I would recommend focusing on percentage growth rather than a set amount of money. If you can grow your account 2-3% a day your strategy will be scalable. If you can grow $100 3% a day you can grow $100,000 3% a day. The strategy doesn't change, only the numbers. but if you are just starting out you don't want to day trade. I first started trading in 2013 and got my ass kicked in the markets for a good 2 years and always gave my profits back.