Which leverage limit applies?
The current account comparison gives account-wide ceilings. They are not a promise that every instrument uses that ratio or that a particular client can select it. Start with the account and then read the symbol’s margin conditions in the intended platform.
| Account | Advertised maximum | Important qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Pro / ProCent | 1:2000 | Separate equity and time rules; Welcome Bonus cap |
| Prime | 1:300 | Instrument margin rules still apply |
| ECN | 1:500 | Instrument margin rules still apply |
| R StocksTrader | 1:500 | Product-specific schedule; do not apply to all shares |
Use the account-type guide if you are still selecting a platform. A maximum leverage number is a poor substitute for comparing the instrument you intend to trade.
The specific 1:2000 conditions
The published 1:2000 rules cover eligible MT4 and MT5 Pro and ProCent accounts. Equity must be at most $10,000 or its equivalent; above that threshold the ratio is automatically reduced to 1:1000. If equity later falls, you may need to select the higher ratio again rather than assume it returns automatically.
A separate temporary reduction runs from Friday 23:00 to Saturday 01:00 EET. The provider also advises re-logging into the terminal after a leverage change so its margin information refreshes. These are server-time conditions; do not translate them using a fixed local offset throughout the year because the server uses summer time.
Welcome Bonus participants are limited to 1:1000. The current programme and symbol rules take precedence over a generic 1:2000 advertisement. Leaving less free margin just before a scheduled reduction can make an otherwise unchanged position difficult to maintain.
Same trade, different margin
Take an illustrative 0.10-lot EUR/USD position: 10,000 euros, worth $11,000 at EUR/USD 1.10. If the symbol uses straightforward notional-divided-by-leverage margin, 1:100 requires $110, 1:500 requires $22, and 1:2000 requires $5.50. The last number is smaller collateral, not a smaller trade.
The position still changes by approximately $1 per pip in a USD account. A 50-pip adverse move is about $50 before costs at every one of those leverage settings. Raising leverage did not reduce that loss. It merely allowed the position to be opened with less margin reserved.
Enter the same notional and permitted ratio into the margin calculator, then calculate loss separately. A fixed-margin instrument or a symbol multiplier may use a different method. The terminal specification and current margin preview must match the calculation before you rely on it.
Balance, equity, free margin and margin level
Balance records completed transactions; equity incorporates floating profit and loss. Free margin is equity minus used margin. When used margin is positive, margin level is equity ÷ used margin × 100. They answer different questions: a positive balance does not establish that another trade or withdrawal is affordable.
For example, $200 equity and $50 used margin give $150 free margin and a 400% margin level. If equity falls to $60 while used margin stays $50, free margin is $10 and the margin level is 120%. A further margin increase can worsen the ratio even without a new adverse price move.
The margin-level calculator helps reconcile these figures. When no margin is in use, the percentage formula divides by zero and should not be treated as a finite safety score. Keep the cash values alongside the percentage.
Stop-out is an emergency mechanism
The current detailed Prime table lists 100% stop-out, while ProCent lists 30%. Use the exact selected account’s current threshold for every other type; do not transfer one account’s figure to another. The client agreement describes forced closing when the relevant margin threshold is reached. It is not a guaranteed maximum-loss order.
Price gaps, changing spreads and execution conditions mean the account may not be closed at a neat calculated loss. A personal stop or position limit should be planned before an emergency account threshold becomes relevant. Even that stop can execute away from its requested price. Check costs and keep enough capacity for foreseeable financing rather than treating all free margin as available risk capital.
A useful pre-trade routine
Write the intended loss limit first, then choose the size from the stop distance and contract value. Check margin second. If the margin requirement prevents the order, investigate the size and account fit before increasing leverage. Cent units can allow a smaller economic position, but they require correct conversion.
Practise the calculation in a demo account with realistic funds and the intended platform. For gold, use ounces and its symbol-specific margin setting rather than importing EUR/USD numbers. The objective is to know what changes if price, equity or margin requirements move, not to maximise the volume the terminal will accept.
Frequently asked questions
Does every RoboForex account offer 1:2000?
No. The current headline is up to 1:2000 for eligible Pro and ProCent accounts, 1:300 for Prime and 1:500 for ECN. Instrument limits can be lower. The ratio selected for an account should be checked against the actual symbol’s margin method before calculating a required deposit.
What happens above $10,000 equity on the 1:2000 programme?
The published rules reduce leverage to 1:1000 above $10,000 or equivalent. Re-selecting a higher ratio may be needed if equity later falls. The programme also has a temporary server-time reduction around the weekend, and broker discretion can affect availability.
Does higher leverage lower pip risk?
No. At the same contract size, pip exposure stays the same. Higher leverage changes the margin required, not the price movement’s cash effect. Calculate the loss from contract size and price distance separately, then check whether the account has enough margin for that position.
How is margin level calculated?
When used margin is positive, divide equity by used margin and multiply by 100. Free margin is equity minus used margin. When no margin is in use, the percentage formula is not a finite safety score because its denominator is zero.
Can I rely on stop-out as my stop loss?
No. Stop-out is a forced account-level mechanism, not a guaranteed price or maximum loss. Gaps and execution conditions can alter the result. Plan a cash-risk limit and exit before that emergency threshold becomes relevant; the threshold is not a substitute for position sizing.
Does the Welcome Bonus permit 1:2000?
Current Welcome rules cap participating accounts at 1:1000. Programme and instrument conditions must be checked separately from the account headline. Do not assume that increasing leverage in a generic account menu overrides a restriction attached to participating in the promotion.
Sources and scope
This guide covers eligible clients of RoboForex Ltd through roboforex.com. Public terms were checked on 15 September 2026; we did not open, fund or test an account for this guide. Trading accounts and restrictions · Current Prime account · ProCent account · Leverage 1:2000 rules · Welcome Bonus rules · Current linked Client Agreement · EURUSD ECN specification.
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