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Position limits, explained for prop traders
How the program caps size in one market, and what the risk engine checks before it accepts an order.
Mira Chen·Head of Risk·2026-04-02
kalshi position limits explained
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What you'll learn
Why this matters
Crypto perpetuals are the Phase 1 market. The account is simulated, the rules are published, and a payout covers eligible profits. The hard part is staying inside the risk rules long enough to pass.
Next steps
Once you've read this, jump to [How it works](/how-it-works) and [Rules](/rules) for the operational details.