Current gate
instrument decision for Ethiopia: compare the exact symbol by contract size, cash value per price move, trading hours, spread or commission, margin, holding cost and recent volatility before choosing exposure.
| Condition | Documented requirement |
|---|---|
| Account | Eligible real account |
| Equity | Below USD 5,000 |
| Closed orders | At least 10 |
| Closed volume | 5 standard lots or 500 cent lots |
| Instruments | Eligible forex, gold and silver |
| Overrides | HMR and other restrictions |
Coverage
Do not apply the setting to BTCUSD or every CFD. Crypto uses its own margin model; stocks, indices and energies require their own specifications.
Fixed-exposure test
For the same symbol, volume and price move, gross P/L is unchanged. Only required collateral changes until an override such as HMR applies.
Correct sizing
Set cash ceiling, stop distance and costs first; calculate volume; then check margin. Never size from the maximum volume that free margin permits.
Event stress
Recalculate margin under HMR around relevant news, rollover or market events and include correlated positions.
Decision
Use the setting only if the strategy remains within its cash-loss and portfolio limits under ordinary leverage and stressed requirements.
Frequently asked questions
Is unlimited leverage automatic?
No. Confirm the exact symbol, contract, cost and current account condition before applying this answer in Ethiopia.
Does it cover crypto?
No. Confirm the exact symbol, contract, cost and current account condition before applying this answer in Ethiopia.
Does it reduce P/L for a fixed trade?
No. Confirm the exact symbol, contract, cost and current account condition before applying this answer in Ethiopia.
Can HMR still apply?
Yes. Confirm the exact symbol, contract, cost and current account condition before applying this answer in Ethiopia.