Starting Febuary 1, 2025, all competitions will allow hedging with some adjustment.
After a lot of feedback from users, we decided to revert the changes made to hedging.
Important Changes Effective February 1st
In order to provide a more balanced trading environment and address the ongoing SL/TP concerns, we will be implementing the following key adjustments:
1. Re-enabling Hedging
The reintroduction of hedging will directly resolve the issues users have faced with Stop Loss (SL) and Take Profit (TP) orders, allowing for greater flexibility and ease when managing trades.
2. New Safeguards to Manage Hedging Risks
To maintain a controlled trading environment and mitigate the risks associated with unlimited hedge trading, we are implementing the following measures:
Maximum Open Exposure per Symbol
Each trading symbol will have specific exposure limits. For detailed information on the new exposure thresholds for each trading pair, please refer to our updated FAQ regarding Dynamic Leverage.Margin Charged on the Larger Position
While MatchTrader previously did not charge margin on all hedged trades, we are now introducing a margin charge on the larger side of a hedge.
For example: If a trader holds a 1-lot long position and a 1-lot short position in EUR/USD, the margin requirement will no longer be zero. Instead, margin will be applied to the larger position, i.e., 1 lot, regardless of the direction of the trade.
While these changes may not fully resolve all prior concerns related to hedging, we believe they will significantly improve the trading experience for most users. Our objective is to strike a balance between offering flexibility for advanced trading strategies and maintaining an intuitive, user-friendly platform.
If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these changes, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Your insights are invaluable in helping us enhance the trading experience, and we remain committed to delivering the best possible platform for your needs.