To maintain a stable trading environment, Bybit TradFi will implement Dynamic Leverage adjustments for oil during major news events and market open or close periods.
Starting Apr 17, 2026, leverage for newly opened positions may be temporarily reduced during designated news announcements and specific market periods. Once the affected period ends, the leverage will automatically return to its original setting.
This rule applies to positions with leverage above the limit listed below.
Key details
• Temporary leverage limit (oil): 1:10
• Launch date: Apr 17, 2026
• Platform: Bybit TradFi
• Applicable symbols: USOUSD, UKOUSD
• Applicable clients: All account types
Affected periods
1. Major news releases
The leverage limit applies from 15 minutes before to 5 minutes after major announcements.
2. Market open and close periods
The leverage limit applies during the following periods:
• 3 hours before market close on Fridays
• 30 minutes before market close from Monday to Thursday
• 30 minutes after market open on Mondays
To learn more about Dynamic Leverage on other assets, please refer to [this announcement](https://announcements.bybit.com/en/article/-important-adjustment-to-dynamic-leverage-during-news-and-market-open-or-close-periods-on-bybit-tradfi-blt7cd5898302f58597/).
Thank you for your continued support. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Customer Support.
