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Hidden Rules & Restrictions
Comprehensive breakdown of LMI's official trading objectives, account limits, and fine print so you can trade with full clarity and avoid rule breaches.
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Rules & Objectives
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Critical Gotchas
Accepted
US Clients
50%–52% Consistency Rule (Practice & Funded)
HIGH RISKBest trading day must remain below 52% of target on $10K Mini and below 51% on $30K–$300K accounts; on payouts, no single day may reach 50% of profit since last payout.
Source: LMI Official Trading RulesVerified: 2026-10-01
EAs, Bots & News Windfall Trading Prohibited
CRITICAL RISKAutomated or algorithmic execution, weekend holding, and windfall trading around scheduled or unexpected news events are prohibited.
Source: LMI Prohibited PracticesVerified: 2026-10-01
Intraday Daily Pause (Includes Commissions)
HIGH RISKDaily Pause is an intraday hard risk boundary (1.17% to 2.5% depending on account size) that includes commissions and fees; hitting it liquidates positions and locks the account until the next trading day.
Source: LMI Risk Management RulesVerified: 2026-10-01
Mandatory Payout Safety Net (Max Drawdown + $100)
HIGH RISKFunded accounts must maintain a Payout Safety Net equal to the Max Trailing Drawdown plus $100 for the life of the account.
Source: LMI Payout PolicyVerified: 2026-10-01
EOD Net P&L Position Scaling
MEDIUM RISKMaximum contract limits on funded accounts scale up or down dynamically based on current end-of-day net P&L.
Source: LMI Funded Session ScalingVerified: 2026-10-01
Frequently Asked Questions
Does LMI have any hidden rules or fine print to be aware of?
Yes, we have documented 5 specific restrictions or "hidden rules" for LMI. These range from payout conditions to specific trading style restrictions.
Can US clients trade with LMI?
Yes, according to our current data, LMI accepts traders from the United States.
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