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2-Step Evaluation (Pro) – Complete FAQ

Overview

The 2-Step Evaluation (Pro) is a two-phase evaluation program designed for traders seeking more flexibility and faster progression.

  • Step 1: 6% profit target
  • Step 2: 4% profit target
  • Funded: After completing Step 2, traders receive a funded account with 85% to 95% profit split

This plan allows traders minimum 3 trading days per step, faster progression, and optional flexibility regarding daily drawdown.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

It is a two-phase evaluation where traders must complete Step 1 and Step 2. Upon passing both steps, traders get a funded account with a high profit split of 85% to 95%.

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

No. There are no maximum trading days. Traders can trade at their own pace, but a minimum of 3 trading days per step is required.

3. What are the profit targets?

  • Step 1: 6%
  • Step 2: 4%

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

4. What is the Max Drawdown?

  • Static 10% for Step 1, Step 2, and Funded accounts.

Exceeding this results in account failure.

5. What is the Daily Drawdown?

  • 5% of end-of-day balance applies to Step 1, Step 2, and Funded accounts.

Exceeding this triggers a violation.

6. Are EAs and automated strategies allowed?

Yes, provided they do not violate prohibited strategies:

  • HFT, arbitrage, grid/martingale, tick scalping
  • Copying other traders or signals

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

Yes. Both overnight and weekend holding are 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 = 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 are 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 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 85%, increasing 10% every 3 consecutive payouts:

  • 85% → 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 rule 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?

Accounts 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)

Rule CategoryStep 1Step 2Funded
Leverage1:1001:1001:100
Profit Target6%4%
Min Trading Days33
Max Trading DaysUnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimited
Max Drawdown (Static)10%10%10%
Daily Drawdown5% (EOD-based)5%5%
Stop Loss RuleRequired within 3 min (2 soft breaches)SameSame
HFT RuleMinimum 60-sec hold (2 soft breaches)SameSame
Stacking RuleMax 2 trades per instrument/direction (hard breach)SameSame
News TradingAllowed (5 min restriction)SameSame
Weekend HoldingAllowedAllowedAllowed
Copy TradingProhibitedSameSame
EAs AllowedYesYesYes
Payout FrequencyWeekly
Payout Processing Time24 hours
Minimum Payout$150
Profit Split85% → 95%
Growth PlanAccount increases every 3 payouts
Refundable FeeAfter 3 payouts that total at least 6% profit
Inactivity Rule30 days → terminationSameSame
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