IB only 50:1 other Forex brokers 100:1

Does only 50:1 make much difference to people using IB whereas other Forex brokers offer 100:1.

 

Sure, when leveraging the carry trade.

 

What does leveraging the carry trade mean. I'm new to all this.
Thanks

 

Riskarb is correct. This would imply that you are using most or all of your account, then using the floating profits from them to add to your position.