1:200 |
| Indices | 1:100 |
| Energies | 1:100 |
| Commodities | 1:100 |
| Shares | 1:20 |
| Crypto | 1:5 |
Maximum leverage varies by instrument, account tier and your jurisdiction. Higher-volatility markets like crypto carry lower limits by design.
Decide your exit before you enter. A stop-loss caps the downside on every trade.
Risk a small, fixed percentage of your account per trade — not your whole margin.
Keep free margin healthy so a normal pullback does not trigger a margin call.
A margin call is a warning that your equity has fallen too low to support your open positions. If it keeps falling, positions may be closed automatically to protect your account.
Leverage is set within your account tier and can be adjusted by request, subject to limits by instrument and jurisdiction.
Yes. Higher leverage increases both potential gains and potential losses on the same price move.
Open an account and manage leverage the smart way.