2-Step Evaluation (Classic) – Complete FAQ

Overview

The 2-Step Evaluation (Classic) is a two-phase evaluation program designed to test traders progressively.

• Step 1: Achieve an 8% profit target
• Step 2: Achieve a 5% profit target
• Funded: After completing Step 2, traders receive a funded account with 80% to 95% profit split

There are no maximum trading days, but minimum 5 trading days per step apply. This evaluation allows traders to gradually demonstrate consistency and risk management.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the 2-Step Evaluation (Classic)?

It is a two-phase evaluation where traders must first pass Step 1 and then Step 2. Upon completing both steps without violating rules, the trader receives a funded account.

2. Are there any time limits to complete the Evaluation?

No. There are no maximum trading days. Traders can trade at their own pace. However, a minimum of 5 trading days per step is required.

3. What are the profit targets?

• Step 1: 8%
• Step 2: 5%

The funded account does not have a profit target but allows full profit withdrawals once eligible.

4. What is the Max Drawdown?

• Static 8% for Step 1, Step 2, and Funded accounts.

Exceeding this results in account failure.

5. What is the Daily Drawdown?

• 4% of the end-of-day balance for Step 1, Step 2, and Funded accounts.

Exceeding this results in violation.

6. Are EAs and automated strategies allowed?

Yes, provided they do not violate prohibited strategies such as HFT, arbitrage, grid/martingale, tick scalping, or copying other traders.

7. Can I hold trades overnight and over the weekend?

Yes. Overnight and weekend holding is allowed for all phases.

8. Is news trading allowed?

Yes — but no trades can be opened 5 minutes before or after high-impact news events. Existing trades may be held.

9. Is a Stop Loss required?

Yes. Must be placed within 3 minutes of opening a trade. Two violations count as soft breaches.

10. What is considered HFT or prohibited trading?

Trades closed in less than 60 seconds are considered HFT. Two occurrences = violation. Other prohibited behavior: arbitrage, tick scalping, grid/martingale stacking >2 trades, copying other traders.

11. What is the stacking/grid rule?

Maximum 2 trades per instrument per direction allowed. Exceeding this = hard breach.

12. Is copy trading allowed?

Copying other traders or signals is prohibited.

13. When do I receive my first payout?

The first payout is instant once the Funded account payout requirements are met.

14. How often can I request payouts?

Payouts are bi-weekly, processed within 24 hours.

15. What is the minimum payout amount?

$150

16. Is there a profit cap?

No. There is no profit cap at any stage.

17. How does the profit split work?

Initial split is 80%, increasing by 10% every 3 consecutive payouts:

• 80% → 90% → 95%

18. What is the payout requirement (25% rule)?

A single trading day cannot account for more than 25% of the payout value. Payouts can only be requested after this condition is met.

19. How does the Growth Plan work?

Account balance increases every 3 payouts, scaling according to the trader’s plan.

20. Do I receive a refund of my Evaluation fee?

Yes, after 3 successful payouts that total at least 6% profit.

21. What happens if I am inactive?

Any account with 30 days of no trading activity will be closed.

22. Are there consistency or lot-size rules?

No. There are no consistency or lot-size rules for any phase.

Rules & Requirements (Full Breakdown)