What is leverage? April 03, 2025 09:58 Updated Leverage is a way to make larger investments than their initial risk capital will allow. For example, A trader can use 1:400 leverage and can control a $400,000 trade with $1000. Related articles What is leverage? Can I deposit and withdraw during the weekend? How do I reset my MT4 password? How do I login to my account on MT4 mobile? Is the leverage on my account the same on all products?