Negative balance protection determines whether losses can exceed deposits, but it depends on region and onboarding entity.
During extreme gaps or liquidity shortages, stops may not execute as expected and an account can go below zero. Negative balance protection usually limits retail client loss to account funds.
The same brand may provide different protection in the UK, Australia, EU and offshore regions. Website wording does not guarantee your entity is covered.
Client agreement, risk disclosure, margin policy, regulator rules and FAQ pages. Save screenshots of exact terms.
Reduce leverage, avoid oversized weekend and major-news positions, reduce concentration and confirm whether negative balances can be collected.