To begin trading with an absolute minimum amount of funds, you could choose a Standard Cent account with no minimum deposit amount. Standard Cent presents the smallest minimum trading volume, the cent lot, so you could begin trading easily on any available instrument.
You can also start trading with virtual funds by opening a demo account which is free, and useful practice for aspiring traders.
However the practical minimum amount needed to begin trading will depend on a number of factors, including:
- The account type of your trading account.
- The payment method used to deposit.
- Regional requirements
- Market conditions
Account type
+Standard account and Standard Cent account types do not have a minimum first deposit amount and depend entirely on the minimum deposit amount of the payment method chosen. Professional account types have a minimum first-time deposit of at least 200 USD (depending on the regional requirements).
Payment method
+Each payment method available in your Personal Area will have a minimum deposit amount, which must be met before funds can be deposited into your trading accounts to begin trading. Choose the preferred method based on the availability in your Personal Area.
Regional requirements
+Some regions differ in terms of minimum first-time deposits for Professional account types and the payment methods available. It’s best to confirm these when you log into your Personal Area.
Market conditions
+Market conditions can impact the practical minimum amount required to trade, such as current spread and the margin requirement. These dynamic conditions are continuously changing based on market conditions. The best practice is to confirm these as you trade. If you would like a real-time calculation of required margin, you are encouraged to use our helpful trading calculator.