Futures Scaling Plan Explanied

1 min. readlast update: 02.16.2026

Scaling Plan Explained (Funded Accounts Only)


The scaling plan applies only to funded accounts and is triggered each time you achieve a 10% profit milestone. Once the 10% target is reached and all positions are fully closed, the account will be automatically disabled and sent to the Risk Department for review.

After approval, a new scaled account is issued. The new account balance is built by carrying over your earned profits, adding a 5% buying power increase, and increasing your contract limits.

With each scale, you are granted an additional 1 mini contract and 10 micro contracts, allowing for gradual growth while maintaining risk control.

  • Example:
    • 1st funded account: $50,000
    • Trader reaches 10% profit target → account balance = $55,000
    • Profit split 80/20 → $5,000 × 80% = $4,000 
    • Account is disabled and sent for review
    • New account approved
    • 2nd funded account balance = $50,000 + 5% buying power ($52,500) + previous profits ($4,000)
    New account balance = $56,500

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