How it works, how it changes, and what it means for your trades.
What Is Dynamic Leverage?
Leverage lets you control a larger position with a smaller deposit. Dynamic Leverage means your leverage ratio is not fixed — it adjusts automatically based on the total size of your open positions in a given instrument.
The larger your net open volume, the lower your leverage. The smaller your position, the higher the leverage you can access — up to the maximum approved on your account.
| In plain terms: Small position = high leverage. Big position = lower leverage. This happens automatically, with no action required from you. |
| Important — Dynamic Leverage is opt-in. By default, every new account is assigned the standard leverage applied per instrument. To use the Dynamic Leverage tiers below, you must submit a Request through the account Portal. Rise reviews each Request at its sole discretion. |
Why Does Leverage Change With Position Size?
Dynamic Leverage is a risk management mechanism. As your exposure grows, the potential impact of a price move on your account equity increases significantly. Reducing leverage at higher volumes protects both you and the integrity of the market.
This is not a penalty. It is the structure that makes high leverage possible at smaller sizes in the first place.
How Leverage Changes: The Tier System
Rise uses a tiered leverage system. Each instrument category has its own table of leverage tiers. As your net open volume (or notional value, where applicable) crosses a threshold, the leverage applied to the entire position adjusts to the corresponding tier.
Important: Leverage tiers apply to your net open volume across all positions in that instrument — not per individual trade. Closing positions reduces your net volume and can restore higher leverage tiers.
FX Majors (e.g., EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY)
| Net Open Volume | Leverage (up to) |
| 0.01 – 1 Lots | 1:5000 |
| 1.01 – 2 Lots | 1:2000 |
| 2.01 – 3 Lots | 1:1000 |
| 3.01 – 20 Lots | 1:500 |
| 20.01 – 100 Lots | 1:200 |
| 100.01 – 300 Lots | 1:100 |
| 300.01+ Lots | 1:50 |
FX Minors
| Net Open Volume | Leverage (up to) |
| 0.01 – 1 Lots | 1:5000 |
| 1.01 – 2 Lots | 1:2000 |
| 2.01 – 3 Lots | 1:1000 |
| 3.01 – 10 Lots | 1:500 |
| 10.01 – 50 Lots | 1:200 |
| 50.01 – 200 Lots | 1:100 |
| 200.01+ Lots | 1:50 |
Gold Spot (XAU/USD)
| Net Open Volume | Leverage (up to) |
| 0.01 – 0.5 Lots | 1:5000 |
| 0.51 – 1 Lots | 1:2000 |
| 1.01 – 2 Lots | 1:1000 |
| 2.01 – 5 Lots | 1:500 |
| 5.01 – 20 Lots | 1:200 |
| 20.01 – 100 Lots | 1:100 |
| 100.01 – 200 Lots | 1:50 |
| 200.01+ Lots | 1:20 |
Silver Spot (XAG/USD)
| Net Open Volume | Leverage (up to) |
| 0.01 – 5 Lots | 1:100 |
| 5.01 – 10 Lots | 1:50 |
| 10.01 – 50 Lots | 1:30 |
| 50.01 – 100 Lots | 1:20 |
| 100.01+ Lots | 1:10 |
Spot Indices: DJ30 / S&P500 / IT40
| Net Open Volume | Leverage (up to) |
| 0.01 – 5 Lots | 1:2000 |
| 5.01 – 20 Lots | 1:1000 |
| 20.01 – 50 Lots | 1:500 |
| 50.01 – 200 Lots | 1:200 |
| 200.01 – 500 Lots | 1:100 |
| 500.01+ Lots | 1:20 |
Spot Indices: ND100 / DAX40 / NKD225
| Net Open Volume | Leverage (up to) |
| 0.01 – 10 Lots | 1:2000 |
| 10.01 – 40 Lots | 1:1000 |
| 40.01 – 100 Lots | 1:500 |
| 100.01 – 400 Lots | 1:200 |
| 400.01 – 1000 Lots | 1:100 |
| 1000.01+ Lots | 1:20 |
Other Spot Indices
| Net Open Volume | Leverage (up to) |
| 0.01 – 50 Lots | 1:1000 |
| 50.01 – 100 Lots | 1:500 |
| 100.01 – 500 Lots | 1:200 |
| 500.01 – 1000 Lots | 1:100 |
| 1000.01+ Lots | 1:20 |
Spot Energies: WTI (XTIUSD) / Brent (XBRUSD)
| Net Open Volume | Leverage (up to) |
| 0.01 – 50 Lots | 1:500 |
| 50.01 – 150 Lots | 1:200 |
| 150.01 – 600 Lots | 1:100 |
| 600.01+ Lots | 1:50 |
Future Indices
| Net Open Volume | Leverage (up to) |
| 0.01 – 5 Lots | 1:500 |
| 5.01 – 10 Lots | 1:400 |
| 10.01 – 20 Lots | 1:300 |
| 20.01 – 50 Lots | 1:200 |
| 50.01 – 100 Lots | 1:100 |
| 100.01 – 150 Lots | 1:50 |
| 150.01+ Lots | 1:20 |
Future Energies: WTI / Brent
| Net Open Volume | Leverage (up to) |
| 0.01 – 5 Lots | 1:200 |
| 5.01 – 50 Lots | 1:100 |
| 50.01 – 100 Lots | 1:50 |
| 100.01+ Lots | 1:20 |
Future Metals
| Net Open Volume | Leverage (up to) |
| 0.01 – 5 Lots | 1:100 |
| 5.01 – 25 Lots | 1:50 |
| 25.01+ Lots | 1:20 |
Future Softs and Grains
| Net Open Volume | Leverage (up to) |
| 0.01 – 5 Lots | 1:100 |
| 5.01 – 25 Lots | 1:50 |
| 25.01 – 50 Lots | 1:20 |
| 50.01+ Lots | 1:10 |
Cryptocurrencies: BTCUSD / ETHUSD
| Net Open Volume | Leverage (up to) |
| 0.01 – 0.5 Lots | 1:200 |
| 0.51 – 1 Lot | 1:100 |
| 1.01 – 2 Lots | 1:50 |
| 2.01 – 5 Lots | 1:20 |
| 5.01 – 10 Lots | 1:5 |
| 10.01+ Lots | 1:2 |
Other Cryptocurrencies
| Notional Value (USD) | Leverage (up to) |
| $0 – $10,000 | 1:20 |
| $10,001 – $50,000 | 1:5 |
| $50,001+ | 1:2 |
Mega Cap Stocks
| Net Open Volume | Leverage (up to) |
| 1 – 50 Lots | 1:50 |
| 51 – 200 Lots | 1:20 |
| 201 – 500 Lots | 1:10 |
| 501+ Lots | 1:2 |
Large Cap Stocks
| Notional Value (USD) | Leverage (up to) |
| $0 – $50,000 | 1:20 |
| $50,001 – $100,000 | 1:10 |
| $100,001+ | 1:2 |
Key Examples
Example 1: Forex Trade on EUR/USD
You open a 0.5-lot position on EUR/USD. Your leverage is 1:5000. You add another 0.7 lots, bringing your total to 1.2 lots. Your leverage automatically adjusts to 1:2000 for the entire position. No action is required — this happens in real time.
Example 2: Gold (XAU/USD)
You hold 1.5 lots of Gold at 1:1000. You open an additional 1.5 lots, totaling 3 lots. Leverage drops to 1:500. Your margin requirement increases immediately. Ensure your account has sufficient free margin before scaling up. (Updated to reflect the new Gold Spot tiers.)
Example 3: Reducing Leverage by Closing Positions
You have 25 lots open on EUR/USD, putting you in the 1:200 tier. You close 5 lots, reducing your net volume to 20 lots. Your leverage moves back up to 1:500. Closing positions is an active way to manage your leverage tier.
Reduced Leverage During Specified Events
During elevated-risk periods — referred to as “Specified Events” in the Dynamic Leverage Terms & Conditions — Rise applies a Temporary Leverage Cap to all new positions in the affected instruments, regardless of your trading volume. These caps happen automatically with no advance notice.
How it works in practice: If your current effective leverage is already lower than the Temporary Leverage Cap, your lower leverage continues to apply. If your current leverage is higher, the Cap overrides it for the duration of the Specified Event. Standard margin call and stop-out parameters continue to apply throughout.
Temporary Leverage Caps
| Instrument | Temporary Leverage Cap |
| FX Majors & Minors | 1:100 |
| Gold Spot | 1:100 |
| Silver Spot | 1:50 |
| Spot & Future Indices | 1:20 |
| Spot & Future Energies | 1:20 |
| Future Metals | 1:50 |
| Future Softs & Grains | 1:50 |
| Stocks | 1:2 |
When Do Temporary Leverage Caps Apply?
- Friday Pre-Close & Monday Post-Opening: Within 2 hours prior to the scheduled market close on Fridays or any officially-recognized public holiday affecting the relevant market, and upon markets re-opening on Monday (or after any such holiday).
- Daily Pre-Close: Within 10 minutes prior to the scheduled daily market close (except Fridays and holidays) for the instruments listed in the Temporary Leverage Caps table above.
- High-Impact News Period: 15 minutes before and 10 minutes after the release of high-impact news — including Rate Decisions, NFP, GDP, Fed Meetings, Fed Speeches, and CPI releases.
| Reverting to Normal: Upon market re-opening (or once the Specified Event concludes), leverage automatically reverts within a reasonable time to the Dynamic Leverage tier determined by your net open volume or notional value. No further notice is provided. |
| Why this matters: During a Specified Event, any new trading activity — including opening new positions, partial closes, or adjusting hedges — can result in the Temporary Leverage Cap being uniformly applied to all positions in that instrument. Maintain sufficient equity and free margin before these windows. |
Risks to Understand
Warning: Leverage is a double-edged sword. It amplifies both profits and losses. Higher leverage means greater exposure. A small move against your position can result in a loss exceeding your initial deposit.
Key risks to keep in mind:
- When leverage drops mid-trade, your margin requirement increases. If your free margin is insufficient, positions may be subject to liquidation.
- Leverage can change without prior notice — especially during Specified Events. Always monitor your account equity and margin levels.
- Scaling up your position moves you into lower-leverage tiers. This affects your entire net open volume in that instrument, not just the new lots added.
- If your account is not flat (no open positions) when a leverage change is processed, active trades may be at risk of margin calls or liquidation.
Important Notes
Account Rules
- You may hold only one account with leverage exceeding 1:500. All other sub-accounts must remain at 1:500 or lower.
- The maximum Dynamic Leverage available is capped by the leverage approved on your account. Check your account settings to confirm your ceiling.
- Requesting higher leverage is not available to all clients. Rise reviews requests at its sole discretion and is not obligated to provide justification.
Requesting a Leverage Change
- Ensure your account is completely flat — no open trades, stop orders, limit orders, or entry orders.
- Submit your Request through your account Portal.
- Rise will review the Request and approve or decline at its discretion. No specific processing timeframe is guaranteed.
- Once approved, the new leverage applies to all instruments as per the tier tables above.
Important: If your account is not flat when a leverage change is processed, your open positions may face liquidation due to the shift in margin requirements.
Misuse Policy
Any misuse or abuse of leverage — as determined by Rise at its sole discretion — will result in the immediate reduction of your leverage to the standard default level. Rise may also deduct any benefits gained and reserves the right to terminate the account if necessary.
Rise’s Right to Amend
Rise reserves the right to update leverage tiers, Specified Event windows, and Temporary Leverage Caps at any time. Changes will be communicated through the account Portal or website. It is your responsibility to monitor your account and stay informed of any updates.
Quick Reference FAQs
Does leverage change automatically?
Yes. Leverage adjusts in real time based on your net open volume or notional value. You do not need to take any action.
Will I be notified before leverage changes?
No advance notice is provided for Temporary Leverage Caps applied during Specified Events (Friday pre-close, Monday open, daily pre-close for certain instruments, and high-impact news). For tier-based changes, the adjustment happens automatically as your position size crosses a threshold.
What happens to my existing positions when leverage drops?
Your margin requirement increases. If your free margin cannot cover the new requirement, positions may be subject to margin call or liquidation. Always maintain a sufficient buffer of free margin.
Can I get leverage back up after it drops?
Yes. Closing positions reduces your net open volume. If your volume falls back below a tier threshold, leverage will increase accordingly. Once a Specified Event ends, leverage also reverts automatically to the standard tier.
Where can I see my current leverage?
Log into your Rise account Portal. Your current account leverage and instrument specifications are displayed in your account settings.
Trading involves significant risk and is not suitable for all investors. Never risk more than you can afford to lose. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. For full terms, refer to the Dynamic Leverage Terms & Conditions (R22042026) available on the Rise website.