Prop Firm Scaling Plans: How to Grow Your Account

Starting with a $10K account doesn't mean you're stuck there. Most prop firms offer scaling plans to grow your capital significantly.

How Scaling Works

After proving consistent profitability, firms increase your account size. Typical requirements:

• 3-4 months of profitable trading
• No major rule violations
• Minimum profit percentage achieved
• Consistent trading activity

Scaling Plans by Firm

FTMO

• 25% increase every 4 months
• Up to $2,000,000 maximum
• Must be profitable in scaling period

The5ers

• Double account on profit milestones
• $6K → $12K → $24K → ... → $4M
• Aggressive scaling, popular choice

Funded Next

• 40% increase every 3 months
• No upper limit specified
• Must maintain profitability

Example Growth Path

Starting with FTMO $100K account:

• Month 0: $100K (start)
• Month 4: $125K (+25%)
• Month 8: $156K (+25%)
• Month 12: $195K (+25%)
• Month 16: $244K (+25%)
• Year 2: $380K+
• Year 3: $600K+

Tips to Scale Faster

1. Stay consistent: Steady 3-5% monthly beats volatile 15% months
2. No violations: One rule breach can reset your progress
3. Compound wisely: Withdraw some, let some compound
4. Multiple accounts: Consider running accounts at 2-3 firms
5. Document everything: Scaling reviews check your history

Common Scaling Mistakes

• ❌ Taking excessive risk to hit scaling targets
• ❌ Breaking rules "just once" - resets everything
• ❌ Not understanding scaling requirements
• ❌ Withdrawing 100% and not building cushion

The path from $10K to $1M is real - it just requires patience, consistency, and treating this like a business.