Risk Per Trade Idea
Trading responsibly means knowing the rules that govern how risk is managed on your account. We use three specific frameworks to keep trading structured and sustainable. Each one serves a different purpose, and understanding all three helps you trade with confidence and avoid unnecessary account restrictions.
- Risk Per Trade Idea (2% / 3%) sets the maximum loss allowed on a single trade idea on your Master Account.
- 1% Risk Guideline covers how we make trade risk management transparent for traders on the 2 Step Standard 8% profit target Master Account above $25,000, through the Striking System.
- Profit Concentration Policy applies during evaluations and affects the conditions on your Master Account if triggered.
This is the maximum combined loss allowed on a single trade idea on your Master Account. It covers both realized and unrealized losses across all related positions. Breaching this limit results in immediate account closure.
Limits by account size
| Model | Account size | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Step | $25K and below | 3% of account size |
| 1 Step | Above $25K | 2% of account size |
| 2 Step Standard | Below $25K | Not applicable |
| 2 Step Standard | Accounts below $50K down to $25K | 3% of account size |
| 2 Step Standard | $50K and above | 2% of account size |
| 2 Step Pro | All sizes | Not applicable |
| 2 Step Flex | Below $25K | Not applicable |
| 2 Step Flex | $25K and above | 2% of account size |
| Zero | All sizes | Not applicable |
What counts as a trade idea
Any single position on one instrument is its own trade idea. Its loss must not reach the limit for your account size.
3% of $25,000 = $750 limit
A single trade closes at a $750 loss = Breach
2% of $100,000 = $2,000 limit
A single trade closes at a $1,800 loss = Safe
Multiple positions open at the same time on the same instrument in the same direction are treated as one trade idea. Their combined floating and realized losses are assessed together against the limit.
Three buy positions on EURUSD:
Trade 1 loss: $300 · Trade 2 loss: $200 · Trade 3 loss: $250
Combined: $750 = Breach, even if one is still open
Two sell positions on XAUUSD:
Trade 1 floating loss: $600 · Trade 2 floating loss: $350
Combined: $950 = Safe
A new position opened in the same direction within 10 minutes of closing a losing trade on the same instrument is counted as part of the same trade idea. The combined loss across all of them is assessed against the limit.
- Trade 1 closes at a loss. Trade 2 opens in the same direction within 10 minutes. They are one trade idea.
- The 10-minute window starts from the moment the losing trade closes.
- If Trade 2 opens after the 10-minute window, it is a separate trade idea.
We believe traders deserve to know exactly what happens when risk limits are approached. The Striking System is a transparent four-warning structure that defines precisely what happens when a single trade idea's floating loss reaches 1% of the account size. This applies to 2 Step Standard 8% profit target Master Accounts above $25,000.
How it works
A warning is recorded when a single trade idea's combined floating loss reaches 1% of the account size. It is counted once per idea, on the first time it crosses that level. Recovery does not remove the warning.
- $50,000 account: a trade idea's floating loss reaching $500 triggers a warning
- $100,000 account: a trade idea's floating loss reaching $1,000 triggers a warning
Each warning brings an escalating consequence. Warnings are cumulative for the life of the account and never reset between reward cycles.
| Warning | Consequence |
|---|---|
| 1st | Warning issued. |
| 2nd | Reward split drops by half. |
| 3rd | Reward split drops to 20%. |
| 4th | Account breach and immediate closure. |
Any profit from trade ideas that received a warning is deducted from the account.
The Profit Concentration Policy applies during evaluation phases. If a single trade idea accounts for more than 60% of the profit target in any evaluation phase, the Master Account created after passing will require 4 minimum profitable days before a reward can be requested.
This policy applies only to accounts purchased or created after 27/06/2026.
How it works
During any evaluation phase, if a single trade idea accounts for more than 60% of the profit target, the policy is triggered.
- Example: 2 Step Standard Phase 1 (8% target on a $25K account): the profit target is $2,000. A single trade idea that contributes more than $1,200 (60% of $2,000) to that target triggers the policy.
- The policy is assessed at the phase level. Each phase is evaluated independently.
- Triggering the policy does not fail the evaluation. The trader still passes.
When the policy is triggered, the Master Account created after passing that evaluation requires 4 minimum profitable days before a reward can be requested.
- A profitable day is a trading day where net realized profit is at least 0.5% of the account's initial balance on the Master Account.
- The 4 days do not need to be consecutive.
- Once 4 profitable days are achieved, reward requests are available as normal.
A trade idea includes a single trade, or multiple positions on the same instrument in the same direction, including any new position opened within 10 minutes of closing a losing trade. These are assessed together when measuring profit concentration.
Which accounts are affected
| Situation | Does the policy apply? |
|---|---|
| New Evaluation account, $25K and above, created on or after June 27, 2026 | Yes |
| Existing Evaluation account created before June 27, 2026 | No |
| Already in Phase 1 as of June 27, 2026 | No. Phase 1 not affected. New Phase 2 created on or after June 27, 2026 is affected. |
| Already in Phase 2 as of June 27, 2026 | No. Phase 2 and resulting Master Account not affected. |
| Existing 1 Step Evaluation | No. Even after passing, not affected. |
| Zero accounts | No. No evaluation phase |
| Accounts below $25,000 | No |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the three risk rules covered on this page.
Risk Per Trade Idea
Does the Risk Per Trade Idea limit apply during my evaluation?
No. The Risk Per Trade Idea limit only applies on the Master Account. It does not apply during Phase 1, Phase 2, or any other evaluation phase on any model.
If I have multiple positions on the same pair, do they all count together?
Yes. Multiple positions open at the same time on the same instrument in the same direction are treated as one trade idea. Their combined floating and realized losses are assessed together against the limit for your account size.
If one trade is in profit and another is at a loss, does the profit cancel out the loss?
No. Profits from one trade cannot be used to offset losses from another when calculating the Risk Per Trade Idea limit. Each trade idea is assessed on its losses only.
What happens when I hit the Risk Per Trade Idea limit?
Hitting the limit is a hard breach. The account is immediately locked, all open trades are closed, and the account switches to view-only mode. The dashboard will show which rule was breached and when, and an email is sent straight away.
Does the 10-minute rule apply even if I close a trade in profit?
The 10-minute rule only applies after closing a losing trade. If the previous trade closed in profit, the next position on the same instrument is not linked to it under the 10-minute rule.
Which account sizes does the limit apply to on 2 Step Standard?
On the 2 Step Standard Master Account, the Risk Per Trade Idea limit is:
- $5K and $10K: Removed. No limit applies
- Accounts below $50K down to $25K: 3% of Master Account Size
- Accounts $50K and above: 2% of Master Account Size
1% Risk Guideline
What replaced the 1% per-trade guideline?
The Striking System. Instead of a general recommendation, we now use a transparent four-warning structure that defines exactly what happens when a single trade idea's floating loss reaches 1% of the account size on eligible 2 Step Standard Master Accounts.
Which accounts does the Striking System apply to?
The Striking System applies to 2 Step Standard 8% profit target Master Accounts with an account size above $25,000. It applies to $50K and $100K accounts, and to merged accounts that cross above $25,000. It does not apply to the 10% profit target, accounts at $25,000 or below, evaluation phases, or any other model.
My trade recovered after hitting -1% floating loss. Is a warning still recorded?
Yes. The warning is recorded on the first time the floating loss crosses 1% of the account size. Recovery after that point does not remove the warning. The warning and its consequences remain in place.
Do Striking System warnings reset after a reward?
No. Warnings are cumulative for the life of the account. Requesting a reward, starting a new reward cycle, or scaling the account does not reset the warning count.
Profit Concentration Policy
What counts as a trade idea under this policy?
A trade idea is a single trade, or multiple positions on the same instrument in the same direction, including any new position opened within 10 minutes of closing a losing trade. All of these positions are grouped and assessed together when measuring profit concentration.
Does the 60% rule apply to my existing evaluation account?
No. The policy does not apply retroactively to evaluation accounts that were created before the policy took effect. Only new evaluation accounts created on or after June 27, 2026 are affected by this policy.
If I pass Phase 1 before the policy takes effect, does Phase 2 still apply?
If you are already in Phase 1 when the policy takes effect, Phase 1 is not affected. However, if you pass Phase 1 and a new Phase 2 account is created after the policy on or after June 27, 2026, that Phase 2 account is affected by this policy.
What are the 4 minimum profitable days required on my Master Account?
A profitable day is a trading day where your net realized profit is at least 0.5% of the account's initial balance on the Master Account. You need 4 of these days before a reward request, for the lifetime of the Master Account. The days do not need to be consecutive.
Does this policy apply to Zero accounts?
No. Zero is an instant Master Account with no evaluation phase. The Profit Concentration Policy applies during evaluation phases only, so Zero accounts are not affected.
If I breach the 60% threshold, does it affect my evaluation passing?
No. Triggering the 60% threshold does not fail the evaluation. You still pass normally. The only consequence is that your Master Account will require 4 minimum profitable days before each reward request, for the lifetime of the Master Account.