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1 Step Advanced
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What is the 1 Step Advanced Challenge?
The 1 Step Advanced Challenge is a single-phase evaluation designed to identify users with strong discipline, consistent profitability, and effective risk management. Upon successful completion, users may transition directly to a real-money Live Account under a controlled risk structure hosted by our partner brokerage.
What are the Execution objectives and rules?
Profit Target: 10%
Daily Drawdown (Equity-based): 3%
Total Drawdown (Balance-based): 6%
Consistency Requirement: No single Execution day may represent more than 35% of total profit
Minimum Execution Days: 10
Minimum Profitable Days for Withdrawal: 5
Maximum Execution Days: Unlimited
A day is considered profitable if the closed PnL exceeds 0.5% of that day’s starting equity.
How does the hybrid drawdown system work?
1. Fixed Total Drawdown
6% of the initial balance.
Example: A $100,000 account cannot fall below $94,000.
2. Daily Drawdown (Equity-based)
3% of the starting equity each Execution day.
Example: If the day starts at $102,000, the daily max loss is $3,060.
3. Fixed Drawdown Activation (Funded Phase Only)
Upon reaching +3% profit in the funded phase, the maximum drawdown is locked at the initial balance.
Example: Once equity reaches $103,000, drawdown is frozen at $100,000.
When can I request a payout?
Withdrawals are available on demand once +3% profit is reached, and the following conditions are met:
At least 10 Execution days completed
A minimum of 5 profitable days
Compliance with the consistency rule
Standard Split: 80% to the user / 20% to the firm
Example:
Net profit: $6,000
Payout threshold reached: $3,000
user receives: $2,400 (80% of $3,000)
What is the 3% buffer and can I withdraw it?
No. The 3% buffer is non-withdrawable and acts as a safety mechanism to protect core capital and verify Execution maturity.
Withdrawing any portion of this buffer before completing four successful payouts will result in immediate account closure and ineligibility for the Live transition.
How does the transition to a Live Account work?
Eligibility Criteria:
Four successful payouts completed
No breach of drawdown or consistency rules
Positive evaluation from the risk team
Structure:
The Live Account is hosted at our partner brokerage, under real market conditions using actual capital.
A new agreement must be signed before transition. This contract governs the use of real capital and defines responsibilities between the user, the firm, and the broker.
What kind of Live Account do I receive?
You receive a Leveraged Live Account, which operates under a controlled-risk model designed to provide buying power while limiting potential losses.
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Base Capital | user’s reserved profit from payouts + optional firm bonus |
| Leverage | 10× proprietary leverage on the base capital |
| Buying Power | Base Capital × 10 |
| Loss Limitation | user can never lose more than the Base Capital |
| Hosted By | Our partner brokerage |
| Capital Lock | 30-day non-withdrawable margin period |
What is the Leveraged Live Account?
Unlike standard instrument-based leverage, the 10× leverage is applied at the account level, based on the total capital base (your reserved profit plus any firm contribution). This proprietary leverage determines your total buying power and is applied on top of the broker’s default 1:30 leverage per instrument.
For example, if your capital base is $12,000, your account-level leverage grants you $120,000 in total buying power. This amount can be used under the broker’s standard 1:30 leverage conditions on individual instruments, meaning you can control positions far larger than the capital base alone.
All orders in the Live Account are executed under A-book Execution, meaning they are routed directly to the market through our partner brokerage. This ensures real market conditions, full transparency, and access to institutional liquidity.
Example:
Base Capital: $12,000
Total Buying Power: $120,000
Maximum Loss: $12,000 (capital base only)
You can access up to $120,000 in positions, but cannot lose more than $12,000.
Why is the capital locked for 30 days?
The 30-day lock period serves as operational margin and risk collateral. It ensures that capital cannot be withdrawn or manipulated during your initial live operations. After this period, based on performance and compliance, funds may be released or reinvested.
How is the capital base determined?
At the end of your fourth payout, your remaining simulated balance (minus any ineligible or withdrawn buffer) is assessed. The amount transferred is the lesser of:
The post-payout remaining balance
10% of the initial challenge size
If the remaining balance exceeds the 10% cap, the surplus may be paid on Day 1 of the Live stage, unless subject to forfeiture.
Example Scenarios:
Scenario A – Within 10% limit
Simulated Account: $100,000
Balance before 4th payout: $109,000
4th Payout: $3,000
Remaining: $6,000
Result: $6,000 transferred to Live Account. No Day 1 bonus.
Scenario B – Exceeds 10% cap
Simulated Account: $100,000
Balance before 4th payout: $118,000
4th Payout: $3,000
Remaining: $15,000
Result: $10,000 transferred to Live Account, $5,000 paid on Day 1.
Scenario C – Global limit reached
Simulated Account: $100,000
Prior payouts: $93,000
Balance before 4th payout: $118,000
4th Payout: $3,000
Remaining: $15,000
Result: $7,000 transferred (to stay under $100,000 total). No Day 1 payout.
Scenario D – Buffer withdrawn
Simulated Account: $100,000
Balance before 4th payout: $105,000
Requested Payout: $5,000
Analysis: user withdraws part of the 3% buffer.
Result: Disqualified from Live transition. Account closed.
Scenario E – Buffer preserved
Simulated Account: $100,000
Balance before 4th payout: $106,000
4th Payout: $2,000
Remaining: $104,000
Result: $4,000 transferred to Live Account. Eligible for transition.
Is there access to a PAMM or Social Execution program?
Yes. Live Account holders may become eligible for account replication via our partner broker’s PAMM system, provided the following criteria are met:
Requirements:
Minimum of 30 active days on the Live Account
Risk Score of 4 out of 5 or higher
Three consecutive successful payout cycles with compliance
Benefits:
Account is eligible for replication by external investors
Earn performance-based fees
Receive volume-based commissions on traded lots
Opportunity to build a long-term track record as a money manager
Increased exposure to private and institutional capital