FAQ

Our goal is simple: help you protect capital while still giving you room to trade with conviction. We provide two guard-rails do help you out:

Trade idea means a one market bet. For example: if several trades move for the same reason—because they share a common leg—they count as one idea.

Example
You go:

• Long EUR USD

• Long GBP USD

• Short USD CHF

All three depend on the US-dollar weakening. Together they make one trade idea.

If a client uses more than 30% of their margin on one trade idea such as USD in the example above, we will send a warning.

However, as this rule applies per trade idea, using 30% on USD and 30% on GBPNZD (uncorrelated assets) is allowed, as they are separate trade ideas.

How to check margin and risk for a trade in five quick steps:

1. Group positions that share the same market view.

2. Look up margin/lot in the platform. (Picture Below)

3. Test the 30 % cap:
   Margin Used÷Initial Balance×100

4. Set your stop first, then measure risk:
   (Entry – Stop)×Contract Size×Lots

5. Test the 1.5 %–2 % cap:
   Risk÷Initial Balance×100

If either number is over the limit, reduce the size or tighten the stop before you trade.

Scalpers use tight stops and trade frequently, so their risk exposure per trade is naturally low, but cumulative risk can add up if undisciplined.

Swing traders typically balance both margin and risk — either cap may be triggered depending on lot size and leverage.

Trend followers tend to use wider stops and hold longer, which means they often run into margin constraints first unless positions are scaled in gradually.

Why the 1.5 %–2 % risk band works:

• Matches the classic “2 % rule”—ten straight losses still leave ~80 % of capital to regroup.

• Low psychological load; easier to stick to the plan and avoid revenge trading.

• Mirrors what we see in surviving retail accounts: single-trade risk rarely exceeds 2 %.

What the 30 % margin cap delivers:

1. Diversification buffer – at least 70 % buying power stays free for other ideas.

2. Shock absorber – a gap against one position won’t take the whole account into a margin call.

3. Correlation check – reminds you that long XAUUSD and long XAUEUR are effectively the same bet.

Enforcement of the rules on your account:

• First breach: a warning will be issued via email.

• Repeated breach: your account may be breached or additional restrictions may apply.

Our preference is always education over enforcement—stay inside the levels and no actions will be required from our side.