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Trading Challenges

Choose the account that fits your trading style. Three challenge formats tailored to fit any strategy and goal — prove your skill, get funded, get paid.

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24/7 Support
Up to 95% Profit Split
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Challenge to Suit Your Trading Approach

Three challenge formats tailored to fit any strategy and goal. No matter which challenge you pick, you'll enjoy the fastest way to get funded.

1 Phase
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1 Phase Account
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The 1 Phase account is designed for confident, high-performing traders ready to showcase their skills right away. With a single evaluation phase—no delays, no detours—you get funded instantly upon hitting the target. A direct and efficient process, built for traders who mean business.
One-phase evaluation
No delays, no detours
Instant funding on target
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Regular
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Regular
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The REGULAR account offers a structured two-stage evaluation for traders who prefer a gradual approach. With a 9% target in phase 1 and 4% in phase 2, you progress step by step toward full funding. Clear rules ensure a balanced and disciplined path to success.
Two-stage evaluation
Gradual progression
Fully funded account
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PRO
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PRO
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The PRO account is perfect for swing traders, allowing overnight and overweek holding for greater flexibility. Focus on long-term strategies without the pressure of daily closures, giving your trades the time they need to develop.
Swing trading flexibility
Overnight & overweek holding
Long-term strategy focus
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Clear objectives and rules for every challenge type. Respect the daily and maximum drawdown limits, hit the target, get funded.

Details 1 Phase Regular Pro
Evaluation steps1 Step2 Steps2 Steps
Profit Target9%9% · 4%7% · 5%
Max Daily Loss4%5%4%
Max Loss6%10%8%
Leverage1:50 MAX1:50 MAX1:50 MAX
Trading PeriodUnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimited
Min Days5 Days5 Days5 Days
Overnight holdingAllowedAllowedAllowed
Weekend holding——Allowed
News tradingRestrictedRestrictedAllowed

Full rules, drawdown calculations and payout details are covered in our Help Center.

Scale up

Challenge accounts up to $800,000

More capital means greater profit potential. With the right strategy and discipline, STF gives you the scale you need — whether you start small or aim big.

Account size
$10,000
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$25,000
Account size
$50,000
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$100,000
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$200,000
Account size
$300,000
Start at up to $300,000 — scale to $800,000

The largest account you can select at the start is $300,000. Through consistent performance, you can scale your funded account up to $800,000.

Included

Every challenge includes

No matter which challenge you pick, you'll enjoy the same core benefits across all formats.

Fastest way to get funded
Scale up to $800,000
Copy trading allowed
No commissions
Daily Payouts
24/7 Support
Up to 95% Profit Split
Clear and simple conditions
Pricing

One fee. One time.

There is a one-time fee depending on the account size you choose. No monthly subscriptions, no hidden charges.

One-time payment

The challenge fee is a one-time payment. There are no monthly subscriptions, no hidden charges. Once funded, you keep your account as long as you respect the rules.

Retry anytime

If you fail the evaluation, you can try again by starting a new evaluation anytime. Each attempt is a fresh start.

Fee refunded when you pass

Challenge fees are refunded with your first payout once you successfully pass the evaluation and become funded.

New to prop trading? See how it works step by step, or browse the Help Center for rules, payouts and billing questions.

Ready?

Ready to prove yourself?

Pick your format, pick your size, and start trading. Your first move starts now.

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