How to configure protection rules
Finding the rules
From your dashboard, select the MT5 account you want to configure. Navigate to the "Rules" section. Each rule can be individually enabled or disabled.
Rule categories
Drawdown and loss
Protect your account balance:
- Trailing Drawdown Monitor
- Max Loss Per Trade
- Max Floating Loss
- Weekly Loss Cap
Position and size
Control trade sizing:
- Max Margin Usage
- Max Positions Open
Consistency and behavior
Prevent emotional trading:
- Consistency Rule
- Loss Streak
- Emotional Trading Block
Time-based
Limit when you can trade and how long you hold:
- News Blackout
- No Weekend Holding
- No Overnight Holding
- Trading Hours
- Max Trade Duration
Recommended starter setups
For prop firm challenges (e.g., FTMO)
Recommended config
Trailing Drawdown Enabled // Match your prop firm limit (e.g., 5%)
Consistency Rule Enabled // "Challenge" mode with profit target
No Weekend Holding Enabled // Most prop firms penalize weekend holds
Max Margin Usage Enabled // Cap leverage below firm limits
For funded accounts
Same as above, plus:
- Weekly Loss Cap: stops you giving back the week's profits
- Emotional Trading Block: stops revenge trades after a loss
- Max Loss Per Trade: set it at 1-2% of the account
For personal accounts
Focus on behavioral rules:
- Loss Streak: after 3 losses, a 15-minute cooldown
- Emotional Trading Block: 5 minutes after any loss
- Max Positions Open: limit open trades to what your plan allows
- Max Margin Usage: cap it at 30-50%
Good to know
Important
All custom rules are available on every plan, including Guardian. Rule changes take effect immediately. Changes do not affect currently open positions unless the rule monitors open trades. Some rules are "pre-trade" (block before opening) and some are "monitor" (watch open positions).