Bitget has raised maximum leverage on 21 forex CFD pairs to 1:2000, effective 1 November. Its 5 November announcement says the highest leverage applies to the first 50,000 USDT of notional exposure; higher portions of a position attract higher margin rates.[1]
The affected pairs include EUR/USD, USD/JPY, GBP/USD and AUD/USD, alongside crosses involving the euro, sterling, US dollar, yen, Australian dollar, Canadian dollar and Swiss franc. These are contracts for difference, rather than delivery of the underlying currencies.[1][2]
Progressive margin schedule
| Portion of exposure, in USDT | Margin rate |
|---|---|
| First 50,000 | 0.05% |
| Above 50,000 up to 10 million | 0.20% |
| Above 10 million up to 25 million | 0.30% |
| Above 25 million up to 50 million | 1.00% |
| Above 50 million up to 100 million | 2.00% |
| Above 100 million | 5.00% |
For illustration, the stated initial margin on 100,000 USDT of exposure would be 125 USDT: 25 on the first 50,000 and 100 on the second 50,000. That corresponds to effective leverage of 800:1 across the whole position, rather than 2,000:1. This calculation uses the published schedule before any temporary adjustment.[2]
Lower initial margin increases the sensitivity of account equity to a small price move. Bitget says liquidation is triggered if the margin ratio falls below its maintenance requirement. Initial margin is therefore not a promise that a position can remain open until that full amount has been lost.[2]
The company also says applicable leverage may be reduced temporarily around major economic announcements. The advertised maximum is consequently a conditional ceiling, not a fixed leverage entitlement for every position or trading period.[1]
Sources & further reading
- Bitget raises leverage to 1:2000 on 21 forex CFD pairs Bitget · 5 Nov 2026 · Accessed 6 Nov 2026
- CFD trading conditions update: maximum leverage of 1:2000 for 21 forex pairs Bitget Support · 30 Oct 2026 · Accessed 6 Nov 2026