Can I limit the number of orders per day?
Quick answer
Yes, on Basic and Growth. The maximum orders per day rule refuses orders beyond a set number per UTC day, counting market orders and pending orders placed. It can flag instead of refusing. It discourages high-frequency strategies and overtrading after losses.
Detailed answer
Order limits address behaviour rather than size.
How it works
- Counts orders placed in the current UTC day.
- Market orders and pending orders placed both count.
- Orders beyond the limit are refused (default) or flagged.
Why firms use it
- High-frequency abuse: strategies that exploit simulation with many tiny trades.
- Revenge trading: rapid orders after a loss.
- System load: runaway order loops.
Choosing a limit
Look at legitimate trading in your firm. If typical active traders place 10 to 30 orders a day, a limit of 50 or 100 stops abuse without affecting them.
Related rules
- Minimum hold time for very short trades.
- Custom rule on trades opened today for a softer flag at a lower count.
Day boundary
Days run from 00:00 UTC, the same as the daily loss limit.
What traders see
An order beyond the limit is refused with a reason, so the trader knows why. Mention the limit on your rules page, especially if you sell to scalpers.
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