Risk disclosure
Last updated 30 July 2026
Derivatives and foreign exchange products are complex instruments and carry a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should not trade them unless you understand how they work and can afford the losses. This disclosure describes the main risks but is not exhaustive.
1. Leverage
Leverage means a small movement in the market has a proportionally larger effect on your account. It increases both gains and losses, and losses can exceed your initial margin on a position. Retail accounts include negative balance protection, so your loss is limited to the funds you have deposited.
2. Volatility and gapping
Crypto assets in particular can move sharply within seconds and trade continuously, including at weekends. Markets may gap through your stop level, in which case your order is filled at the next available price, which can be materially worse than the level you set.
3. Liquidity and execution
In fast or thin markets, spreads widen and orders may be filled in parts or at a different price from the one displayed. Stop orders are not guaranteed unless we describe them as guaranteed.
4. Margin calls and liquidation
If your equity falls below the required margin, positions may be closed automatically and without notice. You are responsible for monitoring your account, and you should not rely on receiving a warning before liquidation.
5. Financing and holding costs
Holding leveraged positions incurs financing or funding costs that accumulate over time and can be significant for positions held for long periods.
6. Automated tools and AI features
Signals, analysis and automated execution features are tools, not guarantees. Models can be wrong, data can be delayed or incomplete, and past performance is never a reliable indicator of future results. If you enable automated execution, trades are placed within the limits you set and the resulting positions are yours.
7. Technology and operational risk
Internet connectivity, device failures, platform maintenance and third party outages can prevent you from placing or managing orders. Keep an alternative way of contacting us so you can act if the platform is unavailable.
8. Tax and suitability
The tax treatment of trading profits depends on your personal circumstances and can change. We do not provide tax advice. Only trade with capital you can afford to lose, and seek independent advice if you are unsure whether these products are appropriate for you.
CFX Holding Limited is a licensed entity registered in Malta, with its registered office at Vault 14, Level 2, Valletta Waterfront, Floriana, Malta.
Questions about this document can be sent to legal@cfxmarkets.com.