The FTUK Account Protector is an automated risk management tool which promotes traders to always be aware of their downside risk.

How It Works

The Account Protector monitors the equity on open trades and functions in two ways.

It will automatically close any trade(s) where exposure on a single trading instrument has exceeded more than 2% of the starting balance.

If the open PnL for the account equity drops below 2% of the starting balance, it will close all open positions.

Both are considered account violations. and the FTUK team reserves the right to assess account breaches on an individual basis, which can take place periodically and when targets are reached (See the bottom of this page for more information). By trading within the framework of FTUK trading rules, you can always trade and grow your account with us.

How The Account Protector Benefits The Trader

The Account Protector prevents traders from carrying large ongoing losing positions as they build their account balance. Often, the target level on the account can be achieved, but a large open loss prevents the trader from moving forward and scaling up. They are left hoping and waiting for the market to turn back in their favour, finally.

The Account Protector ensures traders who leave their platforms unattended or have forgotten to add a mandatory stop loss do not put themselves at risk of breaching the absolute drawdown level on a single trade idea. This keeps their accounts active for longer, giving the trader a greater chance of success.

EXAMPLE 1

Maximum Risk on Multi-Traded Instruments

In the account above, the trader has a positive equity of $10,470 from 4 open positions. However, the total exposure on EURUSD has now reached -2% of the starting balance, and both positions are now at risk of being automatically closed by the Account Protector.

The remaining positions on the Gold market and AUDNZD would remain open on the account.

Example 2

Max risk on a Single Trading Instrument

In the account above, the trader has 3 open positions on USDJPY. However, the overall exposure is now showing a floating loss of -2% of the starting balance. All 3 positions are now at risk of being closed automatically by the Account Protector.

EXAMPLE 3

Maximum Floating Profit & Loss

In the account above, the overall PNL has now fallen to -2% of the starting balance despite positions 1 and 4 showing a profit. The Account Protector will now close all the positions to protect the account from further losses.

The Account Protector is designed to promote a positive approach to risk management. Think of it like having your own personal risk manager behind you who remains objective at all times, giving you a chance to stay in the game longer.

FTUK Account Protector Policy Update – Effective 27/01/2026

Starting from 27 January 2026, all new FTUK account purchases will be subject to the updated Account Protector rule. This policy is designed to ensure consistent risk management and maintain the integrity of funded trading accounts.

Policy Details

Soft Account Breaches:

Traders are allowed up to three (1–3) soft breaches. These breaches serve as warnings and indicate that trading behaviour has approached or slightly exceeded acceptable risk parameters. Each soft breach will be recorded and communicated to the trader.

Hard Account Breach:

Upon the fourth (4th) breach, the account will automatically be classified as a Hard Account Breach. This results in an immediate account cut-off with no exceptions. Once a hard breach occurs, the account will be permanently closed and cannot be reinstated.

Updated on: 03/02/2026