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<Back to Press Releases: 2010

CFTC Proposed Leverage Changes Could Severely Impact How You Trade

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced on January 13, 2010 that it is seeking public comment on proposed regulations concerning retail forex trading.

As part of the proposed regulations, "leverage in retail forex customer accounts would be subject to a 10-to-1 limitation," which means 10:1 leverage would be the maximum amount allowed for forex traders in the U.S.

HOW WOULD THE PROPOSED CHANGE AFFECT YOU?
  Max leverage under current regulations Max leverage under proposed changes
  USD/JPY USD/JPY
  100:1 leverage (one percent) 10:1 leverage (10 percent)
  1 lot (100,000) 1 lot (100,000)
  Margin requirement: $1,000 Margin requirement: $10,000


We believe that all traders should have the right to choose the amount of leverage that is appropriate for his/her risk appetite, and that this basic principle of 'choice' is being threatened by the proposed CFTC regulations.

Should you feel strongly about the proposal, there is still time for you to help determine the outcome of these proposed regulations. You can make an impact by sending comments directly to the CFTC at: secretary@cftc.gov.

Please include 'Regulation of Retail Forex' in the subject line of your message and the identification number
RIN 3038-AC61 in the body of the message.

You can also submit your comments by any of the following methods (include above ID number):

  • Fax: (202) 418-5521
  • Mail: David Stawick, Secretary
    Commodity Futures Trading Commission
    1155 21st Street, N.W.,
    Washington, DC 20581
  • Courier: Use the same as mail above.

GAIN Capital is working with other Forex Dealer Members (FDMs) as part of the Foreign Exchange Dealers Coalition (FXDC) to increase industry awareness and ensure fair regulation and oversight to help protect forex investors. If you would like to learn more about the FXDC, you may visit their website at www.fxdc.org.