Scaling Plan
Definition
A scaling plan is a prop firm program that increases a funded trader's account size and sometimes profit split based on consistent profitable performance over time. It rewards traders who demonstrate long-term discipline.
Scaling plans are how funded traders grow their capital allocation without paying for larger evaluations. FTMO's scaling plan increases account size by 25% every four months if the trader achieves at least 10% profit over that period with a minimum of two payouts. This means a $100,000 account could grow to $125,000, then $156,250, and so on.
Different firms have different scaling criteria. Some require a minimum number of profitable months, others look at total profit percentage, and some consider the consistency of returns. The key benefit is that scaling is essentially free — you don't pay additional evaluation fees to access larger capital.
For traders focused on long-term career development, the scaling plan should be a major factor in choosing a prop firm. PropJournal tracks your progress toward scaling milestones so you know exactly when you qualify for an increase.
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