Safe Trading
Last updated June 29, 2026
At Wire Markets we want trading to stay fun and under control. Event contracts carry real financial risk and are a form of entertainment — not a way to make money or recover losses. This page explains how to trade responsibly, the tools we provide to help you stay in control, the warning signs to watch for, and where to get support.
Trade with money you can afford to lose
Only ever trade with funds set aside for entertainment, after your essential expenses are covered. You can lose the full amount you commit to any position. Never borrow money to trade, never chase losses by increasing your stakes, and treat any winnings as a bonus rather than expected income.
Set your limits before you start
Decide in advance how much money and time you are comfortable spending, and stick to those limits. Setting boundaries before you trade — rather than in the moment — is one of the most effective ways to keep trading enjoyable and in control.
Tools to help you stay in control
Wire Markets gives you self-service tools you can turn on at any time. Deposit limits cap how much you can add to your account over a chosen period. Loss limits cap how much you can lose over a day, week, month, or year. Take a Break (time-out) locks you out for a short, fixed period when you need to step away. Self-exclusion is a longer commitment to stop trading, from one month up to permanently. Lowering a limit takes effect right away; increases apply only after a cooling-off period. You can review and update all of these in the Responsible Trading tools at any time.
Recognizing the warning signs
It may be time to take a break if you are spending more time or money than you intended, trying to win back losses, trading to escape stress or low mood, hiding your trading from people close to you, or borrowing money to keep going. If any of this feels familiar, consider setting a limit, taking a break, or self-excluding, and reach out for support.
Protecting people under 18
Trading on Wire Markets is strictly for adults who are at least 18 years old (21 or older where required). We verify the identity and age of every account holder. If you share devices with people under the minimum age, please keep your login details private and consider using parental-control software to block gambling content.
Where to get help
If you are worried about your trading or someone else’s, free and confidential support is available. In Great Britain you can contact GambleAware (begambleaware.org) or the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133, and GamCare (gamcare.org.uk) offers free advice and counselling. You can also self-exclude across many operators through GAMSTOP (gamstop.co.uk). Support is available 24/7 and you do not have to face it alone.
Manage your trading tools
Set deposit and loss limits, take a break, or self-exclude at any time from the Responsible Trading tools.
Open Responsible Trading tools