If we detect a prohibited pattern, we take clear, step-by-step actions to protect your account and the platform. We will tell you what we found and what happens next.
What we review
• Trade timestamps, clustering, and laddering
• Per-idea risk and recovery behavior
• Equity swings versus typical variance
• EA or tool patterns that match known signatures
Possible actions
• Removal of affected trades
Trades that violate policy can be excluded from results.
• Risk cap adjustment
Your allowed risk per idea may be reduced. We will state the new cap in the notice.
• Mandatory stop loss
You may be required to place a stop loss on every trade.
Note that normally a stop loss is not required at Paid To Trade. This requirement applies only as a corrective action.
• Soft breach
Account remains active with specific conditions to continue.
• Hard breach
Account is closed for the current cycle if violations are severe or repeated.
Payout impact
• If prohibited activity affects the current cycle, the payout for that cycle may be rejected
• After issues are resolved, you can continue trading in line with the rules
Prevention checklist
• Keep per-idea risk reasonable and consistent
• Do not ladder into losses mechanically
• If you use an EA, confirm it does not create grid, martingale, or asymmetric tick patterns
• When in doubt, contact Support with a short description of your method