2-Step Villain Challenge/Live

What It Means:

Your account must not drop more than 6% in equity during a single trading day. This includes both closed trades and floating losses.

Example:

On a $100,000 account, if your equity dips below $94,000 at any point in the day — even if it later recovers — the account is breached.

Why This Helps You:

This rule develops your ability to manage risk and control emotions. It protects your account from spiraling out of control due to overtrading, revenge trades, or extreme news volatility. It forces you to trade smarter, not harder — and that's what leads to consistency.

What It Means:

You must maintain your account above 88% of its initial balance, regardless of how many days you trade.

Example:

With a $100,000 starting balance, if your account ever drops below $88,000 (closed or floating), the challenge is over.

Why This Helps You:

Drawdowns are inevitable — but managing them well separates pros from amateurs. This rule gives you room to breathe while helping you develop the discipline needed to keep capital safe over time.

What It Means:

To pass Step 1, your account must increase by 8% from its starting balance.

Example:

$100,000 → You must reach $108,000 to pass.

Why This Helps You:

This target isn’t about hitting one lucky trade. It’s about proving your strategy can produce meaningful, measurable returns — fast or slow. You’re showing you can grow an account the way a funded trader should.

What It Means:

There’s no required number of trading days in Step 1. Hit your profit target — you move forward.

Example:

If you reach 8% profit in one day, you're eligible to advance immediately. No delays.

Why This Helps You:

You’re not penalized for being efficient. If your system produces fast results, you get rewarded just as fast. This keeps the experience exciting and motivating for high-level performers.

What It Means:

You can place trades during any economic news event — NFP, CPI, FOMC, etc.

Why This Helps You:

Many traders thrive on volatility. We don’t restrict your ability to capitalize on high-impact market moves. It also means you don’t have to adjust or abandon your strategy on news days — trade the way you’ve trained.

What It Means:

You’re free to use Expert Advisors (EAs), scripts, or any form of automated trading strategy.

Why This Helps You:

If your edge is coded — use it. No need to rely on manual execution or guesswork. We give full freedom to both discretionary and algo traders.

What It Means:

You can control up to $100 in the market for every $1 of margin. Great for larger positions and multi-position strategies.

Why This Helps You:

This gives you flexibility to scale trades, use wider stops, and diversify exposure. Whether you scalp, swing, or trend trade — you have the range to execute your strategy without constraint.

All other rules from Step 1 apply here.

🎯 5% Profit Target

What It Means:

You must grow your account by 5% from its starting balance to complete Step 2.

Example:

$100,000 account → reach $105,000.

Why This Helps You:

Now that you've proven your edge, this step confirms your consistency. The lower target reduces pressure, but still ensures that your performance wasn't just a fluke.

Example:

You generate $10,000 in profit.

→ You receive 80% = $8,000

→ Traded only 8 days? You must trade 2 more before payout is unlocked.

Why This Benefits You:

This first phase ensures you're showing up consistently, but still rewards you generously right out of the gate.

Example:

Earn $10,000 in profit.

→ 90% payout = $9,000

→ You’ve traded 10+ days? You're good to go.

Why This Benefits You:

As you prove consistency, you get a higher cut of your earnings with less wait time.

What It Means:

You can request a payout every 21 days after placing your first trade of the calendar month.

Example:

First trade on April 5 → payout becomes available April 26.

Why This Helps You:

This gives you a clean, predictable payout schedule. You’ll know exactly when your profits are due, and you can plan your trading around it.

What It Means:

To be eligible for a payout, you must trade on at least ten different days during that cycle.

Example:

Even if you hit your goal in 2 days, you must still trade on 8 more days before payout is unlocked.

Why This Helps You:

This keeps you active and engaged — and helps you develop consistent routines that last beyond the challenge.

What It Means:

You must generate at least 1% profit in the cycle to request a payout.

Example:

On a $100K account, you must make at least $1,000 to be eligible for a payout.

Why This Helps You:

Ensures that every payout is meaningful. It also encourages strategic, purposeful trading — not just meeting minimum criteria.

What It Means:

You get back 90% of the cost of your challenge — 45% refunded with each of your first two payouts.

Example:

If you paid $200 for your challenge, you'll receive $90 on your first payout and $90 on your second, totaling $180 refunded.

Why This Helps You:

Not only do you get funded and paid — you get most of your startup cost back. It’s more than a refund. It’s a statement: “You’ve earned this.”

What It Means:

If you don’t place a trade for 15 consecutive days, your funded account may be closed.

Why This Helps You:

Keeps your momentum strong. The more you trade, the sharper your edge becomes. Staying active helps you stay in sync with the market and your strategy.