In roughly descending order of frequency, with the fix beside each.
| # | Cause | The fix |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | One oversized session hits the daily loss limit | Personal daily stop at half the firm's limit |
| 2 | Revenge trading after a loss | Stop after two consecutive losses, mechanically |
| 3 | Position sizing too large for the max loss | 0.5% per trade; check it survives your worst losing streak |
| 4 | Correlated positions treated as separate trades | Count exposure by driver, not by ticket |
| 5 | An overnight or weekend gap on an unsized position | Size overnight positions for a 2% adverse gap |
| 6 | A rule the trader never read | Read the full rule sheet before the first trade |
Notice that none of the top three is about picking bad trades. They are all about size and sequence.
The compounding pattern
Most breaches are the same story: a normal loss, a slightly larger position to recover it, a second loss, a much larger position, done. The fix is not better analysis — it is a rule that removes the decision at step two.
What to do after a breach
- Request the exact breach reason and figure from support. Guessing wrong means fixing the wrong thing.
- Match it to the table above and apply that specific fix.
- Restart when the process has changed — on Pay After Pass that costs $9.99.
Restart for $9.99
Same terms, no penalty for a previous breach.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most common reason prop accounts get breached?
A single oversized session hitting the daily loss limit, usually after a loss prompted a larger position. It is a sizing and sequencing problem rather than a strategy one.
Can a weekend gap breach a funded account?
Yes. A stop fills at the next available price after a gap, which can be well beyond your intended level. Size overnight positions so a 2% adverse gap is survivable.
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