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How does the Daily Pause work (Futures Prime)?

On Futures Prime accounts, the daily pause indicates the maximum amount you can lose in a single day before we close all open positions and pause your trading until the next day.

Your updated daily pause limit is visible on your dashboard and is updated daily at 16:15 CT when the markets close.

Important Note:

DO NOT use the Daily Pause (DP) as a substitute for a Stop Loss.

The Daily Pause is an automated safety feature, not a guaranteed "hard stop." Because markets move rapidly, losses can exceed your daily limit in the milliseconds it takes for the system to trigger protection.

Risk of Account Failure:

  • Slippage: Relying on the DP in volatile markets often leads to slippage. If this slippage pushes your losses beyond your Max Trailing Drawdown, your account WILL be failed automatically.

  • Drawdown Proximity: If your Max Trailing Drawdown is tighter (closer) than your Daily Pause limit, you will breach your drawdown and lose the account before the DP ever has a chance to trigger.

Disclaimer: Trading Pit is not responsible for account failures or financial losses resulting from the use of the Daily Pause as a primary stop-loss strategy. Always use manual or system-set stop losses to protect your capital.