Contract scaling and position limits
Scaling plans limit how many contracts you may trade until you have earned more profit.
What scaling means
With a scaling plan your allowed size depends on your profit buffer. For example, you might be limited to a few contracts until your balance has grown by a set amount, then unlock more. Without scaling you can trade the full position limit from day one.
Why it matters
Scaling reduces how fast you can reach the profit target. Combined with a trailing drawdown it makes passing slower and gives you more time to hit a consistency cap or run out of subscription months.
Micros and minis
Limits are usually quoted in minis; micro contracts typically count as a fraction (often ten micros to one mini). Check how a firm counts them.