Overview
The Professional Stage is FFF's live market trading program, designed for traders who have demonstrated consistent profitability and disciplined risk management. Traders become eligible after achieving 3 approved payouts or $10,000 in total approved payouts on Simulated Funded Accounts, subject to a final risk review. Qualified traders then transition into the Professional Stage, where they gain access to live market trading framework and real payout opportunities under FFF's professional risk management framework.
Transition from Simulated to Pro
Entry into the Professional Stage is based on consistent performance, disciplined risk management, and overall trading stability. Qualification is not automatic.
To be considered for advancement, traders must meet one of the following requirements:
Minimum of 3 approved payouts on Simulated Funded Accounts
OR
Minimum of $10,000 in total approved Simulated Funded payouts
Meeting either requirement does not guarantee advancement. All qualifying accounts undergo a final review by the Risk Management Team to verify responsible trading, consistent profitability, and compliance with program standards.
Final advancement is based on overall trading performance, risk management, and account stability. Not solely on reaching the payout requirements.
Account Tiers
Professional Stage accounts may be issued in the following tiers:
$50,000
$100,000
$150,000
All tiers operate under the same Professional Stage rules, with tier-specific risk parameters defined in the relevant policy articles.
All traders begin the Professional Stage with one Professional account. Future account allocations are determined on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration the trader's funded account history, overall performance, consistency, and risk management.
End-of Position (EOP) Drawdown
PSA uses an End-of-Position (EOP) drawdown model. Under this structure, the drawdown level updates only when a position is fully closed.
During the early phase of a PSA, the drawdown may trail upward as realized profits are generated at End-of-Position (EOP).
This trailing behavior continues until the drawdown reaches the program’s lock threshold:
$50,000 accounts lock at $50,100
$100,000 accounts lock at $100,100
$150,000 accounts lock at $150,100
Once the drawdown reaches its lock level, it becomes static and will not move again for the remainder of that Live account.
Risk Framework
Professional Stage accounts operate under Risk Management oversight and include the following components:
Personalized Max Drawdown, assigned per account
End-of-Position (EOP) Drawdown, as defined in the Drawdown Guidelines
Daily Loss Limit (DLL), governed by the Scaling Plan=
There are no consistency rules in the Professional Stage
Starting Position and Scaling
All Professional Stage account contract limits are determined on a case by case basis. Requests to increase contract sizes may be made but are subject to live team review and approval.
Profit Split
All Professional Stage accounts operate under a fixed profit split:
80% to the trader / 20% to FFF
This split applies at all stages and for all account tiers.