Insights
Technical analysis of leverage, regulation, spreads, and the mechanics of trading CFDs.
CFD leverage limits by jurisdiction: what changed in 2026
ESMA, ASIC, FCA, and offshore regulators have diverged further. Here is the practical impact on margin requirements for retail traders.
Trading CostsOvernight swap rates: the hidden cost of holding CFDs
Triple-swap on Wednesday, weekend crypto gaps, and how carry costs erode theta. We break down the numbers by instrument family.
Negative balance protection: who actually has it
Jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction breakdown of NBP rules, broker-specific policy gaps, and what happens when volatility gaps through stops.
Index CFD vs ETF: cost basis, leverage, and tax implications
When does it make sense to trade the index as a CFD instead of buying the ETF? We run the numbers across UK, EU, and offshore tax regimes.
Crypto CFD vs perpetual futures: funding rate arbitrage
How funding rates on Binance and Bybit compare to overnight swap rates on crypto CFDs—and where the edge sits for retail traders.