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The 2-Phase Standard Account

By spreading the evaluation across two stages, we provide traders with higher drawdown limits and a structured path to managing institutional capital.

Written by Jatissithen

Quick Comparison: 2-Phase Standard Summary

Rule

Metrics

Profit Target

Phase 1: 10% / Phase 2: 5%

Daily Drawdown

4% (Based on Previous Day Balance at 5PM EST)

Max Drawdown

10% (Trailing High Water Mark)

Phases to Complete

2

Min Trading Days

5 Days per Phase

Max Trading Days

Unlimited (60-day inactivity limit)

Profit Split

80% (Upgradable to 90%)

Payouts

1st on demand, then every 30 days (14 days with add-on)

Refund

100% Fee Refund with 1st Payout


Price Feeds & Trading Costs

We provide two distinct pricing environments to suit your strategy. Whether you prefer tight spreads or zero commissions, the choice is yours:

Asset Class

Raw Spread Feed

All-In Feed

Forex & Gold

Tight Spreads + $6/lot

Standard Spreads + $0 commission

Indices & Oil

Tight Spreads + $6/lot

Standard Spreads + $0 commission

Stocks

0.35% Notional Value

0.35% Notional Value

Exotic FX

Tight Spreads + $6/lot

Standard Spreads + $0 commission

Understanding Commission Scaling:

On the Raw Spread Feed, commissions scale proportionally with your position size:

  • 1.00 Lot: $1.00 x $6 = $6.00

  • 0.10 Lot: $0.10 x $6 = $0.60

  • 0.01 Lot: $0.01 x $6 = $0.06


Strategic Leverage & Freedom

Maximize your market exposure with our institutional-grade leverage settings:

  • Standard Rates: FX & Gold (30:1), Indices (10:1), Oil (5:1), Stocks (2:1), Exotics (10:1).

  • Customizable:By purchasing the add-on " Increased Leverage"

  • Exceptions: Fixed 1:6 leverage applies to highly volatile pairs (e.g., USD/TRY, USD/MXN, USD/ZAR).


Trading Rules & Freedom

We believe in providing a trading environment with minimal restrictions:

  • No Time Limits: Take as long as you need to hit your targets; there is no maximum day limit. Even though the time frame to pass it is unlimited > the inactivity of 60 is a breach

  • Flexibility: News Trading and Weekend Holding are fully permitted.

  • Automation (EAs): Allowed with prior approval. Note: EAs are strictly prohibited on the DxTrade platform.

  • Copy Trading: Allowed with prior approval.

  • No Consistency Rule: We do not enforce rigid lot-size patterns; focus on your performance, not a formula.


Payouts & Incentives

Feature

Details

Profit Split

80% default, upgradable to 90%.

1st Payout

Available on demand with a 100% Fee Refund.

Frequency

Every 30 days by default (14 days with add-on).

Minimum Payout

Just $50.


The Scaling Plan

We don’t just fund you; we grow with you. Our scaling plan is designed to reward consistent, professional traders by exponentially increasing their managed capital every three months.

How to Qualify: To trigger your first scale-up, you must achieve a 10% total return within your first 3 months, with at least 2 of those months being profitable.

The Scaling Journey (Example: $400k Account):

  • Initial Account: $400,000

  • 1st Scale-up (3 Months): Account increases by 25% > $500,000

  • 2nd Scale-up (6 Months): Account balance doubles > $1,000,000

  • 3rd Scale-up (9 Months): Account balance doubles > $2,000,000

  • 4th Scale-up (12 Months): Account balance doubles > $4,000,000

Note: The maximum an account can grow through scaling is 10x the initial account size.


Important Technical FAQs

1. How Trailing Drawdown Works

The Max Trailing Drawdown is 10% based on the account balance and follows your account’s High Water Mark (the highest account balance reached).

  • Example 1: On a $100,000 account, your initial max loss is $10,000. You breach if equity hits $90,000.

  • Example 2: If your balance reaches $110,000, your drawdown trails up. Your new breach level is $100,000 ($110k – $10k).

2. How Daily Drawdown Works

The Daily Loss Limit is 4%, resetting every day at 5 PM EST based on the previous day’s closing balance.

  • Example A: Prior day’s balance was $100,000. You breach if equity falls to $96,000.

  • Example B: Prior day’s balance was $105,000. You breach if equity falls to $100,800 ($105k – 4%).

3. Withdrawal Impact

Taking a payout affects your "buffer." Once you request the first payout, Trailing Max drawdown is locked to the initial account balance and no longer trails. By withdrawing the full amount of profit, no buffer is left; there would be no room for Max drawdown, which would result in an account breach on placing the first trade after withdrawal.

  • Starting Balance: $100,000.

  • Scenario: You reach $112,000 (total profit $12k) and withdraw $10,000.

  • Effect: Your Max Drawdown now locks at $100,000.

  • Remaining Buffer: You have $2,000 left in profit. If your equity drops below $100,000, the account is breached.

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