How the Compound Risk Reinvestment System (CRRS) Works: Turning $4,000 Into Financial Freedom Through Smart Futures Trading
In the world of professional futures trading, success doesn’t come from chasing lottery-style gains or overleveraging on the hopes of a big win. Instead, success lies in applying a calculated, disciplined approach to risk and capital growth. At ITG Capital Management LLC, our Compound Risk Reinvestment System (CRRS) is built specifically for this purpose.
CRRS is not a theoretical strategy. It’s a proven, rules-based system designed to take small, consistent monthly profits and systematically grow a futures trading account over time by reinvesting a portion of the profits into increased position sizing. This strategy allows traders to scale their earnings while controlling risk—and without the need to increase trade frequency, complexity, or stress levels.
In this article, we will break down exactly how CRRS works using a conservative example: starting with a $4,000 trading account, risking no more than 50% of the account’s equity, and making a maximum of $100 net per day through two micro E-mini S&P 500 contracts (MES). We’ll also demonstrate how consistent 65% trade accuracy, paired with monthly reinvestment of profits, can compound into potentially massive gains over 24–26 months.
We’ll also explore how CRRS can be executed manually by skilled traders who complete our Futures Master Classes, semi-automatically using versions 2.03 or 4.01 of our proprietary ITG Quantum AI system, or fully automatically through a managed account with ITG Capital Management LLC—our registered Commodity Trading Advisor (CTA).
The Foundation of CRRS
Let’s define the core rules of the Compound Risk Reinvestment System:
- Start with $4,000 capital.
- Only risk 50% of the account’s equity at any time (i.e., keep 50% cash buffer for protection).
- Trade only 2 micro E-mini contracts (MES) to start.
- Cap risk/reward per trade per 1 e-micro at $100 daily net maximum.
- Trade until $1,000 net profit per month is achieved (or $500 per micro contract).
- Reinvest every $2,000 profit by adding 1 micro contract to your lot size.
- Maintain 65% monthly win rate.
This system is designed to create consistent growth without increasing risk relative to account size. As profits are reinvested into increased position sizes, monthly returns increase exponentially while drawdowns remain manageable.
Initial Stage: Month 1 to Month 4
Starting Capital: $4,000
Lot Size: 2 micro contracts
Monthly Profit Target: $1,000
With a 65% win rate, the system requires about 5 more profitable trading days a month with a 1:1 risk/reward ratio. Less with a slightly higher r/r ratio, as we have shown in some of our videos in the ITG Quantum AI section. Earning $200 per day ($100 per micro), the monthly goal of $1,000 is achieved.
By the end of month 2:
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Total net profit: $2,000
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Account balance: $6,000
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Eligible to increase position size to 3 micro contracts
By the end of month 4:
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Net profit adds another $2,000
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Account balance: $8,000
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Reinvest to trade 4 micro contracts
Each $2,000 increment increases the lot size by 1 contract.
The Compounding Effect: How Growth Accelerates
Let’s see what happens if we continue to trade with the same win rate and reinvest profit in $2,000 blocks:
| Month | Contracts | Monthly Profit | Cumulative Profit | Account Balance |
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| 1 | 2 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| 2 | 2 | $1,000 | $2,000 | $6,000 |
| 3 | 3 | $1,500 | $3,500 | $7,500 |
| 4 | 3 | $1,500 | $5,000 | $9,000 |
| 5 | 4 | $2,000 | $7,000 | $11,000 |
| 6 | 5 | $2,500 | $9,500 | $13,500 |
| 7 | 6 | $3,000 | $12,500 | $16,500 |
| 8 | 8 | $4,000 | $16,500 | $20,500 |
| 9 | 10 | $5,000 | $21,500 | $25,500 |
| 10 | 12 | $6,000 | $27,500 | $31,500 |
| 11 | 15 | $7,500 | $35,000 | $39,000 |
| 12 | 18 | $9,000 | $44,000 | $48,000 |
At this stage, you’re scaling significantly. The account starts to grow exponentially.
Year 2: Hyper-Scaling Phase (Months 13–24+)
Let’s extend the model:
| Month | Contracts | Monthly Profit | Cumulative Profit | Account Balance |
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| 13 | 20 | $10,000 | $54,000 | $58,000 |
| 14 | 25 | $12,500 | $66,500 | $70,500 |
| 15 | 30 | $15,000 | $81,500 | $85,500 |
| 16 | 35 | $17,500 | $99,000 | $103,000 |
| 17 | 40 | $20,000 | $119,000 | $123,000 |
| 18 | 50 | $25,000 | $144,000 | $148,000 |
| 19 | 60 | $30,000 | $174,000 | $178,000 |
| 20 | 75 | $37,500 | $211,500 | $215,500 |
| 21 | 90 | $45,000 | $256,500 | $260,500 |
| 22 | 110 | $55,000 | $311,500 | $315,500 |
| 23 | 135 | $67,500 | $379,000 | $383,000 |
| 24 | 160 | $80,000 | $459,000 | $463,000 |
| 25 | 200 | $100,000 | $559,000 | $563,000 |
| 26 | 220+ | $110,000 | $669,000 | $673,000 |
By the 24th–26th month, your account may exceed $600,000 to $1,000,000, assuming consistent profitability, strict discipline, and following the CRRS model.
Key Assumptions and Realistic Expectations
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Winning percentage must remain around 65%.
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Trades must be capped at $200 net daily gain per 2-lot set.
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Monthly goals must be hit before scaling.
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No overtrading. One trade per day.
CRRS requires discipline and emotional control. It is not about making fast money. It is about strategic scaling.
How to Implement CRRS with ITG Edge
You can apply the CRRS approach in three main ways:
1. Manual Trading After Futures Master Class
Our Futures Master Classes teach traders how to execute high-probability setups, risk control, and scaling techniques—all essential to CRRS. If you want to trade by hand and learn how pros think, this is your first step.
2. Using ITG Quantum AI (v2.03 or v4.01)
For semi-automatic or full automation, ITG Quantum AI is the perfect tool. Versions 2.03 and 4.01 allow traders to:
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Automate entry and exit based on tested setups.
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Maintain strict risk/reward rules.
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Scale trades automatically as account balance grows.
3. Managed Account with ITG Capital Management LLC
Don’t want to trade yourself? Open a managed account with ITG Capital Management LLC, a registered CTA. You’ll be grouped into a trading block along with other clients, with trades executed on your behalf using the exact same CRRS principles.
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Trades are managed professionally.
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Monthly reporting.
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Same scaling logic.
This is the most hands-off and professionally managed way to participate in the system.
Final Thoughts: Discipline Turns $4K into $1M
CRRS is not a fantasy. It’s a math-driven system based on predictable compounding, careful risk management, and trading discipline. Whether you’re new to trading or a seasoned investor looking to amplify returns, this system puts the odds in your favor—without reckless overtrading or emotional decisions.
From $4,000 to potentially $1,000,000 in 24–26 months—this is possible, but only if:
You treat trading as a business.
You follow a strict daily and monthly profit goal.
You reinvest your profits systematically.
You use the right tools or professionals to help execute the strategy.
Ready to begin?
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Enroll in our Futures Master Class.
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License ITG Quantum AI.
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Or let us trade for you with our CTA-managed accounts.
Disclaimer: Trading futures involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Past performance does not guarantee future results. CRRS is a strategic framework, not a guarantee of profits.
TRADING FUTURES AND OPTIONS INVOLVES THE RISK OF LOSS. YOU SHOULD CONSIDER CAREFULLY WHETHER FUTURES OR OPTIONS ARE APPROPRIATE TO YOUR FINANCIAL SITUATION. ONLY RISK CAPITAL SHOULD BE USED WHEN TRADING FUTURES OR OPTIONS. PAST RESULTS ARE NOT NECESSARILY INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.
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