Last updated: 1 October 2026
At Keystone-io, we strive to fully inform our clients about the risks associated with trading in the financial markets[cite: 3]. It is important that our clients understand and acknowledge the following risks before engaging in any trading activity[cite: 3]:
1. Market Risk
Financial markets can be volatile and unpredictable[cite: 3]. The prices of financial instruments may fluctuate rapidly due to market conditions, economic developments, news, investor sentiment, and other factors[cite: 3].
These price movements may result in partial or total losses of funds allocated to trading[cite: 3].
2. Leverage and Margin Risk
Trading with leverage or on margin can significantly increase both potential gains and potential losses[cite: 3].
While leverage allows you to control a larger position with a smaller amount of capital, it also increases your exposure to adverse market movements[cite: 3].
A relatively small change in the price of an instrument can therefore result in a significant loss[cite: 3].
Depending on the product, account structure, and applicable terms, losses may potentially exceed the amount initially allocated to a position[cite: 3]. You should fully understand how leverage and margin work before engaging in leveraged trading[cite: 3].
3. Liquidity Risk
Certain market conditions can reduce liquidity, making it difficult to execute trades at desired prices[cite: 3]. This can result in price discrepancies or gaps[cite: 3].
4. Political and Economic Risk
Financial markets can be significantly affected by political, economic, and geopolitical developments[cite: 3].
Factors that may influence market prices include[cite: 3]:
- Elections and changes in government policy[cite: 3];
- Economic announcements and data releases[cite: 3];
- Interest-rate decisions[cite: 3];
- Inflation and employment data[cite: 3];
- Geopolitical conflicts or tensions[cite: 3];
- Government actions and regulations[cite: 3]; and
- Other unexpected global events[cite: 3].
Such events may cause sudden and substantial price movements that can result in trading losses[cite: 3].
5. Technological and Operational Risks
Although Keystone-io uses cutting-edge technology, technical errors such as system failures, connection interruptions, or data inaccuracies may occur and affect trading activities[cite: 3].
6. Regulatory and Legal Risk
Changes in regulatory, political, or legal frameworks in different countries may impact trading conditions, margin requirements, and the availability of certain financial instruments[cite: 3].
7. Counterparty Risk
Trading with counterparties, including brokers and financial institutions, involves risks related to the financial stability, solvency, or operational capacity of these entities[cite: 3].
8. Risk Management
Before engaging in trading activities, clients should carefully evaluate their financial circumstances and ensure that they understand the risks involved[cite: 3].
Appropriate risk-management practices may include[cite: 3]:
- Understanding the products being traded[cite: 3];
- Maintaining sufficient funds to meet applicable margin requirements[cite: 3];
- Monitoring open positions and market conditions[cite: 3];
- Using available risk-management tools appropriately[cite: 3];
- Avoiding exposure that exceeds your ability to tolerate losses[cite: 3];
- Seeking independent professional advice where appropriate[cite: 3].
Risk-management tools can help manage exposure, but they cannot eliminate market risk or guarantee against losses[cite: 3].
9. No Guarantee of Profit
Trading involves the possibility of both profits and losses[cite: 3].
No information, analysis, trading tool, historical performance, market data, or other material provided by Keystone-io should be interpreted as a guarantee of future results[cite: 3].
Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance[cite: 3].
Clients should be prepared for the possibility of losing some or all of the funds allocated to trading[cite: 3].
10. Independent Professional Advice
Keystone-io recommends that clients seek independent financial, legal, tax, or other professional advice where appropriate before engaging in trading activities[cite: 3].
You should ensure that you understand the nature and risks of the financial instruments you intend to trade and determine whether they are appropriate for your individual circumstances[cite: 3].
11. Limitation of Liability
The use of Keystone-io and its services is the sole responsibility of the user[cite: 3]. The company will not be liable for any damages or losses of any nature that may occur as a result of changes, additions, closures, suspensions, or discontinuation of the Keystone-io website or any services offered therein[cite: 3].
12. Client Acknowledgment
By using our services, clients acknowledge the risks associated with trading in the financial markets and agree that Keystone-io cannot be held responsible for any losses incurred during trading activities[cite: 3].