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Competition Rules

Stay on top of the rules to compete effectively and avoid disqualification.

Updated over 2 weeks ago

🧠 Overview

TopTier Trader’s monthly competition allows traders to showcase their skills and earn funded accounts. To ensure fairness and structure, all participants must follow the rules below:


📉 Drawdown Rules

Rule Type

Limit

Explanation

Daily Drawdown

5%

Calculated at 5PM EST daily. Based on either the starting day’s balance or equity, whichever is higher.

Max Overall Drawdown

10%

Based on the initial balance. It remains fixed, regardless of growth in your account.

⚠️ Note: Exceeding any drawdown limit will result in immediate disqualification.


🔐 Account Management Rules

Rule

Details

Inactivity Rule

Accounts inactive for 30 days will be disabled by the broker. Once disabled, you will not be able to compete that month.

Swing Trading

✅ Allowed — You may hold trades over the weekend.

Weekend Trading

✅ Allowed — Only for assets available to trade on weekends (e.g., crypto).


🛑 Disqualification Criteria

You will be disqualified and marked "DQ" if you breach any of the rules listed above. Once disqualified:

  • You cannot re-enter the ongoing competition.

  • Any trades placed after disqualification do not count.

  • You must wait for the next month’s registration cycle to compete again.

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