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Leverage & Margin Guide

Crypto Leverage & Margin Trading in United Kingdom

Understand margin trading regulations, retail leverage caps, and calculate your risks locally.

Interactive Margin & Liquidation Simulator (GBP)

Simulate your liquidation prices and margin requirements before taking leverage positions. Adjust parameters below to calculate risk.

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Live Risk Calculation

Estimated Liquidation Price
£48,974.08
Required Margin (GBP)£1,000
Total Position Value (GBP)£10,000
Risk LevelModerate Risk
Save calculations

Save this calculation and set live alert notifications before your liquidation level is hit.

Leverage Caps & Regulations

  • Regulator oversight: The FCA regulates leverage and margin trading in United Kingdom.
  • Retail Leverage Cap: Derivatives and leverage trading banned for retail investors
  • Allowed Spot/Futures:Retail futures and options on crypto are banned. Spot margin is restricted.

Available Margin Trading Platforms in United Kingdom

Offshore and registered exchanges supporting margin trading with their respective statuses:

ExchangeOperating StatusAllowed Leverage in United KingdomLicensing Details
BinanceRestricted / LimitsUp to 100xUnlicensed by FCA; fiat channels restrictedView Rules
BybitRestricted / LimitsUp to 100xSuspended operations for UK residents due to FCA promotions rulesView Rules
OkxRegulated / LicensedUp to 100xFCA-registered and compliant for spot trading with retail restrictionsView Rules
BitgetRestricted / LimitsUp to 100xOperates spot services with restricted promotional outreachView Rules
CoinbaseRegulated / LicensedSpot onlyFCA-registered, fully licensed to offer spot trading in the UKView Rules