Understanding the 30% Rule for Performance Accounts

At Leeloo Trading, we offer more than just a platform - we provide a pathway to disciplined and successful trading. Our 30% Rule and stance against flipping are crafted to enhance your trading journey, focusing on long-term profitability and risk management. Join us to transform your trading into a consistent, strategic pursuit, where your growth and success are at the heart of everything we do. 

Don't:
Gamble
Homeruns
Flipping (just to get a day counted)
No BOTS or automatic trading. ONLY the Trader can trade the account without automatic bots or any bots or algos.

The 30% Rule:
A trader shall be BELOW 30% to be eligible for a payout along with meeting the other requirements. Your best day cannot be 30% or more of your account balance. 

Understanding the 30% Rule:

The 30% Rule we've set to ensure that our traders are not taking excessive risks. Here’s a simplified explanation with an example:

  •  Example:
- Starting Situation: Imagine you begin with $50,000 in your trading account.
- Growth: Over time, you do well and your account grows to $60,000. This means you've made a $10,000 profit.
- Big Profit Day: On a really good trading day, you make an extra $15,000.
- After the Big Day: Your total account balance is now $75,000, and your total profit is $25,000 ($75,000 - $50,000).

  •  Applying the Rule:
- What’s 30% of Your Total Profit?: 30% of $25,000 (your total profit) is $7,500.
- Did Your Big Day Exceed This Limit?: Yes, you made $15,000 in one day, which is more than $7,500.

  •  What This Means:
- You’ve exceeded the 30% Rule, as your big win is 60% of your total profit. 
- Next Steps: You should continue trading wisely to reduce the percentage of that big win. For example, if you can grow your total profit to $50,000 while keeping the big win at $15,000, you align with the 30% rule (since $15,000 is 30% of $50,000).

  • Purpose of the Rule:
- This rule is designed to discourage risky, all-or-nothing trades. We aim for steady growth over time, which is better for long-term, stable trading strategies.

  • No Flipping Policy

"Flipping" refers to making trades just to meet a minimum trading activity requirement. We require that no more than 5% of your trading days should be considered as "flipping". Here's a breakdown:


What Is Flipping?

Flipping is when a trader takes a lower-profit day that falls outside of their usual trading pattern, especially when it seems intentional or inconsistent with their average performance.

At Leeloo, we manually review all payout requests. The dashboard percentage is not accurate and should not be relied on—it does not determine eligibility.

Example:
If you normally average between $300–$500/day in profits and suddenly record a day with $100 profit, that may be considered flipping—but not automatically. It depends on how you got to that $100.

If that $100 came from 4 or 5 solid trades and followed your normal strategy, it's likely fine.
But if you made many trades and clearly traded differently just to reach a low profit for the day without taking real losses, that can be considered flipping.


How Flipping Is Evaluated

We don’t use a formula or single number. Instead, we use a common sense, full-context review that includes:

  • Your average daily profit range

  • Contract usage per day

  • Number of trades taken

  • Time of day trades were entered

  • Average time held per trade

  • Profit-taking patterns

  • Stop loss behavior

This is all reviewed by our team—not by automation or based on dashboard stats.

So even if your dashboard says “0% flipping,” it means nothing.
We don’t rely on that—and neither should you.


Just Because You Can Request a Payout Doesn’t Mean You’re Eligible

If you are allowed to submit a payout request in your dashboard, that does not guarantee approval. All payouts are reviewed manually.


We Work Closely With Traders

If something doesn’t look right or we need clarification, we’ll reach out to you. Our goal is to work with you—not against you—and we take the time to ensure we understand the full picture.

If you have any questions or concerns, you can always reach out to support@leelootrading.com.


  •  What Counts as Flipping:
- Example: If you realize you’re not meeting the minimum number of trading days as the month ends, you might be tempted to make a quick trade without real intent to profit. This counts as flipping.
- Why It’s Discouraged: Such trades are not about smart, strategic decisions. They’re about hitting a number, which goes against our principles of disciplined and thoughtful trading.

  • 5% Rule Explained:
- Calculation: If you trade on 20 days in a month, no more than 1 day (5% of 20) should involve flipping.
- Why This Limit: This ensures that almost all your trading days are based on genuine strategies and market analysis, not just on meeting a quota.

At Leeloo Trading, our focus is on fostering a responsible, disciplined approach to trading. We believe in sustainable growth and strategic planning, rather than quick wins or loophole exploitation. Our 30% Rule and policy against flipping are designed to align with these values and encourage practices that lead to long-term success.