Trading Conditions Support | BlackBull Markets Trade with an award-winning broker Tue, 04 Mar 2025 20:23:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://blackbull.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/favicon-150x150.png Trading Conditions Support | BlackBull Markets 32 32 Leverage https://blackbull.com/en/support/leverage/ Sun, 02 Feb 2025 22:14:38 +0000 https://blackbull.com/?post_type=docs&p=116953 Leverage in trading allows you to control a larger position in the market with a relatively small amount of capital. It is expressed as a ratio, such as 1:100, meaning you can control $100,000 worth of a position with just $1,000 in margin. While leverage can amplify potential profits, it also increases risk, as losses […]

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Leverage in trading allows you to control a larger position in the market with a relatively small amount of capital. It is expressed as a ratio, such as 1:100, meaning you can control $100,000 worth of a position with just $1,000 in margin. While leverage can amplify potential profits, it also increases risk, as losses are also magnified.

How Tiered Leverage Works

 

Tiered leverage applies different leverage levels depending on the size of a trader’s position. As trade volume increases, leverage is reduced to manage risk more effectively.

For example, consider the following tiered leverage structure we offer for Bitcoin (BTCUSD):

 

  • 0–25 lots: 1:100 leverage
  • 25–50 lots: 1:50 leverage
  • 50+ lots: 1:20 leverage

 

If a trader opens a 30-lot position, the leverage is applied in tiers:

 

  • The first 25 lots are leveraged at 1:100.
  • The remaining 5 lots are leveraged at 1:50.

 

If the trader opens a 60-lot position:

 

  • The first 25 lots are leveraged at 1:100.
  • The next 25 lots are at 1:50.
  • The final 10 lots are at 1:20.

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]]> Swap Free Accounts https://blackbull.com/en/support/swap-free-accounts/ Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:14:04 +0000 https://blackbull.com/?post_type=docs&p=109126 Our Swap-Free Trading Accounts are designed to exempt users from swap or interest charges on overnight positions. There are some important points to note about our swap-free accounts: Compliance Monitoring: We analyse trading behavior to ensure it aligns with the terms of the Client Service Agreement. Trading Recommendations: To keep your account swap-free, it’s best to […]

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Our Swap-Free Trading Accounts are designed to exempt users from swap or interest charges on overnight positions.


There are some important points to note about our swap-free accounts:

  • Compliance Monitoring: We analyse trading behavior to ensure it aligns with the terms of the Client Service Agreement.

  • Trading Recommendations: To keep your account swap-free, it’s best to trade mainly during the day and avoid holding positions overnight.


BlackBull Markets reserves the right to:

  • Cancel Swap-Free Status: If necessary, we may revoke the swap-free status from any account.

  • Apply Swap Charges: Once swap-free status is removed, swap charges can apply to both existing and future orders.

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]]> Trading conditions overview https://blackbull.com/en/support/trading-conditions-overview/ Sat, 11 Dec 2021 05:13:57 +0000 https://staging.blackbull.com/support/trading-conditions-overview/ What are your trading hours? Our clients are able to trade from market open on Monday to market close on Friday, 24 hours a day 5 days a week. Our specific opening hours are different across the world due to time zone differences. As such, we have our opening time in the three major markets. […]

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Our clients are able to trade from market open on Monday to market close on Friday, 24 hours a day 5 days a week. Our specific opening hours are different across the world due to time zone differences. As such, we have our opening time in the three major markets.

Additionally, for those interested in cryptocurrency trading, the market operates 24/7, allowing you to trade at any time, including weekends, for ultimate flexibility. *Except MT4 due to technical limitations.

  NZST (NZ)      JST (Japan)      GMT (London)      EST (East USA)
Open    11:00 (Mon) 07:00 (Mon) 22:00 (Sun) 17:00 (Sun)
Close 11:00 (Sat) 07:00 (Sat) 22:00 (Fri) 17:00 (Fri)
What Spreads do you offer?

For an ECN Standard Account, the spreads start from 0.8 pips
For an ECN Prime Account, the spreads start from 0.1 pips
For an ECN Institutional Account, the spreads start from 0.0 pips

What is your commission rate?

For an ECN Standard Account, there is no commission
For an ECN Prime Account, the commission is USD 6.00 per lot (charged on the opening of the trade)
For an ECN Institutional Account commission on this Account is negotiable

Does BlackBull use a Dealing Desk?

No, BlackBull Markets is a strictly non-dealing desk. We only offer ECN Accounts and Straight Through Processing services which both prevent this practice and conflicts of interest.

Does slippage occur on your server?

Slippage almost never occurs, however, this being said, during very high trading periods (such as during important news events) slippage can occur. Slippage may be to both your benefit or your detriment.

Do you do re-quotes?

No, BlackBull Markets does not do re-quotes

What Platforms do you offer?

We have a BlackBull Markets MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader and TradingView as our primary trading platforms. We have made this available for clients on Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS.

We also offer access to the MetaTrader Web Trader Platform, so our clients can access our markets wherever they can find an internet connection.

What are your Margin Calls?

When your margin drops below 70%, you will receive a margin call notification to top up your funds within the MT4 or MT5 platform. Once your margin drops below 50% your trade will be automatically closed out.

Do you have Swap-Free Accounts?

Yes, BlackBull Markets offers swap-free compliant accounts.

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]]> Contract Specifications https://blackbull.com/en/support/contract-specifications/ Tue, 29 Aug 2023 22:38:33 +0000 https://staging.blackbull.com/?post_type=docs&p=14110 Contract Specifications Select category…CommoditiesCryptoEnergiesForex ExoticsForex MajorsForex MinorsFuturesIndicesMetals Apply Symbol Currency Pair Lot Size Min. Trade size Min. Pip Increment Max Leverage More LTCUSD LITECOIN VS USD 1 1 0.01 1:10 More ADAUSD Cardano Vs USD 1 100 0.0001 1:5 More EOSUSD EOS VS USD 1 100 0.0001 1:10 More ES35 Spain 35 Cash Index 1 […]

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Contract Specifications

SymbolCurrency PairLot SizeMin. Trade sizeMin. Pip IncrementMax LeverageMore
XAUUSDGold vs US-Dollar100 oz0.010.011:500More
EURUSDEuro vs US Dollar100,000 0.010.000011:500More
GBPUSDGreat Britain Pound vs US Dollar100,000 0.010.000011:500More
NAS100NAS1001 0.10.11:100More
USDJPYUS Dollar vs Japanese Yen100,000 0.010.0011:500More
AUDUSDAustralian Dollar vs US Dollar100,000 0.010.000011:500More
US30Dow Jones 301 0.111:100More
GBPJPYGreat Britain Pound vs Japanese Yen100,000 0.010.0011:500More
EURJPYEuro vs Japanese Yen100,000 0.010.0011:500More
USDCADUS Dollar vs Canadian Dollar100,000 0.010.000011:500More
AUDNZDAustralian Dollar vs New Zealand Dollar100,000 0.010.000011:500More
Leverage Tiers

Please see information about our leverage tiers here:


EquityLeverage
0 to 200,000 (USD)1 : 500 (FX + Metals)
200,000+ (USD)Negotiable*
*Depends on Trading Volume

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SecurityClose only dateExpiration / Rollover DateTime GMT+3
JPN225.F03/07/202503/11/202510:00
DX.F03/11/202513/03/202510:00
VIX.F03/12/202514/03/202510:00
USOIL.F13/03/202517/03/202510:00
DE40.F17/03/202519/03/202510:00
US500.F17/03/202519/03/202510:00
USTEC.F17/03/202519/03/202510:00
DJ30.F17/03/202519/03/202510:00
US2000.F17/03/202519/03/202510:00
UK100.F18/03/202520/03/202510:00
SWI20.F18/03/202520/03/202510:00
XAUUSD.F19/03/202521/03/202510:00
NGAS.F20/03/202524/03/202510:00
HK50.F24/03/202526/03/202510:00
UKBRENT.F25/03/202527/03/202510:00

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]]> What are your minimum deposits? https://blackbull.com/en/support/what-are-your-minimum-deposits/ Sat, 11 Dec 2021 05:13:16 +0000 https://staging.blackbull.com/support/what-are-your-minimum-deposits/ BlackBull Markets requires a minimum initial deposit of US$0 to open a Standard account, US$2,000 to open a Prime account, and US$20,000 to open an Institutional account. Once the initial deposit has been made, you account balance can go below the minimum deposit amount. Subsequent deposit sizes are at your discretion. Account Type     […]

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BlackBull Markets requires a minimum initial deposit of US$0 to open a Standard account, US$2,000 to open a Prime account, and US$20,000 to open an Institutional account.


Once the initial deposit has been made, you account balance can go below the minimum deposit amount.


Subsequent deposit sizes are at your discretion.


Account Type         Deposit (USD)
Standard         $0.00
Prime         $2,000.00
Institutional         $20,000.00
 

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]]> Trading Hour Changes https://blackbull.com/en/support/trading-hour-changes/ Tue, 29 Aug 2023 22:25:58 +0000 https://staging.blackbull.com/?post_type=docs&p=14088 All times are server time (GMT+2)

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SymbolTypeMonday, 31 March 2025
FXFXNormal Hours
XAUUSDMetalsNormal Hours
XAUEURMetalsNormal Hours
XAGEURMetalsNormal Hours
XAGUSDMetalsNormal Hours
XPDUSDMetalsNormal Hours
XPTUSDMetalsNormal Hours
CryptosCryptosNormal Hours
NE25.cIndexNormal Hours
AUS200.cIndexNormal Hours
DE40.cIndexNormal Hours
DJ30.cIndexNormal Hours
ES35.cIndexNormal Hours
F40.cIndexNormal Hours
HK50.cIndexNormal Hours
JP225.cIndexNormal Hours
STOXX50.cIndexNormal Hours
SWI20.cIndexNormal Hours
UK100.cIndexNormal Hours
US500.cIndexNormal Hours
USTEC.cIndexNormal Hours
Shares .DESharesNormal Hours
Shares .MCSharesNormal Hours
Shares .PASharesNormal Hours
Shares .OQSharesNormal Hours
Shares .NSharesNormal Hours
Shares .HKSharesNormal Hours
UAE SharesSharesClosed
USOIL.cEnergiesNormal Hours
UKOIL.cEnergiesNormal Hours
WTI_OILEnergiesNormal Hours
DE40.ExpExpiring FuturesNormal Hours
DJ30.ExpExpiring FuturesNormal Hours
US500.ExpExpiring FuturesNormal Hours
USOIL.ExpExpiring FuturesNormal Hours
USTEC.ExpExpiring FuturesNormal Hours
XAUUSD.ExpExpiring FuturesNormal Hours
DX.ExpExpiring FuturesNormal Hours
NGAS.ExpExpiring FuturesNormal Hours
UKBRENT.ExpExpiring FuturesNormal Hours
SILVER.ExpExpiring FuturesNormal Hours
TY10.ExpExpiring FuturesNormal Hours
JPN225.ExpExpiring FuturesNormal Hours
HK50.ExpExpiring FuturesNormal Hours
SWI20.ExpExpiring FuturesNormal Hours
UK100.ExpExpiring FuturesNormal Hours
US2000.ExpExpiring FuturesNormal Hours
VIX.ExpExpiring FuturesNormal Hours

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]]> Why is a triple swap charged? https://blackbull.com/en/support/why-is-a-triple-swap-charged/ Mon, 18 Sep 2023 22:32:39 +0000 https://blackbull.com/?post_type=docs&p=68914 In trading, swaps are adjustments made to your trade when it’s held overnight. These can be either double swaps or triple swaps. A double swap is the usual nightly adjustment for holding a trade. It can work for or against you, depending on the interest rate difference between the currencies. Triple swaps, however, happen on […]

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In trading, swaps are adjustments made to your trade when it’s held overnight. These can be either double swaps or triple swaps.


A double swap is the usual nightly adjustment for holding a trade. It can work for or against you, depending on the interest rate difference between the currencies.


Triple swaps, however, happen on Wednesday nights. This adjustment accounts for three days—Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday—to cover interest over the weekend when markets are closed. Like double swaps, they can be either positive or negative.


The triple swap is simply the daily swap rate multiplied by three.


When holding positions overnight, always factor in swaps and triple swaps in your trading plan.

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]]> Who are your liquidity providers? https://blackbull.com/en/support/who-are-your-liquidity-providers/ Sat, 11 Dec 2021 05:13:57 +0000 https://staging.blackbull.com/support/who-are-your-liquidity-providers/ What do Liquidity Providers do? In order for BlackBull to offer the lowest spreads to our clients, we use a number of liquidity providers.  To achieve this, major liquidity providers include the Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, Citibank, Barclays, RBS, Credit Suisse, Commerzbank, ABN AMRO and BNP Paribas. Electronic Communication Network liquidity or ECN liquidity is […]

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What do Liquidity Providers do?

In order for BlackBull to offer the lowest spreads to our clients, we use a number of liquidity providers.  To achieve this, major liquidity providers include the Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, Citibank, Barclays, RBS, Credit Suisse, Commerzbank, ABN AMRO and BNP Paribas.


Electronic Communication Network liquidity or ECN liquidity is integral to the service offered by BlackBull Markets. When combined with our aggregation system, our ECN ensures that our liquidity providers directly compete with each other to guarantee our clients the best trading experience.


Full list of Liquidity Providers

      • ABN-AMRO
      • ANZ
      • Bank of America
      • Barclays
      • BNP Paribas
      • Citibank
      • CommerzBank
      • Credit Suisse
      • Deutsche Bank
      • HSBC
      • JPMorgan Chase
      • Standard Chartered
      • RBS
      • UBS
     

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    ]]>         Restricted Countries https://blackbull.com/en/support/restricted-countries/ Wed, 01 Nov 2023 17:38:14 +0000 https://blackbull.com/?post_type=docs&p=79810 BlackBull Markets does not onboard clients from the following countries, as they are restricted due to being US Territories, having OFAC Sanctions, or being deemed high risk by our compliance team.

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    • Afghanistan
    • Algeria
    • American Samoa
    • Belarus
    • Burundi
    • Cameroon
    • Canada
    • Central African Rep
    • Congo, the Democratic Republic
    • Cote D’Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
    • Croatia
    • Cuba
    • Eritrea
    • Gaza Strip
    • Guam
    • Guinea Bissau
    • Haiti
    • Iran, Islamic Republic of
    • Iraq
    • Japan
    • Kenya
    • Kosovo
    • Lebanon
    • Libya
    • Mali
    • Mozambique
    • Myanmar
    • Nigeria
    • North Korea
    • North Mariana Islands
    • Panama
    • Philippines
    • Puerto Rico
    • Russian Federation
    • Somalia
    • South Sudan
    • Sudan
    • Syria
    • Tanzania
    • Ukraine
    • United States
    • United States Virgin Islands
    • West Bank (Palestinian Territory, Occupied)
    • Yemen

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