Prop Firm Leverage: 1:30 vs 1:100
July 2026 | 4 min read
Different prop firms offer different leverage. Here's what it means for your trading.
Leverage by Firm
- FTMO: 1:30 (forex majors)
- FundedNext: 1:100
- E8 Markets: 1:100
- Apex: Futures margin-based
- The5ers: 1:100
What Leverage Actually Means
1:30 leverage on a $10K account: 1 lot EUR/USD needs about $3,333 margin. You can open roughly 3 lots total.
1:100 leverage on a $10K account: 1 lot EUR/USD needs about $1,000 margin. You can open roughly 10 lots total.
The Danger: Higher leverage = more temptation. Just because you can open 10 lots doesn't mean you should. Risk management matters more than leverage capacity.
Which Leverage Is Best?
Beginners: Start with 1:30 (FTMO). Less room for catastrophic errors.
Experienced: 1:100 gives flexibility for smaller accounts.
Important: Most successful challenge passers use less than 10% of available margin. High leverage doesn't mean you must use it.