For Instant Challenges:
The 7-day filter ensures consistent profitability, reducing risk for both traders and the firm.
For One/Two & Three-Step Challenge:
3-day minimum profitable-day requirement.
Challenge Type | Min Profitable Days | Min Trading Days | Profit Threshold/Day |
Instant Pilot/Turbo | 7 (non-consecutive) | 7 | +0.5% EOD balance |
One/Two-Step | 3 (non-consecutive) | 3 | +0.5% EOD balance |
Here’s a clear mathematical breakdown for a $10K account under TradersFlow’s rules, with practical trading examples:
$10K Challenge: Profitability Calculation Assumptions:
Starting Balance = $10,000
Minimum Daily Profit Threshold = +0.5%
Trading Days = 10 (example period)
Day-by-Day Progress:
Day | Starting Balance | P&L (%) | EOD Balance | Profitable Day? |
1 | $10,000 | +0.8% | $10,080 | ✅ (+$80) |
2 | $10,080 | -0.3% | $10,049.76 | ❌ |
3 | $10,049.76 | +0.6% | $10,110.05 | ✅ (+$60.29) |
4 | $10,110.05 | +1.2% | $10,231.37 | ✅ (+$121.32) |
5 | $10,231.37 | +0.5% | $10,282.53 | ✅ (+$51.16) |
6 | $10,282.53 | -0.9% | $10,189.83 | ❌ |
7 | $10,189.83 | +0.7% | $10,261.16 | ✅ (+$71.33) |
8 | $10,261.16 | +0.4% | $10,302.20 | ❌ (Below 0.5%) |
9 | $10,302.20 | +0.5% | $10,353.71 | ✅ (+$51.51) |
10 | $10,353.71 | +0.9% | $10,446.89 | ✅ (+$93.18) |
Total Profitable Days: 7/10
🏧Payout Eligibility:
✅ Instant Challenges: Eligible (7 profitable days achieved)
✅ One/Two & Three-Step: 3-day minimum, so always eligible
💡Why This Matters:
Realistic Scaling: Even with 30% losing days, consistency pays.
Risk Control: The 0.5% filter prevents reckless over-trading.
Transparency: Traders see exactly how counts are calculated.