Choosing your first challenge
Updated 2026-07-05
Quick answer
Choose 2-Step for the lowest entry fee, One Step for a single evaluation phase, and Pro Elite or Elite Direct if you want a funded account immediately.
- Basic 2-Step: $19 fee, $1,500 evaluation → $1,500 funded, 80% split
- Pro 2-Step: $39 fee, $2,500 evaluation → $2,500 funded, 85% split
- Elite Two Step: $99 fee, $5,000 evaluation → $5,000 funded, 20% consistency, 80% split
- One Step Basic: $69 fee, $6,000 evaluation → $3,000 funded, 20% consistency, 80% split
- One Step Pro: $129 fee, $10,000 evaluation → $5,000 funded, 20% consistency, 80% split
- Elite Direct: $159 fee, $3,000 funded immediately, 20% consistency, 80% split
- Pro Elite: $259 fee, $5,000 funded immediately, 20% consistency, 80% split
Worked example — If your budget is $100
$19 → Basic 2-Step is the lowest-cost route $39 → Pro 2-Step gives a larger funded account after passing $69 → One Step Basic removes Step 2 $99 → Elite Two Step adds a larger evaluation account
Edge cases
- Which plan is fastest to funded?
Instant-funded plans are funded immediately. Among evaluation plans, One Step plans are fastest because there is only one phase.
- Which plan has the most drawdown room?
Plans with 5% daily and 10% max drawdown give more room than plans with 3%/6% or 4%/8% limits.
- Can I hold more than one active challenge?
Yes. Each account is separate. Passing, failing, or withdrawing from one account does not automatically change another account.
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