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FAQ Centre

This dedicated space addresses immediate needs by building user confidence and self-sufficiency

  • Where is M4Markets Regulated?

    M4Markets is a trade name. Services are provided by group companies, each licensed in its own jurisdiction: Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission in Cyprus, Seychelles Financial Services Authority in Seychelles and Dubai Financial Services Authority in Dubai.

    You can read more about our regulators on our dedicated page.

  • Where are you based?

    M4Markets EU is based in Cyprus. Our registered address is 78 Spyrou Kyprianou Avenue, Magnum Business Center, 3076, Limassol, Cyprus. Our company’s full address and contact details can be found on our Contact Us page.

  • How do I verify my profile?

    Appropriateness test – Complete the appropriateness test to ensure that you are suitable to trade the products we offer.

    Proof of ID – A colored copy of identification document (passport, national identity card, driving license – preferably a passport). The provided document must be valid and clearly show your full name, date of birth, issue / expiry date and serial number.

    Proof of address – Recent utility bill, recent bank or credit card statement, etc.). The provided document must be in full page, recently issued- within 3 months – and clearly display the name, address (no P.O. Boxes allowed) and the service that provided this document.

  • Do I need to upload new documents for every new trading account I open with M4Markets?

    No, you don’t need to upload new documents for each new trading account. If you are using the same personal / contact details as for your previous account, your new account will be validated automatically if your KYC documents are still valid and have not expired.

  • How do I update my personal information?

    To change your email address, password, communication language and notification preferences go to the Profile Section on your Client Portal and click on change. To make changes to the personal information you have submitted, please fill in the form on our Contact Us page.

  • Do you offer corporate accounts?

    Yes, we offer corporate accounts. If you are interested in opening a corporate account please contact us.

  • Can I open more than one trading account?

    Yes, you can open two trading accounts for each account type.

  • Do you accept US clients?

    Unfortunately, US residents and clients with US citizenship cannot open trading accounts with us. We apologize for the inconvenience.

  • How can I be sure that the money in my trading account is safe?

    Harindale Ltd is a Cyprus Investment Firm regulated by CySEC (license number 301/16). All systems and procedures are in compliance with CySEC and MiFID II regulations, which means that your funds are held in segregated accounts to protect your assets.

  • How do I open an account?

    1. Register and verify your profile
      Complete our Registration Form and Appropriateness test. Upload the required documents and verify your profile.
    2. Open a live account & fund it
      Choose “My Accounts” at the top right of your Dashboard and create a new account. Click “Deposits” at the right hand corner to deposit funds through our various payment methods.
    3. Download cTrader Platform and get Started
      Download  cTrader platform from your profile. Launch your cTrader platform and start trading.
  • How long does it take to open a trading account?

    It takes less than 1 minute. We’ve tested it!

  • How long is my Demo Account valid for?

    Your Demo Account is valid for as long as you need it. Note that demo accounts are deleted after 30 days of inactivity.

  • I cannot login to my account and I need to close an open position. What do I do?

    In case you cannot login to your account to close an open position, you can request it by email from the email address you have used for registering your account.

  • I forgot my Client Portal password. How do I change it?

    If you have forgotten your password, click on the ‘Forgot Password’ option on the Login page on your Client Area. You will then receive an email to help you setup a new password.

  • Is it possible to lose more money than the deposited amount?

    At M4Markets we offer negative balance protection so it’s not possible to lose more money than the amount you have deposited.

  • What is the minimum deposit to open a trading account?

    The minimum deposit is defined by the account type you choose. Our Standard Account’s minimum deposit is at $100.

  • What's the difference between your account types?

    Our different account types offer different commission and spread schemes. We also have different minimum deposits for each account type. You can learn more about our account types here.

  • How do I reset my Client Portal password?

    To change your password, login to your Client Portal and go to your profile. When prompted fill in your current password and enter the new password.

  • How long does it take to open a trading account?

    It takes less than 1 minute. We’ve tested it!

  • Why do I need to submit the requested documents?

    As a regulated company, we operate in accordance with a number of compliance regimes and procedures set by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission. These procedures involve the collection of adequate documentation from our clients with regards to KYC (Know Your Client), including the collection of a valid ID card and a recent (within 3 months) utility bill or bank account statement that confirms the address the client has registered with.

  • What is the minimum deposit to open a trading account?

    The minimum deposit is defined by the account type you choose. Our Standard Account’s minimum deposit is at $100.

  • I cannot login to my account and I need to close an open position. What do I do?

    In case you cannot login to your account to close an open position, you can call us or request it by email from the email address you have used for registering your account.

  • How can I start trading?

    Once you have completed the appropriateness test and your documents have been uploaded and approved, your profile will be verified and you can open a trading account.

    The credentials of your trading account will be sent via email and you can simply download your chosen platform from your Client Portal or our website, fund your account and start trading.

  • What is leverage and how does it work?

    Leverage is the multiplier of your equity.

    Example: When using leverage of 1:30 to open a position of 1 Lot EUR/USD, as long as 1 Lot is equivalent to 100,000 base currency (100,000 EUR in our case), then you need a free margin of 100,000/30=3333.33 to be able to open 1 Forex Lot.

    Leverage magnifies both potential profits and loses, so use wisely.

    For more information on leverage, please visit our dedicated page here.

  • What is the maximum account leverage you offer?

    As a CySEC licenced broker, the maximum leverage we offer for retail clients is 1:30 and 1:500 for professional clients. You can find more information about leverage here.

  • Can I change the base currency of my account?

    Unfortunately, it’s not possible to change the base currency of your existing trading account. If you want, you can open an additional trading account and choose the base currency of your preference.

  • Do you close my open positions and placed order if I go offline?

    No, open positions will remain open except in certain market conditions, e.g. if Stop Loss or Take Profit is triggered, or bulk closing on futures. Trailing Stops and Expert Advisors become inactive when your trading account is offline.

  • Do you cover negative balance?

    Yes, we offer negative balance protection for all of our retail clients.

  • Do you offer binary option trading?

    No, we do not offer binary option trading.

  • How can I calculate 1 pip of profit or loss?

    Amount of Base Currency * Pips= Value in Quote Currency

    Examples:

    Value of 1 pip in AUD/USD= 1 Lot (100 000)*0.0001= 10 USD

    Value of 1 pip in GBP/CHF= 1 Lot (100 000)*0.0001=10 CHF

    Value of 1 pip in AUD/JPY=1 Lot (100 000)*0.01= 1000 JPY

  • How do I calculate swaps in currency pairs (in Forex) and for Gold/Silver?

    The swap formula is: Swap Long/Short in points (Point Value Lots in quote currency).

    Please note that, depending on the instrument, the swap triples on one day of the week .

    Example: 5 Lots Buy GBP/USD where Swap Long is -1.909. 1 point is equivalent to 1 USD. Hence, 5 (-1.909) = -9.55 USD, 1 day swap for 5 Lots Buy GBP/USD

    Example: 2.25 Lots Sell GBP/JPY where Swap Short is -2.852. 1 point is equivalent to 100 JPY. Hence, 2.25 *100*(-2.852) = -641.70 JPY

    Example: 14.10 Lots Buy USOIL, where Swap Long is -12.075 points. 1 point is equivalent to 0.001 USD. Hence, 14.10 * 0.001 (-12.07) = -12.05 USD

    *Note that the quote currency is in point value lots in brackets.

    **Please note that every Wednesday rollover swap triples.

  • Is there any inactivity fee if I don't use my account?

    Inactivity fees may apply. Contact our support team for more details.

  • What is the minimum and maximum position sizes?

    The minimum trade size for Forex is 0.01 lots and the maximum trade size is 50 lots.

    The maximum amount of orders you can open is 200.

  • What is margin?

    Margin is the amount of money that you need to open a trade, divided by the leverage or multiplied by the margin requirement, depending on the instrument.

    Margin Level is Equity divided by Margin used. I.e., Margin Level = Equity / Margin

    Free Margin is Equity – Margin. I.e., Free Margin = Equity – Margin.

    To learn more about our margin requirements visit our dedicated page here.

  • What is stop loss?

    Stop Loss* is an order which can be placed by clients in order to minimize losses or limit profits. For Buy orders, Stop loss can be placed only below current price; whereas for Sell orders, Stop Loss can be placed only above current price.

    *Please note that Stop Loss orders are not guaranteed. During periods of high market volatility, prices may gap and orders can be executed at a different level than requested, leading to potential losses or missed targets.

  • What is take profit?

    Take Profit* is an order which can be placed by clients in order to automatically close a position when a certain Take Profit price is triggered. For Buy orders, Take Profit can be placed only above current price; whereas for Sell orders, Take Profit can be placed only below current price.

    *Please note that Take Profit orders are not guaranteed. During periods of high market volatility, prices may gap and orders can be executed at a different level than requested, leading to potential losses or missed targets.

  • What is the profit calculation for CFDs?

    The profit calculation for CFDs is (Close Price-Open Price) * Lots Contract Size.

    Please note that the lot size on every CFD differs.

  • What is your execution speed?

    Our minimum execution speed is 30ms.

  • What are spreads?

    Spreads are the difference between the ask and bid price. Our VIP account offers spreads that start from 0.1pips.

    Note that during major news, markets can be volatile which leads to wide fluctuations in spreads.

    Read more about spreads and pricing here.

  • What are your margin call/stop out levels?

    Margin call is at 100% and Stop Out Level at 50%.

  • What is the server time?

    Our servers are set to GMT+3 during summer and GMT+2 during winter.

  • How can I add funds to my Demo account?

    You can add funds to your Demo Account upon account creation. You simply need to select the conditions for your demo and the virtual funds you would like to add. For additional funds, you can contact our support team and they will handle the request for you.

  • How do I add an indicator?

    Drag the indicator from the Navigator onto your chart and it will automatically be pasted to the chart.

  • In which currencies can I deposit money into my trading account?

    You can deposit money in any currency; funds will be converted into the currency of your account at the prevailing market rates. We offer accounts in EUR and USD.

  • What is the minimum and maximum amount that I can deposit/withdraw?

    There is a minimum amount per deposit/withdrawal based on your account type and payment method.

    For more details, please refer to our dedicated Deposits & Withdrawals page.

  • What is the withdrawal priority procedure?

    M4Markets processes withdrawals/refunds back to the source of the original deposit only. All withdrawal requests will be executed within one business day.

  • How do I make a deposit?

    Making a deposit can be done in 3 easy steps:

    1. Login to your client area and click on the Deposit button on the top right.
    2. Select a payment method of your preference.
    3. Enter the amount and follow the instructions given.
  • Are there any deposit/withdrawal fees?

    We do not charge any fees for our deposit/withdrawal options.

  • Can I deposit to/withdraw from my friend's / relative's account?

    No. As a regulated company, we do not accept deposits and/or withdrawals by third parties. Deposits can only be made from your personal account, and the withdrawal must go back to the source where the deposit was made.

  • Can I withdraw money if I have an open position?

    Yes, you can. Our system will show you the available amount for withdrawal.

  • How long does it take for funds to reach my personal bank account?

    We process all withdrawal requests we receive within one business day. However, your funds may take longer to reach your bank account depending on your country of residence and the payment method selected. For payments done via e-wallet and credit/debit cards, funds will be credited immediately. Payments done via bank wire, usually take between 3-5 business days. M4Markets does not take responsibility in case the payment service provider takes longer than usual.

  • If my withdrawal amount exceeds the amount I have deposited, how can I withdraw?

    Funds are usually sent back to the same source as the deposit we have received. In case of profits generated, the funds will either be sent to the source of the deposit or to another payment method depending on the initial source of deposit.

  • Is it possible to transfer money from one trading account to another trading account?

    Yes, you can request an internal transfer between your trading accounts, but only if both accounts have been opened under the same M4Markets’ account/ profile. If the base currency is different, the amount will be automatically converted. Internal transfers can be requested in your Client Portal.

  • How long will it take for my deposit to be credited in my trading account?

    Deposit times depend on the payment provider, however almost all options we have available are instant. You can refer to our deposits & withdrawals page for more information.

  • What payment options do you provide?

    M4Markets offers you a wide selection of payment options such as wallets, electronic payments and bank wire transfers. For the most up-to-date info on the available funding and withdrawal methods in your country refer to your Client Portal.

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