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What are the Leverage Ratios and Calculations for Top One Trader Accounts

This article will give you more information about our leverage levels across all Top One Trader account types.

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Written by Todd Hodges
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At Top One Trader, we implement specific leverage ratios for each account type to encourage safe and disciplined trading. Here’s an overview of leverage settings across our account types, including MatchTrader, TradeLocker and cTrader, along with examples to help calculate your maximum tradable lot size.


Leverage Ratios by Account Type

1-Step "FLASH" Challenge

  • FX, Metals, Indices: 10:1

  • Cryptos: 2:1

1-Step "FLASH" Funded

  • FX: 10:1

  • Indices & Metals: 5:1

  • Cryptos: 0.3:1

1-Step "LIGHTNING" Challenge

  • FX, Metals, Indices: 10:1

  • Cryptos: 2:1

1-Step "LIGHTNING" Funded

  • FX: 10:1

  • Indices & Metals: 5:1

  • Cryptos: 0.3:1

Instant Funded

  • FX: 10:1

  • Indices & Metals: 5:1

  • Cryptos: 0.3:1

2-Step "PRO" Challenge

  • FX: 50:1

  • Indices & Metals: 10:1

  • Cryptos: 2:1

2-Step "PRO" Funded

  • FX: 30:1 ( 50:1 on any accounts purchased before March 10, 2025)

  • Indices & Metals: 5:1

  • Cryptos: 0.3:1


How to Calculate Maximum Tradable Lot Size on a Certain Pair

You can calculate the maximum allowed lot size using the formula based on your account size and leverage on a certain pair :

Formula :

  • (Account Balance × Leverage) ÷ (Instrument Price × Contract Size) = Max Lot Size

Where:

  • Account Balance: Your trading account balance.

  • Leverage: The specific ratio for the asset class.

  • Instrument Price : The price of the instruments/pair.

  • Contract Size: The value of one lot (e.g., $100,000 for FX).

Contract Sizes:

  • Forex Pairs: 100,000

  • Metals: 100

  • Indices: 10 (May vary across platforms)

  • Crypto: 1

Example 1: Forex Trading with 10:1 Leverage (1-Step "FLASH" Funded & Instant Funding)

  • Account Balance: $10,000

  • Leverage: 10:1

  • Instrument Price: 1.14763 (Using the price of EURUSD)

  • Contract Size : 100,000

(10,000 × 10) ÷ (1.14763 × 100,000) = 0.87 lot size

You can trade a maximum of 0.87 lot on EURUSD.

Example 2: Metals Trading with 10:1 Leverage (2-Step "PRO" Challenge)

  • Account Balance: $10,000

  • Leverage: 10:1

  • Instrument Price: 3,366 (Using the price of XAUUSD)

  • Contract Size : 100

(10,000 × 10) ÷ (3,366 × 100) = 0.29 lot size

You can trade a maximum of 0.29 lot on XAUUSD.


Why Are These Leverage Ratios Important?

  • Risk Management: Lower leverage for riskier assets like cryptocurrencies minimizes excessive exposure.

  • Control: Encourages balanced trading practices and reduces emotional decision-making.

  • Consistency: Helps traders focus on sustainable growth without over-leveraging.

By adhering to these leverage ratios and understanding how to calculate your maximum tradable lot size, you can better manage your risks and optimize your trading strategy.


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