How to set a daily loss limit on Slay Markets and what happens when it is triggered.
A Slay Markets daily loss limit is an optional, self-set dollar amount that caps how much your account can lose in a single trading session. You set it yourself in Account Dashboard > Risk Settings, and changes take effect immediately — it is never imposed automatically. When your account reaches the limit, it enters liquidate-only mode for the rest of that session: you can close open positions but cannot place new entry orders. The limit resets at the start of the next trading session, which begins at 6:00 PM ET.
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What is a Slay Markets daily loss limit?
A Slay Markets daily loss limit is a self-set dollar amount that caps how much your account can lose in a single trading session. Setting a daily loss limit is optional but strongly recommended for all active traders, because it protects you from a single bad session drawing down your account balance. The daily loss limit is not imposed automatically by Slay Markets — you choose the amount and turn it on yourself in Account Dashboard > Risk Settings.
How does the Slay Markets daily loss limit work?
The Slay Markets daily loss limit is a dollar amount you set yourself, and it works like this:
You set the daily loss limit yourself in Account Dashboard > Risk Settings.
The daily loss limit is a dollar amount that you choose (see the example below for how a $500 limit behaves).
If your account loses your chosen limit amount or more in a single session, new position entries are automatically halted.
Your account enters liquidate-only mode — you can close open positions but cannot open new ones. Nothing is closed for you.
The daily loss limit resets at the start of the next trading session, which begins at 6:00 PM ET.
Example only (not the actual limit): Suppose you set your daily loss limit to $500. If your account loses $500 or more during a single session, new entries are automatically halted and your account enters liquidate-only mode for the rest of that session. Your open positions stay open — you decide when to close them. The $500 figure here is only an illustration — you choose your own limit amount.
How do I set my daily loss limit on Slay Markets?
To set your Slay Markets daily loss limit, follow these steps in your Account Dashboard. Changes take effect immediately.
Log in to your Slay Markets Account Dashboard.
Navigate to Account Dashboard > Risk Settings.
Enter your daily loss limit amount in the Daily Loss Limit field.
Save your changes. The daily loss limit takes effect immediately.
Changes to your Slay Markets daily loss limit take effect immediately. Email support@slaymarkets.com if you need help setting or adjusting your limit; submissions are accepted 24/7 and receive a response within 1 business day.
What happens when my daily loss limit is triggered?
When your Slay Markets daily loss limit is reached during a session, your account is restricted for the remainder of that session:
⚠️ A daily loss limit breach does not close your positions. You keep full control of every open position and can close them yourself. This is different from a maintenance margin breach, which may result in automatic liquidation of your positions by the clearing firm — see Auto-Liquidation Rules.
Your Slay Markets account enters liquidate-only mode for the rest of the session.
You can close any open positions but cannot place new entry orders.
The restriction lifts automatically at the next session open — 6:00 PM ET.
How do I choose the right daily loss limit amount?
There is no universal right daily loss limit amount for a Slay Markets account — the right number depends on your account size and trading style. A few guidelines:
New traders often start with a daily loss limit equal to 1–2% of their account balance per session.
The daily loss limit should be small enough to protect your account, but large enough that normal intraday volatility does not trigger it.
Review and adjust your daily loss limit as your account size and trading style change.
Daily loss limit frequently asked questions
Q: Is a daily loss limit required on Slay Markets?
A: No. The Slay Markets daily loss limit is optional and self-managed. Slay Markets strongly recommends setting one, but it is your decision.
Q: What is the minimum daily loss limit I can set on Slay Markets?
A: For the current minimum daily loss limit value, email support@slaymarkets.com (submissions are accepted 24/7 with a response within 1 business day). Setting a very low limit may trigger liquidate-only mode unintentionally from normal market fluctuations, so choose an amount above your typical intraday volatility.
Q: My daily loss limit triggered but I want to keep trading today. Can I override it?
A: Same-session overrides are reviewed case by case and are not guaranteed — the daily loss limit exists to protect your account. To request a review, email support@slaymarkets.com. If no override is granted, the restriction lifts automatically at the next session open (6:00 PM ET).
Q: Does the daily loss limit reset each day, and at what time?
A: Yes. The Slay Markets daily loss limit resets at the start of each new trading session, which begins at 6:00 PM ET. Any liquidate-only restriction from the prior session lifts automatically at that time.
Q: Where do I set my daily loss limit, and when does it take effect?
A: Set your Slay Markets daily loss limit in Account Dashboard > Risk Settings by entering a dollar amount in the Daily Loss Limit field and saving. Changes take effect immediately.
Q: What is liquidate-only mode on Slay Markets?
A: Liquidate-only mode means you can close open positions but cannot place new entry orders. Your Slay Markets account enters liquidate-only mode for the remainder of the session when your daily loss limit is reached, and the restriction lifts automatically at the next session open (6:00 PM ET).
Slay Markets daily loss limit summary
A Slay Markets daily loss limit caps your maximum session loss and automatically halts new position entries when triggered, putting your account into liquidate-only mode. You set it yourself as a dollar amount in Account Dashboard > Risk Settings, and changes take effect immediately. The daily loss limit resets at the start of each new trading session, which begins at 6:00 PM ET.
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