The 1-step challenge gives you a single phase to hit your profit target and prove your trading skills. The 2-step model has two phases, offering a more detailed evaluation process with potentially lower profit targets and higher loss exposure sensitivity.
Here’s the clear difference between the two models:
✅ 1-Step Challenge:
Just one phase to pass
Quick evaluation, faster funding
Slightly stricter rules like lower drawdown
Great if you want to start trading real funds quickly
✅ 2-Step Challenge:
Two phases to pass (Phase 1 and Phase 2)
Slightly easier rules in each phase
More time to prove consistency
Ideal for traders who prefer a step-by-step approach
Breakdown comparing 1-Step vs 2-Step accounts specifically on profit target, daily loss, and overall loss:
? Profit Target:
1-Step: 10% target in just one phase
2-Step: 8% in Phase 1, then 5% in Phase 2 (more relaxed)
? Daily Loss Limit:
1-Step: Stricter – around 3% daily loss
2-Step: Slightly higher – around 5% daily loss
? Overall Loss Limit:
1-Step: Lower tolerance – 6% max loss
2-Step: More breathing room – 10% max loss
So if you want easier rules, 2-Step is better. If you want faster funding, go for 1-Step! ?
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