What are our Instant Funded Accounts' lot size restrictions, and how do they work?
Our lot size restriction framework protects your capital by limiting position sizes based on your account balance. We've established maximum lot sizes for each major asset class that scale proportionally as your account grows. For Instant Funded Accounts, we use a tiered approach across seven account levels: $1,250, $2,500, $5,000, $10,000, $25,000, $50,000, and $100,000.
Here are the maximum lot sizes for all our major assets:
Asset Class Lot Size Restriction
Account Size | $1,250 | $2,500 | $5k | $10k | $25k | $50k | $100k |
XAU/USD | ~0.05 lots | ~0.06 lots | ~0.08 lots | ~0.12 lots | ~0.30 lots | ~0.6 lots | ~1.2 lots |
XAG/USD | ~0.10 lots | ~0.15 lots | ~0.20 lots | ~0.30 lots | ~0.6 lots | ~1.20 lots | ~2.40 lots |
DJ30 | ~0.02 lots | ~0.03 lots | ~0.04 lots | ~0.06 lots | ~0.15 lots | ~0.30 lots | ~0.6 lots |
NAS100 | ~0.05 lots | ~0.06 lots | ~0.08 lots | ~0.12 lots | ~0.30 lots | ~0.60 lots | ~1.20 lots |
SP500 | ~0.20 lots | ~0.25 lots | ~0.30 lots | ~0.50 lots | ~1.20 lots | ~2.40 lots | ~4.80 lots |
GER40 | ~0.05 lots | ~0.06 lots | ~0.08 lots | ~0.12 lots | ~0.30 lots | ~0.60 lots | ~1.20 lots |
BTC/USD | ~0.02 lots | ~0.03 lots | ~0.04 lots | ~0.06 lots | ~0.15 lots | ~0.30 lots | ~0.6 lots |
ETH/USD | ~1 lot | ~1.25 lots | ~1.50 lots | ~2.50 lots | ~6 lots | ~12 lots | ~24 lots |
SOL/USD | ~1 lot | ~1.25 lots | ~1.50 lots | ~2.50 lots | ~6 lots | ~12 lots | ~24 lots |
FOREX | ~0.3 lots | ~0.4 lots | ~0.45 lots | ~0.75 lots | ~1.80 lots | ~3.60 lots | ~7.20 lots |
Other Indices | ~0.15 lots | ~0.20 lots | ~0.25 lots | ~0.40 lots | ~0.90 lots | ~1.80 lots | ~3.60 lots |
WTI/BRENT | ~2.25 lots | ~2.75 lots | ~3.50 lots | ~5.50 lots | ~13.5 lots | ~27 lots | ~54 lots |
Other Cryptos | ~2.5 lots | ~3 lots | ~4 lots | ~6 lots | ~15 lots | ~30 lots | ~60 lots |
Please note that Synthetics and Stock Plans are exempt from Lot Size Restrictions
What Happens If You Exceed Lot Size Limits?
Exceeding the lot size limits is considered a violation. There are no automatic restrictions within the trading platform that prevent traders from entering trades above allowed limits. Therefore, it is crucial to double-check your lot sizes before executing any trade. Violations are addressed with a risk review, which typically occurs after the completion of your trading phase. During this review, the risk assessment team determines the severity of the breach and whether penalties, including account breaches, account closures, or warnings, are applicable.
Serious Breaches:
A breach exceeding significantly above the max lot size limit is considered a hard breach and usually results in more serious consequences. For example, if your account is permitted a 0.3 Forex lot maximum but you open a 0.6 position instead, it will count as a violation, and your account may be flagged for review. You will be contacted after your phase ends regarding the risk team's decision.
Continuity of Trading After a Violation
In most cases involving violations, traders are allowed to continue trading until the current phase is completed. Immediate cessation of trading only arises in specific scenarios involving highly significant breaches. For ongoing compliance, it's strongly recommended to carefully review each trade and ensure it adheres to account-specific maximum lot size rules. This approach minimizes risks and allows seamless progress across trading phases.
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