Are there restrictions on lot size, volume, or number of trades?

At Pivex, there are no fixed restrictions on the lot size, trade volume, or the number of trades you can execute. You have the flexibility to trade as you see fit, based on your strategy and risk management preferences.

However, while there are no hard limits, we closely monitor certain trading behaviors to ensure that all trades align with our focus on consistent and sustainable trading. These behaviors include:

1. Overleveraging

• Overleveraging occurs when a trader uses a high amount of leverage relative to their account size, putting their capital at significant risk.

Example: If you use 1:30 leverage on a small account size, you might be taking on far more risk than your account balance can withstand, potentially leading to large losses even with small market movements.

While leverage can enhance profits, excessive use of leverage exposes your account to substantial risk and can lead to rapid drawdowns, undermining consistent risk management.

2. Inconsistent Risk Sizing

• Inconsistent risk sizing means that the trader does not maintain a stable approach to the amount of capital they risk per trade, causing unpredictable fluctuations in their exposure.

Example: If one trade risks 1% of the account, and the next risks 10%, there is no consistency in managing risk, which makes it difficult to assess overall performance.

Sustainable trading requires a disciplined, consistent approach to risk management. Varying the risk per trade may result in the inability to properly manage losses and reduce the risk of hitting drawdown limits.

3. Trade Stacking Patterns (e.g., Grid or Martingale)

• Trade stacking involves placing multiple trades in a way that does not respect proper risk management, often seen in Grid Trading or Martingale strategies.

Example: In Grid Trading, a trader might place buy and sell orders at fixed intervals, hoping to profit from price swings, but this can result in significant exposure if the market moves in one direction for too long without a proper exit strategy.

These strategies can lead to overleveraging and uncontrolled risk exposure, making them unsuitable for a consistent trading strategy. We encourage traders to follow clear, responsible strategies that demonstrate skill and proper risk management.

The Focus at Pivex

Our primary goal at Pivex is to encourage consistent performance while managing risk responsibly. We want our traders to demonstrate their ability to navigate market conditions with discipline, rather than relying on excessive leverage or high-risk strategies.
While we give you the flexibility to choose your trading style, we strongly encourage:

• Consistent trade volume: Avoid large, unexpected spikes in your trading activity.
• Consistent risk per trade: Maintain a stable, manageable percentage of your account balance as your risk per trade.
• Strategic, sustainable strategies: Choose trading strategies that align with long-term profitability and risk control.

By ensuring that you trade responsibly and consistently, you’ll be well-positioned to meet the requirements for both the Trading Challenge and Pivex Traders stage (Funded Trader stage).

While you are free to trade as you see fit, we ask you to manage your risk consistently and avoid behaviors that may cause unnecessary exposure. By doing so, you will demonstrate your skill and readiness to move to the Pivex Traders successfully.

If you have any questions about trading practices or need guidance, don’t hesitate to reach out to us!