Standard Cent Account Guide — May 2026
JustMarkets Standard Cent Account — Micro Lots, 1,000-Unit Contract Size, Ideal for Beginners & EA Testing 2026
The JustMarkets Standard Cent account offers the same ~0.3 pip EUR/USD spread and no commission as the Standard account, but with 1,000-unit lot sizing instead of 100,000. Pip value at 1 lot is $0.10 — 100 times smaller than Standard. This makes it ideal for beginners trading real markets for the first time, traders with small capital, and developers testing Expert Advisors with real execution at minimal financial risk.
- 1 What is the Standard Cent account — how does cent sizing work?
- 2 Pip value and contract size explained
- 3 Full account specifications
- 4 Trading costs vs Standard account
- 5 Best use cases for the Cent account
- 6 Using Cent account for Expert Advisor testing
- 7 Standard Cent vs Standard vs other accounts
- 8 How to open a Standard Cent account
- 9 FAQ — JustMarkets Standard Cent Account
What Is the JustMarkets Standard Cent Account — How Does Cent Lot Sizing Work?
The Standard Cent account uses cent lot sizing: one standard lot equals 1,000 units of the base currency, compared to 100,000 units on a regular Standard account. The word 'cent' refers to this 1/100 scale reduction in contract size — not to any change in currency denomination.
When you deposit $10 into a Standard Cent account, your balance displays as 1,000 cents in the trading terminal. Each cent in your balance is worth $0.01. A 50-pip winning trade on a 0.01 lot position generates approximately $0.05 in profit. This near-zero financial exposure is the Cent account's defining feature: it allows traders to experience real market execution, real fills, and real spread costs without meaningful capital risk.
Pip Value and Contract Size — Standard Cent vs Standard Account
| Lot size | Units (Cent) | Pip value (Cent) | Units (Standard) | Pip value (Standard) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.01 lot (minimum) | 10 units | $0.001/pip | 1,000 units | $0.10/pip |
| 0.1 lot | 100 units | $0.01/pip | 10,000 units | $1.00/pip |
| 1 lot | 1,000 units | $0.10/pip | 100,000 units | $10.00/pip |
| 10 lots | 10,000 units | $1.00/pip | 1,000,000 units | $100.00/pip |
At any given lot number, the Cent account pip value is exactly 100 times smaller than the Standard account. A 50-pip Stop Loss on a 1-lot Cent position risks $5.00. The same Stop Loss on 1 lot Standard risks $500.00. This scale difference is the entire practical distinction between the two account types.
JustMarkets Standard Cent Account — Full Specifications
Trading Costs on Standard Cent vs Standard Account
Spreads on the Standard Cent account are identical to the Standard account — approximately 0.3–0.6 pip on EUR/USD during the London-New York overlap. However, because the contract size is 100 times smaller, the dollar cost of each pip is also 100 times smaller.
| Cost item | Standard Cent | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD spread (1 lot) | ~0.3 pip × $0.10 = $0.03 | ~0.3 pip × $10.00 = $3.00 |
| Round-trip cost (1 lot) | ~$0.06 | ~$6.00 |
| Gold spread (1 lot) | ~$0.002 per oz | ~$0.20 per oz |
| 50-pip Stop Loss (1 lot) | $5.00 max loss | $500.00 max loss |
| Commission | None | None |
Best Use Cases for the Standard Cent Account
1. Beginners transitioning from demo to live trading
The Cent account bridges the psychological gap between demo trading and live trading. Demo accounts remove all emotional stakes — Cent accounts reintroduce real money consequences at a scale that is financially manageable. A beginner can lose 10 trades and lose $0.50 total, while experiencing genuine real-market fills, spreads, and execution.
2. Traders with limited initial capital
A $10 deposit on a Standard Cent account provides meaningful position sizing flexibility. Trading 0.01 lots of EUR/USD, a $10 account can absorb a 100-pip drawdown with a 1% risk rule. The same $10 on a Standard account would be exhausted by a single 10-pip move at 0.01 lots with maximum leverage.
3. Testing manual strategies on live execution
Some strategy behaviours only emerge in live market conditions — slippage on news events, execution timing, and broker-specific spread behaviour during high volatility. The Cent account lets traders validate strategies under real conditions before committing Standard account capital.
Using the Standard Cent Account for Expert Advisor Testing
The Standard Cent account is the recommended environment for live EA (Expert Advisor) validation at JustMarkets. Backtesting on MT4 or MT5 Strategy Tester provides useful data — but live execution always differs from simulation due to real slippage, server latency, and variable spreads.
- ✓Same spreads as live Standard account — EA performance data directly comparable
- ✓100× smaller lot sizes — 500 EA test trades cost the same spread as 5 Standard trades
- ✓Real order fills — catches execution issues that Strategy Tester cannot replicate
- ✓Islamic swap-free available — eliminates overnight swap variable during multi-day holding tests
- ✓120% deposit bonus eligible — use bonus capital for extended EA testing without risking deposit
Standard Cent vs All Other JustMarkets Account Types
| Feature | Standard Cent | Standard | Pro | Raw Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract size | 1,000 units | 100,000 units | 100,000 units | 100,000 units |
| Pip value (1 lot) | $0.10 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| EUR/USD spread | ~0.3–0.6 pip | ~0.3–0.6 pip | ~0.1 pip | ~0.0 pip |
| Min. deposit | $10 | $10 | $200 | $200 |
| Commission | None | None | None | $3/lot/side |
| Max leverage | 1:3,000 | 1:3,000 | 1:3,000 | 1:3,000 |
| 120% bonus | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Best for | Beginners / EA testing | Most retail traders | Active traders | Scalpers |
How to Open a JustMarkets Standard Cent Account
You will be directed to the JustMarkets registration form.
Your country determines which regulated entity serves your account.
From the account type dropdown, choose Standard Cent. Also select MT4 or MT5.
Click the verification link sent to your email. Your Personal Area is now accessible.
Government-issued photo ID plus utility bill or bank statement dated within 3 months.
Personal Area → Promotions tab → activate bonus → THEN deposit. Cannot be applied retroactively.
Funds → Deposit → choose payment method → minimum $10. Your balance displays in cents in the terminal.
Open a JustMarkets Standard Cent Account — From $10
Micro lot sizing · ~0.3 pip EUR/USD · No commission · 120% bonus · Real market execution