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Trading permissionsCFD / FX
Does FTMO 2-Step Standard allow news trading?
Yes in the evaluation, apart from FTMO's ban on gap trading around major news. On the funded account, no trade may open or close within 2 minutes of affected releases.
Applies to FTMO · 2-Step Standard · $100,000 · Evaluation and funded stages
Loss limitsCFD / FX
How does daily loss work on The5ers High Stakes New?
The daily limit is 4% of the higher of the day's starting balance or equity, inside an 8% total limit with a $92,000 floor; reaching either ends the account.
Applies to The5ers · High Stakes New · $100,000 · Evaluation and funded stages
Fees and refundsCFD / FX
When is the challenge fee refunded on FTMO, The5ers and FundedNext 2-Step accounts?
FTMO and FundedNext refund the challenge fee with the first reward. The5ers returns it in parts, as account equity and as Hub credit that is not cash.
Compares three accounts FTMO · 2-Step Standard · $100,000; FundedNext · Stellar 2-Step Standard payout route · $100,000; The5ers · High Stakes New · $100,000
PayoutsFutures
When can I request the first payout on FTMO Growth?
After passing the evaluation, once the funded account has 4 qualifying trading days of at least $150 each. The rule counts trading days, not calendar days.
Applies to FTMO · Growth · $50,000 · Funded stage
PayoutsFutures
How much can I withdraw from FundedNext Flex?
Up to half your profit per reward cycle, at most $1,500 and at least $250, of which you keep 95%. A cycle needs $500 of profit. The account ends after 5 rewards.
Applies to FundedNext · Flex · $50,000 · Funded stage
Trading permissionsCFD / FX
Does Alpha Capital Group allow weekend holding on Alpha Pro 8% and Alpha Swing?
Alpha Pro 8% allows weekend holding during evaluation, but not on the funded account. Alpha Swing allows it at every stage. Overnight holding is allowed on both; swaps apply.
Compares two accounts Alpha Capital Group · Alpha Pro 8% · $100,000; Alpha Capital Group · Alpha Swing · $100,000 · Evaluation and funded stages
Trading permissionsCFD / FX
Can I trade news on FundingPips 2 Step Standard?
Evaluation has no ordinary news restriction, but deliberate news exploitation closes the account. Master accounts apply news-window profit deductions, with a five-hour exception; deductions can also breach loss limits.
Applies to FundingPips · 2 Step Standard · $100,000 · Evaluation and funded stages
Fees and refundsPerpetuals
Do fees and funding count toward Propr Classic 1-Step perpetuals loss limits?
Yes. On Propr Classic 1-Step, trading fees and funding debits reduce equity; funding credits increase it. Both daily and overall loss limits use equity in the evaluation and funded stages.
Applies to Propr · Classic 1-Step · 100,000 USDC · Evaluation and funded stages
Loss limitsFutures
How does the first payout request change Lucid Trading LucidFlex's loss limit (DLL off)?
The first payout request sets the $50K LucidFlex loss threshold to $50,100 immediately. After the payout debit, measure the remaining room above that threshold. Reaching it breaches the account.
Applies to Lucid Trading · LucidFlex (DLL off) · $50,000 · Funded stage
Trading permissionsPerpetuals
What should I check before holding E8 Markets E8 One perpetuals overnight?
Overnight and weekend holding are allowed on E8 One perpetuals in both stages. Check the instrument's funding information and trading hours; holding permission does not excuse violations caused by gaps, slippage or wider spreads.
Applies to E8 Markets · E8 One · $100,000 · Evaluation and funded stages
PayoutsFutures
When can I request my first payout after Topstep Trading Combine Standard?
After passing, the Standard payout path needs five winning days of at least $150. The Consistency path needs three trading days and a best day no higher than 40% of total net profit. Request limits also apply.
Applies to Topstep · Trading Combine Standard · $50,000 · Funded stage
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