What challenge structure does WSFunded use for its evaluation process?

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WSFunded Challenges & Funding Paths

  • Wall Street RAPID (1 Phase): 10% profit objective, 4% daily drawdown, 6% max drawdown, no maximum time, 80/20 split, inactivity breach after 30 days, SL required within 2 minutes.
  • Wall Street CLASSIC (2 Phases): 8% (Phase 1) and 5% (Phase 2) objectives, 5% daily drawdown, 8% max drawdown, static DD, no maximum time, 80/20 split, inactivity breach after 30 days, SL within 2 minutes.
  • Wall Street ULTRA (2 Phases): 10% (Phase 1) and 5% (Phase 2) objectives, 5% daily drawdown, 10% max drawdown, static DD, no maximum time, 80/20 split, inactivity breach after 30 days, SL within 2 minutes.
  • Instant Standard: No evaluation; 3% daily DD and 6% trailing max DD; 1% max loss per trade idea; 30% consistency score requirement; 4 profitable days (min 0.5% each) before payout requests; leverage profile published per asset class.
  • Instant Pro: No evaluation; 3% daily DD and 5% trailing max DD; 1% max loss per trade idea; 15% consistency score requirement; 4 profitable days (min 0.5% each) before payout requests.
  • Crypto (DXTrade): One Step Crypto (9% target, 6% static max DD + 3% daily cap); Two Steps Crypto (6% then 9% targets, 9% max DD + 3% daily cap).


Full challenge rules, profit targets, and time limits are detailed on WSFunded official website.

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WSFunded
WSFunded (Wall Street Funded) is a simulated prop trading program operated by WSFmarkets Ltd, offering 1-phase and 2-phase forex/CFD evaluations, instant funding models, and dedicated crypto challenges, with an 80% base profit split (scalable up to 95%), strict anti-HFT rules,...
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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...
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Seacrest Markets
Seacrest Markets (formerly MyFundedFX) is a broker-backed prop evaluation program offering MT5 and Match-Trader simulated challenges with no time limits, up to $400,000 total simulated value across active accounts, 80% profit split on Live Sim accounts (with VIP tiers up...
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Overview
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Headquarters Saint Lucia Israel South Africa
Age (Years) N/A N/A N/A
Max Funding $400,000 $450,000 $400,000
Profit Split Start 80% 70% 80%
Profit Split Max 95% 80% 92.75%
Platforms MT5 cTrader Match-Trader DXtrade TradeLocker Platform5 Traderevolution mt5 match-trader
Assets FX Commodities Indices Stocks Crypto Stocks ETFs FX Metals Indices Energy & Commodities Crypto
Leverage
FX Leverage 30 0 30
Metals Leverage 10 0 10
Crypto Leverage 1 0 2
Risk & Drawdown Rules
Max Daily Loss Maximum Daily LossDaily loss rules depend on program type. RAPID uses a 4% daily drawdown; CLASSIC and ULTRA use a 5% daily drawdown. Instant Standard and Instant Pro apply a 3% maximum daily drawdown calculated daily (balance/equity check) and reset on the platform’s daily schedule. Crypto programs use a 3% Daily Cap mechanism that can close positions and lock the account for the day if price movement exceeds the cap from the prior day’s equity reference. 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). Maximum Daily LossDaily loss limits depend on plan: 4% (1-Step), 5% (2-Step), 4% (3-Step).
Max Total Loss Maximum Overall LossWSFunded’s overall loss limits vary by product: RAPID has a 6% maximum drawdown; CLASSIC uses an 8% maximum drawdown; ULTRA uses a 10% maximum drawdown (static models). Instant Standard uses a 6% trailing maximum drawdown, while Instant Pro uses a 5% trailing maximum drawdown. Crypto programs publish static maximum drawdown limits (e.g., 6% on One Step Crypto and 9% on Two Steps Crypto). 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). Maximum Overall Loss6% trailing (1-Step), 8% static (2-Step / 3-Step).
Drawdown Type Drawdown ModelRAPID/CLASSIC/ULTRA are built on static drawdown rules. Instant Standard and Instant Pro use trailing drawdown that follows equity highs; after an approved withdrawal, the trailing drawdown is described as locking at the starting balance and does not reset upward due to withdrawals. Crypto programs apply static max drawdown plus a separate daily cap mechanism. 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. Equity-based (Trailing on 1-Step; Static on 2-Step/3-Step)
Payouts
Payout Frequency Payout FrequencyWSFunded payout timing depends on the program. Commonly, the first withdrawal is allowed after an initial waiting period (e.g., 15 days on CLASSIC/ULTRA and Instant models, and 30 days on RAPID), with recurring withdrawals generally available every 10 days thereafter (from account activation / after the first eligibility window), subject to program rules and minimum requirements.Minimum payout: The published minimum payout threshold is $100, and Instant models also specify the minimum withdrawal as the greater of $100 or 1% of the account’s starting balance. 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. Payouts every 14 days (VIP tiers faster).
Days to First Payout 15 14 14
Payout Processing Time Payout ProcessingPayout requests are submitted via the dashboard payout form. During payout processing, the linked trading account may be set to view-only mode until finalized. WSFunded states payouts are handled Monday to Friday between 10:00 and 15:00 CET; actual arrival depends on payout rail/provider availability and any compliance checks. 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. Processing 12–72 hours.
Payout Methods Crypto (USDT USDC ETH BTC) Rise (Bank Transfer Crypto) Wire Transfer Crypto Hub Credits Credit Card Crypto RiseWorks
Payments
Payment Methods Credit/Debit Card (Visa Mastercard) Crypto Credit/Debit Card Bank Transfer (plus other methods offered at checkout) Credit/Debit Card Crypto Apple Pay
Trading Permissions
News Trading News trading is allowed during evaluation phases. In funded simulated accounts (including Instant), WSFunded restricts opening new trades and closing existing trades on instruments affected by red-folder macroeconomic events within an 8-minute window (4 minutes before and 4 minutes after); profits obtained during restricted windows may be deducted. 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. News trading restricted on Live Sim (±3 minutes).
Weekend Trades Weekend trading depends on the market/instrument session. Crypto programs follow crypto venue hours (generally 24/7), while CFD markets follow their normal weekly trading sessions and may be affected by weekend closures and gap risk. 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. Weekend trading allowed.
Copy Trading Copy trading is heavily restricted. Manual copying between a trader’s own evaluation accounts is permitted only during the evaluation phase and only when account balances differ. Copying between funded accounts (or between funded and challenge accounts), copying between same-balance accounts, or using external copying tools is prohibited. 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. Copy trading allowed for own strategies only.
EA Allowed EAs/cBots and indicators are allowed on evaluation programs as long as they follow permitted strategies. EAs/cBots are not allowed on Instant plans (Standard/Pro). 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 on MT5 only.
KYC & Restrictions
KYC Required Yes Yes Yes
KYC Stage KYC/identity verification may be required as part of payout/compliance checks (especially when using third-party payout rails such as Rise). Traders should be prepared to provide standard verification documents if requested. 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 at Live Sim stage.
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