Does XM offer cryptocurrency trading?

Yes. XM offers cryptocurrency CFDs including Bitcoin (BTC/USD), Ethereum (ETH/USD), Litecoin (LTC/USD), Ripple (XRP/USD), Bitcoin Cash (BCH/USD), and others. Crypto CFDs are available 24/7 (unlike forex which closes on weekends). Maximum leverage on crypto is limited to 1:5 on most entities. Crypto CFD trading does not involve owning the actual cryptocurrency.

What is the difference in instruments between XM MT4 and MT5?

MT5 provides access to a wider range of instruments than MT4, particularly for stock CFDs. The XM Shares Account (direct stock trading) is only available on MT5. Most forex pairs, gold, silver, oil, and major indices are available on both MT4 and MT5. Cryptocurrency CFDs are available on both platforms. If you want to trade individual stock CFDs, MT5 is required.

XM Instruments — All 1,400+ Tradeable Assets: Forex, Gold, Indices & More 2026

Updated May 2026

XM Instruments All 1,400+ Tradeable Assets — Forex, Gold, Indices, Stocks & Crypto

Q: How many instruments does XM offer?

XM offers over 1,400 tradeable instruments across multiple asset classes: 55+ forex currency pairs, precious metals (gold XAUUSD, silver XAGUSD), energy CFDs (WTI oil, Brent oil, natural gas), equity index CFDs (US500, GER40, UK100, JPN225 and 20+ others), commodity CFDs, stock CFDs (1,000+ individual company stocks from US, UK, German, Australian, and other markets), and cryptocurrency CFDs including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Ripple, and others.

Q: What forex pairs does XM offer?

XM offers 55+ forex pairs including all major pairs (EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CHF, AUD/USD, USD/CAD, NZD/USD), all major cross pairs (EUR/GBP, EUR/JPY, GBP/JPY, EUR/AUD, and others), and a range of exotic pairs including USD/TRY, USD/ZAR, USD/MXN, EUR/TRY, and pairs involving Southeast Asian currencies. The exact exotic pair availability depends on your XM entity.

Q: Can I trade stocks on XM?

Yes. XM offers stock CFDs on 1,000+ individual company shares from the USA, UK, Germany, Australia, France, Spain, and other markets. These are CFDs — you do not own the underlying shares. Stock CFDs are available on MT5 accounts and the XM Shares Account (which offers direct stock trading with a $10,000 minimum deposit). Stock CFDs are not available on MT4 accounts.

Q: What equity indices does XM offer?

XM offers 20+ equity index CFDs including US500 (S&P 500), US30 (Dow Jones), USTEC (Nasdaq), GER40 (DAX), UK100 (FTSE 100), FRA40 (CAC 40), JPN225 (Nikkei 225), AUS200 (ASX 200), HK50 (Hang Seng), ESP35 (IBEX 35), and others. Indices are available on MT4 and MT5 with leverage up to 1:100 on global entity accounts.

XM offers 1,400+ instruments across seven asset classes — from 55+ forex currency pairs and gold to equity index CFDs, individual stock CFDs, and cryptocurrency. This guide covers the complete instrument range, leverage limits per category, and which platform to use for each asset class.

55+ Forex Pairs Gold & Silver 20+ Equity Indices 1,000+ Stock CFDs Crypto CFDs

Open XM Account → Try All Instruments on Demo

Instrument availability varies by XM entity and account type · MT5 required for stock CFDs

Total Instruments1,400+All categories

Forex Pairs55+Majors, minors, exotics

Equity Indices20+US, EU, Asia

Stock CFDs1,000+MT5 required

XEM Signup Editorial Team Verified XM instrument range across MT4, MT5 and WebTrader on live accounts — IFSC Belize entity, May 2026

Updated May 2026 Live Verified 9 min read

XM Instruments — All Categories at a Glance

XM's instrument range covers seven asset classes. Leverage limits vary significantly by category — forex and gold allow up to 1:1000 for global entity clients, while stocks cap at 1:5. All instruments are CFDs except the XM Shares Account which offers direct stock ownership.

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55+ Forex Pairs Majors, minors, and exotic pairs. The core of XM's offering — tightest spreads and highest liquidity. Up to 1:1000 (IFSC)

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2 Precious Metals Gold (XAUUSD) and silver (XAGUSD). Gold from $0.25 spread on Ultra Low — one of XM's most traded instruments. Up to 1:1000 (IFSC)

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4 Energy CFDs WTI Crude Oil, Brent Crude Oil, Natural Gas, and Heating Oil. Available on both MT4 and MT5. Up to 1:100

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20+ Equity Indices US, European, and Asian stock market indices. US500, GER40, UK100, JPN225 and more. Up to 1:100

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8+ Commodity CFDs Agricultural commodities including Corn, Wheat, Soybean, Coffee, Cocoa, Sugar, Cotton, and Orange Juice. Up to 1:33

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1,000+ Stock CFDs Individual company shares from USA, UK, Germany, Australia, France, and Spain. MT5 required. Up to 1:5

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10+ Cryptocurrency CFDs Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, and others. Available 24/7 including weekends. Up to 1:5

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15+ Blends & Spreads Commodity blends and spread instruments. Varies by entity — check your MT4/MT5 Market Watch for full list. भिन्न

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1,000+ XM Shares Account Direct stock ownership (not CFDs) on US, UK, and German exchanges. $10,000 minimum. MT5 only. No leverage

XM Forex Pairs — Major, Minor & Exotic

Forex is XM's primary market — 55+ pairs with the tightest spreads, highest leverage, and deepest liquidity. Major pairs are available on all XM account types and platforms.

Major Pairs (8)

EUR/USD GBP/USD USD/JPY USD/CHF AUD/USD USD/CAD NZD/USD USD/HKD

Major Cross Pairs (20+)

EUR/GBP EUR/JPY EUR/CHF EUR/AUD EUR/CAD EUR/NZD GBP/JPY GBP/CHF GBP/AUD GBP/CAD GBP/NZD AUD/JPY AUD/CHF AUD/CAD AUD/NZD CAD/JPY CHF/JPY NZD/JPY NZD/USD NZD/CHF

Exotic & Emerging Pairs (15+)

USD/TRY EUR/TRY USD/ZAR USD/MXN USD/SEK USD/NOK USD/DKK USD/SGD USD/HUF USD/PLN EUR/SEK EUR/NOK EUR/PLN EUR/HUF GBP/SEK

Precious Metals (available on all accounts)

XAUUSD (Gold) XAGUSD (Silver) XAUEUR (Gold vs EUR) XAUGBP (Gold vs GBP)

💡 Exotic Pair Availability Varies by Entity

The full exotic pair list is available for IFSC Belize entity clients (most Southeast Asian and global traders). EU CySEC entity clients have a more limited exotic pair selection due to ESMA regulations. Check your MT4/MT5 Market Watch for the exact pairs available on your account after login — the full available list appears there.

XM Equity Indices & Energy CFDs

XM's index CFDs cover all major global markets — US, European, and Asian indices with leverage up to 1:100 for global entity clients. Energy CFDs cover the four main energy markets.

Index / Instrument	Underlying Market	Symbol	अधिकतम लाभ	Platform
US500	S&P 500 (USA)	US500	1:100	MT4 & MT5
US30	Dow Jones Industrial (USA)	US30	1:100	MT4 & MT5
USTEC	Nasdaq 100 (USA)	USTEC	1:100	MT4 & MT5
GER40	DAX 40 (Germany)	GER40	1:100	MT4 & MT5
UK100	FTSE 100 (UK)	UK100	1:100	MT4 & MT5
FRA40	CAC 40 (France)	FRA40	1:100	MT4 & MT5
ESP35	IBEX 35 (Spain)	ESP35	1:100	MT4 & MT5
JPN225	Nikkei 225 (Japan)	JPN225	1:100	MT4 & MT5
AUS200	ASX 200 (Australia)	AUS200	1:100	MT4 & MT5
HK50	Hang Seng (Hong Kong)	HK50	1:100	MT4 & MT5
WTI Oil	West Texas Intermediate	XTIUSD	1:100	MT4 & MT5
Brent Oil	Brent Crude	XBRUSD	1:100	MT4 & MT5
Natural Gas	Henry Hub Natural Gas	XNGUSD	1:33	MT4 & MT5

XM Stock CFDs & Cryptocurrency

Stock CFDs — 1,000+ Companies (MT5 Only)

XM offers stock CFDs on over 1,000 individual company shares. These are CFDs — you do not own the underlying shares, but you profit or lose from price movements. Dividends are credited or debited to your account on ex-dividend dates. Maximum leverage is 1:5.

Market	Examples	Count	अधिकतम लाभ	Platform
🇺🇸 USA Stocks	Apple, Tesla, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Meta	750+	1:5	MT5 only
🇬🇧 UK Stocks	BP, HSBC, Vodafone, Barclays, Rio Tinto	100+	1:5	MT5 only
🇩🇪 German Stocks	Volkswagen, BMW, SAP, Siemens, Allianz	80+	1:5	MT5 only
🇦🇺 Australian Stocks	BHP, CBA, ANZ, Westpac, Macquarie	50+	1:5	MT5 only
🇫🇷 French & Spanish	LVMH, TotalEnergies, Airbus, Banco Santander	30+	1:5	MT5 only

Cryptocurrency CFDs

Crypto CFDs are available 24/7 including weekends — unlike forex which closes Friday night. Maximum leverage is 1:5. You trade price movements without owning actual cryptocurrency.

Crypto CFDs Available on XM

BTC/USD (Bitcoin) ETH/USD (Ethereum) LTC/USD (Litecoin) XRP/USD (Ripple) BCH/USD (Bitcoin Cash) EOS/USD ADA/USD (Cardano) DOT/USD (Polkadot) LINK/USD (Chainlink) BNB/USD

⚠ Crypto CFD Differences from Spot Crypto

You do not own actual cryptocurrency — you trade price movement as a CFD
Overnight swap charges apply (unless you have an Islamic swap-free account)
Maximum leverage is 1:5 on all entities
Crypto CFDs are available 24/7 including weekends — spreads widen significantly on weekends
Crypto CFD positions cannot be moved to a crypto wallet

Which Instruments Are Available on MT4, MT5 & WebTrader?

Not all instruments are available on all platforms. MT5 has the widest instrument access — particularly for stock CFDs. MT4 covers all core instruments but cannot access stock CFDs.

MT4

✓All forex pairs (55+)
✓Gold & silver
✓Equity indices (20+)
✓Energy CFDs (WTI, Brent, Gas)
✓Commodity CFDs
✓Crypto CFDs
✗Stock CFDs (MT5 required)
✓Expert Advisor support

MT5

✓All forex pairs (55+)
✓Gold & silver
✓Equity indices (20+)
✓Energy CFDs
✓Commodity CFDs
✓Crypto CFDs
✓Stock CFDs (1,000+) ✨
✓21 timeframes (vs 9 on MT4)

WebTrader

✓All forex pairs (55+)
✓Gold & silver
✓Equity indices (20+)
✓Energy CFDs
✓Commodity CFDs
✓Crypto CFDs
✓Stock CFDs (TradingView)
✗No Expert Advisor support

✓ Which Platform Should You Use?

If you trade forex and gold only — MT4 covers everything you need and has the largest EA library. If you want stock CFDs or more chart timeframes — use MT5. If you want no installation, TradingView charts, and an AI assistant — use the WebTrader. You can run all three simultaneously on the same XM account. See our MT4 download guide, MT5 download guide, and WebTrader guide.

XM Leverage Limits by Instrument Category

Leverage limits vary significantly by instrument type. The table below shows maximum available leverage for IFSC Belize entity clients — EU CySEC clients face lower ESMA-mandated caps on all categories.

Instrument Category	Max Leverage (IFSC)	Max Leverage (CySEC EU)	Trading Hours
Major Forex Pairs	1:1000	1:30	24/5 (Mon–Fri)
Minor Forex Pairs	1:1000	1:20	24/5 (Mon–Fri)
Exotic Forex Pairs	1:1000	1:20	24/5 (Mon–Fri)
सुन (XAUUSD)	1:1000	1:20	24/5 (Mon–Fri)
Silver (XAGUSD)	1:500	1:10	24/5 (Mon–Fri)
Equity Indices	1:100	1:20	Exchange hours
Energy CFDs (Oil)	1:100	1:10	Near 24/5
Commodity CFDs	1:33	1:10	Exchange hours
Stock CFDs	1:5	1:5	Exchange hours
Cryptocurrency CFDs	1:5	1:2	24/7 incl. weekends

See our full XM leverage guide for entity-specific rules and how leverage scales with account balance.

Frequently Asked Questions — XM Instruments

How many instruments does XM offer?+

XM offers 1,400+ tradeable instruments: 55+ forex pairs, 2 precious metals (gold, silver), 4 energy CFDs (WTI oil, Brent oil, natural gas, heating oil), 20+ equity index CFDs, 8+ commodity CFDs, 1,000+ stock CFDs (MT5 only), and 10+ cryptocurrency CFDs. The exact count varies slightly by entity — IFSC Belize clients have the widest access.

What forex pairs does XM offer?+

XM offers 55+ forex pairs: 8 major pairs (EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CHF, AUD/USD, USD/CAD, NZD/USD, USD/HKD), 20+ cross pairs (EUR/JPY, GBP/JPY, EUR/GBP and others), and 15+ exotic pairs (USD/TRY, USD/ZAR, USD/MXN, USD/SGD, and others). All major and most cross pairs are available on both MT4 and MT5. Some exotic pairs may have limited availability for EU CySEC clients.

Can I trade stocks on XM?+

Yes. XM offers 1,000+ stock CFDs on MT5 — covering US (750+ companies), UK (100+), German (80+), Australian (50+), French, and Spanish stocks. These are CFDs: you profit from price movements without owning shares. A separate XM Shares Account offers direct stock ownership with a $10,000 minimum. For stock CFDs, you need an MT5 account — see our MT5 download guide.

Does XM offer crypto trading?+

Yes. XM offers 10+ cryptocurrency CFDs including Bitcoin (BTC/USD), Ethereum (ETH/USD), Litecoin (LTC/USD), Ripple (XRP/USD), and others. Crypto CFDs are available 24/7 including weekends — unlike forex. Maximum leverage is 1:5. Note: these are CFDs — you trade price movements without owning actual cryptocurrency. Overnight swap charges apply on standard accounts (use an Islamic account for swap-free).

What equity indices does XM offer?+

XM offers 20+ equity index CFDs: US500 (S&P 500), US30 (Dow Jones), USTEC (Nasdaq 100), GER40 (DAX), UK100 (FTSE 100), FRA40 (CAC 40), JPN225 (Nikkei), AUS200 (ASX 200), HK50 (Hang Seng), ESP35 (IBEX 35), and more. All available on MT4 and MT5 with leverage up to 1:100 for IFSC entity clients. Indices trade during the underlying exchange's market hours.

What is the difference between instruments on MT4 vs MT5?+

MT5 has a wider instrument range than MT4, primarily because stock CFDs (1,000+ companies) are only available on MT5. Both platforms cover all forex pairs, gold, silver, oil, indices, commodities, and crypto CFDs. If you want to trade individual company stocks as CFDs, you must use MT5. See our XM MT5 download guide for setup instructions.

Trade 1,400+ Instruments on XM

Forex, gold, indices, stock CFDs, and crypto on MT4, MT5, and WebTrader. Open a free demo to explore the full instrument range — no deposit required.

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जोखिम चेतावनी: Trading CFDs involves significant risk. Instrument availability varies by XM entity and account type — check your MT4/MT5 Market Watch after login for the exact instruments available on your account. Stock CFDs are CFDs on price movement — you do not own underlying shares. Cryptocurrency CFD trading involves high volatility and leverage risk. XM does not accept clients from the USA, Canada, Israel, or Iran. All information accurate as of May 2026.