B2Prime Boosts Leverage to 1:200 for Forex, 1:50 for Crypto

The decision to increase leverage options comes as brokers across the industry have been offering enhanced leverage options ranging from 1:200 to 1:1000. B2Prime’s clients, classified as professionals and market counterparties, have been specifically requesting adjusted margin conditions to enhance their hedging capabilities, cash flow management, and implementation of sophisticated trading strategies. Nick Chrysochos, Executive Director of B2Prime, emphasized that these strategic enhancements directly address the needs of institutional clients by bolstering their competitive advantage and expanding their capacity to meet evolving industry demands through advanced liquidity solutions.

The company’s approach is carefully calibrated, implementing a tiered margin system that recognizes the sophisticated risk management capabilities of its professional client base. Unlike retail traders, B2Prime’s clients include hedge funds, algorithmic trading funds, alternative investment funds, asset managers, family offices, proprietary trading firms, investment banks, broker-dealers, and other financial intermediaries who possess the infrastructure and expertise to manage higher leverage responsibly.

B2Prime’s decision to increase leverage is supported by exceptional financial metrics that demonstrate the company’s robust position in the market. The company’s balance sheet shows a 40.32% increase from the previous year, with total assets reaching €28,969,690.98. More significantly, B2Prime’s CET1/Tier 1 capital ratios stand at an impressive 364.71%, dramatically exceeding the regulatory minimums of 56% and 75% respectively.

This substantial capital buffer provides B2Prime with the financial stability to offer enhanced leverage while maintaining appropriate risk management protocols. The company’s strong capital position places it at the forefront of the prime brokerage industry, enabling it to respond confidently to client demands without compromising financial security. The tiered margin approach ensures that risk is appropriately managed across different asset classes and client segments.

B2Prime’s commitment to innovation is particularly evident in the cryptocurrency space, where the company was among the first to offer nearly 100 crypto CFD pairs. In response to the rapid growth of the crypto market, B2Prime is now introducing a 2% margin on major cryptocurrencies, further enhancing accessibility for professional traders. This development comes as the broader crypto market experiences volatility, with Ethereum (ETH) recently dropping below $3500, highlighting the importance of sophisticated risk management tools for institutional participants.

The company’s global expansion strategy has been equally impressive, with B2Prime establishing a presence in Mauritius in 2023 and recently securing a securities dealer license in Seychelles. This geographical diversification, combined with its original Cyprus licensing, demonstrates B2Prime’s dedication to providing bespoke liquidity solutions across multiple jurisdictions. The company now supports 220+ instruments across six major asset classes, serving a broad spectrum of professional and institutional clients worldwide.

Since its founding in Cyprus in 2020, B2Prime has systematically built its capabilities to meet the complex needs of institutional traders. The current leverage enhancements represent the latest evolution in the company’s ongoing commitment to market transparency and fairness, ensuring that its offerings align with the expectations and requirements of professional clients operating in both traditional finance and emerging digital asset markets.