Oh, we've tried various deposit amounts. As we, as professional firms go, are being more heavily scrutinized to assure that we enlist serious, profitable traders, we are more driven to a bit higher deposit, to allow for a higher percentage to have some time to become profitable. Since low capital is thep primary reason most businesses fail, we simply go with a number similar to the Pattern Day Trader rule. Our biggest group are serious retail traders looking for a better alternative. Saves the trader a fortune in haircut and interest fees as well. Sometimes it takes a while to get profitable. No big deal, the money is safe and secure, just one pocktet to another. As in a no limit poker game, or many business ventures, capital is important. Don