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Risk Disclosures

Important information about the risks of trading Forex, CFDs, and other leveraged financial instruments. Please read carefully.

HIGH RISK INVESTMENT WARNING

Trading Forex, CFDs, and other leveraged financial instruments carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. It is possible to lose all of your invested capital. You should not invest money that you cannot afford to lose. Please ensure you fully understand the risks involved and seek independent advice if necessary. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

General Trading Risk

Trading financial instruments including Forex, CFDs, metals, indices, and cryptocurrencies involves a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. It is possible to lose all of your invested capital, or more than your initial deposit in some cases. You should only trade with funds you can afford to lose entirely. Past performance of any financial instrument is not indicative of future results.

Leverage and Margin Risk

The use of leverage magnifies both potential gains and potential losses. Leveraged trading means a relatively small movement in the underlying asset can result in a disproportionately large impact on your account balance. At higher leverage levels, a small adverse price movement can eliminate your entire margin for a position. You must understand how leverage works and manage your exposure carefully.

Market Volatility Risk

Financial markets can experience sudden, rapid, and significant price movements due to economic data releases, geopolitical events, central bank decisions, and other factors. During these volatile periods, losses can accumulate quickly and significantly. High volatility may also make it difficult to exit a position at your desired price.

Slippage and Execution Risk

Slippage occurs when an order is executed at a price different from the price requested. This can happen during periods of high volatility, around major news events, or when market liquidity is low. Stop-loss orders do not guarantee execution at the specified price — in fast-moving markets, execution may occur at a significantly different price.

Liquidity Risk

Some instruments may have limited liquidity at certain times — particularly outside regular market hours, around public holidays, or during market stress events. Low liquidity can result in wider spreads, difficulty entering or exiting positions at desired prices, and increased slippage. This risk is heightened for less commonly traded instruments.

Market Gap Risk

Markets can 'gap' — meaning prices jump from one level to another without trading through intermediate prices. This typically occurs when markets reopen after closures (weekends, public holidays) to reflect news or events that occurred during the closure. Stop-loss orders may be executed at significantly different prices than specified during a gap event.

Technical and Platform Risk

Trading is conducted via electronic platforms and internet connectivity. Technical failures including internet outages, platform downtime, hardware failures, and software issues can prevent you from accessing your account, monitoring positions, or executing orders. Olla Trade cannot guarantee continuous platform availability and is not responsible for losses resulting from technical issues outside our control.

Cryptocurrency CFD Risk

Cryptocurrency markets are particularly volatile, largely unregulated, and can experience extreme price movements within very short periods. The value of cryptocurrencies can be highly sensitive to regulatory news, technological developments, market sentiment, and liquidity conditions. Crypto CFD trading is speculative and not appropriate for most retail investors.

Self-Assessment

Before You Start Trading

Only trade with funds you can afford to lose in their entirety

Understand leverage and how it amplifies both profits and losses

Use stop-loss orders on all positions — and ensure you understand their limitations

Review your account margin level regularly and act before margin calls occur

Do not trade around major news events without understanding the volatility risk

Diversify across instruments rather than concentrating risk in single positions

Never trade based on tips, rumours, or unverified social media claims

Keep records of all your trades for performance review and tax purposes

Self-Assessment

Before You Start Trading

Do you understand how CFDs and leverage work?

If not: study our Trading Conditions and Execution Information pages before proceeding.

Can you afford to lose all of the money you plan to trade?

If no: do not trade. CFDs carry risk of total loss. Never trade with essential funds.

Do you understand that past performance is not indicative of future results?

If not: no strategy, signal, or EA guarantees future profits.

Do you have a written risk management plan (stop losses, position sizing)?

If not: develop one before live trading. Undisciplined trading accelerates losses.

Are you trading with funds you can keep invested for the medium term?

If no: short-term financial pressure leads to emotional, high-risk decisions.

Do you understand the impact of overnight swap charges on open positions?

If not: overnight positions carry daily financing costs that affect P&L.

General Disclaimer

Olla Trade Ltd. operates as an execution-only service and does not provide investment advice, portfolio management, or any personalised financial recommendations. Nothing on this website constitutes investment advice or a solicitation to trade.

Trading involves risk. The value of your investments may go up or down. You may lose all or more than your initial investment. CFD trading with leverage carries a high level of risk and is not suitable for all investors.

These risk disclosures do not constitute a complete description of all risks associated with trading. You should seek independent financial advice from a qualified professional before making any trading decisions.

Olla Trade Ltd. is incorporated in Anguilla (Reg. No. A000001849). Registered address: Grace Complex, The Valley, AI 2640, Anguilla.

FAQ

Risk FAQs

Common questions about trading risks and risk management.

A Contract for Difference (CFD) is a financial derivative allowing you to speculate on price movements without owning the underlying asset. CFDs are considered high risk because they involve leverage — you control a large position with a small deposit. While leverage can amplify gains, it equally amplifies losses, and you can lose your entire invested amount.

Olla Trade applies negative balance protection, which means your account balance will not fall below zero under normal conditions. However, CFD trading with leverage carries significant risk and under extreme market conditions such as gapping, losses can be substantial. Only trade with funds you can afford to lose entirely.

Leverage allows you to open positions larger than your account balance. For example, 1:100 leverage means a 1% adverse price movement against your position could eliminate the entire margin for that trade. Higher leverage increases both potential return and potential loss. Understanding leverage risk is essential before trading.

During high volatility — such as around major news events or geopolitical events — prices can move rapidly. This can result in stop-loss orders executing at different prices than specified (slippage), spreads widening significantly, and positions moving against you very quickly.

No. CFD trading with leverage is complex and not suitable for all investors. It requires a good understanding of financial markets, risk management, and the specific instruments being traded. Carefully consider whether you have the knowledge, experience, and financial capacity to accept the associated risks before opening a live account.

Understand the Risks Before You Trade

Read our full Risk Disclosures and only trade with funds you can afford to lose.

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