For a $10 account, 1:100 to 1:200 leverage is your sweet spot. High leverage like 1:1000 risks wiping you out fast—a small pip move can end your game. With 1:100, a 0.01 lot trade on EUR/USD needs ~$1 margin, leaving wiggle room. Use a Standard Cent account for micro-lots, set Stop Loss, and test on demo first.
