CoinProp offers leverage on all supported pairs through the CPX terminal. Leverage limits differ depending on the asset you are trading.
Leverage limits by asset
| Asset | Max leverage |
|---|---|
| BTC, ETH, SOL | 5x |
| All other altcoins | 2x |
These limits apply to both the evaluation and funded account phases. There are no separate leverage rules for each phase.
How leverage works on CoinProp
Leverage allows you to open a position larger than your account balance. If you have $10,000 and use 5x leverage, you can open a position with a notional value of up to $50,000.
Your drawdown limits are always calculated on your account balance — not on your leveraged position size. Using higher leverage increases the speed at which a losing trade can approach your daily loss limit or max loss limit. It does not change what those limits are.
Leverage and notional value
Notional value is the full size of your position in dollar terms after leverage is applied. It is used to determine whether a trading day qualifies toward your day count requirement.
Notional value = position size × entry price
Example on a $10,000 Rising account:
| Leverage | Margin used | Notional value | Qualifies as trading day (5% = $500)? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1x | $500 | $500 | Yes |
| 2x | $250 | $500 | Yes |
| 5x | $100 | $500 | Yes |
| 5x | $50 | $250 | No — below $500 notional |
The qualifying notional threshold is based on the notional value of the position, not the margin you put in. A small margin amount at high leverage can still meet the threshold — or fall short of it depending on position size.
Leverage and drawdown — what to watch
Higher leverage amplifies both gains and losses. On a leveraged position, a small adverse price move creates a larger equity loss relative to your balance.
On a $10,000 account with a $300 daily loss limit (3%):
| Leverage | Position notional | 1% price move against you | % of daily limit used |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1x | $10,000 | $100 | 33% |
| 2x | $20,000 | $200 | 67% |
| 5x | $50,000 | $500 | 167% — exceeds daily limit |
A single 5x leveraged position at full size can breach the daily loss limit on less than a 1% adverse move. Managing position size relative to your leverage is essential.
Leverage on the CPS+ Scaling Plan
Once on the CPS+ Scaling Plan, an additional risk rule applies: maximum risk per trade is 1% of your current account balance, defined by your stop-loss. This is separate from the leverage limit — you can still use up to 5x on BTC, ETH, and SOL, but your stop-loss must be set such that the maximum loss on the trade does not exceed 1% of your balance.
Frequently asked questions
- Is leverage the same during the evaluation and funded account? Yes. The same leverage limits apply to both phases — 5x on BTC, ETH, and SOL, and 2x on all other altcoins.
- Can I choose a lower leverage than the maximum? Yes. The limits shown are maximums. You can trade at any leverage up to that limit.
- Does CoinProp charge swap or funding fees on leveraged positions? No. CoinProp does not charge swap fees or funding fees. Only maker and taker trading fees apply.
- How does leverage affect my drawdown limits? It does not change your limits — those are fixed percentages of your initial balance. But higher leverage means a losing position moves your equity faster toward those limits. A larger leveraged position can hit your daily loss limit on a smaller price move.
- Why is leverage lower on altcoins? Altcoins carry higher volatility and lower liquidity than BTC, ETH, and SOL. The 2x cap on alts reflects that risk profile and protects accounts from outsized moves on less liquid pairs.
- Does leverage affect the qualifying trading day calculation? Leverage affects notional value, and notional value determines whether a trading day qualifies. A leveraged position with a small margin amount can still meet the 5% notional threshold — what matters is the total position size in dollar terms, not the margin used.
