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Pro Account Qualification
To unlock a Pro Account, you'll first need to pass an Evaluation Account. This process is designed to test your trading skill, consistency, and rule adherence. Here’s what it involves:
- Hit the profit target for your chosen account size
- Follow all evaluation rules, including drawdown limits and consistency requirements
- Avoid disqualifying violations, such as overtrading or breaking platform-specific rules
Once you successfully pass, you’ll be upgraded to a Pro Account where you’ll trade in a simulated environment and become eligible for real payouts based on your net performance.
S2F (Straight to Funded) Accounts
Prefer to skip the evaluation? S2F Accounts allow you to start directly in a Sim Funded environment—with payout potential from day one.
While there's no evaluation phase, S2F accounts come with stricter consistency rules and payout caps:
- Consistency Rule: No single trading day may account for more than 20% of your total profits in a payout cycle
- Payout Limits:
- $25K S2F → Max $1K per payout
- $50K S2F → Max $2K per payout
- $150K S2F → Max $3K per payout
- Must meet the minimum 10 trading days and all risk parameters to be eligible for withdrawal
This route is best for experienced traders who want to skip the test and get started with real payout potential immediately—while still trading responsibly.
Know the Rules
Make sure to review both the Evaluation Account Rules and Pro Account Rules before getting started. For S2F traders, consistency and discipline are still key—just without the initial evaluation phase.
See all Evaluation Account Rules
See all Funded Account Rules
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