What strategies are not allowed at Trade The Pool, and what are the rules regarding martingale and lot sizing?

💡 Answer

Martingale Allowed?

No

Prohibited Strategies

Prohibited / High-Risk Behaviors

  • Trading during regulatory halts.
  • Violating the 5% of prior 1‑minute volume rule (oversized share volume vs. liquidity).
  • Breaching Daily Pause or Max Loss limits.
  • Circumventing geographic restrictions (including via VPN) or otherwise violating AML/KYC or sanctions policies.

Lot Size Limits:

Share-Size / Lot Limits

Trade size is controlled mainly through liquidity-based constraints. Trade The Pool’s rules state that opening volume must not exceed 5% of the instrument’s volume in the prior 1‑minute candle (aggregated across positions opened in that minute).

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Trade The Pool
Trade The Pool is a stock-focused prop firm operated by Five Percent Online Ltd (Trade The Pool is the brand) that evaluates traders on one-step Day Trade and Swing programs, provides access to thousands of US stocks and ETFs on...
Instant Funding
Instant Funding (operated by Acello Ltd in the UK and IF Pro Ltd in Saint Lucia) is a no-evaluation prop firm offering Instant Funding (smart drawdown), IF Micro, IF1 (24-hour account), One-Phase, One-Phase Micro, Two-Phase, and Two-Phase Max programs. The flagship Instant Funding account has...
Funding Pips
Funding Pips is an aggressively marketed prop firm offering Instant Funding, One Step, and Two Step evaluations with profit splits up to 100%, but stricter post-funding risk rules and transparency issues mean it suits disciplined, experienced traders more than beginners.
Overview
Trustpilot Rating 4.4 0 4.5
Trustpilot Reviews 583 0 48,916
Headquarters Israel United Kingdom United Arab Emirates
Age (Years) N/A 5 N/A
Max Funding $450,000 $3,840,000 $300,000
Profit Split Start 70% 80% 80%
Profit Split Max 80% 95% 100%
Platforms Traderevolution MT4 MT5 cTrader dxTrade TradeLocker MT5 cTrader Match-Trader
Assets Stocks ETFs Forex Commodities Metals Indices Cryptocurrencies FX Metals Indices Energy Crypto
Leverage
FX Leverage 0 100 100
Metals Leverage 0 20 30
Crypto Leverage 0 2 2
Risk & Drawdown Rules
Max Daily Loss Daily Pause (Max Daily Loss)Trade The Pool controls daily risk using a Daily Pause threshold. If the Daily Pause is hit, the account is disabled for the remainder of the trading day (with recalibration at the start of the next day).Current program parameters on the public program page show:Day Trade: 2% Daily Pause on FLEX and 1% Daily Pause on MAX.Swing: 3% Daily Pause (FLEX and MAX). 2 Maximum Daily LossFunding Pips applies model-dependent daily loss limits between 3% and 5% of the account balance.How It Is Applied:Zero (Instant): 3% maximum daily loss with a 1% floating loss cap after funding.One Step: 3% maximum daily loss and 6% max overall loss.Two Step Standard: 5% maximum daily loss.Two Step Pro: 3% maximum daily loss with stricter consistency rules.Breaching the daily loss limit at any moment typically results in account termination.
Max Total Loss Max Loss (Maximum Overall Loss)Each account type has a lifetime Max Loss limit (overall drawdown from the starting level):Day Trade: 4% Max Loss on FLEX and 3% Max Loss on MAX.Swing: 7% Max Loss (FLEX and MAX).On funded accounts, Trade The Pool also applies a buffer rule: once equity reaches 3× the Daily Pause, the account’s max drawdown is moved up to the initial balance (falling below it can terminate the account). 10 Maximum Overall LossMaximum overall loss on Funding Pips accounts ranges from 5% to 10% depending on the model.How It Works:Zero: 5% trailing drawdown from the highest equity.One Step: 6% maximum loss relative to starting balance.Two Step Standard: 10% maximum loss.Two Step Pro: 6% maximum loss with tight risk requirements.If your equity falls below the allowed threshold, the account is considered breached even if the violation is brief.
Drawdown Type Drawdown ModelTrade The Pool’s primary risk model is static (starting-level) drawdown, implemented via (1) a Daily Pause (daily loss allowance) and (2) a Max Loss (overall loss limit). These limits are expressed as percentages of buying power for each program.For funded accounts, an additional protective rule can effectively tighten drawdown after strong performance: once equity reaches 3× the Daily Pause, the max drawdown line is moved up to the initial balance. Smart drawdown (Instant Funding) and static drawdown (evaluation accounts) Drawdown ModelFunding Pips combines a trailing drawdown on its Zero model with static max loss rules on other accounts.Key Points:Zero accounts use a 5% trailing drawdown plus a 1% floating loss cap once funded.One Step, Two Step Standard, and Two Step Pro use fixed overall loss limits (6% or 10%) relative to starting balance.Drawdown calculations include both closed and open positions.Risk rules can become stricter after funding than during evaluation, so traders must adapt once funded.This structure creates tight but clearly defined loss thresholds, especially on the Zero and Pro models.
Payouts
Payout Frequency Payout FrequencyFunded traders can request a payout every 14 days (and at least 14 days since the last payout or since a new scaled account is activated), provided the account meets the minimum profit requirement.Minimum profit to withdraw is generally $300 (for $5K accounts, $150). FLEX funded accounts also require meeting the 0.5%/day consistency rule on 3 separate days within the 14‑day period. Weekly or Bi-Weekly Payout FrequencyFunding Pips offers flexible payout cycles that vary by model and reward option.One Step and Two Step: Tuesday (60% split), bi-weekly (80%), on-demand (90%), or monthly (100%).FundingPips Pro: Weekly payouts with up to 80% split, increasing through scaling and Hot Seat.Zero (Instant): Bi-weekly payouts at 95% split, with 100% available at Hot Seat.Hot Seat: On-demand payouts with 100% profit split and up to $2M in funded capital.On-demand cycles typically require meeting specific consistency and minimum reward thresholds before requests are approved.
Days to First Payout 14 14 1
Payout Processing Time Payout ProcessingPayouts are processed via wire transfer, cryptocurrency, Hub credits, or credit card and typically take 3–5 business days, depending on the payout method and banking/card rails. 2 Payout ProcessingFunding Pips processes most payout requests within 1 to 3 business days once approved. Instant Visa and Mastercard payouts are available and often arrive within about 30 minutes, while crypto withdrawals depend on network conditions and payment providers. During the payout process, trading on the affected account may be temporarily disabled until funds are sent.
Payout Methods Wire Transfer Crypto Hub Credits Credit Card Bank Transfer Crypto (USDT TRC20/ERC20/BEP20 BTC) Bank Transfer Crypto Mastercard Riseworks Visa Direct
Payments
Payment Methods Credit/Debit Card Bank Transfer (plus other methods offered at checkout) Credit/Debit Card Apple Pay Google Pay PayPal Crypto Credit/Debit Card Bank Transfer Skrill PayPal Google Pay Apple Pay Crypto Neteller Paysafe Card
Trading Permissions
News Trading News TradingTrade The Pool does not publish a blanket “no news trading” restriction for evaluations on its public program parameters, but equity trading around major news is inherently higher-risk and may involve volatility, slippage, and halts. Trading is not permitted during regulatory trading halts. Allowed during evaluation; funded accounts require add-on to trade major news events. News trading rules at Funding Pips depend on the model and reward cycle.One Step, Two Step, and Pro:Evaluation phase: news trading is allowed.Funded accounts: profits from trades opened less than 5 hours before and closed 5 minutes before or after high-impact news may not be counted toward rewards.On-demand reward cycles can remove some news restrictions, but conditions still apply.Zero Accounts:News trading is not allowed.
Weekend Trades Weekend TradingUS equity markets are closed on weekends. Swing program positions can be held overnight/weekend subject to market hours and risk limits; Day Trade programs are designed for intraday trading. Overnight trades allowed; weekend holding requires add-on on funded accounts. Weekend holding rules vary by model.One Step, Two Step, and Pro:Holding trades over the weekend is allowed, subject to normal platform trading hours and gap risk.Zero Accounts:Holding trades over the weekend is not allowed; positions must be closed before market close.
Copy Trading Copy TradingTrade The Pool offers optional “boosters” (including a SignalStack booster) that can be used for automation workflows. Any copying/automation must still comply with all risk, volume, and consistency rules, and each evaluation is reviewed independently for compliance. Allowed only between accounts owned by the same trader. Funding Pips allows controlled copy trading with important limitations.Permitted:You may copy trades between your own Funding Pips accounts under the same individual.Your Funding Pips account may act as a master to external slave accounts via partners such as PropFirmOne, as long as core rules are respected.Not Permitted:Using copy trading arrangements to circumvent risk limits, hedge opposite accounts, or engage in arbitrage-style strategies.All copied activity must comply with Funding Pips risk, consistency, and forbidden strategy rules.
EA Allowed EAs / AutomationTrade The Pool does not run on MT4/MT5; it provides a TraderEvolution-based platform (desktop/web/mobile). Automation is typically handled via platform tools and optional integrations/boosters (e.g., SignalStack), rather than MetaTrader EAs. EAs allowed if non-abusive and non-latency based. Expert Advisors (EAs) are allowed at Funding Pips only under strict conditions.Permitted:EAs that function primarily as trade or risk managers on your own accounts.Not Permitted:Third-party or commercial EAs whose logic you do not control.Algorithms designed for latency arbitrage, gap exploitation, or other abusive high-frequency behaviour.All automated trading must reflect your own strategy and respect the firm’s risk and consistency rules.
KYC & Restrictions
KYC Required Yes No Yes
KYC Stage Trade The Pool applies AML/KYC checks and may request identity documentation at any stage, particularly after a trader passes evaluation and before becoming (or remaining) a funded user. KYC required before first payout. Funding Pips requires identity verification in line with its payout and compliance procedures. Full KYC is mandatory when using the Rise platform for payouts and may be requested before larger or repeated withdrawals via other methods. Traders should expect to submit standard ID and residency documents before accessing significant profit distributions.
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