Effective at market open on Sunday evening, October 19, 2025, Investiqa will implement a temporary 20:1 maximum leverage on CFD metals to reduce concentration risk following a nine-week rally in gold. Withdrawals remain unaffected. This is a prudential risk-management decision, not a capital issue.
Summary
Investiqa is introducing a temporary CFD metals leverage 20:1 setting to promote orderly trading during elevated volatility in gold and related metals. The change applies to both new challenge purchases and active funded accounts (including Instant Funding).
What changes and when
- Effective date: Market open on Sunday evening, October 19, 2025.
- Challenge Accounts: All new challenge purchases will use a 20:1 maximum leverage on CFD metals.
- Active Funded Accounts (including Instant Funding): CFD metals will be limited to 20:1 maximum leverage.
- Withdrawals: Processed normally and unaffected by this update.
Why this change is necessary
- Concentration risk: A nine-week rally in gold has increased exposure concentration in metal CFDs.
- Volatility control: Lower leverage reduces downside convexity during fast markets.
- Margin stability: Supports orderly trading and mitigates the risk of disorderly liquidations.
Platform specifics you should know
GooeyTrade DXTrade and cTrader
- After the update, some accounts may temporarily exceed permitted margin.
- You may be unable to open new positions until your leverage usage decreases.
GooeyTrade MatchTrader
- All new trades placed after the change will automatically reflect the higher margin requirement consistent with 20:1 leverage.
Tip: Review your margin usage and pending orders before the session opens on October 19, 2025 and plan order flow accordingly.
What customers need to do
- Review open positions and pending orders in CFD metals before the effective date.
- Monitor margin usage at and after market open on October 19, 2025.
- DXTrade/cTrader users: Be aware of temporary margin exceedance and possible inability to open new positions until usage drops.
- MatchTrader users: Expect new trades to use the updated 20:1 margin immediately.
- Stay informed: Watch for further notices as conditions evolve.
What stays the same
- Withdrawals: Continue to be processed as usual.
- Capital position: This is not a capital issue; it is a prudential risk control.
- Communication: Investiqa will reassess conditions and provide updates ahead of any further changes.
FAQ
Is this a capital or liquidity issue?
No. Withdrawals continue as normal. This is a risk-management decision focused on concentration risk in metals.
How long will 20:1 remain in place?
It is temporary. We will monitor volatility and exposures. Once conditions normalize, we will reassess and communicate any changes in advance.
Will existing positions be forcibly adjusted?
Existing positions remain open, but margin usage may increase under the new leverage. Please monitor margin and adjust as needed.
Why are there different notes for DXTrade/cTrader vs. MatchTrader?
Platform mechanics differ. DXTrade/cTrader can show temporary margin exceedance after a leverage change. MatchTrader applies the new margin to all new trades immediately.
Next steps
Investiqa will continue to monitor market conditions and the risk profile of metal exposures. We will provide advance notice of any further adjustments.
For questions, please contacta us at [email protected].
