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  Risk Management for a $2,000 Account Important Rule:  If the US30 is very volatile and the  ATR x 3  requires a  100-point stop  ($50 risk), that trade is too expensive for a $2,000 account. You should skip that trade or wait for the ATR to come down. With a small account, your primary goal is to avoid "Risk of Ruin"—losing so much that you cannot continue.   Risk per Trade:  Limit your risk to  1–2%  of your total capital per trade ($20–$40 for a $2,000 account). Stop-Loss Placement:  Use  Average True Range (ATR)  to set stops. For US30, a buffer of  2–3 times the ATR  is recommended to stay outside of normal "noise". The 30-Point Rule:  If you are long and the price drops  30+ points  back into the previous range after a supposed breakout, it is no longer a valid breakout and you should close the position immediately to preserve capital. ATR tips The  3x ATR  is a "Volatility Stop." ...