Is there a margin rule or max lot size during the Challenge?
No — during the Challenge phase we do not enforce a strict margin cap or max lot size. This allows you to trade your strategy with full flexibility, while still showing the responsible risk management expected from a professional trader.
Is there a margin rule on Funded Accounts?
Once you are funded, the 30% margin cap per asset class applies.
Instead of limiting lot sizes, we focus on margin used, giving you flexibility to trade based on your strategy, leverage, and the market you’re in.
You can use up to 30% of your starting balance as margin per asset class.
Margin is grouped by class:
FX
Metals
Energies
US Indices
EU Indices
Shares
Cryptos
All trades within the same class are grouped together for margin usage.
Example
Let’s say you open the following positions:
Long EURUSD
Long GBPUSD
Short USDCHF
These are all FX trades, so their combined margin usage must stay under 30% of your starting balance.
How to calculate your margin cap limit (simple method)
Step 1:
Take 30% of your account balance and multiply it by your leverage.
Example:
Account Balance = $100,000
30% of Balance = $30,000
Leverage = 1:30
$30,000 × 30 = $900,000 usable position size
Step 2:
Divide that number by:
Price of instrument × Contract size
Example with XAUUSD (Gold):
Gold Price = $3,500
Contract Size = 100
$900,000 ÷ (3,500 × 100) = 2.57 lots
This means you can trade up to 2.57 lots of XAUUSD without breaching the 30% margin rule.
[IMPORTANT] What happens if I exceed the 30% margin cap in my Funded Account?
First occurrence → The breaching trade(s) will be deducted from your payout and you will receive a warning email.
Second occurrence → Your payout will be declined and your Funded Account will be closed.
Why is the rule removed for Challenges but not Funded Accounts?
In Challenges, we want to give you maximum flexibility to prove your skills.
In Funded Accounts, we must protect capital and reduce overexposure risk — that’s why the 30% margin rule remains active.
Things to Consider 🚦
Even though there is no margin rule or max lot size during the Challenge, reckless trading is discouraged. Keep in mind:
Show consistent and responsible trading behavior.
Avoid going “all-in” just because limits are removed.
Remember: the way you trade in the Challenge often predicts your funded performance.
✅ Quick recap:
Challenge Accounts → No margin rule or max lot size 🚀
Funded Accounts → 30% margin cap per asset class ⚖️