Mandatory Stop Loss Rule (Funded Accounts)
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Mandatory Stop Loss Rule
This rule applies to the funded stage of all account types. It does not apply during evaluation or challenge phases.
Once your account is funded, every trade must have a stop loss (SL) placed within 60 seconds of the trade being opened. Using a stop loss protects your funded account from unexpected market moves and is a core part of responsible risk management.
What is required
- A stop loss must be set on every trade within 60 seconds of opening.
- You can set the stop loss when placing the order or add it after the trade opens, as long as it is in place within 60 seconds.
- The stop loss must stay on the trade until it is closed. Removing the stop loss after it has been set is treated the same as not setting one.
- You may move or adjust your stop loss at any time, for example to break-even or to trail profit.
What counts as a violation
- A trade that has no stop loss set within 60 seconds of opening.
- A trade where the stop loss was removed before the trade was closed.
Consequence
- Any profit made on a violating trade will be removed during payout review.
- Losses on violating trades remain on the account and are not reversed.
- This is not a breach. Your account will not be closed or failed because of this rule.
- Only the violating trade is affected. Your other trades are not impacted.
Tips to avoid this mistake
- Set your stop loss directly in the order window before you click buy or sell.
- Take extra care when trading on mobile, where it is easy to open a trade and forget the SL.
- If you use an EA or trade copier, check that it places a stop loss on every order.
- Remember that this rule starts as soon as your account is funded, even if you did not use stop losses during your challenge.
Quick Summary
Applies to: funded stage of all account types.
Requirement: stop loss set within 60 seconds of opening and kept until the trade closes.
Violation: profit from that trade is removed at payout review. No breach, no account closure.
If you have questions about this rule, contact our support team before trading.
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