Risk Management Blueprint for Bonus Accounts

Bonus accounts give large equity — but that does NOT mean higher risk should be taken.

Hidden Risk Reality

Large equity creates psychological illusion: “Account is big, I can risk more.”

This is the #1 reason traders fail bonus programs.

Safe Risk Formula

Recommended risk per trade: 0.5% – 1% of REAL deposit (not total equity)

Example: Deposit = $10,000 Risk per trade = $50–$100

Ignore bonus when calculating risk.

Drawdown Protection Advantage

Bonus helps:

• Sustain losing streaks
• Prevent margin calls
• Allow recovery trades

Example: Without bonus: $10k account → 20% loss = margin pressure

With bonus: $60k equity → same loss = minimal impact

Golden Rule

Treat bonus as:

• Cushion
• Not capital