Profit Targets by Phase
Fixed profit goals per phase — typically 8% then 5% — with zero target once funded.
Two-step evaluations split the goal so Phase 1 proves edge and Phase 2 proves repeatability. On $100K that is usually $8,000 then $5,000. One-step programs compress it into a single 10% goal with tighter trailing rules. Instant funding skips targets entirely but pays a lower split and stricter intraday caps. Funded accounts have no profit target; the only job is to stay above the floors and meet payout gates.
Applies to 3 firms • Evaluation Rules • STEP_1 + STEP_2
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Why this rule exists
Two-step evaluations split the goal so Phase 1 proves edge and Phase 2 proves repeatability. On $100K that is usually $8,000 then $5,000. One-step programs compress it into a single 10% goal with tighter trailing rules. Instant funding skips targets entirely but pays a lower split and stricter intraday caps. Funded accounts have no profit target; the only job is to stay above the floors and meet payout gates.
How traders get caught
This rule is often buried in FAQ or enforced only at payout review — not on the pricing page. Check the exact firm wording before assuming the headline covers your case.
How to stay safe
Verify the firm terms excerpt, keep evidence logs of your setup, and test edge cases in the simulator before sizing up.
The Formula
How it is calculated
Real Dollar Example
On a $100K 2-step, Phase 1 target is $108,000 ($8,000 profit) and Phase 2 target is $105,000 ($5,000 profit). Hit $107,900 in Phase 1 and you still fail by $100 — targets require closed balance at or above the line, not floating equity.
Common Traps & Mistakes
Stopping $100 short of target and assuming floating profit counts — only closed balance promotes.
Overshooting Phase 1 by gambling, then failing consistency and repeating the phase.
Carrying evaluation urgency into funded and overtrading when no target exists.
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