JustMarkets Leverage 2026: Maximum 1:3000, How It Works & When to Use It
JustMarkets offers up to 1:3000 leverage — among the highest ratios available from any regulated broker. Understanding how the leverage system actually works in practice, including the tiered equity adjustments and instrument-specific caps, is essential before setting your own leverage level.
Quick Facts — JustMarkets Leverage
- Maximum leverage: 1:3000 (FSA Seychelles and FSC Mauritius entities)
- EU clients under CySEC: capped at 1:30 for major forex pairs
- Tiered by equity — higher account equity = lower maximum leverage
- Leverage on gold (XAUUSD) capped lower than major forex pairs
- Indices: US30, US500, US100 fixed at 1:500 — other indices at 1:200
- How to change: Personal Area → My Accounts → leverage setting
- High Margin Requirements (HMR) may apply during major news events
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How JustMarkets Leverage Works — The Basics
Leverage lets you control a position larger than your account balance. At 1:100, $1,000 in your account can control a $100,000 position. At 1:3000 — JustMarkets' maximum — that same $1,000 could theoretically control a $3,000,000 position.
In practice, the relationship between leverage and risk is straightforward: higher leverage amplifies both gains and losses proportionally. It does not change your probability of being right on a trade — it only changes how much you gain or lose when you are.
Margin and pip value at different leverage levels
To open a 1-lot EUR/USD position ($100,000 notional), the required margin at different leverage levels:
| Leverage | Required Margin (1 lot EUR/USD) | Pips to Margin Call* |
|---|---|---|
| 1:100 | $1,000 | ~100 pips |
| 1:500 | $200 | ~20 pips |
| 1:1000 | $100 | ~10 pips |
| 1:3000 | ~$33 | ~3 pips |
*Approximate, assuming no other open positions and a 1-lot position only
JustMarkets Leverage by Instrument
| Instrument Category | Maximum Leverage (Offshore) | EU Client Max |
|---|---|---|
| Major Forex Pairs | Up to 1:3000 | 1:30 |
| Minor Forex Pairs | Lower than majors | 1:20 |
| Gold (XAUUSD) | Lower — check specifications | 1:20 |
| US30, US500, US100 | Fixed at 1:500 | 1:10 |
| Other Indices | Fixed at 1:200 | 1:10 |
| Commodities | Lower — check specifications | 1:10 |
| Crypto CFDs | Typically 1:2–1:5 | 1:2 |
The Tiered Leverage System — How Equity Affects Your Maximum Leverage
JustMarkets automatically adjusts the maximum leverage available as account equity grows. This is a risk management mechanism common among brokers offering high leverage — designed to prevent very large accounts from building extreme exposure through leverage.
Practical implication: a new account starting with $100 gets access to higher leverage ratios than an account with $50,000 equity. The exact tier thresholds and corresponding leverage caps are published in JustMarkets' trading conditions — check the official website for current figures, as they can be updated.
What this means for your trading
If you've been trading at 1:1000 leverage and deposit additional capital that crosses an equity tier threshold, your maximum leverage will automatically reduce. Existing open trades are not immediately affected in most cases, but the margin requirement for new positions will reflect the new maximum. This is not a punishment — it's a pre-disclosed risk management system.
How to Check and Change Your Leverage
Log in to JustMarkets Personal Area
Access your account via the JustMarkets website or app using your email and password.
Go to My Accounts
Find the trading account whose leverage you want to modify.
Select Leverage Setting
Look for a leverage change option in the account settings. Available leverage levels shown are those permitted for your current equity and entity.
Apply the Change
Changes take effect on new positions. Note that the leverage you can set is bounded by your equity tier maximum.
High Margin Requirements (HMR) During News Events
JustMarkets applies temporary High Margin Requirements on certain instruments during major economic events — typically affecting XAUUSD and major indices in the hours before and after high-impact data releases like NFP, FOMC, or CPI.
During HMR periods, the effective maximum leverage on those instruments drops significantly, requiring more margin to maintain or open positions. HMR schedules are generally published in advance in JustMarkets' economic calendar. Positions opened before HMR activates may face margin calls if the reduced leverage requirement means existing positions require more margin than is available.
Frequently Asked Questions — JustMarkets Leverage
Use Leverage as a Tool, Not a Target
The presence of 1:3000 leverage at JustMarkets is a feature for traders who know how to use it — not a default that benefits everyone. Set your leverage to match your strategy's risk parameters, not to maximize potential position size. The traders who use high leverage profitably are those who pair it with precise stop losses and disciplined position sizing.
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