DISCLAIMER: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 80% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

Institutional Account

Built for Professional Organizations

The Institutional Account is designed for hedge funds, asset managers, proprietary trading firms, banks, and corporate treasuries seeking deep liquidity, professional-grade execution, and customizable technology and risk controls.

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How It Works

Institutional Accounts connect directly to tier‑1 liquidity providers and ECN venues using DMA routing. Clients can integrate their infrastructure using FIX or REST API, run automated systems, use co-location for low latency, and configure custom liquidity pools and margin settings.

Practical Trading Examples

Example 1: High-Frequency Proprietary Trading Firm (Algorithmic Execution)

Profile

  • Average Monthly Volume
  • Execution Need

Algorithmic Prop Trading Firm

  • 150,000 lots (Round Turn)
  • Ultra-low latency via FIX API with advanced order types

A proprietary firm specializing in high-frequency trading requires a stable, low-latency environment to run its algorithms.

  • Custom Cost Benefit: The firm negotiates a commission rate of $2.50 per lot/side.
  • Annual Cost Saving: At 150,000 lots monthly (round turn cost of $5.00/lot), the total monthly commission is $750,000. This is 40% lower than the highest tier of the Pro Account ($8-$10 round turn).
  • Execution Advantage: The firm utilizes the FIX API to send Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP) orders, ensuring large block trades are sliced and executed across deep liquidity pools in milliseconds, minimizing market impact and achieving the desired average price.

Example 2: Global Macro Hedge Fund (Multi-Account Management)

Profile

  • Capital Under Management
  • Execution Need

Global Macro Hedge Fund

  • $50,000,000
  • Compliant block order execution and simultaneous allocation across client accounts

A Global Macro Hedge Fund manages capital for multiple high-net-worth individuals and corporate clients, requiring compliant, simultaneous execution.

  • Block Execution: The portfolio manager executes a single 500-lot block order on a major FX pair. The DMA execution model ensures the order is absorbed by multiple Tier-1 banks, guaranteeing high fill rates and low slippage despite the size.
  • Allocation Compliance: The fund uses the integrated PAMM (Percentage Allocation Management Module) to automatically and instantaneously distribute the 500-lot trade across 20 underlying client sub-accounts based on their weighted capital contribution.
  • Compliance: All trade and allocation data is automatically recorded in the system, supporting required regulatory reporting and audit trails for transparency and compliance with investment mandates.

Why It Is Different

The Institutional Account provides exclusive features and services tailored for the professional financial sector.

1. Custom Pricing & Rebates

  • The commission structure is fully negotiable.
  • Rates typically range from $2-$5 per lot/side, depending on volume tier.
  • Access to a Volume Rebate Program.

2. Dedicated Institutional Support

  • Dedicated Institutional Relationship Manager.
  • Access to a 24/7 Institutional Trading Desk.
  • Priority technical support.

3. Advanced Risk & Compliance

  • Integration with third-party risk management systems.
  • Custom margin agreements.
  • Comprehensive regulatory reporting.

4. Institutional Technology & Connectivity

  • FIX Protocol (4.2, 4.4, 5.0) and a REST API.
  • Smart Order Routing (SOR)
  • Support for TWAP, VWAP, and Iceberg orders

5. Enterprise Solutions

  • Support for Multi-Account Manager (MAM) and PAMM structures.
  • White-Label Solutions.
  • Prime Brokerage-style services

Leverage & Margin

Flexible Leverage System

The Institutional Account offers leverage up to 1:100 (or negotiable based on agreement).

Leverage Examples

EUR/USD Trade with Different Leverage

1:100 Leverage

  • Trade: 1 lot EUR/USD at 1.1000
  • Required Margin: (100,000 × 1.1000) / 100 = $1,100
  • Account needed: $1,100 + buffer for drawdown

1:500 Leverage

  • Trade: 1 lot EUR/USD at 1.1000
  • Required Margin: (100,000 × 1.1000) / 500 = $220
  • Account needed: $220 + buffer for drawdown
Important: Higher leverage increases both profit potential and risk. Always use appropriate risk management.

Margin Call & Stop Out:

Margin Call (50%): Warning notification when equity falls to 50% of used margin

Stop Out (30%): Automatic closure of losing positions when equity falls to 30% of used margin

Example:

  • Account Balance: $1,000
  • Open Position: 1 lot EUR/USD
  • Used Margin: $220 (at 1:500)
  • Margin Call triggers at: $110 equity ($890 floating loss)
  • Stop Out triggers at: $66 equity ($934 floating loss)

Account Specifications

Capital Requirements
  • Minimum Deposit: $100,000.
  • Deposit Negotiation: Negotiable for larger organizations and high-volume firms.
  • Recommended Deposit: $500,000+.
Trading Costs (Spreads & Commission)
  • Spread Type: Raw interbank spreads from 0.0 pips.
  • Typical EUR/USD Spread: 0-0.2 pips.
  • Commission: $2-$5 per lot per side (Volume-dependent and fully negotiable).
Trading Capacity
  • Minimum Trade Size: 10 lots (1,000,000 units), though negotiable.
  • Maximum Trade Size: Unlimited (subject to credit limits and available liquidity).
  • Leverage: Up to 1:100 (conservative institutional standard, negotiable based on due diligence).
Risk & Margin Management
  • Margin Call: 80%.
  • Stop Out Level: 50%.
  • Agreements: Governed by Custom Margin Agreements.
  • Account Configuration
  • Base Currencies: USD, EUR, GBP, CHF, JPY (Multi-currency support available).
Supported Instruments
  • Forex: 60+ Forex pairs.
  • Metals & Commodities: Precious Metals, Commodities CFDs.
  • Indices & Stocks: Indices CFDs, Stock CFDs.
  • Other: Fixed Income (On Request), Cryptocurrencies, OTC Instruments.
Deposits & Withdrawals

Deposits

  • Minimum Requirement: The standard minimum deposit is $100,000.
  • Recommended Capital: A recommended deposit of $500,000+ is suggested for full enterprise engagement.
  • Negotiability: The minimum deposit is negotiable for larger organizations based on expected volumes and relationship scope.
  • Base Currencies: Accounts support multi-currency management, with base currencies available in USD, EUR, GBP, CHF, and JPY.
  • Account Structure: Funds can be managed through segregated or pooled multi-currency accounts.
  • Initial Approval: All initial funding is processed after Enhanced Due Diligence and credit approval are complete.

Withdrawals (Fund Access & Controls)

  • Custom Agreements: Withdrawals and capital management are governed by Custom Margin Agreements.
  • Fund Access: Clients have programmatic access to account balance updates via the FIX Protocol and REST API.
  • Custom Reporting: Withdrawal and fund movement reporting is included in the comprehensive custom reporting and audit trail services.
  • Compliance: All large-scale fund movements are subject to stringent KYC/AML compliance tools.
  • Redemption Period (PAMM): For funds managed under the PAMM structure, the redemption period is configurable.

Ideal For

1. Hedge Funds

  • Requiring full API integration for automated strategies.
  • Need Multi-Account Manager (MAM) and PAMM.
  • Benefit from prime brokerage services.
  • Focus on ultra-low raw spreads.

2. Asset Managers

  • Seeking multi-account management.
  • Needing consolidated reporting
  • Valuing a Dedicated Institutional Relationship Manager.
  • Require access to deep, multi-bank liquidity.

3. Proprietary Trading Firms

  • Focused on ultra-low latency execution.
  • Need unlimited trading capacity and support.
  • Benefit from custom risk controls.
  • Require FIX protocol connectivity.

4. Banks & Financial Institutions

  • Utilizing the account for treasury operations.
  • White-Label solutions.
  • Need robust support for regulatory reporting.
  • Require custom margin agreements.

5. Corporate Treasuries

  • Seeking institutional pricing and FX hedging.
  • Requiring multi-currency cash management.
  • Need a conservative leverage model.

6. Family Offices

  • Requiring privacy and highly customized service.
  • Utilizing Multi-Account Manager (MAM).
  • Need segregated or pooled multi-currency accounts.

7. Introducing Brokers (IB)

  • Looking to establish a fully custom-branded trading platform.
  • Requiring reliable liquidity provision.
  • Need Volume Rebate Programs.

Transition Path

Standard Account features competitive floating spreads that adjust based on market conditions:

Phase 1

Discovery (Week 1)

Initial consultation to understand your organization’s specific requirements, including trading volume expectations, compliance needs, and a review of your technical architecture.

Phase 2

Documentation (Week 2)

Completion of all legal agreements (e.g., ISDA, CSA), submission of corporate documentation, enhanced due diligence (EDD), and formal credit application and approval.

Phase 3

Technical Integration (Weeks 3–4)

API credentials issued, establishment of FIX connectivity (4.4 or 5.0), and provisioning of access to the dedicated certification and testing environment.

Phase 4

Testing & Certification (Week 5)

Mandatory certification testing, verification of order flow execution quality, validation of custom risk controls, and comprehensive User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

Phase 5

Production Launch (Week 6)

Final go-live coordination, initial trade monitoring, post-launch performance optimization, and assignment of the Dedicated Institutional Relationship Manager.

Comparison with Other Account Types

Compared to Standard and Pro accounts, Institutional Accounts offer raw 0‑pip spreads, API access, unlimited positions, white‑label services, custom risk tools, and 24/7 institutional support.

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Features
Min Deposit, $
Contract Size, Units
Spread EUR/USD
Commission
Max Leverage
Min Trade
Stocks/ETFs
Account Manager
API Access
Ideal For
Leverage Limits
Major Forex Pairs
Minor Forex Pairs
Exotic Forex Pairs
Metals (Gold/Silver)
Indices
Commodities (Oil)
Cryptocurrencies

Cent

Learning and practice account with reduced risk

10
1K
1.0 pips
No
1:1000
0.01 lot
No
No
No
Learning
1:1000
1:1000
1:200
1:500
1:200
1:200
1:10
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Standard

Professional trading with full-size contracts

100
100K
1.0 pips
No
1:500
0.01 lot
No
No
No
Trading
1:500
1:500
1:100
1:200
1:100
1:100
1:10
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Pro

Premium conditions for high-volume traders

10K
100K
0.3 pips
3–8
1:200
1.0 lot
Yes
Yes
Optional
Professionals
1:200
1:200
1:50
1:100
1:50
1:50
1:5
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Invest

Passive investment in professionally managed trading funds

1K
N/A
N/A
2% + 20%
N/A
1K
Via Fund
Yes
No
Passive
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
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Institutional

Enterprise-level trading for institutions and large capital

100K
100K
0.1 pips
2–3/lot
1:40
10 lots
Yes (Custom Options Available)
Yes
Yes (FIX)
Institutions
1:40
1:40
1:20
1:40
1:40
1:40
1:2
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Getting Started

01

Initial Inquiry

Your organization contacts the institutional sales team to express interest in opening an Institutional Account. During this first interaction, a preliminary consultation is scheduled to understand your trading profile, infrastructure needs, expected volumes, and operational requirements.
02

Requirements Analysis

A dedicated specialist reviews your business model, technology stack, regulatory structure, and the specific services you require—such as FIX API access, PAMM/MAM, white-label, or custom liquidity. This allows the team to tailor the account setup to your strategy and workflow.
03

3. Customized Proposal

Based on the analysis, you receive a detailed proposal including:

  • Pricing structure (spreads, commissions, possible rebates)
  • Liquidity configuration
  • Technology integration plan
  • API specifications
  • Service-level commitments

This proposal outlines exactly how the institutional setup will function for your firm.

04

Documentation & Compliance

Your institution provides corporate documents, regulatory licenses (if applicable), shareholder information, KYC/AML data, and organizational details.
Enhanced due diligence and credit assessment are performed to ensure compliance and appropriate risk provisioning.
05

Account Setup & Credit Line Allocation

Once documentation is approved, your institutional account is created with:

  • Multi-currency setup
  • Segregated accounts if needed
  • Custom margin configurations
  • Defined trading limits or credit lines. You receive login credentials for platforms, portals, and administrative areas.
06

Technical Integration

Your IT or quant team is onboarded to:

  • Integrate FIX 4.2/4.4 or REST API
  • Set up drop-copy sessions
  • Connect to real-time data feeds
  • Configure co-location (optional)
  • Access the testing/sandbox environment
    Technical teams on both sides collaborate to ensure smooth connectivity.
07

Testing & Certification

Before going live, your systems undergo:

  • FIX/API certification
  • Order flow testing (market, limit, stop, algo orders)
  • Latency validation
  • Risk-control verification (kill switches, exposure limits)
  • UAT (User Acceptance Testing). This ensures operational and regulatory readiness.
08

Production Launch

  • After successful testing, the account is moved into full live mode.
  • Your relationship manager monitors early activity, ensures execution quality, and assists with optimization.
  • You gain access to the full institutional infrastructure, including trading desk support and reporting tools.
09

Ongoing Support & Optimization

Once live, your organization benefits from:

  • A dedicated institutional relationship manager
  • 24/7 institutional trading desk
  • Priority technical support
  • Quarterly business reviews
  • Custom reporting and integration enhancements. This ensures long-term operational efficiency and continuous improvement.

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Risk Warning

Institutional trading involves significant financial risk and is suitable only for professional organizations with the necessary expertise, capital structure, and risk-management frameworks. Leveraged products can amplify both profits and losses, and trading large notional volumes may result in substantial market exposure. Past performance does not guarantee future results, and market conditions may lead to slippage, liquidity shortages, or execution delays—even under institutional-grade infrastructure. Clients are responsible for maintaining sufficient margin at all times and for implementing adequate internal controls. Before trading, ensure that your institution fully understands the operational, market, liquidity, and counterparty risks involved.

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