2-Step Challenge Rules
Two assessment phases with 10% then 5% equity growth targets. Higher leverage with 1:30 on Forex.
Trading Rules Summary
| Rule | Assessment | Funded |
|---|---|---|
| Equity Growth Target | 10% / 5% | None |
| Daily Loss Limit (Hard Breach) | 4% | 4% |
| Max Drawdown (Hard Breach) | 8% | 8% |
| Leverage | 1:30 | 1:30 |
| Inactivity Period | 30 Days | 30 Days |
| Flat for Weekend | Yes | Yes |
| Max Time | None | None |
| Default Gains Split | — | 75% |
Breach Types
Soft Breach
Trades violating the rule are closed, but you can continue trading.
Hard Breach
You fail the Assessment or lose your Funded Account.
Max Drawdown (8% Static)
Maximum drawdown is set at 8% of your starting balance. This 8% is static and does not trail. Your drawdown level is permanently set when the account opens.
Example:
If your starting balance is $100,000, you can drawdown to $92,000 before a hard breach. Even if your account grows to $150,000, the drawdown level remains at $92,000.
Daily Loss Limit
The Daily Loss Limit (4%) resets each day at 5:00 PM EST. It is calculated using the greater of the prior day's end of day balance or equity. If you finish the day with open profits, equity is used; otherwise, balance is used.
Example:
A $100,000 account with 4% daily loss limit. At 5 PM EST reset, balance is $100,000 with open positions showing $102,000 equity. The daily loss limit is calculated on $102,000 (the higher value), meaning breach occurs at $97,920.
Weekend Positions
All trades must be closed by 3:45 PM EST on Friday (soft breach). Crypto positions may be held over the weekend. Weekend Hold add-on available at purchase.
News Event Trading
Opening a position within 3 minutes before or after a News Event is prohibited. Violations may result in trade removal, leverage reduction, or account breach. This rule protects program integrity.
Funded Account & Withdrawals
Funded account rules are the same as the assessment, but with no equity growth target. Default gains split is 75% (upgradeable to 90%).
First withdrawal can be requested at any time. Thereafter, withdrawals every 30 days. When approved, the company withdraws their share and the max drawdown locks at starting balance.
If you hard breach your funded account, accumulated gains are forfeited unless you purchased the Payout Protector add-on.
Withdrawal Example:
You take an account from $100,000 to $120,000 and request a $16,000 withdrawal. You receive $12,000 (75%) and the company retains $4,000. Balance goes to $104,000 with max drawdown locked at $100,000.
Available Add-Ons
Keep positions open over weekends. Only crypto available for weekend trading.
Increase your account gains allocation from 75% to 90%.
Protect your eligible gains in the event of an account breach.
Prohibited Trading Activities
- Exploiting errors or latency in pricing/platforms
- Utilizing non-public or insider information
- Front-running trades placed elsewhere
- Trading that jeopardizes Liquidity Provider relationships
- Using third-party or off-the-shelf strategies marketed to pass challenge accounts
- Switching strategies between assessment and funded phases
- Arbitraging assessment accounts with other accounts
- Trading during News Events (within 3 min before/after)
- Gambling: excessive risks like max leverage for single price movements
Copy Trading Policy
Copy trading is only permitted when all accounts engaged in copy trading are owned by you. Group trading, signal services, passing services, or any other methods that bypass individual strategy are not allowed.