The Pro Challenge is structured with clearly defined rules to encourage disciplined, consistent trading while maintaining strict risk management. Traders must successfully complete two evaluation phases before progressing to a funded account.
1. Profit Targets
To advance through each phase:
Phase 1: 10% profit target (8% if using the Hybrid Max Loss / Profit Target add-on).
Phase 2: 5% profit target.
2. Minimum Trading Days
Each phase requires a minimum of 4 trading days.
This requirement may be reduced to 0 days if you purchase the No Minimum Trading Days add-on.
There is no maximum trading day limit.
3. Daily Drawdown Limit
The daily drawdown is set at 5% of the higher of your starting day’s balance or equity.
The limit resets daily at 5 PM EST.
Example:
Starting Balance: $100,000
Starting Equity: $105,000
Daily limit = $105,000 × 5% = $5,250
New equity must remain above $99,750 that day.
4. Maximum Overall Drawdown
Set at 10% of your starting balance.
Reduced to 8% if you have the Hybrid Max Loss / Profit Target add-on.
Unlike daily drawdown, this figure does not reset; it remains fixed at the starting balance level.
5. Payout Rules (Once Funded)
On-demand payouts are available once you achieve at least 2% profit and meet the 40% consistency rule.
Minimum payout request: 2% of the starting balance.
Profit Split: 80% standard, or 90% with the Higher Profit Share add-on.
Payouts are processed within 1 business day.
6. Consistency Rule
To request payouts, your highest trading day may not exceed 40% of your total profits.
If this threshold is exceeded, you must continue trading until profit distribution balances out.
7. News Trading
Allowed only with the News Trading add-on.
Without the add-on, trades cannot be placed within 5 minutes before or after a red-folder economic event.
Violations result in profit deductions.
Summary Table
Rule / Objective | Requirement |
Phase 1 Profit Target | 10% (8% with hybrid add-on) |
Phase 2 Profit Target | 5% |
Minimum Trading Days | 4 per phase (0 with add-on) |
Max Daily Drawdown | 5% of higher of balance/equity (resets daily at 5 PM EST) |
Max Overall Drawdown | 10% of starting balance (8% with hybrid add-on) |
Payout Eligibility | 2% profit + 40% consistency rule |
Profit Split | 80% standard / 90% with add-on |
News Trading | Allowed only with add-on |
This rule set ensures that the Pro Challenge rewards traders who demonstrate discipline and sustainable performance across multiple stages.