The most misunderstood part of any no-deposit bonus is the withdrawal. Grand Capital’s $500 offer is no exception — and the confusion usually comes down to one formula: trade 1 lot for every $5 of profit. Once you understand this rule (and do the math before you start), there are no surprises. This article explains it with real numbers.
The Two Pots: Grand Capital Bonus vs. Profit
Picture your bonus account as having two separate pots:
- Pot A — The Grand Capital bonus ($500): Belongs to the broker. Used only for trading. Removed after 7 days.
- Pot B — Your profit: Everything you earn above the $500. This stays on your account after day 7.
Your goal is to move Pot B from “locked” to “withdrawable.” That happens through two actions:
- Make a deposit into the account (materials on the promotion describe it as at least equal to your profit).
- Trade the required volume: 1 standard lot per $5 of profit (100 lots on Micro accounts).
The Formula
Required lots = Grand Capital Bonus profit ÷ $5
On a Micro account, multiply by 100 to get micro-lot count (because 100 micro lots = 1 standard lot for this calculation).
Calculator Table
| Bonus profit | Standard lots required | Micro lots required | Minimum deposit (≈ profit) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25 | 5 lots | 500 | $25 |
| $50 | 10 lots | 1,000 | $50 |
| $100 | 20 lots | 2,000 | $100 |
| $150 | 30 lots | 3,000 | $150 |
| $250 | 50 lots | 5,000 | $250 |
| $500 | 100 lots | 10,000 | $500 |
Worked Example
Rahim trades the $500 bonus carefully for 7 days and finishes with $80 profit.
- Day 7: the $500 is removed; $80 remains on the account.
- Required volume: $80 ÷ $5 = 16 standard lots.
- Rahim deposits $80 or more into the account.
- He trades major pairs over the following weeks until he reaches 16 lots.
- He submits the request to make the bonus profit his own asset — and the $80 becomes withdrawable.
Which Instruments Count?
Not every trade counts toward the volume. The lot calculation uses Forex Majors (like EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY) and the broker’s extended forex groups Forex EXT 1 and Forex EXT 2. Trading gold, indices or stock CFDs may not count — stick to the eligible forex groups to make your lots count.
How Long Does 20 Lots Actually Take?
It depends on your position size. A practical way to plan:
| Position size per trade | Trades needed for 20 lots |
|---|---|
| 0.10 lot | 200 trades |
| 0.25 lot | 80 trades |
| 0.50 lot | 40 trades |
| 1.00 lot | 20 trades |
Larger positions reach the target faster but carry proportionally more risk to your own deposited funds. Never increase lot size just to finish the volume quickly — that’s the fastest way to lose both the deposit and the profit.
Rules That Protect (or Cost) Your Profit
- No partial withdrawals. You unlock the whole profit once the full volume is done.
- Don’t withdraw early. A withdrawal or internal transfer before completing the volume causes the bonus profit to be deducted.
- One account, one IP. Multi-accounting cancels everything.
- Keep documents ready. ID and proof of address are required when withdrawing.
Is the Math Worth It?
Here’s a balanced way to look at it:
- If you already plan to trade with Grand Capital using your own deposit, the bonus profit is effectively an extra reward on volume you would trade anyway.
- If you don’t plan to continue trading, the volume requirement may not be worth chasing.
The Grand Capital best mindset: treat the 7 days as a free trial, and treat any profit as a bonus that rewards you for becoming an active client.
Final Thoughts
The $5-per-lot rule isn’t hidden or tricky once it’s written down. Calculate your required lots the moment your 7 days end, size your trades responsibly, trade only eligible forex instruments, and don’t touch withdrawals until the volume is complete.
Risk warning: Your deposit is at risk when trading leveraged products. Figures above are illustrative; always verify current bonus terms on the official Grand Capital website. Not financial advice.
