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Dual Step Challenge

Dual Step Challenge

  • FormatTwo-phase evaluation model.
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    Available Models1) Dual Step SwingDrawdown Limits
    • Daily Drawdown: 4%, Based on the initial/starting account balance.
    • Overall Maximum Drawdown: 7%, fixed to the initial account balance (challenge phase)
    • Overall Maximum Drawdown: 8%, fixed to the initial account balance (Funded)
    Profit Targets
    • Phase 1: 9%
    • Phase 2: 5%
    Trading Conditions
    • News Trading: Allowed by default
    • Weekend Trading: Allowed.
    • Weekend Holding: Allowed.
    • Leverage: 1:100 (Dynamic).
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    2) Dual Step IntradayDrawdown Limits
    • Daily Drawdown: 4%, Based on the initial/starting account equity.
    • Overall Maximum Drawdown: 7%, fixed to the initial account balance (challenge phase)
    • Overall Maximum Drawdown: 8%, fixed to the initial account balance (Funded)
    Profit Targets
    • Phase 1: 9%
    • Phase 2: 5%
    Trading Conditions
    • News Trading: Not allowed
    • Weekend Trading: Not allowed
    • Weekend Holding: Not allowed
    • Leverage: 1:100 (Dynamic).
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    Add-On Options (Applicable to Both Models)
    • Weekly Payout: Enables weekly payout eligibility
    • 90% Profit Split: Increases profit share to 90%
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Note: All Phase 1, 2, and 3 evaluations, along with ThinkCapital Funded Accounts, utilize a simulated data feed that replicates real market conditions.
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​Note: We are currently no longer offering the Additional Drawdown Add-on for selection at checkout, however customers who have already purchased their challenges with this add-on will continue to enjoy it as long as their accounts are active. Information about this add-on will be detailed below.

  • Increase Drawdown Add-On: Increases daily drawdown to 5% and overall maximum drawdown to 10%. Adjusts profit targets to 10% in Phase 1 and 5% in Phase 2.
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