Trade one of the rarest industrial precious metals as a CFD on Defcofx. Access Platinum with a 4.00 average spread, zero commission, no swap fees, leverage up to 1:500 and no maximum lot size restriction on MetaTrader 5.
Platinum is rarer than gold and silver, produced in only a handful of countries and consumed heavily by automotive, industrial and green energy sectors. This gives Platinum a very different trading profile from traditional safe-haven metals.
Platinum supply is highly concentrated, with South Africa responsible for the majority of global production.
Platinum is used in catalytic converters, manufacturing applications and emerging hydrogen fuel cell technology.
Platinum has historically traded above gold but has spent long periods at a discount, creating mean-reversion interest.
Open your account and trade Platinum on MT5 with zero commission, no swap fees and leverage up to 1:500.
Trade Platinum with clear CFD conditions, MT5 access and no added commission. The 4.00 spread reflects Platinum’s lower liquidity compared with Gold and Silver, while total costs remain transparent.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Instrument | Platinum |
| Contract Value | 100 oz |
| Average Spread | 4.00 |
| Commission | $0 |
| Minimum Lot Size | 0.01 |
| Maximum Lot Size | No Limit |
| Leverage | Up to 1:500 |
| Swap Fees | None |
| Platform | MetaTrader 5 |
| Trading Hours | 23 hrs/day, 5 days/week |
A 4.00 spread reflects the lower liquidity of Platinum compared with Gold and Silver. Platinum has a smaller market and fewer active participants, so wider spreads are common across the industry. Defcofx charges zero commission on top of this spread.
When you trade Platinum as a CFD on Defcofx, you speculate on whether the Platinum spot price will rise or fall in USD terms. You do not store or receive physical metal.
Open a long position when you expect Platinum to rise because of supply pressure, stronger industrial demand or weaker USD.
Open a sell position when you expect weaker industrial demand, stronger USD or bearish metals sentiment.
One standard lot represents 100 troy ounces. The minimum 0.01 lot gives exposure to 1 ounce of Platinum.
Platinum has historically commanded a premium over Gold. When it trades at a discount, many institutional traders view it as historically undervalued and watch for mean-reversion opportunities.
Platinum has a unique driver mix: industrial demand, concentrated mining supply, green hydrogen growth, Russian supply risk and broad precious-metals sentiment.
Platinum is used in catalytic converters for petrol and diesel vehicles, making auto production and emissions rules key drivers.
South Africa produces around 70-75% of global Platinum supply, so strikes or power outages can move prices quickly.
Platinum is critical in hydrogen fuel cells, making green hydrogen a structural growth theme for future demand.
Russia is the second-largest producer, so sanctions or mining disruptions can affect the global supply balance.
Like other USD-denominated metals, a weaker Dollar can support Platinum while a stronger Dollar may pressure it.
Strong manufacturing data, vehicle sales and industrial production can support Platinum demand.
Platinum follows a similar session profile to Gold and Silver, with peak liquidity during North American trading hours and additional movement from London and South African news.
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM GMT is typically the highest-liquidity window, with NYMEX Platinum futures active.
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM GMT can react to US data, Fed comments and broader USD movement.
7:00 AM to 9:00 AM GMT can reflect European demand and South African market headlines.
Platinum trading often rewards traders who understand supply concentration, the Platinum-Gold ratio, and industrial-demand catalysts.
When Platinum trades far below Gold, traders may look for long-term mean-reversion opportunities.
South African mining disruptions, strike announcements or power failures can cause sharp Platinum price spikes.
Platinum can follow broader precious-metals trends, especially when Gold is supported by macro flows.
Automotive data, Fed meetings, South African politics and hydrogen headlines can create trade catalysts.
Open a live account to trade Platinum with zero commission, no swap fees and leverage up to 1:500, or start on demo first.
Platinum is a niche precious metal that requires clear execution conditions. Defcofx keeps the setup simple with zero commissions, no swap fees and full MT5 access.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Spread | 4.00 average spread on Platinum |
| Commission | Zero commission |
| Swap Fees | No swap fees |
| Leverage | Up to 1:500 |
| Lot Size | 0.01 minimum, no maximum limit |
| Contract Value | 100 oz per standard lot |
| Platform | MetaTrader 5 |
| Welcome Bonus | 40% bonus on first deposit of $1,000+ |
| Withdrawals | Processed within 4 business hours, including weekends |
| Accounts | Live and demo accounts available |
First-time depositors receive a 40% bonus on deposits of $1,000 or more. Available globally. Terms and conditions apply.
Platinum can move sharply because supply is concentrated and liquidity is lower than Gold or Silver. Risk management is essential before every trade.
South African supply news can cause Platinum to gap sharply without much warning.
At 4.00 spread, your break-even threshold is higher than on Gold or Silver.
A $10 move per ounce equals $1,000 profit or loss on one standard lot.
Mining strikes, power outages and political developments can be major Platinum catalysts.
Over 70% of Platinum comes from South Africa. A large mining strike or national power outage can remove meaningful supply quickly and move prices 5-10% in hours. Always have stop losses in place.
One standard lot of Platinum represents 100 troy ounces. At a Platinum price of $1,000 per oz, a standard lot has a notional value of $100,000. With 1:500 leverage, this can require about $200 in margin.
0.01 lot represents 1 oz of Platinum exposure, making it useful for smaller position sizing.
1 standard lot represents 100 oz of Platinum, so price movement can create meaningful P/L changes.
Leverage can improve capital efficiency, but it also amplifies losses when the market moves against you.
Quick answers for traders reviewing Platinum CFD contract size, costs, risk and account access on Defcofx.
One standard lot of Platinum on Defcofx represents 100 troy ounces. The minimum lot size is 0.01, equal to 1 oz of Platinum exposure.
The average spread on Platinum is 4.00. This is the listed trading cost because Defcofx charges zero commission and no swap fees on Platinum positions.
Platinum historically traded above Gold, but EV adoption, changing auto demand and Gold’s stronger monetary role have allowed Platinum to trade at a discount for long periods.
Platinum has a different hedge profile from Gold. It is more tied to industrial cycles, automotive demand and supply concentration than pure safe-haven demand.
Defcofx lists leverage up to 1:500 on Platinum. High leverage increases both potential gains and potential losses.
Open a live or demo account, log into MetaTrader 5, search for Platinum in Market Watch and place your trade according to your plan.
Platinum offers trading opportunities that Gold and Silver do not: supply shock plays, automotive industry positioning, green hydrogen demand and mean-reversion setups when it trades at a discount to Gold. Defcofx gives you zero commission, no swap fees, leverage up to 1:500, no lot limits and MT5 execution.
