Last updated: May 20, 2026
Trading in the Forex market and contracts for difference (CFDs) carries a high level of risk and may result in the loss of all invested capital. These products are not suitable for all investors.
According to the European regulator ESMA, which requires brokers to publish the share of loss-making retail accounts: 60% to 85% of retail investors lose money trading CFDs. The specific percentage varies between brokers and is published on their websites.
Margin trading with leverage amplifies both potential profits and losses. Losses can exceed the initial deposit. Brokers under ESMA regulation limit leverage for retail clients to 1:30 on major currency pairs; offshore brokers may offer higher leverage, with correspondingly higher risk.
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