Risk Limits
Daily loss, maximum loss, trade risk, and allocation controls.
Official Rules Overview
AIFO Trading Rules
AIFO trading rules define how risk is controlled, how trading behavior is evaluated, and what can affect account standing. This page gives a direct overview of the core rules traders need to understand before trading, including loss limits, consistency, holding permissions, execution rules, and violation outcomes.
Trading Conduct
Consistency, restricted trading, and prohibited behavior.
Position Rules
Overnight holding, weekend holding, and execution conditions.
Violations
Review, freeze, restriction, and critical breach outcomes.
Overview
Rules at a Glance
Daily Risk Rules
Limits that control how much an account can lose within a trading day.
Overall Drawdown Rules
Rules that cap total downside across the account lifecycle.
Trading Behavior Rules
Rules that assess consistency, conduct, and restricted activity.
Holding Rules
Conditions for leaving positions open overnight or through the weekend.
Execution and Tool Rules
Rules tied to stop-loss use, automation, tools, and trading setup.
Enforcement Rules
How AIFO handles violations, freezes, and account-status changes.
Risk Limits
Risk Limits and Loss Controls
AIFO risk rules work at more than one level. Traders need to stay within the daily loss limit, the maximum loss limit, the allowed risk per trade, and the account’s allocation framework at the same time.
Daily Loss Limit
Sets the maximum loss allowed within a single trading day.
Maximum Loss Limit
Sets the total loss boundary for the account as a whole.
Maximum Risk Per Trade
Limits how much risk can be concentrated in one position or setup.
Maximum Allocation
Controls how much total capital exposure can be allocated under the account framework.
| Rule Area | What It Controls | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Loss | Intra-day downside | Prevents uncontrolled daily drawdown |
| Maximum Loss | Total downside | Protects full account integrity |
| Risk Per Trade | Single-position exposure | Limits concentration risk |
| Allocation | Account scaling/exposure | Controls capital distribution |
Conduct
Consistency and Trading Behavior Rules
AIFO does not evaluate profit alone. It also evaluates how profit is produced. That is why consistency rules and trading conduct rules matter before an account reaches payout eligibility.
Consistency Rules
Consistency rules are used to measure whether trading results are stable enough to fit the intended AIFO framework.
A high-profit day does not automatically mean the account is performing consistently. This is why traders should understand how consistency is assessed before assuming an account is fully rule-compliant.
Restricted or Prohibited Trading
Restricted or prohibited behavior refers to trading patterns that fall outside the intended AIFO rule framework and may trigger review or account action.
These rules exist to protect account integrity. A profitable result does not override a conduct issue.
Holding Rules
Holding Rules: Overnight, Weekend, and Market Conditions
AIFO allows overnight and weekend holding, but open positions still remain subject to the platform’s risk and conduct rules.
Overnight Positions
Positions can remain open beyond the trading day, but traders still need to stay within the applicable risk framework.
Weekend Positions
Weekend holding is allowed, but exposure to gap risk, liquidity changes, and account-level rules still matters.
Extreme Market Conditions
During abnormal volatility or major market events, additional review or temporary execution-related handling may apply.
Holding permission does not override daily loss, maximum loss, or conduct-related rules.
Execution
Execution Tools and Trading Setup Rules
EA Guidelines
Expert advisors are subject to AIFO’s tool and conduct rules, not treated as automatically unrestricted.
VPS / VPN Guidance
Using VPS or VPN may be allowed, but traders still need to follow the platform’s account and environment rules.
Stop-Loss Expectations
Stop-loss use should be understood as part of the risk framework, not as a separate optional habit.
Products and Leverage
Available instruments and leverage still operate inside account-specific rule conditions.
Spread and Execution Awareness
Spread conditions can affect execution quality, risk handling, and rule-sensitive trading behavior.
Enforcement
Violations, Freezes, and Account Status Outcomes
Not every issue leads to the same outcome. Severity, account context, and review results all matter.
Critical Violations
A critical violation is a serious rule breach that can immediately affect account status and trigger enforcement review.
Account Freeze
An account freeze usually means trading activity, compliance, or rule checks need to be reviewed before normal access continues.
Violation Policy
Violation policy defines how rule issues are reviewed, escalated, and resolved when account integrity is at risk.
Flag
Review
Restriction or Freeze
Resolution or Failure
Programs
Rules by Program Type
1-Step
Most traders focus on profit too early and underestimate consistency and risk discipline.
2-Step
Passing one stage does not remove the need to stay within the rules in the next stage.
3-Step
Longer evaluation paths make consistency and rule persistence more important.
Instant
Instant access to an account does not remove conduct, risk, or withdrawal-related rules.
Checklist
Before You Start Trading Under AIFO Rules
- I know my daily loss limit and maximum loss limit.
- I understand how consistency affects account evaluation.
- I checked the rules for overnight and weekend holding.
- I reviewed the tool and execution rules that apply to my setup.
- I understand what can lead to review, restriction, or freeze.
- I will check my account-type rules before trading.
FAQ
Common Questions About AIFO Rules
What is the difference between daily loss and maximum loss?
Daily loss limits how much the account can lose within one day. Maximum loss limits how much the account can lose overall.
Does AIFO allow overnight and weekend positions?
Yes. AIFO allows overnight and weekend positions, but traders still need to follow the applicable risk and conduct rules.
What are AIFO consistency rules?
Consistency rules are used to assess whether trading results are produced in a stable and rule-compliant way, not just whether the account made a profit.
What counts as prohibited behavior?
Prohibited behavior refers to trading or account conduct that falls outside the intended AIFO rule framework and may trigger review or enforcement action.
Are expert advisors allowed under AIFO rules?
EA usage depends on the applicable AIFO rules and should be checked against the platform’s tool and conduct guidelines before use.
What happens after a critical violation?
A critical violation can trigger immediate review and may lead to restriction, freeze, or account failure depending on the rule outcome.
Methodology
How to Use This Rules Page
This page provides a structured overview of AIFO’s main rule areas and how they connect across the program. It is designed to help traders identify the relevant rule topics quickly, but it does not replace account-level documentation, enforcement logic, or payout conditions.
Next Step
Review the Rules Before You Trade
Understanding the rule framework early helps traders avoid preventable mistakes, manage risk better, and choose the right AIFO program with clearer expectations.