Pipster Research · DB/01
The core rules of each firm's flagship programmes side by side. Every value links to the firm's own page and shows the date we last checked it there.
Computed from the table below. Counts include only programmes with a verified value for that rule.
Each value links to the firm's own page, with the date we last checked it there. “Not yet verified” means we could not confirm the value from a first-party page, not that the rule does not exist. Select a firm for every rule, note and quoted source excerpt.
37 programmes
| Firm · Programme | Consistency rule | News trading | Weekend holding | ||||
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| Alpha Capital Group Alpha Pro 8% 2-Step | 8% then 5% Alpha Pro is also sold as Pro 6% (6% then 6%, 6% static drawdown) and Pro 10% (10% then 5%, 10% static drawdown). Alpha Capital Help Center: Alpha Pro 8% / 10%Verified · Re-check due | Unlimited Alpha Capital Help Center: What is the total duration of the evaluation period?Verified · Re-check due | 4% of day-start balance Measured from the balance at 00:00 GMT+3 (broker time), and breached on live equity, so open losses count. Same limit on the Qualified account. Alpha Capital Help Center: What are the daily risk limits and how do they work?Verified · Re-check due | 8% static Alpha Capital Help Center: Alpha Pro 8% / 10%Verified · Re-check due | Not yet verified | Evaluation: allowed. Qualified: no trades ±5 min The Qualified-stage ban covers opening and closing trades on the affected instruments, including stop loss and take profit fills. Positions opened more than 5 minutes before a listed release may be held through it. Alpha Capital Help Center: Can I trade news?Verified · Re-check due | Evaluation: allowed. Qualified: not allowed Holding over the weekend on a Qualified account is a soft breach: profits from those trades are removed and the account stays open. Alpha Capital Help Center: Can I hold trades over the weekend?Verified · Re-check due |
| Alpha Capital Group Alpha One 10% 1-Step | 10% Alpha One is also sold as One 6% (4% trailing drawdown) and One 12% (8% trailing drawdown). Alpha Capital Help Center: Alpha One (6%, 10%, 12%)Verified · Re-check due | Unlimited Alpha Capital Help Center: What is the total duration of the evaluation period?Verified · Re-check due | 4% of day-start balance or equity, whichever is higher Measured at 00:00 GMT+3 (broker time) and breached on live equity. Same limit on the Qualified account. Alpha Capital Help Center: What are the daily risk limits and how do they work?Verified · Re-check due | 6% trailing, locks at starting balance The floor trails the highest balance reached and stops moving at the initial balance once the account is 6% up. Alpha Capital Help Center: Alpha One (6%, 10%, 12%)Verified · Re-check due | Not yet verified | Evaluation: allowed. Qualified: no trades ±5 min The Qualified-stage ban covers opening and closing trades on the affected instruments, including stop loss and take profit fills. Positions opened more than 5 minutes before a listed release may be held through it. Alpha Capital Help Center: Can I trade news?Verified · Re-check due | Allowed at all stages Alpha Capital Help Center: Can I hold trades over the weekend?Verified · Re-check due |
| Alpha Capital Group Alpha Direct Instant | None Alpha Capital Help Center: Alpha DirectVerified · Re-check due | No evaluation Alpha Capital Help Center: Alpha DirectVerified · Re-check due | 3% of day-start balance or equity, whichever is higher Measured at 00:00 GMT+3 (broker time) and breached on live equity. Alpha Capital Help Center: What are the daily risk limits and how do they work?Verified · Re-check due | 5% trailing, locks at starting balance The floor trails the highest balance reached and stops moving at the initial balance once the account is 5% up. Alpha Capital Help Center: Alpha DirectVerified · Re-check due | 15% Best Day Rule Alpha Capital Help Center: Alpha DirectVerified · Re-check due | No trades ±5 min The ban covers opening and closing trades on the affected instruments around listed high-impact releases. Alpha Capital Help Center: Alpha DirectVerified · Re-check due | Not allowed Alpha Capital Help Center: Alpha DirectVerified · Re-check due |
| Blue Guardian 2 Step Standard 2-Step | 8% then 4% Blue Guardian Help Centre: 2 Step Standard RulesVerified · Re-check due | Unlimited Blue Guardian: Forex Funding (plans and pricing)Verified · Re-check due | 4% of initial balance, from the higher of balance or equity Resets at 5pm EST from the higher of balance or equity at the reset. The same limit applies once funded. Blue Guardian Help Centre: 2 Step Standard RulesVerified · Re-check due | 8% static Measured on equity, including floating positions. Same limit once funded. Blue Guardian Help Centre: 2 Step Standard RulesVerified · Re-check due | Not yet verified | Challenge: allowed. Funded: no opening or closing ±5 min Applies to red-folder releases and FOMC events. Profits made in the window may be removed without an account breach. Blue Guardian Help Centre: 2 Step Standard RulesVerified · Re-check due | Allowed Blue Guardian Help Centre: 2 Step Standard RulesVerified · Re-check due |
| Blue Guardian 1 Step Standard 1-Step | 9% Accounts bought before 20 August 2026 keep a 10% target. Blue Guardian Help Centre: 1 Step Standard RulesVerified · Re-check due | Unlimited Blue Guardian: Forex Funding (plans and pricing)Verified · Re-check due | 4% of initial balance, from the higher of balance or equity Resets at 5pm EST from the higher of balance or equity at the reset. The same limit applies once funded. Blue Guardian Help Centre: 1 Step Standard RulesVerified · Re-check due | 6% trailing, locks at starting balance Trails the highest closed balance and locks at the starting balance once the account is 6% up; a 1% withdrawal buffer then applies. Same limit once funded. Blue Guardian Help Centre: 1 Step Standard RulesVerified · Re-check due | Not yet verified | Challenge: allowed. Funded: no opening or closing ±5 min Applies to red-folder releases and FOMC events. Profits made in the window may be removed without an account breach. Blue Guardian Help Centre: 1 Step Standard RulesVerified · Re-check due | Allowed Blue Guardian Help Centre: 1 Step Standard RulesVerified · Re-check due |
| Blue Guardian Instant Standard Instant | None Blue Guardian Help Centre: Instant Standard Account RulesVerified · Re-check due | No evaluation Blue Guardian Help Centre: Instant Standard Account RulesVerified · Re-check due | 3% of initial balance, from the higher of balance or equity Resets at 5pm EST from the higher of balance or equity at the reset. Blue Guardian Help Centre: Instant Standard Account RulesVerified · Re-check due | 6% trailing, locks at starting balance Trails the highest closed balance and locks at the starting balance once the account is 6% up; a 1% withdrawal buffer then applies. Blue Guardian Help Centre: Instant Standard Account RulesVerified · Re-check due | 20% (15% on $300K and $400K) No single day may reach 20% of the period's profit before a payout; breaking it blocks the payout but does not breach the account. Blue Guardian Help Centre: Instant Standard Account RulesVerified · Re-check due | Not allowed on accounts bought after 13 Nov 2025 The same article describes a ±5 minute no-open/close window, with profits in the window removed, for older accounts. Blue Guardian Help Centre: Instant Standard Account RulesVerified · Re-check due | Allowed Blue Guardian Help Centre: Instant Standard Account RulesVerified · Re-check due |
| BrightFunded 2-Step Bright Challenge 2-Step | 8% then 5% BrightFunded Help Center: BrightFunded 2-Step BrightVerified · Re-check due | Unlimited BrightFunded Help Center: How long does the evaluation process take?Verified · Re-check due | 4% of initial balance, from the higher of balance or equity The 4% is of the original account size, measured down from the higher of balance or equity recorded at the 23:30 to 23:59 CET rollover. BrightFunded Help Center: BrightFunded 2-Step BrightVerified · Re-check due | 8% static BrightFunded Help Center: BrightFunded 2-Step BrightVerified · Re-check due | None BrightFunded Help Center: Does BrightFunded have a consistency rule?Verified · Re-check due | Challenge: allowed. Funded: no trades ±5 min On funded accounts, profit from a trade executed in the window is deducted but the account is not breached. Take profits on trades opened at least 48 hours before the release are exempt. BrightFunded Help Center: Can I trade news?Verified · Re-check due | Allowed BrightFunded Help Center: Is it allowed to hold positions over the weekend?Verified · Re-check due |
| BrightFunded 1-Step Challenge 1-Step | 10% BrightFunded Help Center: BrightFunded 1-StepVerified · Re-check due | Unlimited BrightFunded Help Center: How long does the evaluation process take?Verified · Re-check due | 3% of initial balance, from the higher of balance or equity The 3% is of the original account size, measured down from the higher of balance or equity recorded at the 23:30 to 23:59 CET rollover. BrightFunded Help Center: BrightFunded 1-StepVerified · Re-check due | 6% trailing, locks at starting balance The floor trails the equity high-water mark in real time and stops moving once equity reaches 6% above the initial balance. BrightFunded Help Center: BrightFunded 1-StepVerified · Re-check due | None BrightFunded Help Center: Does BrightFunded have a consistency rule?Verified · Re-check due | Challenge: allowed. Funded: no trades ±5 min On funded accounts, profit from a trade executed in the window is deducted but the account is not breached. Take profits on trades opened at least 48 hours before the release are exempt. BrightFunded Help Center: Can I trade news?Verified · Re-check due | Allowed BrightFunded Help Center: Is it allowed to hold positions over the weekend?Verified · Re-check due |
| E8 Markets E8 One 1-Step | 9% The target is 1.5 times the drawdown chosen at checkout (4% to 14%). The help centre's E8 One page lists a 6% target, 3% daily and 4% drawdown as its preset, which matches the 4% option. E8 Markets: Compare Funded Accounts (account configurator)Verified · Re-check due | Unlimited E8 Markets Help Center: E8 OneVerified · Re-check due | 4% of initial balance, below day-start balance The dollar amount is fixed from the initial balance and subtracted from each day's starting balance at 00:00 server time. Same limit on the Performance account. E8 Markets Help Center: Daily DrawdownVerified · Re-check due | 6% trailing on closed balance, locks at starting balance The floor rises only when profits are closed, not with open equity, and stops at the initial balance. Same limit on the Performance account. E8 Markets Help Center: Dynamic drawdownVerified · Re-check due | Performance only: 40% Best Day Rule A payout condition, not a breach: if one day exceeds 40% of total profit, the trader keeps trading until it no longer does. E8 Markets Help Center: E8 OneVerified · Re-check due | Challenge: allowed. Performance: no trades ±5 min The Performance-stage ban runs from 5 minutes before to 5 minutes after a high-impact release and covers opening or closing trades, stop loss and take profit, and stop orders. Profits made in the window may be removed. E8 Markets Help Center: E8 OneVerified · Re-check due | Allowed at all stages E8 Markets Help Center: Can I hold positions overnight and trade over the weekend?Verified · Re-check due |
| FTMO FTMO Challenge: 2-Step 2-Step | 10% then 5% Phase 1 is the FTMO Challenge and phase 2 the Verification. There is no profit target on the FTMO Account. FTMO Comparison TableVerified · Re-check due | Unlimited FTMO FAQ: How long does it take to become an FTMO Trader?Verified · Re-check due | 5% of initial capital, from the midnight balance The limit is the balance at 00:00 CE(S)T minus 5% of initial capital, and equity (including open losses) must stay above it. The same rule applies on the FTMO Account. FTMO Trading ObjectivesVerified · Re-check due | 10% static Equity may not fall below 90% of initial capital. The same rule applies on the FTMO Account. FTMO Trading ObjectivesVerified · Re-check due | None The Best Day Rule applies only to the 1-Step product; the comparison table lists none for the 2-Step. FTMO FAQ: Do you have any consistency rules?Verified · Re-check due | Challenge: allowed. Funded: no trades ±2 min of selected releases No restriction during the Challenge or Verification. On a Standard FTMO Account, no trades may be opened or closed on affected instruments from 2 minutes before to 2 minutes after selected releases. Swing accounts are exempt. FTMO FAQ: Can I trade news?Verified · Re-check due | Challenge: allowed. Funded: close before the weekend Applies to the Standard account type on the FTMO Account; Swing accounts may hold over the weekend. FTMO FAQ: Do I have to close my positions overnight or before the weekend?Verified · Re-check due |
| FTMO FTMO Challenge: 1-Step 1-Step | 10% FTMO Trading ObjectivesVerified · Re-check due | Unlimited FTMO FAQ: How long does it take to become an FTMO Trader?Verified · Re-check due | 3% of initial capital, from the midnight balance The limit is the balance at 00:00 CE(S)T minus 3% of initial capital, and equity (including open losses) must stay above it. The same rule applies on the FTMO Account. FTMO Trading ObjectivesVerified · Re-check due | 10% end-of-day trailing The floor trails the highest balance recorded at 00:00 CE(S)T and never decreases. It resets to 90% of initial capital when a new FTMO Account is issued after a Reward. FTMO Trading ObjectivesVerified · Re-check due | Best Day Rule: 50% Exceeding it is not a breach; you keep trading until the best day is 50% or less of positive days' profit. It applies to passing and to each Reward on the FTMO Account. FTMO Trading ObjectivesVerified · Re-check due | Challenge: allowed. Funded: no trades ±2 min of selected releases No restriction during the Challenge or Verification. On a Standard FTMO Account, no trades may be opened or closed on affected instruments from 2 minutes before to 2 minutes after selected releases. FTMO FAQ: Can I trade news?Verified · Re-check due | Challenge: allowed. Funded: close before the weekend The Swing account type, which removes this restriction, is not offered for the 1-Step. FTMO FAQ: Do I have to close my positions overnight or before the weekend?Verified · Re-check due |
| Funded Trading Plus 2-Step Classic 2-Step | 7% then 7% FT+ Help Center: 2-Step Classic Program InformationVerified · Re-check due | Unlimited FT+ Help Center: Does my account expire?Verified · Re-check due | 4% of prior-day closed balance FT+ Help Center: 2-Step Classic Program InformationVerified · Re-check due | 8% static The funded account keeps the 8% static limit. A checkout add-on raises it to 9%. FT+ Help Center: 2-Step Classic Program InformationVerified · Re-check due | 35% in challenge, 50% funded No single day's closed net profit may exceed 35% of a step's total (50% of profit since the last payout once funded). Missing it does not breach the account; the target or payout waits until it is met. FT+ Help Center: 2-Step Classic Program InformationVerified · Re-check due | Allowed, subject to risk review No news window applies. Trades around high-impact news can be flagged at risk review when margin use is high and holding time is very short. FT+ Help Center: Risk Review PolicyVerified · Re-check due | Allowed FT+ Help Center: 2-Step Classic Program InformationVerified · Re-check due |
| Funded Trading Plus 1-Step Express 1-Step | 10% FT+ Help Center: 1-Step Express Program InformationVerified · Re-check due | Unlimited FT+ Help Center: Does my account expire?Verified · Re-check due | 4% of prior-day closed balance FT+ Help Center: 1-Step Express Program InformationVerified · Re-check due | 6% trailing, locks at starting balance The floor trails the highest closed balance by 6% of the starting balance and stops moving once it reaches the starting balance. FT+ Help Center: 1-Step Express Program InformationVerified · Re-check due | None The terms apply the consistency requirement to the 2-Step Classic only. Funded Trading Plus Website and Program Terms and ConditionsVerified · Re-check due | Allowed, subject to risk review No news window applies. Trades around high-impact news can be flagged at risk review when margin use is high and holding time is very short. FT+ Help Center: Risk Review PolicyVerified · Re-check due | Allowed Funded Trading Plus 1-Step Express ChallengeVerified · Re-check due |
| Funded Trading Plus Instant Funding Instant | None FT+ Help Center: Instant Program InformationVerified · Re-check due | Unlimited FT+ Help Center: Does my account expire?Verified · Re-check due | 6% The help centre sets the reference at the higher of prior-day balance or equity (17:00 EST); the programme page FAQ describes the prior day's closed balance. FT+ Help Center: Instant Program InformationVerified · Re-check due | 6% trailing, locks at starting balance The floor trails the highest closed balance by 6% of the starting balance and stops moving once it reaches the starting balance. FT+ Help Center: Instant Program InformationVerified · Re-check due | None The terms apply the consistency requirement to the 2-Step Classic only. Funded Trading Plus Website and Program Terms and ConditionsVerified · Re-check due | Allowed, subject to risk review No news window applies. Trades around high-impact news can be flagged at risk review when margin use is high and holding time is very short. FT+ Help Center: Risk Review PolicyVerified · Re-check due | Close by 16:30 EST Friday Open trades are closed automatically at that time. FT+ Help Center: Instant Program InformationVerified · Re-check due |
| FundedNext Stellar 2-Step 2-Step | 8% then 5% FundedNext Help: What Is the Profit Target of the Stellar 2-Step Challenge?Verified · Re-check due | Unlimited FundedNext Help: How Many Days Will I Get to Complete Phase 1 & 2 of the Stellar 2-Step Challenge?Verified · Re-check due | 5% of initial balance, below day-start balance Counts closed and floating losses and resets at 00:00 server time; profit made earlier that day adds to the allowance. The same limit applies once funded. FundedNext Help: What rules do I need to follow in the Stellar 2-Step Challenge?Verified · Re-check due | 10% static Balance or equity must stay above 90% of the initial balance, in the challenge and once funded. FundedNext Help: What rules do I need to follow in the Stellar 2-Step Challenge?Verified · Re-check due | Not yet verified | Challenge: allowed. Funded: 40% of profit counted ±5 min Applies to listed high-impact events tied to the traded symbol. Losses inside the window count in full. FundedNext Help: Is News Trading Allowed in the Stellar 2-Step Account?Verified · Re-check due | Allowed Swap charges apply and count toward the daily loss limit. FundedNext Help: Holding Trades Overnight and Over the WeekendVerified · Re-check due |
| FundedNext Stellar 1-Step 1-Step | 10% FundedNext Help: What is the Profit Target of the Stellar 1-Step Challenge?Verified · Re-check due | Unlimited FundedNext Help: Is there a Minimum Trading Day or Time Limit to complete the Stellar 1-Step Challenge?Verified · Re-check due | 3% of initial balance, below day-start balance Counts closed and floating losses and resets at 00:00 server time; profit made earlier that day adds to the allowance. The same limit applies once funded. FundedNext Help: What Are the Rules for the Stellar 1-Step Challenge?Verified · Re-check due | 6% static Balance or equity must stay above 94% of the initial balance, in the challenge and once funded. FundedNext Help: What Are the Rules for the Stellar 1-Step Challenge?Verified · Re-check due | Not yet verified | Challenge: allowed. Funded: 40% of profit counted ±5 min Applies to listed high-impact events tied to the traded symbol. Losses inside the window count in full. FundedNext Help: Is News Trading Allowed in the Stellar 1-Step Account?Verified · Re-check due | Allowed Swap charges apply and count toward the daily loss limit. FundedNext Help: Holding Trades Overnight and Over the WeekendVerified · Re-check due |
| FundedNext Stellar Instant Instant | None FundedNext Help: What is the Stellar Instant Account?Verified · Re-check due | No evaluation FundedNext Help: What is the Stellar Instant Account?Verified · Re-check due | None FundedNext Help: Daily Loss Limit and Maximum Loss Limit for Stellar Instant AccountsVerified · Re-check due | 6% trailing, locks at initial balance The floor rises with profit and stops at the initial balance. It does not reset after a payout. FundedNext Help: Daily Loss Limit and Maximum Loss Limit for Stellar Instant AccountsVerified · Re-check due | None FundedNext Help: Are There Any Consistency Rules for the Stellar Instant Account?Verified · Re-check due | 40% of profit counted ±5 min Applies to trades opened or closed within 5 minutes either side of a listed high-impact event. FundedNext Help: Is News Trading Allowed in the Stellar Instant Accounts?Verified · Re-check due | Allowed Swap charges apply and count toward profit and loss. FundedNext Help: Overnight or Weekend Trading in the Stellar Instant AccountVerified · Re-check due |
| FundingPips 2 Step Standard 2-Step | 8% then 5% The target must be reached with all trades closed. FundingPips Help: 2 Step StandardVerified · Re-check due | Unlimited FundingPips Help: 2 Step StandardVerified · Re-check due | 5% of day-start balance or equity (higher) 5% is the default configuration; a cheaper 3% configuration is also sold. Resets at 00:00 platform time (UTC+3). FundingPips Help: 2 Step StandardVerified · Re-check due | 10% static The floor is fixed at 90% of the starting account size in every phase, including the Master Account. FundingPips Help: 2 Step StandardVerified · Re-check due | Not yet verified | Challenge: allowed. Funded: profits ±5 min deducted Deliberately trading news spikes is still prohibited at both stages and can close the account. On the Master Account speeches carry a ±10 min window, and trades opened 5+ hours before an event are exempt. FundingPips Help: 2 Step StandardVerified · Re-check due | Challenge: allowed. Funded: not allowed without Swing add-on Master Account positions are closed by the system each day. Holding can be enabled with a 10% add-on at purchase. FundingPips Help: News Trading & Weekend HoldingVerified · Re-check due |
| FundingPips 1 Step Flex 1-Step | 12% FundingPips Help: 1 Step FlexVerified · Re-check due | Unlimited FundingPips Help: 1 Step FlexVerified · Re-check due | 3% of day-start balance or equity (higher) 3% is the default configuration; a cheaper 2% configuration is also sold. Resets at 00:00 platform time (UTC+3). FundingPips Help: 1 Step FlexVerified · Re-check due | 12% static Based on the starting account size; it does not reset. FundingPips Help: 1 Step FlexVerified · Re-check due | None (35% score on the monthly cycle) The optional monthly (100%) reward cycle requires a 35% consistency score and 7 profitable days. FundingPips 1 Step FlexVerified · Re-check due | Challenge: allowed. Funded: profits ±5 min deducted Deliberately trading news spikes is still prohibited at both stages and can close the account. On the Master Account speeches carry a ±10 min window, and trades opened 5+ hours before an event are exempt. FundingPips Help: 1 Step FlexVerified · Re-check due | Challenge: allowed. Funded: not allowed without Swing add-on Master Account positions are closed by the system each day. Holding can be enabled with a 10% add-on at purchase. FundingPips Help: News Trading & Weekend HoldingVerified · Re-check due |
| FundingPips FundingPips Zero Instant | None FundingPips Help: FundingPips ZeroVerified · Re-check due | No evaluation FundingPips Help: FundingPips ZeroVerified · Re-check due | 3% of day-start balance or equity (higher) Resets at 00:00 platform time (UTC+3). FundingPips Help: FundingPips ZeroVerified · Re-check due | 5% trailing, locks at starting balance The floor trails peak equity and locks at the starting account size once equity is 5% up. It does not reset after a reward. FundingPips Help: FundingPips ZeroVerified · Re-check due | 15% max share from one day Reward requests are blocked until the score is back within range; the account is not closed. FundingPips Help: FundingPips ZeroVerified · Re-check due | No trading ±10 min (account closure) Applies to high-impact news and speeches on the affected currency, including holding a position through the window. FundingPips Help: News Trading & Weekend HoldingVerified · Re-check due | Close before the weekend (account closure) FundingPips Help: FundingPips ZeroVerified · Re-check due |
| FXIFY Two Phase (Standard) 2-Step | 10% then 5% The Classic variant reverses the targets (5% then 10%) with a static drawdown; the Pro variant uses 4% then 8%. FXIFY FAQ: What are the rules for the Assessment account?Verified · Re-check due | Unlimited FXIFY FAQ: What are the rules for the Assessment account?Verified · Re-check due | 4% of prior day's 5 PM EST balance Breached when equity falls below the limit. The same limit applies on the funded account. FXIFY FAQ: How do you calculate the Daily Loss Limit?Verified · Re-check due | 10% trailing, locks at starting balance Trails the closed-balance high-water mark until the account is 10% up, then locks at the starting balance. It also locks after a payout. FXIFY FAQ: How do you calculate the Max Trailing Drawdown?Verified · Re-check due | Not yet verified | Allowed FXIFY warns that clients taking significant risk on news trades may be banned, and its prohibited strategies FAQ lists high leverage news trading. FXIFY FAQ: Can I trade the news?Verified · Re-check due | Allowed FXIFY FAQ: Do I need to close positions over the weekend?Verified · Re-check due |
| FXIFY One Phase 1-Step | 10% FXIFY One Phase ProgramVerified · Re-check due | Unlimited FXIFY FAQ: What are the rules for the Assessment account?Verified · Re-check due | 3% of prior day's 5 PM EST balance Breached when equity falls below the limit. The same limit applies on the funded account. FXIFY FAQ: How do you calculate the Daily Loss Limit?Verified · Re-check due | 6% trailing, locks at starting balance Trails the closed-balance high-water mark until the account is 6% up, then locks at the starting balance. It also locks after a payout. FXIFY FAQ: How do you calculate the Max Trailing Drawdown?Verified · Re-check due | Not yet verified | Allowed FXIFY warns that clients taking significant risk on news trades may be banned, and its prohibited strategies FAQ lists high leverage news trading. FXIFY FAQ: Can I trade the news?Verified · Re-check due | Allowed FXIFY FAQ: Do I need to close positions over the weekend?Verified · Re-check due |
| FXIFY Instant Funding (Standard) Instant | None FXIFY FAQ: [Instant Funding] What's the max and minimum trading days?Verified · Re-check due | No evaluation FXIFY FAQ: [Instant Funding] What's the max and minimum trading days?Verified · Re-check due | 8% of prior day's 5 PM EST balance FXIFY FAQ: [Instant Funding] What's the daily drawdown?Verified · Re-check due | 8% trailing, locks at starting balance Trails the closed-balance high-water mark and locks at the initial balance once the account is 8% up or a withdrawal is processed. FXIFY FAQ: [Instant Funding] What's the max drawdown limit?Verified · Re-check due | None Listed as N/A in the program page's rules table for the Standard account. The separate Instant Funding Lite product has a 20% consistency rule. FXIFY Instant FundingVerified · Re-check due | No trades ±5 min of high-impact news Trades opened or closed inside the window are invalidated: profits are disregarded and losses stand. FXIFY FAQ: [Instant Funding] Can I trade news on Instant Funding?Verified · Re-check due | Close by 3:45 PM EST Friday Positions still open at that time are closed automatically by FXIFY. FXIFY FAQ: [Instant Funding] Can I hold positions over the weekend?Verified · Re-check due |
| Goat Funded Trader 2-Step Standard 2-Step | 10% then 5% Goat Funded Trader Help Centre: 2-Step StandardVerified · Re-check due | Unlimited Goat Funded Trader homepage: Choose Your AccountVerified · Re-check due | 5% of day-start balance or equity (higher) Set at 5:00 PM EST from the higher of balance or equity. The same limit applies once funded. Goat Funded Trader Help Centre: 2-Step StandardVerified · Re-check due | 10% static Same limit once funded. Goat Funded Trader Help Centre: 2-Step StandardVerified · Re-check due | None Goat Funded Trader Help Centre: 2-Step StandardVerified · Re-check due | Profit capped at 1% within ±5 min Profit from trades opened or closed within 5 minutes of a high-impact release is capped at 1% of the initial balance; the excess is removed without a breach. Applies to challenge and funded stages. Goat Funded Trader Help Centre: Is News Trading allowed?Verified · Re-check due | Allowed On funded accounts, profit from trades opened in the last 3 market hours on Friday and closed in the first 3 on Monday is removed. Goat Funded Trader Help Centre: Can I hold trades over the weekend?Verified · Re-check due |
| Goat Funded Trader 1-Step Model 1-Step | 10% Goat Funded Trader Help Centre: 1 Step ModelVerified · Re-check due | Unlimited Goat Funded Trader homepage: Choose Your AccountVerified · Re-check due | 3% of day-start balance or equity (higher) Accounts bought before 1 August 2026 keep a 4% limit. Set at 5:00 PM EST; the same limit applies once funded. Goat Funded Trader Help Centre: 1 Step ModelVerified · Re-check due | None Goat Funded Trader Help Centre: 1 Step ModelVerified · Re-check due | Profit capped at 1% within ±5 min Profit from trades opened or closed within 5 minutes of a high-impact release is capped at 1% of the initial balance; the excess is removed without a breach. Applies to challenge and funded stages. Goat Funded Trader Help Centre: Is News Trading allowed?Verified · Re-check due | Allowed On funded accounts, profit from trades opened in the last 3 market hours on Friday and closed in the first 3 on Monday is removed. Goat Funded Trader Help Centre: Can I hold trades over the weekend?Verified · Re-check due | |
| Goat Funded Trader Instant Funding GOAT Model Instant | None Goat Funded Trader homepage: Choose Your AccountVerified · Re-check due | No evaluation Goat Funded Trader Help Centre: Instant Funding GOAT ModelVerified · Re-check due | 3% daily The article calls it trailing and reset at 5 PM EST, and describes the base as both the daily starting balance and the initial balance. Goat Funded Trader Help Centre: Instant Funding GOAT ModelVerified · Re-check due | 6% trailing on equity The floor follows the equity high and never moves down. It resets after each payout. Goat Funded Trader Help Centre: Instant Funding GOAT ModelVerified · Re-check due | 15% Breaking it blocks the payout until the best day falls below 15%; it does not breach the account. Goat Funded Trader Help Centre: Instant Funding GOAT ModelVerified · Re-check due | Profit capped at 1% within ±5 min Profit from trades opened or closed within 5 minutes of a high-impact release is capped at 1% of the initial balance; the excess is removed without a breach. Goat Funded Trader Help Centre: Is News Trading allowed?Verified · Re-check due | Allowed On funded accounts, profit from trades opened in the last 3 market hours on Friday and closed in the first 3 on Monday is removed. Goat Funded Trader Help Centre: Can I hold trades over the weekend?Verified · Re-check due |
| Maven Trading Standard 2-Step 2-Step | 8% then 5% Maven Trading Terms & ConditionsVerified · Re-check due | Unlimited Maven Trading 2-Step ChallengeVerified · Re-check due | 4% of the higher of balance or equity at 00:00 UTC Maven Trading FAQ: What are the drawdown limits?Verified · Re-check due | 8% static Maven Trading Terms & ConditionsVerified · Re-check due | No score; 50% best-day rule above $5,000 funded profit The challenge page states there is no consistency score on the two-step. Once total funded profit exceeds $5,000, a best day or single trade above 50% of the payout cycle's profit is cut to the 50% mark. Maven Trading FAQ: Do you have a withdrawal cap?Verified · Re-check due | No opening or closing ±2 min of red-folder news Red-folder events are those on Forex Factory. Positions opened earlier may be held through the release, and the same window applies to funded accounts. Maven Trading FAQ: Can I trade during the news?Verified · Re-check due | Allowed Maven Trading FAQ: Do I have any time restrictions?Verified · Re-check due |
| Maven Trading Standard 1-Step 1-Step | 8% Maven Trading Terms & ConditionsVerified · Re-check due | Not yet verified | 3% of the higher of balance or equity at 00:00 UTC Maven Trading FAQ: What are the drawdown limits?Verified · Re-check due | 5% trailing from equity high The limit trails the highest equity point reached. No level at which it stops trailing is stated. Maven Trading FAQ: What are the drawdown limits?Verified · Re-check due | No score; 50% best-day rule above $5,000 funded profit The challenge page states a consistency score is not applicable for the one-step. Once total funded profit exceeds $5,000, a best day or single trade above 50% of the payout cycle's profit is cut to the 50% mark. Maven Trading FAQ: Do you have a withdrawal cap?Verified · Re-check due | No opening or closing ±2 min of red-folder news Red-folder events are those on Forex Factory. Positions opened earlier may be held through the release, and the same window applies to funded accounts. Maven Trading FAQ: Can I trade during the news?Verified · Re-check due | Allowed Maven Trading FAQ: Do I have any time restrictions?Verified · Re-check due |
| Maven Trading Instant Instant | None; 3% profit needed to withdraw Maven Trading FAQ: What are the profit targets?Verified · Re-check due | No evaluation Maven Trading FAQ: What is Instant Funding?Verified · Re-check due | 2% of the higher of balance or equity at 00:00 UTC Maven Trading FAQ: Daily loss limit (2%)Verified · Re-check due | 3% trailing from equity high The limit is 3% of the high-water mark and moves up with it. No level at which it stops trailing is stated. Maven Trading FAQ: Max loss limit, trailing (3%)Verified · Re-check due | Consistency score of 20% or below to withdraw The score is the biggest winning day divided by total profit. Maven Trading FAQ: What is a consistency score?Verified · Re-check due | Allowed per FAQ; Terms say ±2 min for all accounts The Terms and Conditions describe the 2-minute red-folder news restriction as applying to all accounts. Maven Trading FAQ: Can I trade during the news?Verified · Re-check due | Allowed Maven Trading FAQ: Do I have any time restrictions?Verified · Re-check due |
| Pipster One Phase Challenge 1-Step | 10% Pipster Challenge Pricing & RulesVerified · Re-check due | Unlimited Pipster FAQVerified · Re-check due | 4% of day-start equity Baseline is equity at 22:00 UTC (New York rollover). Same limit once funded. Pipster FAQVerified · Re-check due | 8% static Pipster Challenge Pricing & RulesVerified · Re-check due | None Pipster FAQVerified · Re-check due | Challenge: allowed. Funded: no new positions ±5 min Bracketing (a buy stop and sell stop placed before a release) is banned on funded accounts and allowed on challenges. Funded traders may hold and close positions through news. Pipster FAQVerified · Re-check due | Challenge: allowed. Funded: close before the weekend Pipster Challenge Pricing & RulesVerified · Re-check due |
| Pipster Two Phase Challenge 2-Step | 8% then 5% Pipster Challenge Pricing & RulesVerified · Re-check due | Unlimited Pipster FAQVerified · Re-check due | 5% of day-start equity Baseline is equity at 22:00 UTC (New York rollover). Same limit once funded. Pipster FAQVerified · Re-check due | 10% static Pipster Challenge Pricing & RulesVerified · Re-check due | None Pipster FAQVerified · Re-check due | Challenge: allowed. Funded: no new positions ±5 min Bracketing (a buy stop and sell stop placed before a release) is banned on funded accounts and allowed on challenges. Funded traders may hold and close positions through news. Pipster FAQVerified · Re-check due | Challenge: allowed. Funded: close before the weekend Pipster Challenge Pricing & RulesVerified · Re-check due |
| Pipster Instant Funded Account Instant | None Pipster Challenge Pricing & RulesVerified · Re-check due | No evaluation Pipster Challenge Pricing & RulesVerified · Re-check due | 3% of day-start equity Baseline is equity at 22:00 UTC (New York rollover). Pipster FAQVerified · Re-check due | 10% trailing, locks at 96% of starting balance The floor follows the equity high-water mark and stops rising once it reaches 96% of the starting balance. Pipster FAQVerified · Re-check due | None Pipster FAQVerified · Re-check due | No new positions ±5 min Existing positions may be held and closed through news. Pipster FAQVerified · Re-check due | Close before the weekend Pipster FAQVerified · Re-check due |
| Pipster Pipster Entry Pay after pass | 6% (3% with a $4.99 add-on) Pipster Challenge Pricing & RulesVerified · Re-check due | Unlimited Pipster FAQVerified · Re-check due | None in the challenge; 3% once funded Pipster Challenge Pricing & RulesVerified · Re-check due | 6% static; 6% trailing once funded The funded floor trails the high-water mark and locks at 96% of the starting balance. Pipster Challenge Pricing & RulesVerified · Re-check due | None Pipster FAQVerified · Re-check due | Challenge: allowed. Funded: no new positions ±5 min Bracketing (a buy stop and sell stop placed before a release) is banned on funded accounts and allowed on challenges. Funded traders may hold and close positions through news. Pipster FAQVerified · Re-check due | Challenge: allowed. Funded: close before the weekend Pipster Challenge Pricing & RulesVerified · Re-check due |
| The5ers High Stakes 2-Step | 10% then 5% Default New variant. The Classic variant targets 8% then 5%. The5ers High Stakes programme pageVerified · Re-check due | Unlimited The5ers FAQ: What are the general rules for the High Stakes Program?Verified · Re-check due | 5% ($50K and $100K: 4%) Measured from the higher of balance or equity at 00:00 MT5 server time. The plan table shows 4% for the $50K and $100K sizes, while the FAQ states 5% with no size exception. The5ers High Stakes programme pageVerified · Re-check due | 10% static ($50K and $100K: 8%) Measured from the initial balance. The plan table on the programme page shows 8% for the $50K and $100K sizes. The5ers FAQ: What is the maximum loss and the maximum daily loss in the High Stakes program?Verified · Re-check due | Not yet verified | No new orders ±2 min of high-impact news Holding positions through news is allowed. Profits from trades opened in the window are deducted as a soft breach. The5ers FAQ: Is News Trading Allowed in the High Stakes Program?Verified · Re-check due | Allowed Indices held over the weekend carry a high swap. The5ers High Stakes programme pageVerified · Re-check due |
| The5ers Hyper Growth 1-Step | 10% Each further 10% gain doubles the account balance. Profits can be withdrawn from the first level. The5ers 1-Step Growth programmes page (Pro Growth and Hyper Growth)Verified · Re-check due | Unlimited The5ers FAQ: How does the Hyper Growth Program work?Verified · Re-check due | 3% daily pause (not a breach) Hitting it closes open trades and disables the account until the next trading day. It is measured from the higher of balance or equity at midnight. The5ers FAQ: How Does the Daily Pause Work?Verified · Re-check due | 6% static Reaching the stop-out level terminates the account. The level stays the same in the funded stages. The5ers 1-Step Growth programmes page (Pro Growth and Hyper Growth)Verified · Re-check due | Not yet verified | Allowed (no bracketing) Placing buy and sell stop orders around a release (bracketing) is prohibited. The5ers FAQ: Can I Trade During News?Verified · Re-check due | Allowed Indices held over the weekend carry a high swap. The5ers FAQ: How does the Hyper Growth Program work?Verified · Re-check due |
| The5ers Pro Growth 1-Step | 10% The funded account scales on each further 10% gain. The5ers 1-Step Growth programmes page (Pro Growth and Hyper Growth)Verified · Re-check due | Unlimited The5ers FAQ: Is there a time limit?Verified · Re-check due | 3% of the higher of day-start balance or equity Reaching it terminates the account. The day starts at 00:00 MT5 server time. The5ers FAQ: What is the Drawdown Rule for ProGrowth?Verified · Re-check due | 6% static The5ers FAQ: What is the Drawdown Rule for ProGrowth?Verified · Re-check due | Not yet verified | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| The5ers Bootcamp 3-Step | 6% in each of 3 steps Each step uses a larger demo balance (for the $20K plan: $5,000, $10,000, then $15,000). The funded account scales on each 5% gain. The5ers Bootcamp programme pageVerified · Re-check due | Unlimited The5ers FAQ: How does the Bootcamp Program work?Verified · Re-check due | None in evaluation; 3% daily pause once funded The funded pause disables trading until 00:00 MT5 server time the next day. The5ers FAQ: How does the Bootcamp Program work?Verified · Re-check due | 5% static; 4% once funded The plan table shows 5% for each evaluation step and 4% on the funded account, measured from the initial balance. The5ers FAQ: What is Drawdown and How is it Calculated?Verified · Re-check due | Not yet verified | Allowed (no bracketing) Placing buy and sell stop orders around a release (bracketing) is prohibited. The5ers FAQ: How does the Bootcamp Program work?Verified · Re-check due | Allowed Indices held over the weekend carry very high swaps. The5ers FAQ: How does the Bootcamp Program work?Verified · Re-check due |
Answers are generated from the verified values in the table, so they always match it. Each counts only programmes with that rule verified.
As of 28 September 2026, all 27 evaluation programmes have no time limit to pass, at Alpha Capital Group, Blue Guardian, BrightFunded, E8 Markets, FTMO, Funded Trading Plus, FundedNext, FundingPips, FXIFY, Goat Funded Trader, Maven Trading, Pipster and The5ers.
As of 28 September 2026, 14 of 24 programmes apply no consistency rule in the evaluation or once funded: BrightFunded 2-Step Bright Challenge, BrightFunded 1-Step Challenge, FTMO Challenge: 2-Step, Funded Trading Plus 1-Step Express, Funded Trading Plus Instant Funding, FundedNext Stellar Instant, FundingPips 1 Step Flex, FXIFY Instant Funding (Standard), Goat Funded Trader 2-Step Standard, Goat Funded Trader 1-Step Model, Pipster One Phase Challenge, Pipster Two Phase Challenge, Pipster Instant Funded Account and Pipster Entry.
As of 28 September 2026, 8 of 36 programmes place no news restriction on funded accounts: Funded Trading Plus 2-Step Classic, Funded Trading Plus 1-Step Express, Funded Trading Plus Instant Funding, FXIFY Two Phase (Standard), FXIFY One Phase, Maven Trading Instant, The5ers Hyper Growth and The5ers Bootcamp.
As of 28 September 2026, 23 of 36 programmes allow weekend holding on funded accounts: Alpha Capital Group Alpha One 10%, Blue Guardian 2 Step Standard, Blue Guardian 1 Step Standard, Blue Guardian Instant Standard, BrightFunded 2-Step Bright Challenge, BrightFunded 1-Step Challenge, E8 Markets E8 One, Funded Trading Plus 2-Step Classic, Funded Trading Plus 1-Step Express, FundedNext Stellar 2-Step, FundedNext Stellar 1-Step, FundedNext Stellar Instant, FXIFY Two Phase (Standard), FXIFY One Phase, Goat Funded Trader 2-Step Standard, Goat Funded Trader 1-Step Model, Goat Funded Trader Instant Funding GOAT Model, Maven Trading Standard 2-Step, Maven Trading Standard 1-Step, Maven Trading Instant, The5ers High Stakes, The5ers Hyper Growth and The5ers Bootcamp.
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