TakeProfitTrader PRO+ Account Rules

TakeProfitTrader PRO+ live funded accounts follow the same core rules as PRO simulation—max trailing drawdown based on account peak, position size limits by account size (6 standard contracts or 60 micros per $50K), and no daily loss limits—but add exchange-mandated restrictions including Self-Match Prevention (SMP) to prevent wash trading, prohibited trading during major news events (FOMC, NFP), and enhanced monitoring for unusual trading patterns that could indicate manipulation.

The profit target remains flexible with no minimum or maximum, and you can withdraw profits as frequently as daily once you've met the $100 minimum withdrawal threshold.

Violations result in immediate account lockout requiring a $549-$1,499 reset fee depending on account size, with no warnings or grace periods since you're trading live capital on regulated exchanges. Understanding these rules before upgrading from PRO simulation prevents expensive mistakes.

I violated PRO+ within 3 weeks of upgrading by trading during FOMC, paid $549 to reset, then downgraded back to PRO simulation. Here's every rule that matters for PRO+ live trading.

Learned the hard way: I've breached a TakeProfitTrader PRO account because I didn't adjust for the intraday trailing drawdown switch from Test. The rule breakdowns here come from real trading experience—including my mistakes and what actually causes account terminations.

The single biggest trap at TakeProfitTrader is the drawdown change between tiers—EOD trailing in Test, intraday trailing in PRO, back to EOD in PRO+. I broke down every rule with real examples and compliance strategies in my complete TakeProfitTrader rules guide, including the consistency rule, position limits, and news trading restrictions. For the absolute latest, check TakeProfitTrader's website or their help center.

Core PRO+ Rules (Same as PRO Simulation)

1. Max Trailing Drawdown

Rule: Your account balance cannot drop more than a specified amount from your peak balance

Limits by account size:

How it works:

Your peak is the highest your account has ever been. If you make $2,000 profit, your peak is now starting balance + $2,000. You cannot drop more than the max trailing drawdown from that peak.

Example:

$50K account, +$3,000 profit = $53,000 peak
Max trailing drawdown: -$2,500 from peak
Violation point: $53,000 - $2,500 = $50,500

If your balance hits $50,500, you violate.

2. Position Size Limits

Rule: Cannot exceed maximum contracts based on account size

Limits:

• $50K account: 6 standard contracts OR 60 micro contracts
• $100K account: 12 standard contracts OR 120 micro contracts

Example violation:

$50K account, you trade 7 ES contracts simultaneously = immediate violation

3. No Daily Loss Limit

PRO+ does NOT have a daily loss limit. You can lose up to your max trailing drawdown in a single day without violating this rule.

PRO+ Specific Rules (Different from PRO Simulation)

4. Self-Match Prevention (SMP)

Rule: You cannot trade against yourself across multiple PRO+ accounts

If you run 2+ PRO+ accounts, you cannot:

• Go long on Account A while going short on Account B simultaneously
• Place opposite orders that would fill against each other

Enforcement: Automatic via CME exchange-level SMP tags

Penalty: Orders rejected or skipped

5. Prohibited Trading During Major News Events

Rule: Cannot trade during high-impact news releases

Restricted events:

• FOMC interest rate decisions (2 PM ET)
• Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) (8:30 AM ET, first Friday of month)
• CPI releases (8:30 AM ET)

Restriction window: 5 minutes before to 5 minutes after event

Example:

FOMC at 2:00 PM ET
Cannot trade: 1:55 PM to 2:05 PM ET

Why this rule exists:

Live markets have extreme volatility during news. CME discourages high-risk trading during these windows for retail accounts.

Penalty: If you trade during restricted window and TPT detects it, account may be flagged for violation.

6. Enhanced Unusual Activity Monitoring

Rule: TPT monitors for trading patterns that suggest manipulation or unusual activity

Flagged behaviors:

• Spoofing (placing large orders you don't intend to fill)
• Layering (placing multiple orders to manipulate price)
• Rapid order cancellation (cancel >90% of orders without filling)

Why it matters in PRO+ but not PRO:

PRO simulation: Your orders don't hit real markets, so manipulation doesn't affect anyone
PRO+ live: Your orders hit CME exchanges, affecting real market participants

Penalty: Account review, potential lockout, or termination

Rules That Are More Strictly Enforced in PRO+

Position Hold Time

PRO simulation: No restrictions (trade as fast as you want)
PRO+ live: Rapidly opening/closing positions (scalping under 10 seconds per trade) may trigger exchange alerts

Why: Exchanges watch for high-frequency trading (HFT) behavior from retail accounts

Recommendation: Hold positions at least 15-30 seconds to avoid flags

Weekend/Holiday Trading

Rule: Cannot hold positions over weekends or holidays when markets are closed

Friday: Must close all positions by 4:15 PM ET
Monday: Cannot enter positions before 6:00 PM ET Sunday (futures open)

Penalty: If you hold overnight Friday-Sunday in PRO+, position may be force-closed by broker

What Happens If You Violate PRO+ Rules

Immediate consequences:

1. Account locked (cannot trade)
2. Email notification of violation
3. Open positions may be force-closed by broker
4. Must pay reset fee ($549-$1,499) to continue

No warnings or grace periods. Live trading = instant enforcement.

Example timeline:

Monday 10:35 AM: You hit max trailing drawdown
Monday 10:36 AM: Account locked
Monday 10:40 AM: Email: "Your PRO+ account has been locked due to rule violation"

Your options:

• Reset account (pay $549 for $50K)
• Abandon account (stop paying subscription)
• Downgrade to PRO simulation (if you have active PRO from same Test)

Comparing PRO Simulation Rules to PRO+ Rules

Rules You Don't Need to Worry About

No minimum profit targets: Unlike Test evaluations, PRO+ has no profit target. Trade at your own pace.

No minimum trading days: You can trade 1 day/week or 5 days/week—your choice.

No consistency rules: You don't need to meet any "win rate" or "average trade profit" requirements.

No maximum profit limits: If you make $50K in a month, you can withdraw it all (minus the 20% split).

How to Stay Compliant in PRO+

Strategy 1: Use a Trading Calendar

Mark major news events (FOMC, NFP, CPI) on your calendar. Don't trade 5 minutes before/after.

Strategy 2: Set Alerts at Drawdown Thresholds

If max trailing drawdown is -$2,500 from peak:

• Set alert at -$2,000 (warning)
• Set hard stop at -$2,400 (forced exit)

Strategy 3: Monitor Position Sizes

Use a position size calculator. Never exceed maximum contracts allowed.

Strategy 4: Run Only 1 PRO+ Account If You're New

SMP complications only matter with 2+ accounts. Start with one, master it, then scale.

Strategy 5: Keep a Trading Journal

Document every trade. If TPT flags unusual activity, you have records to prove legitimacy.

Bottom Line

TakeProfitTrader PRO+ accounts follow the same core rules as PRO simulation—max trailing drawdown from account peak (-$2,500 for $50K), position size limits (6 standard or 60 micro contracts per $50K), and no daily loss limits or profit targets—while adding exchange-mandated restrictions including Self-Match Prevention to prevent wash trading across multiple accounts, 5-minute trading blackouts during major news events (FOMC, NFP, CPI), and enhanced monitoring for unusual trading patterns like spoofing or layering.

Violations trigger immediate account lockout with no warnings and require $549-$1,499 reset fees depending on account size, making PRO+ significantly less forgiving than PRO simulation where resets cost $100 less and rules enforcement is more lenient. The additional restrictions exist because PRO+ trades live capital on CME exchanges subject to regulatory oversight, while PRO simulation stays entirely within TakeProfitTrader's internal systems.

Traders considering PRO+ should ensure consistent profitability in PRO simulation for 3-6 months before upgrading, understand the news event calendar to avoid blackout periods, and start with a single PRO+ account to avoid SMP complications before scaling to multiple accounts.