What is the 1% Risk Limit Rule? | Brisk Markets Help Center

The 1% Risk Limit Rule is a risk management measure applied to specific traders who demonstrate high-risk or gambling behavior. When applied, traders must limit their risk to 1% per trade and follow stricter risk controls.

Overview

Brisk Markets promotes disciplined and professional trading.

While traders are free to manage their own strategies, accounts showing excessive risk or unstable behavior may be placed under additional risk controls.

One of these controls is the 1% Risk Limit Rule.

What is the 1% Risk Rule?

The rule requires that:

You risk no more than 1% of your account balance per trade

Example:

$10,000 account → Maximum risk per trade = $100

This includes all active positions and overall exposure.

Is This Rule Applied to All Traders?

❌ No — this rule is not applied by default

It is only applied to traders who:

Use excessive lot sizes
Overleverage their positions
Risk a large portion of their account in single or multiple trades
Show inconsistent or gambling-like behavior

How Will I Know If It Applies to Me?

You will receive an official notification (email)
The rule will apply only to the specified account

Until you receive this notification, the rule remains a recommendation, not a requirement

Requirements When the Rule is Applied

If your account is placed under the 1% Risk Rule, you must:

Limit risk to 1% per trade
Use Stop Loss (SL) on every trade
Manage total exposure across all open positions
Avoid overleveraging

What Happens If You Do Not Follow the Rule?

Failure to comply may result in:

Profit adjustments or removal
Account restrictions
Account termination

Why This Rule Exists

This rule is designed to:

Prevent gambling behavior
Encourage disciplined trading
Improve long-term consistency
Protect both the trader and the program

Important Notes

This rule applies only after official notification
It is enforced by the Risk Management Team
It is intended as a corrective measure, not a limitation for all traders

Final Thought

Successful trading is based on risk control, not high-risk exposure.
The 1% Risk Rule helps traders build a more consistent and sustainable approach.