How do the 1-Step and 2-Step challenge models differ?

Modified on Wed, 18 Jun at 7:03 PM

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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