A Complete Guide to Position Holding Limits for Efficient Trading
Hello! Today, we’ll take a closer look at the maximum position holding limit per account, a regulation designed to ensure a stable trading environment.
"You can hold up to 5 positions per contract type, for a maximum total of 10 concurrent positions."
Let’s look at some different scenarios.
| Category | Up Position | Down Position | Availability for New Positions |
| Case A | 3 | 2 | Additional positions possible for both sides (UP: 2 / DOWN: 3) |
| Case B | 5 | 0 | DOWN only: Up to 5 more available |
| Case C | 0 | 5 | UP only: Up to 5 more available |
| Case D | 5 | 5 | No more positions allowed (Full) |
"Position limits are a safety measure designed to prevent over-trading and ensure system stability. By making the most of the '5 per contract type, 10 in total' rule, you can enjoy a smarter and more strategic trading experience!"
Limits are 'Independent' for each contract type.
If you have already filled all 5 slots in one direction, you cannot enter any more positions in that specific direction. However, since the slots for the opposite direction remain available, you can still open counter-positions (hedging) based on market conditions.
Relationship with Price Thresholds
Even if your slots for a specific direction are full, you can open a new position immediately as soon as a slot becomes available
