Micro Gold (MGC) trading is becoming increasingly popular among futures traders due to its lower margin requirements. However, several proprietary trading firms have introduced specific contract limits, which can hamper profitability for some traders, while still being more than sufficient for others depending on strategy and risk management.
Micro Gold (MGC) Contract Limits by Prop Firm
Topstep
- $50K account → Maximum 2 contracts
- $100K account → Maximum 4 contracts
- $150K account → Maximum 6 contracts
MyFundedFutures
- $25K account → 1 contract
- $50K account → 2 contracts
- $100K account → 4 contracts
- $150K account → 6 contracts
Alpha Futures
- $50K account → 5 contracts
- $100K account → 10 contracts
- $150K account → 15 contracts
Apex Trader Funding
- ❌ Micro Gold (MGC) trading is not allowed
Prop Firms With No Official Announcement Yet
The following prop firms have not released any public updates regarding Micro Gold (MGC) trading limits so far:
- Tradeify
- Trading Lucid
- Top One Futures
How These Limits Impact Traders
For traders using aggressive scaling or high-frequency strategies, tighter Micro Gold contract limits can reduce overall profit potential, especially during strong market moves. However, for disciplined traders focused on consistency and risk control, these limits are still sufficient to trade Micro Gold efficiently without excessive exposure.
As prop firms continue refining their risk policies, traders are encouraged to stay updated on contract limits before placing trades.
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