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 to 92.75%), and a 2-Step scaling plan designed to grow allocation over time for disciplined, rule-following traders.
Program Type & Scaling
• 1-Step Challenge (single phase): 10% profit target, 4% daily loss limit, 6% trailing max drawdown (locks at starting balance after reaching 6% profit), minimum profitable days requirement, no time limit
• 2-Step Challenge (evaluation + verification): 8% profit target in Phase 1 and 5% in Phase 2, 5% daily loss limit, 8% overall static drawdown, minimum profitable days requirement, no time limit
• 3-Step Challenge (multi-phase): daily loss and max loss rules published for the 3-Step plan, with minimum profitable days requirement and no time limit (phase targets depend on the plan selection in the dashboard)
• Live Simulated Accounts: no profit target; trade under daily and max drawdown rules, request payouts on a fixed schedule, earn an 80% base gain split (VIP tiers can increase split and allow faster withdrawals)
• Scaling & Merging: 2-Step scaling plan available; account merging supported under defined constraints (primarily for 2-Step accounts)
Scaling Plan
Scaling Plan Availability
Seacrest Markets offers a scaling plan (primarily tied to 2-Step Live Sim accounts) that increases account balance by 25% at each milestone, with reviews typically occurring on a 3-month cadence once eligibility requirements are met.
Scaling is designed to grow traders toward larger simulated allocations over time (the firm references scaling up to $1,000,000 in its program materials), provided the account remains compliant and in good standing.
Requests are submitted through support once the trader has met the required payout/consistency criteria and maintained account health throughout the scaling period.
Daily Loss Limit
Maximum Daily Loss
Daily loss limits depend on plan: 4% (1-Step), 5% (2-Step), 4% (3-Step).
Maximum Overall Loss
Maximum Overall Loss
6% trailing (1-Step), 8% static (2-Step / 3-Step).
Drawdown Model
Equity-based (Trailing on 1-Step; Static on 2-Step/3-Step)
Leverage
| Forex | 30 |
| Crypto | 2 |
Broker
Seacrest Markets (broker-backed prop program; FSCA-linked pricing feed)
Commissions
MT5: FX $5/lot RT. Match-Trader: FX $3/lot RT. No commissions on indices or crypto.
Tradable Assets
FX, Metals, Indices, Energy & Commodities, Crypto
News & Event Trading
News trading restricted on Live Sim (±3 minutes).
Payouts & Profit Split
| Profit Split Start (%) | 80% |
| Minimum Payout Amount | $65 |
| Payout Frequency | Payouts every 14 days (VIP tiers faster). |
| Payout Methods | Crypto, RiseWorks |
| Payment Methods | Credit/Debit Card, Crypto, Apple Pay |
Evaluation & Account Rules
| Challenges | Seacrest Markets’ prop offering is structured around simulated evaluations that lead to a Live Simulated account:
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Trading Permissions
| Weekend Trades | Weekend trading allowed. |
| Copy Trading | Copy trading allowed for own strategies only. |
| EA Allowed | EAs allowed on MT5 only. |
| Prohibited Strategies | Latency arbitrage, HFT, signal services prohibited. |
Other Details
| Refund Policy (Code) | Refund only if untraded within 14 days. |
| 3 Percent Rule (Notes) | No fixed 3% rule; controlled via drawdown and behavior monitoring. |
| Consistency Rule (Notes) | Minimum 3 profitable days (≥0.5%) during evaluations only. |
| Indices Leverage Max | 10 |
| Metals Leverage Max | 10 |
| Days to First Payout | 14 |
| Payout Processing Time (Days) | Processing 12–72 hours. |
| Account Merge Allowed | Yes |
| Max Accounts per Trader | Max total simulated value $400k. |
| KYC Required | Yes |
| KYC Stage | KYC required at Live Sim stage. |
| Restricted Countries | Cuba, Iran, Lebanon, Syria, North Korea, Libya, Russia, Sudan, Somalia, South Sudan, Vietnam, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, Belarus, Myanmar, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Congo, Ethiopia, Nicaragua, Venezuela, Yemen, Philippines, Kenya, Algeria, Morocco, United States |
| Scaling Plan Availability | Yes |
| Other Risk Rules | Includes inactivity rules, execution behavior monitoring, and simulated value caps. |
| Spread Quality | Variable market spreads. |
| Slippage Policy | Positive and negative slippage modeled. |
| Martingale Allowed | Martingale not approved. |
| Lot Size Limits | No fixed lot size limits. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What trading approaches are permitted at Seacrest Markets, and are any strategies restricted?
EAs allowed on MT5 only.
Is News Trading allowed at Seacrest Markets?
News trading restricted on Live Sim (±3 minutes).
Can Seacrest Markets traders hold Weekend Trades?
Weekend trading allowed.
Is Copy Trading allowed at Seacrest Markets?
Copy trading allowed for own strategies only.
What are some main Prohibited Strategies at Seacrest Markets?
Latency arbitrage, HFT, signal services prohibited.
The complete list of permitted and restricted trading strategies, including EA policies and news trading rules, is on Seacrest Markets official website.
How are payments processed at Seacrest Markets, and what is the refund policy?
Refund only if untraded within 14 days.
Accepted payment methods, refund eligibility criteria, and processing times are detailed on Seacrest Markets official website.
How are trader payouts structured at Seacrest Markets, including payout frequency and payment methods?
Days to First Payout: 14:
Payout Processing Time (Days):
Processing 12–72 hours.
Payout Frequency:
Payouts every 14 days (VIP tiers faster).
Payout Methods:Crypto, RiseWorks
More information on withdrawal minimums, processing duration, and payout schedules is on Seacrest Markets official website.
What is the top profit split rate at Seacrest Markets for funded traders?
For details on profit split tiers, scaling bonuses, and payout conditions, see Seacrest Markets official website.
What markets does Seacrest Markets allow traders to trade across?
FX, Metals, Indices, Energy & Commodities, Crypto
Leverage by asset class:
Forex: 30
Indices: 10
Metals:
Crypto: 2
The full list of tradable instruments with real-time availability is on Seacrest Markets official website.
Can you explain the leverage limits at Seacrest Markets for forex, indices, metals, and cryptocurrency trading?
Forex trading: Up to 30
Index trading: Up to 10
Metals trading: Up to
Crypto trading: Up to 2
See how leverage varies by instrument class on Seacrest Markets official website.
What trading platforms can traders access at Seacrest Markets, and which broker is used for order execution?
Detailed platform features and login credentials setup are explained on Seacrest Markets official website.
What are the key execution-related trading conditions at Seacrest Markets, including spreads, commissions, and slippage?
Variable market spreads.
Positive and negative slippage modeled.
MT5: FX $5/lot RT. Match-Trader: FX $3/lot RT. No commissions on indices or crypto.
Live spread data, commission schedules, and execution statistics are published on Seacrest Markets official website.
How does Seacrest Markets regulate trading behavior, including restricted strategies, martingale rules, and lot size limits?
No
Prohibited Strategies
Latency arbitrage, HFT, signal services prohibited.
Lot Size Limits:
No fixed lot size limits.
The complete list of allowed and prohibited trading strategies is available on Seacrest Markets official website.
What drawdown method is enforced by Seacrest Markets?
For detailed drawdown calculations, reset rules, and worked examples, see Seacrest Markets official website.
Are there specific consistency or percentage-based rules at Seacrest Markets?
No fixed 3% rule; controlled via drawdown and behavior monitoring.
Minimum 3 profitable days (≥0.5%) during evaluations only.
Includes inactivity rules, execution behavior monitoring, and simulated value caps.
The full risk management rulebook including daily loss calculations and consistency requirements is on Seacrest Markets official website.
Does Seacrest Markets offer different program or evaluation models?
• 1-Step Challenge (single phase): 10% profit target, 4% daily loss limit, 6% trailing max drawdown (locks at starting balance after reaching 6% profit), minimum profitable days requirement, no time limit
• 2-Step Challenge (evaluation + verification): 8% profit target in Phase 1 and 5% in Phase 2, 5% daily loss limit, 8% overall static drawdown, minimum profitable days requirement, no time limit
• 3-Step Challenge (multi-phase): daily loss and max loss rules published for the 3-Step plan, with minimum profitable days requirement and no time limit (phase targets depend on the plan selection in the dashboard)
• Live Simulated Accounts: no profit target; trade under daily and max drawdown rules, request payouts on a fixed schedule, earn an 80% base gain split (VIP tiers can increase split and allow faster withdrawals)
• Scaling & Merging: 2-Step scaling plan available; account merging supported under defined constraints (primarily for 2-Step accounts)
Compare program structures and find the right fit for your strategy at Seacrest Markets official website.
Can you explain the challenge model used by Seacrest Markets?
Seacrest Markets’ prop offering is structured around simulated evaluations that lead to a Live Simulated account:
- 1-Step Challenge: One-phase evaluation with a 10% target, 4% daily loss, and a 6% trailing max drawdown model.
- 2-Step Challenge: Two phases (8% then 5% targets), 5% daily loss, and an 8% static max drawdown model.
- 3-Step Challenge: Multi-phase evaluation with published daily/max drawdown rules; phase targets are plan-specific inside the dashboard.
- Live Simulated Accounts: No profit target; traders focus on risk compliance and can request payouts on schedule.
Full challenge rules, profit targets, and time limits are detailed on Seacrest Markets official website.
What is the maximum account funding at Seacrest Markets, and can traders benefit from a scaling plan?
Scaling plan availability: Yes
Scaling Plan Availability
Seacrest Markets offers a scaling plan (primarily tied to 2-Step Live Sim accounts) that increases account balance by 25% at each milestone, with reviews typically occurring on a 3-month cadence once eligibility requirements are met.
Scaling is designed to grow traders toward larger simulated allocations over time (the firm references scaling up to $1,000,000 in its program materials), provided the account remains compliant and in good standing.
Requests are submitted through support once the trader has met the required payout/consistency criteria and maintained account health throughout the scaling period.
Explore all capital allocation options at Seacrest Markets official website.
How many Trustpilot reviews does Seacrest Markets have, and what is its rating?
For the latest customer feedback and response times, check Seacrest Markets official website.
How do the program types at Seacrest Markets break down?
• 2-Step Challenge (evaluation + verification): 8% profit target in Phase 1 and 5% in Phase 2, 5% daily loss limit, 8% overall static drawdown, minimum profitable days requirement, no time limit
• 3-Step Challenge (multi-phase): daily loss and max loss rules published for the 3-Step plan, with minimum profitable days requirement and no time limit (phase targets depend on the plan selection in the dashboard)
• Live Simulated Accounts: no profit target; trade under daily and max drawdown rules, request payouts on a fixed schedule, earn an 80% base gain split (VIP tiers can increase split and allow faster withdrawals)
• Scaling & Merging: 2-Step scaling plan available; account merging supported under defined constraints (primarily for 2-Step accounts)
Explore which program suits your trading style at Seacrest Markets official website.
What restrictions apply to traders at Seacrest Markets when it comes to account count, account merging, and lot size limits?
Max total simulated value $400k.
Is Account Merge Allowed at Seacrest Markets?
Yes
What are Lot Size Limits at Seacrest Markets?
No fixed lot size limits.
For the latest account limits, merging rules, and scaling options, see Seacrest Markets official website.
How does Seacrest Markets handle KYC requirements and verification timing?
Yes
At what stage traders must go through identity verification at Seacrest Markets?
KYC required at Live Sim stage.
Full details on the identity verification process and required documents are available on Seacrest Markets official website.
Are there any geographic restrictions at Seacrest Markets?
Cuba, Iran, Lebanon, Syria, North Korea, Libya, Russia, Sudan, Somalia, South Sudan, Vietnam, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, Belarus, Myanmar, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Congo, Ethiopia, Nicaragua, Venezuela, Yemen, Philippines, Kenya, Algeria, Morocco, United States
For the most current list of accepted and restricted countries, check Seacrest Markets official website as eligibility can change based on regulatory updates.
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