Quick Explanation (read this first)
Max ticket size (most symbols): 50 lots
Max ticket size (XAUUSD/gold): 20 lots
Want more exposure? Split your size across multiple tickets.
Open-order cap at time: 100 (active pendings + open positions)
Server requests per day: 2000 (order place/cancel/modify, TP/SL edits, etc.)
Max positions per day: 2000 (per account)
Why do we have it? (your upside)
Why do caps exist? Tighter spreads, better fills - so that your performance data remains clean and your payout eligibility is based on consistent results.
Reduce slippage: Large position sizes can impact order book depth and fill quality.
Fair execution: Keeps the flow healthy for everyone.
Data integrity: Results reflect discipline, not brute size.
What is the maximum position I can open? (Click here for more)
What is the maximum position I can open? (Click here for more)
Even if you are opening a position within the limits mentioned above, in certain situations, the platform will not allow you to open the position.
The reason behind this is that your maximum position size is determined by your account equity (Balance + open P/L) and leverage. If a trade exceeds your available margin, the system will prevent the order from being placed.
MTR and Tradelocker will help you determine the maximum position automatically.
Simple calculation
This will help you determine the size of position your account allows you to open.
Leverage * account equity / (Instrument price * contract size) = Max. positions you can open
Example (Metals, Energies, indices)
Let's take a look at the Fresh E8 One account with $100,000 in simulated capital.
Account equity: $100,000 (if no trades are open, use current balance)
Leverage: 15 (E8 One - Metals)
instrument price: 4565.92
Contract size of gold: 100
15 * 100,000 / (4565.92* 100) = 3.28
3.28 would be the maximum position you can open in this scenario
Example (Forex pairs)
Compared to other assets, Forex calculations seem tricky because with multiple different pairs, you usually need to convert the value of the first currency into US Dollars.
When calculating buying power in a USD account, you must always determine the value of the base currency (the first one in the pair) in terms of US Dollars. If you are trading a cross like GBP/NZD, you use the GBP/USD rate as your instrument price to "bridge" the value of the British Pound to your account's currency (which is in USD).
If the pair already ends in USD, such as AUD/USD, the price is already in the correct "language," so you use it directly, and there is no need for conversion.
However, if the pair starts with USD, like USD/CHF, you are buying your own currency, meaning the instrument price is simply 1.
For GBP/NZD, GBP/JPY, GBP/CHF, = Use GBP/USD as the instrument price
For NZD/JPY, NZD/CAD, NZD/CHF, = Use NZD/USD as the instrument price
For pairs where USD (USD/CHF) is first in the pair, = Use 1 as the instrument price
Example for GBP/NZD
Account equity: $100,000 (if no trades are open, use current balance)
Leverage: 30 (E8 One - Forex)
Instrument price (GBPUSD): 1.351
Contract size of Forex: 100,000
3 000 000 / (1.351 x 100 000) = 22.2
22.2 would be the maximum position you can open in this scenario
These calculations are only applicable within our Forex/Crypto SimFi environment. For Futures (Tradovate trading platform), you need to use the following article.
Tips (Click here for more)
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Some platforms, like MTR and Tradelocker, will help you automatically determine what is the maximum position you can open based on your Margin utilization
In MTR, you need to first click on "advanced Order"
In Tradelocker, it will display either a yellow or a red triangle warning based on the size of the position and margin utilization.
Coach play: Even if the platforms allow you to open certain position sizes, make sure that the margin utilization is not too exposed, otherwise it might quickly end up in hitting your guardrails or stop-out.