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Bitget raises leverage to 1:2000 on 21 forex CFD pairs
Nov 5, 11:00 AM·
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Bitget raised maximum leverage to 1:2000 on 21 forex CFD pairs, including EURUSD, USDJPY, GBPUSD and AUDUSD, effective November 1, 2026. The change lowers margin requirements under a tiered structure that adjusts by position size, with the first 50,000 USDT of notional exposure qualifying for a lower tier. The update covers major pairs and crosses involving the euro, pound, dollar, yen, Australian dollar, Canadian dollar and Swiss franc.

Bitget has raised the maximum leverage to 1:2000 for 21 forex CFD pairs, including EURUSD, USDJPY, GBPUSD and AUDUSD, according to the exchange.

The change is effective November 1, 2026, and allows traders to open positions with lower margin requirements.

Tiered margin structure

The update comes alongside a tiered margin structure that adjusts based on position size. Under the updated structure, the first 50,000 USDT of notional exposure qualifies for a lower tier.

Pairs covered

The update covers major currency pairs and crosses involving:

  • The euro
  • The British pound
  • The US dollar
  • The Japanese yen
  • The Australian dollar
  • The Canadian dollar
  • The Swiss franc

Flexibility cited

According to the source, the higher leverage limit gives traders greater flexibility to manage their capital and respond to currency movements driven by interest rate decisions, economic data and changing market conditions.