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    Core Funded Rulebook

    Trading Rules

    Everything you need to know — clearly laid out. One unified rulebook for every account type.

    Profit Target

    The Profit target is the amount you must reach to successfully complete the challenge and gain access to a Funded Account.

    Instant Funding
    —
    No profit target
    1-Step Challenge
    10%
    of starting capital
    2-Step Challenge
    10% / 5%
    Phase 1 / Phase 2
    1-Step ($100,000 account)

    Starting capital: $100,000

    Profit target: $10,000 (10%)

    Target balance: $110,000

    After success: Funded Account, no further targets

    2-Step ($100,000 account)

    Phase 1: reach $110,000 (10% profit)

    Phase 2: balance resets — reach $105,000 (5% profit)

    After success: Access to the Funded Account

    • All realized profits from closed positions count
    • Unrealized profits from open positions do NOT count
    • Swap fees and commissions are deducted
    • Unlimited timeframe — trade at your own pace

    Maximum Daily Loss

    Limits the loss you are allowed to make on a single day. Protects you from excessive risk and promotes disciplined risk management.

    Instant Funding
    3%
    1-Step Challenge
    3%
    2-Step Challenge
    5%
    2-Step Flex
    None
    No daily limit

    Calculation: At 00:00 UTC, we take the higher value of account balance or equity and subtract the fixed percentage of the original account balance.

    Instant & 1-Step (3%) — $100K
    With an open +$2,000 trade, equity is $102,000. Equity must not fall below $99,000 ($102,000 − $3,000).
    2-Step (5%) — $100K
    Maximum daily loss: $5,000. With equity at $103,000, equity must not fall below $98,000 ($103,000 − $5,000).
    • Daily loss is reset at 00:00 UTC
    • Equity = account balance + open positions
    • If exceeded, your account is stopped immediately
    • Unrealized losses from open trades count

    Maximum Total Loss (Drawdown)

    The maximum loss allowed overall during the challenge — regardless of time period. Includes losses, fees and open positions.

    Instant Funding
    5%
    Static
    1-Step Challenge
    6%
    Static
    2-Step Challenge
    8%
    Static
    2-Step Flex
    12%
    Static
    Instant (5%) — $100K
    Drawdown stays fixed at $95,000 regardless of profits.
    1-Step (6%) — $100K
    Drawdown stays fixed at $94,000 regardless of profits.
    2-Step (8%) — $100K
    Drawdown stays fixed at $92,000 regardless of profits.
    • Unrealized losses from open positions count
    • If exceeded, the account is stopped immediately
    • Static drawdown — level stays the same from start to finish

    Minimum Trading Days

    Promotes consistency and responsible risk management. You must achieve at least 0.5% profit on a certain number of days (qualifying days).

    Instant Funding
    5 days
    Challenge & Funded
    1-Step Challenge
    3 days
    Challenge & Funded
    2-Step Challenge
    3 days
    Challenge & Funded
    2-Step Flex
    5 days
    Challenge & Funded
    • Minimum 0.5% net profit per qualifying day
    • Days do not need to be consecutive
    • Only realized profits from closed trades count
    • Trading day runs 00:00–23:59 UTC

    Consistency Rule

    Ensures no single profit day constitutes an excessive percentage of the total profit. Only checked during the payout phase.

    Instant
    15%
    max single-day share
    1-Step
    30%
    max single-day share
    2-Step
    30%
    max single-day share
    Instant (15%)
    With total profit of $2,000, a maximum of $300 (15%) may be earned in one day.
    1-Step & 2-Step (30%)
    With total profit of $5,000, a maximum of $1,500 (30%) may be earned in one day.
    How a day counts
    Your account is up $450 at its best point on Monday and closes the day at −$100: Monday counts as $450. On an Instant account with $2,000 total profit (limit $300), that is over the limit until your total profit reaches $3,000.
    • Each day counts with the highest net profit reached during that day, even if you give it back and close the day at a loss
    • Traders may continue trading until the score is reached
    • Payout may be restricted if the rule is violated

    Trading Period

    There is at Core Funded no time limit for reaching the profit targets. Trade for as long as you want — completely without pressure or an expiration date.