Some traders may attempt to exploit the system by avoiding active trading or flipping accounts. These actions conflict with the firm’s goal of fostering disciplined traders who consistently demonstrate proper trading behavior. For this reason, we have introduced a Carry Forward Rule.
Carry-Forward Rule: Profit Balance Carry Forward Requirement #
This rule applies to all Gladiator Accounts (PTSA) that have built up a Profit Carry Forward Balance exceeding the Weekly Maximum Payout Cap for their respective accounts after reaching the Payout Eligibility Balance Threshold at any given time. The rule is designed to identify consistent, active traders while discouraging exploitative practices.
Definition #
The Profit Carry-Forward Balance is any amount above the trader’s Initial Starting Account Balance. This represents the profits accumulated in a Gladiator Account that are carried forward into the next week.
How It Works #
If the initial starting balance is $50,000 and the trader makes a profit of $3,000 in Week 1, their Profit Carry Forward Balance for Week 2 would be $3,000.
Requirement to Earn Maximum Payout: If a trader’s Profit Carry Forward Balance is greater than or equal to the Weekly Maximum Payout Cap at the start of a new week, they must generate at least 50% of the Weekly Maximum Payout Cap during that week to qualify for the Full Weekly Payout Cap.
Examples for a 50K Account: Weekly Maximum Payout Cap is $1,250
- Carry Forward Profit Balance: $1,500
Requirement: Generate at least $625 (50% of $1,250) in profits that week to qualify for the full payout of $1,250. - Carry Forward Profit Balance: $5,000
Requirement: Generate at least $625 (50% of $1,250) in profits that week to qualify for the full payout of $1,250.
If the Trader Fails to Meet the 50% Requirement #
If a trader does not generate 50% of the Weekly Maximum Payout Cap but has a Profit Carry Forward Balance at the start of the week and satisfies the 3 trading days rule and 40% consistency rule, they will still be eligible to withdraw 100% of the profits earned during the week.
Example for a 50K Account:
- Weekly Maximum Payout Cap: $1,250
- Profit Carry Forward Balance at the start of the week: $3,000
- Profits Generated That Week: $400 (less than 50% of $1,250 = $625).
- Max Payout Amount for that week: $400
If the Profit Carry Forward Balance is Less Than the Maximum Payout Cap #
If the Profit Carry Forward Balance is less than the Weekly Maximum Payout Cap at the start of the week, the trader must adhere to the 3 trading days and 40% consistency rules for that week to qualify for a payout.
Examples for a 50K Account: Weekly Maximum Payout Cap is $1,250
- Carry Forward Profit Balance: $1,000
Requirement: Trade well, follow the 3-day rule, and maintain 40% consistency to qualify for a payout up to the max payout cap for the week. - Carry Forward Profit Balance: $800
Requirement: Trade well, follow the 3-day rule, and maintain 40% consistency to qualify for a payout up to the max payout cap for the week.