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[Skip to main content](https://help.alphacapitalgroup.uk/en/articles/15888623-what-is-the-max-risk-rule-and-how-does-it-work#main-content) # What is the Max Risk Rule, and how does it work? August 25, 2026 The Max Risk Rule is designed to protect traders from excessive open drawdown exposure on any single asset. On a Qualified Analyst account, if your open drawdown on any given asset reaches the maximum risk threshold for your account size, this rule will be breached and you will receive a closure notification via email. | | | | --- | --- | | **Account Size** | **Max Risk per Asset** | | $5,000 | 3% | | $10,000 | 3% | | $25,000 | 3% | | $50,000 | 2% | | $100,000 | 2% | | $200,000 | 2% | | Alpha Direct - All sizes | 1% | This limit is tracked per asset, in open drawdown, meaning it applies to your floating/unrealised losses on each individual instrument while trades remain open. **How does the rule work?** - This rule applies to Qualified Accounts only. It takes effect for accounts purchased after the announcement date of 21/07/2026; accounts acquired before this date are not subject to it. - If you have multiple open positions on the same asset, all losing positions will be combined and treated as a single trade for the purpose of this rule. Profitable positions do not offset the losses from losing positions. The combined losses will be measured against the applicable threshold. - Each asset is tracked separately. If you are trading multiple instruments simultaneously, the first asset to breach its threshold will trigger the account closure, regardless of the performance of your other open positions in different assets. **What is the 10-minute cool-down period?** - If a trade on a given asset is closed and a new trade on the same asset, in the same direction, is opened within 10 minutes, the losses from both trades are combined toward the 1/2/3% threshold. - Example: You have a $100,000 Alpha Pro Qualified Analyst account, are trading XAU/USD and close a position with a 1.5% loss. You then reopen a trade on XAU/USD in the same direction within 10 minutes, and that new trade loses a further 0.5%. The combined loss of 2.0% will be counted toward the threshold, resulting in a breach of the Max Risk Rule. **What happens if I breach this rule?** - If your open drawdown on any single asset reaches the maximum risk limit for your account size, your account will be closed. All open trades will be closed by our system, and you will receive an account closure notification via email. - Breaches are assessed based on equity (unrealised losses). - The first asset to reach the threshold triggers account closure. Other open positions are closed simultaneously. Please note that this rule is in addition to, and independent of, the Daily Drawdown and Maximum Drawdown rules already in place. Did this answer your question? Disappointed Reaction😞Neutral Reaction😐Smiley Reaction😃
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[Skip to main content](https://help.alphacapitalgroup.uk/en/articles/15888623-what-is-the-max-risk-rule-and-how-does-it-work#main-content) # What is the Max Risk Rule, and how does it work? Updated over a month ago The Max Risk Rule is designed to protect traders from excessive open drawdown exposure on any single asset. On a Qualified Analyst account, if your open drawdown on any given asset reaches the maximum risk threshold for your account size, this rule will be breached and you will receive a closure notification via email. | | | | --- | --- | | **Account Size** | **Max Risk per Asset** | | $5,000 | 3% | | $10,000 | 3% | | $25,000 | 3% | | $50,000 | 2% | | $100,000 | 2% | | $200,000 | 2% | | Alpha Direct - All sizes | 1% | This limit is tracked per asset, in open drawdown, meaning it applies to your floating/unrealised losses on each individual instrument while trades remain open. **How does the rule work?** - This rule applies to Qualified Accounts only. It takes effect for accounts purchased after the announcement date of 21/07/2026; accounts acquired before this date are not subject to it. - If you have multiple open positions on the same asset, all losing positions will be combined and treated as a single trade for the purpose of this rule. Profitable positions do not offset the losses from losing positions. The combined losses will be measured against the applicable threshold. - Each asset is tracked separately. If you are trading multiple instruments simultaneously, the first asset to breach its threshold will trigger the account closure, regardless of the performance of your other open positions in different assets. **What is the 10-minute cool-down period?** - If a trade on a given asset is closed and a new trade on the same asset, in the same direction, is opened within 10 minutes, the losses from both trades are combined toward the 1/2/3% threshold. - Example: You have a $100,000 Alpha Pro Qualified Analyst account, are trading XAU/USD and close a position with a 1.5% loss. You then reopen a trade on XAU/USD in the same direction within 10 minutes, and that new trade loses a further 0.5%. The combined loss of 2.0% will be counted toward the threshold, resulting in a breach of the Max Risk Rule. **What happens if I breach this rule?** - If your open drawdown on any single asset reaches the maximum risk limit for your account size, your account will be closed. All open trades will be closed by our system, and you will receive an account closure notification via email. - Breaches are assessed based on equity (unrealised losses). - The first asset to reach the threshold triggers account closure. Other open positions are closed simultaneously. Please note that this rule is in addition to, and independent of, the Daily Drawdown and Maximum Drawdown rules already in place. Did this answer your question? Disappointed Reaction😞Neutral Reaction😐Smiley Reaction😃
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[Skip to main content](https://help.alphacapitalgroup.uk/en/articles/15888623-what-is-the-max-risk-rule-and-how-does-it-work#main-content) # What is the Max Risk Rule, and how does it work? Updated over 3 weeks ago The Max Risk Rule is designed to protect traders from excessive open drawdown exposure on any single asset. On a Qualified Analyst account, if your open drawdown on any given asset reaches the maximum risk threshold for your account size, this rule will be breached and you will receive a closure notification via email. | | | | --- | --- | | **Account Size** | **Max Risk per Asset** | | $5,000 | 3% | | $10,000 | 3% | | $25,000 | 3% | | $50,000 | 2% | | $100,000 | 2% | | $200,000 | 2% | | Alpha Direct - All sizes | 1% | This limit is tracked per asset, in open drawdown, meaning it applies to your floating/unrealised losses on each individual instrument while trades remain open. **How does the rule work?** - This rule applies to Qualified Accounts only. It takes effect for accounts purchased after the announcement date of 21/07/2026; accounts acquired before this date are not subject to it. - If you have multiple open positions on the same asset, all losing positions will be combined and treated as a single trade for the purpose of this rule. Profitable positions do not offset the losses from losing positions. The combined losses will be measured against the applicable threshold. - Each asset is tracked separately. If you are trading multiple instruments simultaneously, the first asset to breach its threshold will trigger the account closure, regardless of the performance of your other open positions in different assets. **What is the 10-minute cool-down period?** - If a trade on a given asset is closed and a new trade on the same asset, in the same direction, is opened within 10 minutes, the losses from both trades are combined toward the 1/2/3% threshold. - Example: You have a $100,000 Alpha Pro Qualified Analyst account, are trading XAU/USD and close a position with a 1.5% loss. You then reopen a trade on XAU/USD in the same direction within 10 minutes, and that new trade loses a further 0.5%. The combined loss of 2.0% will be counted toward the threshold, resulting in a breach of the Max Risk Rule. **What happens if I breach this rule?** - If your open drawdown on any single asset reaches the maximum risk limit for your account size, your account will be closed. All open trades will be closed by our system, and you will receive an account closure notification via email. - Breaches are assessed based on equity (unrealised losses). - The first asset to reach the threshold triggers account closure. Other open positions are closed simultaneously. Please note that this rule is in addition to, and independent of, the Daily Drawdown and Maximum Drawdown rules already in place. Did this answer your question? Disappointed Reaction😞Neutral Reaction😐Smiley Reaction😃
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[Skip to main content](https://help.alphacapitalgroup.uk/en/articles/15888623-what-is-the-max-risk-rule-and-how-does-it-work#main-content) # What is the Max Risk Rule, and how does it work? Updated over 2 weeks ago The Max Risk Rule is designed to protect traders from excessive open drawdown exposure on any single asset. On a Qualified Analyst account, if your open drawdown on any given asset reaches the maximum risk threshold for your account size, this rule will be breached and you will receive a closure notification via email. | | | | --- | --- | | **Account Size** | **Max Risk per Asset** | | $5,000 | 3% | | $10,000 | 3% | | $25,000 | 3% | | $50,000 | 2% | | $100,000 | 2% | | $200,000 | 2% | | Alpha Direct - All sizes | 1% | This limit is tracked per asset, in open drawdown, meaning it applies to your floating/unrealised losses on each individual instrument while trades remain open. **How does the rule work?** - This rule applies to Qualified Accounts only. It takes effect for accounts purchased after the announcement date of 21/07/2026; accounts acquired before this date are not subject to it. - If you have multiple open positions on the same asset, all losing positions will be combined and treated as a single trade for the purpose of this rule. Profitable positions do not offset the losses from losing positions. The combined losses will be measured against the applicable threshold. - Each asset is tracked separately. If you are trading multiple instruments simultaneously, the first asset to breach its threshold will trigger the account closure, regardless of the performance of your other open positions in different assets. **What is the 10-minute cool-down period?** - If a trade on a given asset is closed and a new trade on the same asset, in the same direction, is opened within 10 minutes, the losses from both trades are combined toward the 1/2/3% threshold. - Example: You have a $100,000 Alpha Pro Qualified Analyst account, are trading XAU/USD and close a position with a 1.5% loss. You then reopen a trade on XAU/USD in the same direction within 10 minutes, and that new trade loses a further 0.5%. The combined loss of 2.0% will be counted toward the threshold, resulting in a breach of the Max Risk Rule. **What happens if I breach this rule?** - If your open drawdown on any single asset reaches the maximum risk limit for your account size, your account will be closed. All open trades will be closed by our system, and you will receive an account closure notification via email. - Breaches are assessed based on equity (unrealised losses). - The first asset to reach the threshold triggers account closure. Other open positions are closed simultaneously. Please note that this rule is in addition to, and independent of, the Daily Drawdown and Maximum Drawdown rules already in place. Did this answer your question? Disappointed Reaction😞Neutral Reaction😐Smiley Reaction😃
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[Skip to main content](https://help.alphacapitalgroup.uk/en/articles/15888623-what-is-the-max-risk-rule-and-how-does-it-work#main-content) # What is the Max Risk Rule, and how does it work? Updated over 2 weeks ago The Max Risk Rule is designed to protect traders from excessive open drawdown exposure on any single asset. On a Qualified Analyst account, if your open drawdown on any given asset reaches the maximum risk threshold for your account size, this rule will be breached and you will receive a closure notification via email. | | | | --- | --- | | **Account Size** | **Max Risk per Asset** | | $5,000 | 3% | | $10,000 | 3% | | $25,000 | 3% | | $50,000 | 2% | | $100,000 | 2% | | $200,000 | 2% | | Alpha Direct - All sizes | 1% | This limit is tracked per asset, in open drawdown, meaning it applies to your floating/unrealised losses on each individual instrument while trades remain open. **How does the rule work?** - This rule applies to Qualified Accounts only. It takes effect for accounts purchased after the announcement date of 21/07/2026; accounts acquired before this date are not subject to it. - If you have multiple open positions on the same asset, all losing positions will be combined and treated as a single trade for the purpose of this rule. Profitable positions do not offset the losses from losing positions. The combined losses will be measured against the applicable threshold. - Each asset is tracked separately. If you are trading multiple instruments simultaneously, the first asset to breach its threshold will trigger the account closure, regardless of the performance of your other open positions in different assets. **What is the 10-minute cool-down period?** - If a trade on a given asset is closed and a new trade on the same asset, in the same direction, is opened within 10 minutes, the losses from both trades are combined toward the 1/2/3% threshold. - Example: You have a $100,000 Alpha Pro Qualified Analyst account, are trading XAU/USD and close a position with a 1.5% loss. You then reopen a trade on XAU/USD in the same direction within 10 minutes, and that new trade loses a further 0.5%. The combined loss of 2.0% will be counted toward the threshold, resulting in a breach of the Max Risk Rule. **What happens if I breach this rule?** - If your open drawdown on any single asset reaches the maximum risk limit for your account size, your account will be closed. All open trades will be closed by our system, and you will receive an account closure notification via email. - Breaches are assessed based on equity (unrealised losses). - The first asset to reach the threshold triggers account closure. Other open positions are closed simultaneously. Please note that this rule is in addition to, and independent of, the Daily Drawdown and Maximum Drawdown rules already in place. Did this answer your question? 😞😐😃
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[Skip to main content](https://help.alphacapitalgroup.uk/en/articles/15888623-what-is-the-max-risk-rule-and-how-does-it-work#main-content) # What is the Max Risk Rule, and how does it work? Updated over a week ago The Max Risk Rule is designed to protect traders from excessive open drawdown exposure on any single asset. On a Qualified Analyst account, if your open drawdown on any given asset reaches the maximum risk threshold for your account size, this rule will be breached and you will receive a closure notification via email. | | | | --- | --- | | **Account Size** | **Max Risk per Asset** | | $5,000 | 3% | | $10,000 | 3% | | $25,000 | 3% | | $50,000 | 2% | | $100,000 | 2% | | $200,000 | 2% | | Alpha Direct - All sizes | 1% | This limit is tracked per asset, in open drawdown, meaning it applies to your floating/unrealised losses on each individual instrument while trades remain open. **How does the rule work?** - This rule applies to Qualified Accounts only. It takes effect for accounts purchased after the announcement date of 21/07/2026; accounts acquired before this date are not subject to it. - If you have multiple open positions on the same asset, all losing positions will be combined and treated as a single trade for the purpose of this rule. Profitable positions do not offset the losses from losing positions. The combined losses will be measured against the applicable threshold. - Each asset is tracked separately. If you are trading multiple instruments simultaneously, the first asset to breach its threshold will trigger the account closure, regardless of the performance of your other open positions in different assets. **What is the 10-minute cool-down period?** - If a trade on a given asset is closed and a new trade on the same asset, in the same direction, is opened within 10 minutes, the losses from both trades are combined toward the 1/2/3% threshold. - Example: You have a $100,000 Alpha Pro Qualified Analyst account, are trading XAU/USD and close a position with a 1.5% loss. You then reopen a trade on XAU/USD in the same direction within 10 minutes, and that new trade loses a further 0.5%. The combined loss of 2.0% will be counted toward the threshold, resulting in a breach of the Max Risk Rule. **What happens if I breach this rule?** - If your open drawdown on any single asset reaches the maximum risk limit for your account size, your account will be closed. All open trades will be closed by our system, and you will receive an account closure notification via email. - Breaches are assessed based on equity (unrealised losses). - The first asset to reach the threshold triggers account closure. Other open positions are closed simultaneously. Please note that this rule is in addition to, and independent of, the Daily Drawdown and Maximum Drawdown rules already in place. Did this answer your question? 😞😐😃
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[Skip to main content](https://help.alphacapitalgroup.uk/en/articles/15888623-what-is-the-max-risk-rule-and-how-does-it-work#main-content) # What is the Max Risk Rule, and how does it work? Updated this week The Max Risk Rule is designed to protect traders from excessive open drawdown exposure on any single asset. On a Qualified Analyst account, if your open drawdown on any given asset reaches the maximum risk threshold for your account size, this rule will be breached and you will receive a closure notification via email. | | | | --- | --- | | **Account Size** | **Max Risk per Asset** | | $5,000 | 3% | | $10,000 | 3% | | $25,000 | 3% | | $50,000 | 2% | | $100,000 | 2% | | $200,000 | 2% | | Alpha Direct - All sizes | 1% | This limit is tracked per asset, in open drawdown, meaning it applies to your floating/unrealised losses on each individual instrument while trades remain open. **How does the rule work?** - This rule applies to Qualified Accounts only. It takes effect for accounts purchased after the announcement date of 21/07/2026; accounts acquired before this date are not subject to it. - If you have multiple open positions on the same asset, all losing positions will be combined and treated as a single trade for the purpose of this rule. Profitable positions do not offset the losses from losing positions. The combined losses will be measured against the applicable threshold. - Each asset is tracked separately. If you are trading multiple instruments simultaneously, the first asset to breach its threshold will trigger the account closure, regardless of the performance of your other open positions in different assets. **What is the 10-minute cool-down period?** - If a trade on a given asset is closed and a new trade on the same asset, in the same direction, is opened within 10 minutes, the losses from both trades are combined toward the 1/2/3% threshold. - Example: You have a $100,000 Alpha Pro Qualified Analyst account, are trading XAU/USD and close a position with a 1.5% loss. You then reopen a trade on XAU/USD in the same direction within 10 minutes, and that new trade loses a further 0.5%. The combined loss of 2.0% will be counted toward the threshold, resulting in a breach of the Max Risk Rule. **What happens if I breach this rule?** - If your open drawdown on any single asset reaches the maximum risk limit for your account size, your account will be closed. All open trades will be closed by our system, and you will receive an account closure notification via email. - Breaches are assessed based on equity (unrealised losses). - The first asset to reach the threshold triggers account closure. Other open positions are closed simultaneously. Please note that this rule is in addition to, and independent of, the Daily Drawdown and Maximum Drawdown rules already in place. Did this answer your question? 😞😐😃
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[Skip to main content](https://help.alphacapitalgroup.uk/en/articles/15888623-what-is-the-max-risk-rule-and-how-does-it-work#main-content) # What is the Max Risk Rule, and how does it work? Updated yesterday The Max Risk Rule is designed to protect traders from excessive open drawdown exposure on any single asset. On a Qualified Analyst account, if your open drawdown on any given asset reaches the maximum risk threshold for your account size, this rule will be breached and you will receive a closure notification via email. | | | | --- | --- | | **Account Size** | **Max Risk per Asset** | | $5,000 | 3% | | $10,000 | 3% | | $25,000 | 3% | | $50,000 | 2% | | $100,000 | 2% | | $200,000 | 2% | | Alpha Direct - All sizes | 1% | This limit is tracked per asset, in open drawdown, meaning it applies to your floating/unrealised losses on each individual instrument while trades remain open. **How does the rule work?** - This rule applies to Qualified Accounts only. It takes effect for accounts purchased after the announcement date of 21/07/2026; accounts acquired before this date are not subject to it. - If you have multiple open positions on the same asset, all losing positions will be combined and treated as a single trade for the purpose of this rule. Profitable positions do not offset the losses from losing positions. The combined losses will be measured against the applicable threshold. - Each asset is tracked separately. If you are trading multiple instruments simultaneously, the first asset to breach its threshold will trigger the account closure, regardless of the performance of your other open positions in different assets. **What is the 10-minute cool-down period?** - If a trade on a given asset is closed and a new trade on the same asset, in the same direction, is opened within 10 minutes, the losses from both trades are combined toward the 1/2/3% threshold. - Example: You have a $100,000 Alpha Pro Qualified Analyst account, are trading XAU/USD and close a position with a 1.5% loss. You then reopen a trade on XAU/USD in the same direction within 10 minutes, and that new trade loses a further 0.5%. The combined loss of 2.0% will be counted toward the threshold, resulting in a breach of the Max Risk Rule. **What happens if I breach this rule?** - If your open drawdown on any single asset reaches the maximum risk limit for your account size, your account will be closed. All open trades will be closed by our system, and you will receive an account closure notification via email. - Breaches are assessed based on equity (unrealised losses). - The first asset to reach the threshold triggers account closure. Other open positions are closed simultaneously. Please note that this rule is in addition to, and independent of, the Daily Drawdown and Maximum Drawdown rules already in place. Did this answer your question? 😞😐😃
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[Skip to main content](https://help.alphacapitalgroup.uk/en/articles/15888623-what-is-the-max-risk-rule-and-how-does-it-work#main-content) # What is the Max Risk Rule, and how does it work? Updated today The Max Risk Rule is designed to protect traders from excessive open drawdown exposure on any single asset. On a Qualified Analyst account, if your open drawdown on any given asset reaches the maximum risk threshold for your account size, this rule will be breached and you will receive a closure notification via email. | | | | --- | --- | | **Account Size** | **Max Risk per Asset** | | $5,000 | 3% | | $10,000 | 3% | | $25,000 | 3% | | $50,000 | 2% | | $100,000 | 2% | | $200,000 | 2% | | Alpha Direct - All sizes | 1% | This limit is tracked per asset, in open drawdown, meaning it applies to your floating/unrealised losses on each individual instrument while trades remain open. **How does the rule work?** - This rule applies to Qualified Accounts only. It takes effect for accounts purchased after the announcement date of 21/07/2026; accounts acquired before this date are not subject to it. - If you have multiple open positions on the same asset, all losing positions will be combined and treated as a single trade for the purpose of this rule. Profitable positions do not offset the losses from losing positions. The combined losses will be measured against the applicable threshold. - Each asset is tracked separately. If you are trading multiple instruments simultaneously, the first asset to breach its threshold will trigger the account closure, regardless of the performance of your other open positions in different assets. **What is the 10-minute cool-down period?** - If a trade on a given asset is closed and a new trade on the same asset, in the same direction, is opened within 10 minutes, the losses from both trades are combined toward the 1/2/3% threshold. - Example: You have a $100,000 Alpha Pro Qualified Analyst account, are trading XAU/USD and close a position with a 1.5% loss. You then reopen a trade on XAU/USD in the same direction within 10 minutes, and that new trade loses a further 0.5%. The combined loss of 2.0% will be counted toward the threshold, resulting in a breach of the Max Risk Rule. **What happens if I breach this rule?** - If your open drawdown on any single asset reaches the maximum risk limit for your account size, your account will be closed. All open trades will be closed by our system, and you will receive an account closure notification via email. - Breaches are assessed based on equity (unrealised losses). - The first asset to reach the threshold triggers account closure. Other open positions are closed simultaneously. Please note that this rule is in addition to, and independent of, the Daily Drawdown and Maximum Drawdown rules already in place. Did this answer your question? 😞😐😃
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[Skip to main content](https://help.alphacapitalgroup.uk/en/articles/15888623-what-is-the-max-risk-rule-and-how-does-it-work#main-content) # What is the Max Risk Rule, and how does it work? July 23, 2026 The Max Risk Rule is designed to protect traders from excessive open drawdown exposure on any single asset. On a Qualified Analyst account, if your open drawdown on any given asset reaches the maximum risk threshold for your account size, this rule will be breached and you will receive a closure notification via email. | | | | --- | --- | | **Account Size** | **Max Risk per Asset** | | $5,000 | 3% | | $10,000 | 3% | | $25,000 | 3% | | $50,000 | 2% | | $100,000 | 2% | | $200,000 | 2% | | Alpha Direct - All sizes | 1% | This limit is tracked per asset, in open drawdown, meaning it applies to your floating/unrealised losses on each individual instrument while trades remain open. **How does the rule work?** - This rule applies to Qualified Accounts only. It takes effect for accounts purchased after the announcement date of 21/07/2026; accounts acquired before this date are not subject to it. - If you have multiple open positions on the same asset, these are counted as a single combined trade for this rule. The cumulative open drawdown across all positions in that asset is measured against the threshold. - Each asset is tracked separately. If you are trading multiple instruments simultaneously, the first asset to breach its threshold will trigger the account closure, regardless of the performance of your other open positions in different assets. **What is the 10-minute cool-down period?** - If a trade on a given asset is closed and a new trade on the same asset, in the same direction, is opened within 10 minutes, the losses from both trades are combined toward the 1/2/3% threshold. - Example: You have a $100,000 Alpha Pro Qualified Analyst account, are trading XAU/USD and close a position with a 1.5% loss. You then reopen a trade on XAU/USD in the same direction within 10 minutes, and that new trade loses a further 0.5%. The combined loss of 2.0% will be counted toward the threshold, resulting in a breach of the Max Risk Rule. **What happens if I breach this rule?** - If your open drawdown on any single asset reaches the maximum risk limit for your account size, your account will be closed. All open trades will be closed by our system, and you will receive an account closure notification via email. - Breaches are assessed based on equity (unrealised losses). - The first asset to reach the threshold triggers account closure. Other open positions are closed simultaneously. Please note that this rule is in addition to, and independent of, the Daily Drawdown and Maximum Drawdown rules already in place. Did this answer your question? 😞😐😃
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[Skip to main content](https://help.alphacapitalgroup.uk/en/articles/15888623-what-is-the-max-risk-rule-and-how-does-it-work#main-content) # What is the Max Risk Rule, and how does it work? Updated over a month ago The Max Risk Rule is designed to protect traders from excessive open drawdown exposure on any single asset. On a Qualified Analyst account, if your open drawdown on any given asset reaches the maximum risk threshold for your account size, this rule will be breached and you will receive a closure notification via email. | | | | --- | --- | | **Account Size** | **Max Risk per Asset** | | $5,000 | 3% | | $10,000 | 3% | | $25,000 | 3% | | $50,000 | 2% | | $100,000 | 2% | | $200,000 | 2% | | Alpha Direct - All sizes | 1% | This limit is tracked per asset, in open drawdown, meaning it applies to your floating/unrealised losses on each individual instrument while trades remain open. **How does the rule work?** - This rule applies to Qualified Accounts only. It takes effect for accounts purchased after the announcement date of 21/07/2026; accounts acquired before this date are not subject to it. - If you have multiple open positions on the same asset, these are counted as a single combined trade for this rule. The cumulative open drawdown across all positions in that asset is measured against the threshold. - Each asset is tracked separately. If you are trading multiple instruments simultaneously, the first asset to breach its threshold will trigger the account closure, regardless of the performance of your other open positions in different assets. **What is the 10-minute cool-down period?** - If a trade on a given asset is closed and a new trade on the same asset, in the same direction, is opened within 10 minutes, the losses from both trades are combined toward the 1/2/3% threshold. - Example: You have a $100,000 Alpha Pro Qualified Analyst account, are trading XAU/USD and close a position with a 1.5% loss. You then reopen a trade on XAU/USD in the same direction within 10 minutes, and that new trade loses a further 0.5%. The combined loss of 2.0% will be counted toward the threshold, resulting in a breach of the Max Risk Rule. **What happens if I breach this rule?** - If your open drawdown on any single asset reaches the maximum risk limit for your account size, your account will be closed. All open trades will be closed by our system, and you will receive an account closure notification via email. - Breaches are assessed based on equity (unrealised losses). - The first asset to reach the threshold triggers account closure. Other open positions are closed simultaneously. Please note that this rule is in addition to, and independent of, the Daily Drawdown and Maximum Drawdown rules already in place. Did this answer your question? 😞😐😃
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The Max Risk Rule is designed to protect traders from excessive open drawdown exposure on any single asset. On a Qualified Analyst account, if your open drawdown on any given asset reaches the maximum risk threshold for your account size, this rule will be breached and you will receive a closure notification via email. **Account Size** **Max Risk per Asset** $5,000 3% $10,000 3% $25,000 3% $50,000 2% $100,000 2% $200,000 2% Alpha Direct - All sizes 1% This limit is tracked per asset, in open drawdown, meaning it applies to your floating/unrealised losses on each individual instrument while trades remain open. **How does the rule work?** - This rule applies to Qualified Accounts only. It takes effect for accounts purchased after the announcement date of 21/07/2026; accounts acquired before this date are not subject to it. - If you have multiple open positions on the same asset, these are counted as a single combined trade for this rule. The cumulative open drawdown across all positions in that asset is measured against the threshold. - Each asset is tracked separately. If you are trading multiple instruments simultaneously, the first asset to breach its threshold will trigger the account closure, regardless of the performance of your other open positions in different assets. **What is the 10-minute cool-down period?** - If a trade on a given asset is closed and a new trade on the same asset, in the same direction, is opened within 10 minutes, the losses from both trades are combined toward the 1/2/3% threshold. - Example: You have a $100,000 Alpha Pro Qualified Analyst account, are trading XAU/USD and close a position with a 1.5% loss. You then reopen a trade on XAU/USD in the same direction within 10 minutes, and that new trade loses a further 0.5%. The combined loss of 2.0% will be counted toward the threshold, resulting in a breach of the Max Risk Rule. **What happens if I breach this rule?** - If your open drawdown on any single asset reaches the maximum risk limit for your account size, your account will be closed. All open trades will be closed by our system, and you will receive an account closure notification via email. - Breaches are assessed based on equity (unrealised losses). - The first asset to reach the threshold triggers account closure. Other open positions are closed simultaneously. Please note that this rule is in addition to, and independent of, the Daily Drawdown and Maximum Drawdown rules already in place.SHA-256 6bb677bd37fe0787a850d68693a5c86a6f0855e23fd24b0f7016e63955813da2