XM offers flexible leverage from 1:1 to as high as 1000:1 that can be instantly changed in your account members area.  Maximum leverage will vary by which branch of XM you trade with as well as by what instruments are being traded. Higher leverage allows to trade the borrowed capital which increases both the profit potential and the risk of loss. Some trading strategies like automated scalping may require high leverage while many professional traders do not use much leverage. Please trade responsibly selecting the leverage based on your risk appetite and loss tolerance level. Some regions may only offer lower leverage.