The Professional Stage Scaling Plan is designed to expand position size in a controlled and responsible manner as traders demonstrate consistent, realized profitability. This plan applies to traders operating in the Professional Stage, including Pro and Live environments, and is enforced through Live Desk review and broker-side configuration.
Scaling decisions are based exclusively on End-of-Day (EOD) realized results to ensure stability, discipline, and long-term risk control.
How Scaling Is Measured
Scaling is determined solely by EOD realized profit. Intraday fluctuations, unrealized PnL, or temporary equity peaks do not affect scaling tiers.
Only closed, realized results at the end of the trading day are used to evaluate eligibility for scaling up or scaling down.
How Scaling Is Implemented
Scaling adjustments are not automatic.
All changes to maximum contracts and Daily Loss Limits (DLL) are applied only after:
Live Desk review, and
Broker-side configuration.
Until changes are fully reviewed and implemented, traders must continue operating under their current approved limits.
Micros to Minis (Optional)
Mini contract tiers are optional and must be explicitly requested by the trader.
If approved, the Live Desk will submit the request for broker-side configuration. Mini availability, timing, and implementation depend on internal review and operational processing.
Mini tiers are not guaranteed and are not enabled by default.
General Principles of the Scaling Plan
Scaling is based on EOD realized profit only, never intraday performance.
All traders begin the Professional Stage at Level 0 with 5 micros, regardless of account size.
Contract size increases gradually through predefined levels as profits accumulate.
The maximum standard allocation is 20 micros, unless a Mini tier is approved.
DLL increases proportionally with each scaling level.
Mini tiers (1 or 2 minis) require prior Live Desk approval and broker-side configuration.
The Profit Split remains 80/20 at all levels.
If EOD results no longer support the current tier, the trader will be required to scale down.
Scaling Tables by Account Size
$50,000 Account – Personalized Max Drawdown
Each level requires +$3,000 in realized profit to advance.
Level | Max Contracts | DLL | Profit To Advance |
0 | 5 Micros | 625 | +3,000 |
1 | 8 Micros | 750 | +3,000 |
2 | 12 Micros | 1000 | +3,000 |
3 | 15 Micros | 1,250 | +3,000 |
4 | 20 Micros | 1,500 | +3,000 |
Mini (Optional) | 1 Mini | 1,500 | +12,000 |
Mini Advanced (Optional) | 2 Minis | 1,500 | +15,000 |
$100,000 Account – Personalized Max Drawdown
Each level requires +$3,000 in realized profit to advance.
Level | Max Contracts | DLL | Profit To Advance |
0 | 5 Micros | 850 | +3,000 |
1 | 8 Micros | 1,000 | +3,000 |
2 | 12 Micros | 1,250 | +3,000 |
3 | 15 Micros | 1,500 | +3,000 |
4 | 20 Micros | 1,750 | +3,000 |
Mini (Optional) | 1 Mini | 1,750 | +12,000 |
Mini Advanced (Optional) | 2 Minis | 1,750 | +15,000 |
$150,000 Account – Personalized Max Drawdown
Each level requires +$3,000 in realized profit to advance.
Level | Max Contracts | DLL | Profit To Advance |
0 | 5 Micros | 1,250 | +3,000 |
1 | 8 Micros | 1,500 | +3,000 |
2 | 12 Micros | 1,750 | +3,000 |
3 | 15 Micros | 2,000 | +3,000 |
4 | 20 Micros | 2,250 | +3,000 |
Mini (Optional) | 1 Mini | 2,250 | +12,000 |
Mini Advanced (Optional) | 2 Minis | 2,250 | +15,000 |
How Scaling Down Works
If a trader’s EOD realized results fall below the profit threshold of their current level, the trader may be required to:
Reduce maximum contracts, and
Return to the DLL of the appropriate lower tier.
Scaling down is a protective measure designed to maintain alignment between risk limits and account performance.
Scaling Plan Summary
The Professional Stage Scaling Plan is designed to expand buying power gradually and responsibly. By requiring consistent, realized profitability before increasing exposure, Funded Futures Family ensures disciplined risk management, capital protection, and long-term trader sustainability across all Pro and Live accounts.
For questions or clarification, traders may contact the Live Desk at any time.