Trading Rules
Our rules have been designed to align with professional and responsible
trading practices. All rules are available in the dashboard, updated in real-time
and automatically checked, resulting in fast challenge and payout reviews.
Rules overview
Risk & Exposure Rules
Performance & Progression Rules
Breaches & Consequences
Risk & Exposure Rules
Performance & Progression Rules
Breaches & Consequences
Risk & Exposure Rules
Performance & Payout Rules
Breaches & Consequences
Risk & Exposure Rules
Performance & Payout Rules
Breaches & Consequences
Risk & Exposure Rules
Performance, Salary & Consistency Rules
Breaches & Consequences
Risk & Exposure Rules
Performance, Salary & Consistency Rules
Breaches & Consequences
Hard Breaches
Daily Drawdown
One Stage: 4.0%
Your equity must not fall below the specified percentage of the previous trading day's closing balance at any point.
Example
If yesterday's closing balance was $105,000 and your daily drawdown limit is 4.5%, your equity must not fall below $100,275 during the current trading day.
Max Overall Drawdown
One Stage: 7.5%
Your equity must not fall below the specified percentage of your initial trading balance.
Example
For a $100,000 account with a 9% max overall drawdown, equity must not fall below $91,000 at any point.
Consequences
Breaching either drawdown rule is a hard breach and results in
immediate account closure without refund.
Soft Breaches
Notional Volume
Two-Stage / One-Stage: Tiered by Account Size
The Notional Volume Limit sets the maximum total size of all open positions relative to your account balance. This rule prevents traders from opening excessive position sizes that create unrealistic exposure or system latency.
Each account size has its own Notional Volume Limit, ensuring fair and scalable risk management across all tiers:
Example
For a $50,000 account with a 2,000% Notional Volume Limit, the total combined size of all open positions cannot exceed $1,000,000.
On EURUSD, notional value is calculated using the front currency (EUR), meaning 10 standard lots = €1,000,000 (≈ $1,000,000 USD equivalent).
To make this simple, your Notional Volume Calculator in the dashboard automatically adjusts based on your current balance and any open positions. It displays the maximum lot size you can open without breaching your limit — so you always know exactly where you stand before placing a trade.
*Disclaimer: Notional values are approximate and may vary slightly based on live exchange rates and instrument pricing.
| Account Size | Notional Volume Limit | Max Exposure | Effective Leverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| $2,500 | 5,000% | $125,000 | 100:1 |
| $5,000 | 4,000% | $200,000 | 100:1 |
| $10,000 | 3,000% | $300,000 | 100:1 |
| $25,000 | 2,500% | $625,000 | 100:1 |
| $50,000 | 2,000% | $1,000,000 | 100:1 |
| $100,000 | 1,250% | $1,250,000 | 100:1 |
| $200,000 | 1,000% | $2,000,000 | 100:1 |
Consequences
Each time the Notional Volume Limit is breached, a strike is issued to the trader.
Challenge Phase:
Each strike requires the trader to return the account to a positive balance before a reset can be issued.
Funded Phase:
Each strike results reduction to 10% on the next payout cycle.
To give traders a fair start, all Challenge and Pro accounts have their strike history fully cleared upon reaching Funded Status, providing a clean slate to begin their funded journey.
Trading Day Rules
Min. Profitable Days
One Stage: 3
One-Step: 3 days @ 0.5%
Example
A profitable day = your balance at 23:00 CET is at least 0.5% higher than the previous day. Final required day can be fast-tracked if the target is reached and trades are closed.
Consequences
You cannot progress, request payouts, or scale until MPD is met.
Hard Breaches
Daily Drawdown
Two Stages: 4.5%
Your equity must not fall below the specified percentage of the previous trading day's closing balance at any point.
Example
If yesterday's closing balance was $105,000 and your daily drawdown limit is 4.5%, your equity must not fall below $100,275 during the current trading day.
Max Overall Drawdown
Two Stages: 9.0%
Your equity must not fall below the specified percentage of your initial trading balance.
Example
For a $100,000 account with a 9% max overall drawdown, equity must not fall below $91,000 at any point.
Consequences
Breaching either drawdown rule is a hard breach and results in
immediate account closure without refund.
Soft Breaches
Notional Volume
Two-Stage / One-Stage: Tiered by Account Size
The Notional Volume Limit sets the maximum total size of all open positions relative to your account balance. This rule prevents traders from opening excessive position sizes that create unrealistic exposure or system latency.
Each account size has its own Notional Volume Limit, ensuring fair and scalable risk management across all tiers:
Example
For a $50,000 account with a 2,000% Notional Volume Limit, the total combined size of all open positions cannot exceed $1,000,000.
On EURUSD, notional value is calculated using the front currency (EUR), meaning 10 standard lots = €1,000,000 (≈ $1,000,000 USD equivalent).
To make this simple, your Notional Volume Calculator in the dashboard automatically adjusts based on your current balance and any open positions. It displays the maximum lot size you can open without breaching your limit — so you always know exactly where you stand before placing a trade.
*Disclaimer: Notional values are approximate and may vary slightly based on live exchange rates and instrument pricing.
| Account Size | Notional Volume Limit | Max Exposure | Effective Leverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| $2,500 | 5,000% | $125,000 | 100:1 |
| $5,000 | 4,000% | $200,000 | 100:1 |
| $10,000 | 3,000% | $300,000 | 100:1 |
| $25,000 | 2,500% | $625,000 | 100:1 |
| $50,000 | 2,000% | $1,000,000 | 100:1 |
| $100,000 | 1,250% | $1,250,000 | 100:1 |
| $200,000 | 1,000% | $2,000,000 | 100:1 |
Consequences
Each time the Notional Volume Limit is breached, a strike is issued to the trader.
Challenge Phase:
Each strike requires the trader to return the account to a positive balance before a reset can be issued.
Funded Phase:
Each strike results reduction to 10% on the next payout cycle.
To give traders a fair start, all Challenge and Pro accounts have their strike history fully cleared upon reaching Funded Status, providing a clean slate to begin their funded journey.
Trading Day Rules
Min. Profitable Days
Two Stages: 2
Two-Step: 2 days @ 0.5% per stage + before each payout
Example
A profitable day = your balance at 23:00 CET is at least 0.5% higher than the previous day. Final required day can be fast-tracked if the target is reached and trades are closed.
Consequences
You cannot progress, request payouts, or scale until MPD is met.
Hard Breaches
Daily Drawdown
Standard: 3.5%
Your equity must not fall below the specified percentage of the previous trading day's closing balance at any point.
Example
If yesterday's closing balance was $105,000 and your daily drawdown limit is 4.5%, your equity must not fall below $100,275 during the current trading day.
Max Overall Drawdown
Standard: 7.0%
Your equity must not fall below the specified percentage of your initial trading balance.
Example
For a $100,000 account with a 9% max overall drawdown, equity must not fall below $91,000 at any point.
Consequences
Breaching either drawdown rule is a hard breach and results in
immediate account closure without refund.
Soft Breaches
Notional Volume
Standard / Lite: Tiered by Account Size
The Notional Volume Limit sets the maximum total size of all open positions relative to your account balance. This rule prevents traders from opening excessive position sizes that create unrealistic exposure or system latency.
Each account size has its own Notional Volume Limit, ensuring fair and scalable risk management across all tiers:
Example
For a $50,000 account with a 2,000% Notional Volume Limit, the total combined size of all open positions cannot exceed $1,000,000.
On EURUSD, notional value is calculated using the front currency (EUR), meaning 10 standard lots = €1,000,000 (≈ $1,000,000 USD equivalent).
To make this simple, your Notional Volume Calculator in the dashboard automatically adjusts based on your current balance and any open positions. It displays the maximum lot size you can open without breaching your limit — so you always know exactly where you stand before placing a trade.
*Disclaimer: Notional values are approximate and may vary slightly based on live exchange rates and instrument pricing.
| Account Size | Notional Volume Limit | Max Exposure | Effective Leverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| $2,500 | 5,000% | $125,000 | 100:1 |
| $5,000 | 4,000% | $200,000 | 100:1 |
| $10,000 | 3,000% | $300,000 | 100:1 |
| $25,000 | 2,500% | $625,000 | 100:1 |
| $50,000 | 2,000% | $1,000,000 | 100:1 |
| $100,000 | 1,250% | $1,250,000 | 100:1 |
Consequences
Each time the Notional Volume Limit is breached, a strike is issued to the trader.
Challenge Phase:
Each strike requires the trader to return the account to a positive balance before a reset can be issued.
Funded Phase:
Each strike results reduction to 10% on the next payout cycle.
To give traders a fair start, all Challenge and Pro accounts have their strike history fully cleared upon reaching Funded Status, providing a clean slate to begin their funded journey.
Trading Day Rules
Min. Profitable Days
Standard: 0
Standard: none
Example
A profitable day = your balance at 23:00 CET is at least 0.5% higher than the previous day. Final required day can be fast-tracked if the target is reached and trades are closed.
Consequences
You cannot progress, request payouts, or scale until MPD is met.
Hard Breaches
Daily Drawdown
Lite: 3.0%
Your equity must not fall below the specified percentage of the previous trading day's closing balance at any point.
Example
If yesterday's closing balance was $105,000 and your daily drawdown limit is 4.5%, your equity must not fall below $100,275 during the current trading day.
Max Overall Drawdown
Lite: 6.0%
Your equity must not fall below the specified percentage of your initial trading balance.
Example
For a $100,000 account with a 9% max overall drawdown, equity must not fall below $91,000 at any point.
Consequences
Breaching either drawdown rule is a hard breach and results in
immediate account closure without refund.
Soft Breaches
Notional Volume
Standard / Lite: Tiered by Account Size
The Notional Volume Limit sets the maximum total size of all open positions relative to your account balance. This rule prevents traders from opening excessive position sizes that create unrealistic exposure or system latency.
Each account size has its own Notional Volume Limit, ensuring fair and scalable risk management across all tiers:
Example
For a $50,000 account with a 2,000% Notional Volume Limit, the total combined size of all open positions cannot exceed $1,000,000.
On EURUSD, notional value is calculated using the front currency (EUR), meaning 10 standard lots = €1,000,000 (≈ $1,000,000 USD equivalent).
To make this simple, your Notional Volume Calculator in the dashboard automatically adjusts based on your current balance and any open positions. It displays the maximum lot size you can open without breaching your limit — so you always know exactly where you stand before placing a trade.
*Disclaimer: Notional values are approximate and may vary slightly based on live exchange rates and instrument pricing.
| Account Size | Notional Volume Limit | Max Exposure | Effective Leverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| $2,500 | 5,000% | $125,000 | 100:1 |
| $5,000 | 4,000% | $200,000 | 100:1 |
| $10,000 | 3,000% | $300,000 | 100:1 |
| $25,000 | 2,500% | $625,000 | 100:1 |
| $50,000 | 2,000% | $1,000,000 | 100:1 |
| $100,000 | 1,250% | $1,250,000 | 100:1 |
Consequences
Each time the Notional Volume Limit is breached, a strike is issued to the trader.
Challenge Phase:
Each strike requires the trader to return the account to a positive balance before a reset can be issued.
Funded Phase:
Each strike results reduction to 10% on the next payout cycle.
To give traders a fair start, all Challenge and Pro accounts have their strike history fully cleared upon reaching Funded Status, providing a clean slate to begin their funded journey.
Trading Day Rules
Min. Profitable Days
Lite: 5
Lite: 5 days @ 0.5%
Example
A profitable day = your balance at 23:00 CET is at least 0.5% higher than the previous day. Final required day can be fast-tracked if the target is reached and trades are closed.
Consequences
You cannot progress, request payouts, or scale until MPD is met.
Hard Breaches
Daily Drawdown
One Stage: 4.0%
Your equity must not fall below the specified percentage of the previous trading day's closing balance at any point.
Example
If yesterday's closing balance was $105,000 and your daily drawdown limit is 4.5%, your equity must not fall below $100,275 during the current trading day.
Max Overall Drawdown
One Stage: 8.0%
Your equity must not fall below the specified percentage of your initial trading balance.
Example
For a $100,000 account with a 9% max overall drawdown, equity must not fall below $91,000 at any point.
Consequences
Breaching either drawdown rule is a hard breach and results in
immediate account closure without refund.
Soft Breaches
Notional Volume
Two-Stage / One-Stage: Tiered by Account Size
The Notional Volume Limit sets the maximum total size of all open positions relative to your account balance. This rule prevents traders from opening excessive position sizes that create unrealistic exposure or system latency.
Each account size has its own Notional Volume Limit, ensuring fair and scalable risk management across all tiers:
Example
For a $50,000 account with a 2,000% Notional Volume Limit, the total combined size of all open positions cannot exceed $1,000,000.
On EURUSD, notional value is calculated using the front currency (EUR), meaning 10 standard lots = €1,000,000 (≈ $1,000,000 USD equivalent).
To make this simple, your Notional Volume Calculator in the dashboard automatically adjusts based on your current balance and any open positions. It displays the maximum lot size you can open without breaching your limit — so you always know exactly where you stand before placing a trade.
*Disclaimer: Notional values are approximate and may vary slightly based on live exchange rates and instrument pricing.
| Account Size | Notional Volume Limit | Max Exposure | Effective Leverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | 2,000% | $1,000,000 | 100:1 |
| $100,000 | 1,250% | $1,250,000 | 100:1 |
| $200,000 | 1,000% | $2,000,000 | 100:1 |
Consequences
Each time the Notional Volume Limit is breached, a strike is issued to the trader.
Challenge Phase:
Each strike requires the trader to return the account to a positive balance before a reset can be issued.
Funded Phase:
Each strike results reduction to 10% on the next payout cycle.
To give traders a fair start, all Challenge and Pro accounts have their strike history fully cleared upon reaching Funded Status, providing a clean slate to begin their funded journey.
Trading Day Rules
Min. Profitable Days
One Stage: 3
One-Step: 3 days @ 0.5%
Example
A profitable day = your balance at 23:00 CET is at least 0.5% higher than the previous day. Final required day can be fast-tracked if the target is reached and trades are closed.
Consequences
You cannot progress, request payouts, or scale until MPD is met.
Finotive Pro Rules
Consistency Rules
Every 7 days, your weekly trade count and instrument volumes must remain within ±25% of the averages recorded during your Challenge and first 30 days of funding.
Quarterly Profit Target
Every 90 days, realised payouts + account balance must equal at least 5% of your starting balance.
Example
For an account that traded an average of 10 trades per week in total of 10 lots on Forex and 10 lots on Metals, the trader must not trade less or more than 7-12 trades per week and 7.5-12.5 lots on Forex and Metals respectively. If at the end of the week the trader has traded less or more than the specified range, the rule is breached.
Quarterly Profit Target
At the end of every 90 days, trader's total profit including realized payouts and unrealized profit/loss must add up to at least 5% of the initial account balance.
Example
For a $100,000 account that had $4,000 in payouts this quarter, the account must have at least $1,000 balance at the end of the 90-day period. If the trader has not reached the target by the end of the quarter, the rule is breached.
Consequences
Breaching either rule = automatic downgrade to a standard funded account of the same size, with permanent loss of salary and 100% profit split.
Hard Breaches
Daily Drawdown
Two Stages: 5.0%
Your equity must not fall below the specified percentage of the previous trading day's closing balance at any point.
Example
If yesterday's closing balance was $105,000 and your daily drawdown limit is 4.5%, your equity must not fall below $100,275 during the current trading day.
Max Overall Drawdown
Two Stages: 10.0%
Your equity must not fall below the specified percentage of your initial trading balance.
Example
For a $100,000 account with a 9% max overall drawdown, equity must not fall below $91,000 at any point.
Consequences
Breaching either drawdown rule is a hard breach and results in
immediate account closure without refund.
Soft Breaches
Notional Volume
Two-Stage / One-Stage: Tiered by Account Size
The Notional Volume Limit sets the maximum total size of all open positions relative to your account balance. This rule prevents traders from opening excessive position sizes that create unrealistic exposure or system latency.
Each account size has its own Notional Volume Limit, ensuring fair and scalable risk management across all tiers:
Example
For a $50,000 account with a 2,000% Notional Volume Limit, the total combined size of all open positions cannot exceed $1,000,000.
On EURUSD, notional value is calculated using the front currency (EUR), meaning 10 standard lots = €1,000,000 (≈ $1,000,000 USD equivalent).
To make this simple, your Notional Volume Calculator in the dashboard automatically adjusts based on your current balance and any open positions. It displays the maximum lot size you can open without breaching your limit — so you always know exactly where you stand before placing a trade.
*Disclaimer: Notional values are approximate and may vary slightly based on live exchange rates and instrument pricing.
| Account Size | Notional Volume Limit | Max Exposure | Effective Leverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | 2,000% | $1,000,000 | 100:1 |
| $100,000 | 1,250% | $1,250,000 | 100:1 |
| $200,000 | 1,000% | $2,000,000 | 100:1 |
Consequences
Each time the Notional Volume Limit is breached, a strike is issued to the trader.
Challenge Phase:
Each strike requires the trader to return the account to a positive balance before a reset can be issued.
Funded Phase:
Each strike results reduction to 10% on the next payout cycle.
To give traders a fair start, all Challenge and Pro accounts have their strike history fully cleared upon reaching Funded Status, providing a clean slate to begin their funded journey.
Trading Day Rules
Min. Profitable Days
Two Stages: 2
Two-Step: 2 days @ 0.5% per stage + before each payout
Example
A profitable day = your balance at 23:00 CET is at least 0.5% higher than the previous day. Final required day can be fast-tracked if the target is reached and trades are closed.
Consequences
You cannot progress, request payouts, or scale until MPD is met.
Finotive Pro Rules
Consistency Rules
Every 7 days, your weekly trade count and instrument volumes must remain within ±25% of the averages recorded during your Challenge and first 30 days of funding.
Quarterly Profit Target
Every 90 days, realised payouts + account balance must equal at least 5% of your starting balance.
Example
For an account that traded an average of 10 trades per week in total of 10 lots on Forex and 10 lots on Metals, the trader must not trade less or more than 7-12 trades per week and 7.5-12.5 lots on Forex and Metals respectively. If at the end of the week the trader has traded less or more than the specified range, the rule is breached.
Quarterly Profit Target
At the end of every 90 days, trader's total profit including realized payouts and unrealized profit/loss must add up to at least 5% of the initial account balance.
Example
For a $100,000 account that had $4,000 in payouts this quarter, the account must have at least $1,000 balance at the end of the 90-day period. If the trader has not reached the target by the end of the quarter, the rule is breached.
Consequences
Breaching either rule = automatic downgrade to a standard funded account of the same size, with permanent loss of salary and 100% profit split.
Start Trading with Finotive Today
Whether you're just starting out or scaling up your trading career, the proof is here. Finotive delivers!
Start Trading Now