Calculate the required margin for forex and crypto trades. Enter your instrument, leverage, trade size in lots or units, and current price to see how much margin is needed. Supports all major pairs and cryptocurrencies.
Margin Calculator
Required Margin
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Frequently Asked Questions
Margin is the amount of money your broker requires you to have in your account to open and maintain a leveraged position. It is a good-faith deposit, not a fee. Required margin depends on the trade size, leverage, and instrument price.
Required margin is calculated as (Contract size × Price) ÷ Leverage. For example, 1 lot of EUR/USD (100,000 units) at 1.10 with 100:1 leverage needs 1,100 units of margin in the account currency.
Leverage lets you control a larger position with less capital. Higher leverage (e.g. 500:1) means lower margin per trade but higher risk. Lower leverage (e.g. 50:1) requires more margin per trade and is often safer.
Yes. The margin calculator supports both forex pairs and cryptocurrencies. Switch to Crypto, select the instrument, and enter the contract size (often 1 unit for crypto). The same formula applies.
Brokers require margin to cover potential losses on leveraged positions. If the market moves against you, margin ensures the broker can close the position without losing their own funds. Margin requirements are set by regulators and the broker.