Scaling Playbook
Scale with discipline
Advance account sizes while keeping risk constant. Earn your next tier with consistency, not luck.
Scale interval+10% Net
Risk per tradeFixed R
Drawdown guardDaily 5%
Review cadenceWeekly
Milestone steps
Step 1Hit +10% net
Eligible2 weeks min
Step 2Increase size +50%
Keep RSame strategy
Step 3Stabilize equity
DD < 5%3 weeks
Step 4Repeat on +20%
+25% size
Execution checklist
Risk unit (R)
1R equals a fixed dollar risk. Only size notional, never R.
Daily loss cap
Stop trading after hitting -2R or daily DD threshold.
Weekly review
Tag setups, measure RR, refine playbook.
Cool-down
If equity dips 5%, reduce size -25% until recovery.
FAQ
Do I scale mid-drawdown?
No. Stabilize first. Only scale after equity recovers above prior peak by at least +2%.
What if I exceed daily DD?
Trading suspension may apply. See program-specific rules.