IC Markets offers leverage up to 1:1000 through its FSA Seychelles entity and 1:500 through ASIC. This guide covers leverage by instrument, margin requirements in AED, and how to change your leverage at IC Markets.

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IC Markets Complete Guide

IC Markets Leverage Guide 2026

IC Markets offers up to 1:1000 leverage through its FSA (Seychelles) entity. UAE traders typically access this entity as UAE is not covered by ASIC restrictions.

1:1000

Max forex leverage

1:500

Gold leverage

Free

To change leverage

IC Markets Maximum Leverage by Instrument

Instrument	Max Leverage (FSA)	Max Leverage (ASIC)	Margin %
Major Forex Pairs	1:1000	1:500	0.1%
Minor Forex Pairs	1:500	1:200	0.2%
Gold (XAU/USD)	1:500	1:100	0.2%
Indices	1:100	1:20	1%
Cryptocurrencies	1:10	1:2	10%

IC Markets Margin Requirements in AED (EUR/USD, 0.1 lot)

Leverage	Margin (USD)	Margin (AED)
1:50	$200	AED 735
1:100	$100	AED 367
1:200	$50	AED 184
1:500	$20	AED 73
1:1000	$10	AED 37

How to Change Leverage at IC Markets

Log in to IC Markets Client Portal at secure.icmarkets.com
Go to My Accounts and select the trading account to change
Click Change Leverage
Select your preferred leverage and confirm
Changes take effect immediately on the selected account

IC Markets vs Exness Leverage - Key Differences

Feature	IC Markets	Exness	XM
Max forex leverage	1:1000	1:Unlimited	1:1000
Negative balance protection	Yes (ASIC)	Yes	Yes
Margin call level	100%	60%	50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum leverage at IC Markets?

IC Markets offers up to 1:1000 leverage for major forex pairs through its FSA Seychelles entity. UAE traders typically access this entity. ASIC-regulated accounts are capped at 1:500 for major pairs.

How do I change my leverage at IC Markets?

Log in to the IC Markets Client Portal, go to My Accounts, select the account, and click Change Leverage. The change takes effect immediately.

ما هي الرافعة المالية في IC Markets؟

يوفر IC Markets رافعة مالية تصل الى 1:1000 لازواج العملات الرئيسية من خلال كيانه المرخص في سيشيل (FSA). للمتداولين في الامارات، هذه الرافعة متاحة عادة بشكل افتراضي.

الرافعة المالية في IC Markets للمتداولين في الامارات

ازواج العملات الرئيسية: حتى 1:1000
الازواج الثانوية: حتى 1:500
الذهب (XAU/USD): حتى 1:500
المؤشرات: حتى 1:100
حماية الرصيد السلبي: متوفرة

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IC Markets Leverage 2026: Up to 1:1000 for UAE Traders