We increase margin before volatile events like market closures or major news to protect traders from unpredictable market moves. These periods are called Higher Margin Requirements (HMR).

When can the margin increase?

• Scheduled market breaks
  For most instruments, from 3 hours before a weekend close until 1 hour after the market reopens, margin is calculated using the instrument’s maximum leverage.
  Cryptocurrencies trade 24/7, so weekend HMR does not apply to them.
• High‑impact economic news
  For most instruments, positions opened 15 minutes before a news release until 90 seconds after are limited to the instrument's maximum leverage during HMR.
  Existing positions remain unaffected, except for stocks, where previously opened orders may also be recalculated during financial report announcements.

The period of HMR is dependent on different instruments and events. HMR may last longer based on risk management decisions.

How will I know?

• On Exness Terminal and Exness Trade, an HMR banner appears on the chart. The New Order window always shows the leverage that will be used for margin calculation.