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A deposit bonus in forex trading is an incentive offered by forex brokers to encourage traders to deposit funds into their trading accounts. When a trader makes a deposit, the broker adds a bonus amount to the trader’s account, typically as a percentage of the initial deposit. This increases the trader's available trading capital.
For example, if a broker offers a 50% deposit bonus and a trader deposits $1,000, the broker will add an additional $500, giving the trader a total of $1,500 to trade with.
Key points about deposit bonuses in forex:
- Bonus Percentage: The percentage varies by broker, commonly ranging from 20% to 100% or more.
- Trading Requirements: These bonuses often come with conditions. Traders must meet specific trading volume requirements (e.g., trading a certain number of lots) before they can withdraw the bonus or any profits earned using the bonus.
- Non-withdrawable Bonus: In many cases, the bonus itself cannot be withdrawn, but the profits made from trading with the bonus are withdrawable.
- Time Limits: Some brokers may impose a time limit within which the trading requirements must be fulfilled.
Deposit bonuses are often used by brokers to attract new traders or encourage existing clients to increase their deposits, but it is important for traders to understand the terms and conditions before accepting any bonus.