Everything you need to know about our trading rules in one place. No hidden terms.
No confusing jargon. Just straightforward guidelines.
At Verso, we believe confusion kills accounts faster than bad trades. That’s why we’ve created the clearest, most transparent trading rules in the industry. This page breaks down every rule you need to follow organized by program type so you know exactly what applies to you.
No surprises. No fine print. No changing the rules after you start. Only Four Rules
What it is: The maximum loss allowed in a single trading day.
Limit: 3% of initial balance
How it’s calculated:
Examples:
| Account Size | Daily Limit | Max Loss Per Day |
|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | 3% | $300 |
| $50,000 | 3% | $1,500 |
| $100,000 | 3% | $3,000 |
| $200,000 | 3% | $6,000 |
Real scenario:
Monday 9:00 AM – Balance: $100,000
Monday 2:00 PM – Lost $2,800 on 3 trades Remaining margin TODAY: $200
If you lose $201 more today = VIOLATION Tomorrow (Tuesday): Limit resets to full $3,000
Why this rule exists: To prevent revenge trading and protect you from emotional decisions after losses.
What it is: The maximum total loss allowed on your account from the initial balance.
Limit: 6% of initial balance
How it’s calculated:
Examples:
| Account Size | Max Drawdown | Account Closes At |
|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | 6% = $600 | $9,400 equity |
| $50,000 | 6% = $3,000 | $47,000 equity |
| $100,000 | 6% = $6,000 | $94,000 equity |
| $200,000 | 6% = $12,000 | $188,000 equity |
Real scenario:
❌ VIOLATION – Account closes immediately
Why this rule exists: To protect capital and ensure sustainable trading. A 6% limit is tight but achievable with proper position sizing (1-2% risk per trade).
What it is: No opening, modifying, or closing trades during weekend hours.
Weekend period: The weekend restriction period runs from Friday 23:59 to Monday 00:00 (Server Time – GMT+2).
Trading activity during this period is restricted according to the firm’s trading rules.
Enforcement: ⚠️ Warning System
What’s allowed:
✅ Holding positions opened during the week.
✅ Positions can remain open all weekend
✅ Stop loss and take profit orders set before Friday remain active
What’s prohibited:
❌ Opening new trades Saturday or Sunday
❌ Closing existing trades manually during weekend
❌ Modifying pending orders during weekend
Why this rule exists: To protect against gap risk from weekend news events that could cause large price jumps at Monday open.
How to comply:
How to comply Rule Risk 1%:
1. Calculate your risk BEFORE entering every trade Use this formula:
Maximum Position Size = (1% of Balance) ÷ Stop Loss in dollars
2. Use a position size calculator Most platforms and trading calculators can determine your exact position size based on your risk tolerance and stop loss.
3. Always set a stop loss BEFORE opening the position Without a defined stop loss, the system cannot calculate your risk and may flag the trade as violation.
4. Account for slippage during high volatility During news or low liquidity, your stop might execute 5-10 pips away. Factor this into your position sizing to stay under 1%.
Important clarification: This rule measures risk per individual trade, not total floating loss across all positions. You can have 5 trades open simultaneously, each risking 1%, as long as no single trade exceeds the 1% limit.
What it is: Your best trading day cannot represent more than 30% of your total accumulated profits.
Formula:
Limit: 30% maximum
What happens if exceeded: Your account stays ACTIVE – keep trading as normal. Withdrawals are temporarily paused.
Once you generate more profits and your score drops below 30%, withdrawals unlock automatically
Example:
Withdrawals paused
Withdrawals unlockedWhy this exists: We want to see sustainable, consistent profits rather than one lucky day. This protects both you and us from unsustainable trading patterns.
The good news: Your account never closes for this. Just keep trading and your score will naturally improve.
First Payout:
Subsequent Payouts:
Example timeline:
No minimum trading activity required: There’s no rule about trading every X days. Trade at your own pace whether that’s daily or a few times per month.
More flexibility during evaluation, stricter discipline required
What it is: The maximum loss allowed in a single trading day. Challenges have the same rule for both phases.
Limit: 4% of initial balance
How it’s calculated:
Examples:
| Account Size | Daily Limit | Max Loss Per Day |
|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | 4% | $400 |
| $50,000 | 4% | $2,000 |
| $100,000 | 4% | $4,000 |
| $200,000 | 4% | $8,000 |
Real scenario:
Monday 9:00 AM – Balance: $100,000
Monday 2:00 PM – Lost $3,800 on 3 trades Remaining margin TODAY: $200
If you lose $201 more today = VIOLATION Tomorrow (Tuesday): Limit resets to full $3,000
Why this rule exists: To prevent revenge trading and protect you from emotional decisions after losses.
What it is: The maximum total loss allowed on your account from the initial balance. Challenges have the same rule for both phases.
Limit: 10% of initial balance
How it’s calculated:
Examples:
| Account Size | Max Drawdown | Account Closes At |
|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | 10% = $1,000 | $9,000 equity |
| $50,000 | 10% = $5,000 | $45,000 equity |
| $100,000 | 10% = $10,000 | $90,000 equity |
| $200,000 | 10% = $20,000 | $180,000 equity |
Real scenario:
❌ VIOLATION – Account closes immediately
Why this rule exists: To protect capital and ensure sustainable trading. A 10% limit gives you room to have losing streaks while maintaining proper position sizing (1-2% risk per trade means you can survive 5-7 consecutive losses).
Freedoms During Challenge Evaluation
NO 1% Risk Limit During challenge evaluation, there is NO limit on floating loss. Your only limits are the max drawdown and daily drawdown above.
NO Weekend Trading Restriction You can freely trade, open, close, or modify positions during weekends. Hold swing trades over the weekend without restriction.
NO News Trading Profit Adjustment 100% of your profits can come from news trading. No deductions or adjustments during evaluation phases.
NO Inconsistency Score During Evaluation The 30% inconsistency rule does NOT apply during Phase 1 or Phase 2. It only applies AFTER you pass and receive your funded account.
Why challenges have more freedom: We want you to use ALL your strategies and tools during evaluation. The additional restrictions only kick in once you’re managing real funded capital.
More flexibility during evaluation, stricter discipline required
What it is: The maximum loss allowed in a single trading day. Challenges have the same rule for both phases.
Limit: 4% of initial balance
How it’s calculated:
Examples:
| Account Size | Daily Limit | Max Loss Per Day |
|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | 4% | $400 |
| $50,000 | 4% | $2,000 |
| $100,000 | 4% | $4,000 |
| $200,000 | 4% | $8,000 |
Real scenario:
Monday 9:00 AM – Balance: $100,000
Monday 2:00 PM – Lost $3,800 on 3 trades Remaining margin TODAY: $200
If you lose $201 more today = VIOLATION Tomorrow (Tuesday): Limit resets to full $3,000
Why this rule exists: To prevent revenge trading and protect you from emotional decisions after losses.
What it is: The maximum total loss allowed on your account from the initial balance. Challenges have the same rule for both phases.
Limit: 10% of initial balance
How it’s calculated:
Examples:
| Account Size | Max Drawdown | Account Closes At |
|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | 10% = $1,000 | $9,000 equity |
| $50,000 | 10% = $5,000 | $45,000 equity |
| $100,000 | 10% = $10,000 | $90,000 equity |
| $200,000 | 10% = $20,000 | $180,000 equity |
Real scenario:
❌ VIOLATION – Account closes immediately
Why this rule exists: To protect capital and ensure sustainable trading. A 10% limit gives you room to have losing streaks while maintaining proper position sizing (1-2% risk per trade means you can survive 5-7 consecutive losses).
Freedoms During Challenge Evaluation
NO 1% Risk Limit During challenge evaluation, there is NO limit on floating loss. Your only limits are the max drawdown and daily drawdown above.
NO Weekend Trading Restriction You can freely trade, open, close, or modify positions during weekends. Hold swing trades over the weekend without restriction.
NO News Trading Profit Adjustment 100% of your profits can come from news trading. No deductions or adjustments during evaluation phases.
NO Inconsistency Score During Evaluation The 30% inconsistency rule does NOT apply during Phase 1 or Phase 2. It only applies AFTER you pass and receive your funded account.
Why challenges have more freedom: We want you to use ALL your strategies and tools during evaluation. The additional restrictions only kick in once you’re managing real funded capital.
We have designed a range of flexible funding programs that adapt to different levels of experience, trading styles, and capital goals.
Most prop firms create rules designed to make you fail. We don’t. Every rule on this page serves one purpose: preparing you for long-term success as a professional trader.
Here’s what makes Verso different:
Take 2 weeks or 6 months to pass your evaluation. We don’t force artificial deadlines that pressure you into overtrading. Trade when market conditions favor your strategy, not when a clock pressures you.
Mistakes happen. Our warning system (on Instant Funding accounts) gives you room to learn and adjust before account closure. Two chances to correct honest errors before consequences.
Challenge accounts offer complete trading freedom with no restrictions on news trading, weekend positions, floating losses, or strategy choice allowing you to demonstrate your full skillset without artificial limitations during evaluation.
What you practice in evaluation is what you’ll use when funded. We don’t change the rules after you pass unlike other firms that make funded accounts stricter than challenges.
Everything is documented here. No hidden rules. No fine print. No “gotchas” discovered after you purchase.
Our rules were created by professional traders with 10+ years of experience managing capital. Every limit exists to teach risk management that works in the real world.
