Vest Markets has extended its Friday temporary leverage limit on the 1-Step, 2-Step and Instant plans. From Friday 4:00 PM ET until ES and NQ reopen, maximum leverage is 5x on ES-PERP and NQ-PERP, and now 3x on GC-PERP.
A position is still closed in full if Account Value is more than 1% below starting capital. Positions may still be held overnight and over weekends, and crypto trades continuously.
Full rules are on the Vest Markets firm page.
Before and after
| What changed | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Vest Markets GC-PERP weekend leverage (Friday 4:00 PM ET until reopen) | Not listed | 3x |
| Vest Markets oversized positions reduction | Reduced to 5x | Reduced to the limit once more than 2% above it |
| Vest Markets margin exception for reduction | None | No reduction if the account is not in drawdown and covers the margin |
Figures as of 24 October 2026.