
Maximum Leverage by Country and Regulator
Retail forex leverage is capped at 30:1 in the UK, EU and Australia, and 50:1 in the US. See the limits by regulator and which one actually applies.
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Retail forex leverage is capped at 30:1 in the UK, EU and Australia, and 50:1 in the US. See the limits by regulator and which one actually applies.

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