Mandatory Stop Loss Rule
This rule applies to Instant accounts only. It does not apply to other account types.
On an Instant account, every trade must have a stop loss (SL) placed within 60 seconds of the trade being opened. Using a stop loss protects your account from unexpected market moves and is a core part of responsible risk management.
What is required
- A stop loss must be set on every trade within 60 seconds of opening.
- You can set the stop loss when placing the order or add it after the trade opens, as long as it is in place within 60 seconds.
- The stop loss must stay on the trade until it is closed. Removing the stop loss after it has been set is treated the same as not setting one.
- You may move or adjust your stop loss at any time, for example to break-even or to trail profit.
What counts as a violation
- A trade that has no stop loss set within 60 seconds of opening.
- A trade where the stop loss was removed before the trade was closed.
Consequence
- Any profit made on a violating trade will be removed during payout review.
- Losses on violating trades remain on the account and are not reversed.
- This is not a breach. Your account will not be closed or failed because of this rule.
- Only the violating trade is affected. Your other trades are not impacted.
Tips to avoid this mistake
- Set your stop loss directly in the order window before you click buy or sell.
- Take extra care when trading on mobile, where it is easy to open a trade and forget the SL.
- If you use an EA or trade copier, check that it places a stop loss on every order.
Quick Summary
Applies to: Instant accounts only.
Requirement: stop loss set within 60 seconds of opening and kept until the trade closes.
Violation: profit from that trade is removed at payout review. No breach, no account closure.
If you have questions about this rule, contact our support team before trading.
