<p><strong>Negative Balance Protection</strong> is a risk management feature offered by brokers, including STB Provider, which ensures that an account's balance cannot go below zero. This means that even if the market moves against an open position and the account's equity falls, the balance will not become negative.</p>
<p>This feature matters because it helps traders manage their risk effectively. Without negative balance protection, a trader could potentially owe money to their broker if their account goes into the red, which could lead to significant financial losses. For example, if a trader has an account balance of $100 and opens a trade with a leverage of 50:1, a small move against their position could result in a loss greater than their initial deposit, leading to a negative balance. However, with negative balance protection, the loss would be limited to the trader's initial deposit, ensuring that they do not owe money to their broker.</p>