Challenge Comparison: Flex vs. Pro vs. 1 Phase

Feature

Flex Challenge

Pro Challenge

1 Phase Challenge

Structure

2 evaluation phases + funded

2 evaluation phases + funded

1 evaluation phase + funded

Profit Targets

10% (Phase 1), 5% (Phase 2)

10% (Phase 1), 5% (Phase 2)
8% w/ Hybrid Add-on

10%

Min. Trading Days

3 days (per phase)
​Effectively 5 in Phase 1 due to 2% cap

4 days (per phase or 0 w/ Add-on)

3 days

Max Daily Drawdown

5% of balance/equity at 5PM

5% of balance/equity at 5PM

3% of balance/equity at 5PM

Max Overall Drawdown

10%

10% (or 8% with Add-on)

6% trailing (locks after 6% growth)

Profit Cap

2% daily (applies to all stages)

❌ None

❌ None

News Trading

Allowed on challenge. Funded requires Add-on

Only allowed with Add-on

Allowed on challenge. Funded requires Add-on

Weekend Holding

✅ Allowed

✅ Allowed with Add-on

✅ Allowed

Leverage

1:50 standard (up to 1:100 with Add-on)

1:50 standard (up to 1:100 with Add-on)

1:30 standard (up to 1:60 with Add-on)

Payout Structure

First payout: 10 days after first trade

Subsequent: every 3 days

Minimum request of 2%

First payout: On-demand

Subsequent: On-demand

Minimum request of 2%

First payout: 14 days after first trade

Subsequent: every 3 days

Minimum request of $100

Profit Split

80%

80% (or 90% with Add-on)

80% (or 90% with Add-on)

Consistency Rule

❌ Not applicable

✅ 40% max from top day (funded only)

✅ 50% max from top day (funded only)

Max Funding Cap

$600,000 (no merging allowed)

$600,000 (merging allowed if Add-ons match)

$400,000 (no merging allowed)

Account Merging

❌ Not allowed

✅ Allowed (if Add-ons + type match)

❌ Not allowed

Reset Eligibility

❌ Not available

✅ Available for Tier 1 failures within 24 hours

❌ Not available

Choose If You...

Best Fit

Want full flexibility and unlimited duration

✅ Flex Challenge

Prefer structured progression with consistency-based payouts

✅ Pro Challenge

Want a simplified, fast-track route to funding

✅ 1 Phase Challenge