How Dynamic Leverage Affects Your Trading
Understand how leverage changes impact your positions and risk.
Updated August 25, 2026
Are Open Trades Affected?
Open trades remain active. However:
Margin requirements may change
Free margin may change
Risk exposure may change
Can Leverage Changes Cause Stop-Outs?
Yes.
If leverage decreases:
Margin requirements increase
Margin level may drop
If margin falls too low, this can trigger a stop-out.
Frequent Balance Changes
If your balance moves between tiers frequently:
Leverage will automatically adjust up or down
This may affect trade sizing and margin requirements
Key Consideration
Always monitor:
Margin level
Free margin
Position size
especially after balance changes.
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