Question 1

What is a Hard Breach vs. Soft Breach?

Accepted Answer

Soft breach closes violating trades but allows continued trading. Hard breach (Daily Loss Limit, Max Drawdown, or Inactivity) results in account termination.

Question 2

Do I need to complete KYC?

Accepted Answer

Yes, KYC and a trader agreement are required before withdrawals.

Question 3

What happens if I fail KYC?

Accepted Answer

Your withdrawal will be rejected, and the account closed.

Question 4

Who is the counterparty to my trades?

Accepted Answer

The firm may act as counterparty to manage risk, but execution is always at market prices.

Question 5

Do you manipulate pricing or executions?

Accepted Answer

No, pricing and executions come directly from liquidity providers/exchanges.

Question 6

What countries are accepted?

Accepted Answer

Traders from all countries except OFAC-listed ones.

Question 7

Minimum age requirement?

Accepted Answer

At least 18 years old (or legal minimum in your country).

Question 8

Where can I track account progress?

Accepted Answer

Via the trader dashboard, updated in near real time.

Question 9

Are commissions charged?

Accepted Answer

Yes, same as liquidity providers/exchanges.

Question 10

Can I use automated strategies?

Accepted Answer

Allowed in FX/Futures, but not supported in Crypto programs.

Question 11

What is prohibited trading?

Accepted Answer

Exploiting latency/errors, insider info, front-running, arbitrage, off-the-shelf strategies, gambling-style trading, or trading during restricted news events.

Question 12

What is Instant Funding?

Accepted Answer

Direct access to a funded account without an assessment phase.

Question 13

What is the Daily Loss Limit?

Accepted Answer

5%, calculated from prior day's balance or equity.

Question 14

What is the Maximum Drawdown?

Accepted Answer

8% trailing, locks at starting balance after payout.

Question 15

Can I hold positions over the weekend?

Accepted Answer

Positions must be closed unless Weekend Hold add-on is purchased.

Question 16

What is the Profit Split?

Accepted Answer

80% standard, 90% with add-on.

Question 17

How do withdrawals work?

Accepted Answer

Once every 30 days, minimum $100 or 1% of starting balance.

Question 18

What happens on breach?

Accepted Answer

Gains forfeited unless Payout Protector add-on is purchased.

Question 19

What is the Consistency Rule?

Accepted Answer

No single day's profit may exceed 25% of total account profit.

Question 20

What is the Profit Buffer?

Accepted Answer

First 3% profit is non-withdrawable; withdrawals allowed only above this buffer.

Question 21

When can I request my first withdrawal?

Accepted Answer

After meeting both the buffer and consistency rule, then every 14 days.

Question 22

What is the Daily Loss Limit?

Accepted Answer

3%, calculated from prior day's balance or equity.

Question 23

What is the Maximum Drawdown?

Accepted Answer

5% trailing, locks at starting balance after payout.

Question 24

What is the Profit Target?

Accepted Answer

10% in assessment; none in funded accounts.

Question 25

What is the Daily Loss Limit?

Accepted Answer

5%, calculated from prior day's balance/equity.

Question 26

What is the Maximum Drawdown?

Accepted Answer

6%, static (does not trail).

Question 27

What is the Inactivity Rule?

Accepted Answer

Breach if no trades for 30 days.

Question 28

How do withdrawals work?

Accepted Answer

Allowed every 30 days, subject to 80/20 split. Lock Upon Payout applies unless disabled via add-on.

Question 29

Can I hold positions over the weekend?

Accepted Answer

Allowed, but only crypto trades over weekends.

Question 30

What are lot sizes?

Accepted Answer

Forex = $100k notional, Gold = 100 oz, Oil = 100 barrels, etc.

Question 31

Can I trade during News Events?

Accepted Answer

Prohibited within 3 minutes before/after news events.

Question 32

What is the Profit Target?

Accepted Answer

9% in assessment; none in funded accounts.

Question 33

What is the Maximum Drawdown?

Accepted Answer

6%, static.

Question 34

What is the Daily Cap Limit?

Accepted Answer

±3% of prior day's equity.

Question 35

What is the Leverage?

Accepted Answer

BTC/ETH = 5:1, others = 2:1.

Question 36

How do withdrawals work?

Accepted Answer

Every 30 days, subject to 90/10 profit split.

Question 37

Can I hold positions over the weekend?

Accepted Answer

Yes.

Question 38

Are automated strategies supported?

Accepted Answer

Not supported on DXTrade.

Question 39

Are commissions charged?

Accepted Answer

0.05% per side of notional trade volume.

Question 40

Can I trade during News Events?

Accepted Answer

Prohibited within 3 minutes before/after news events.

Question 41

What are the Profit Targets?

Accepted Answer

Step 1 = 6%, Step 2 = 9%.

Question 42

What is the Maximum Drawdown?

Accepted Answer

9%, static.

Question 43

What is the Daily Cap Limit?

Accepted Answer

±3% of prior day's equity.

Question 44

What is the Leverage?

Accepted Answer

BTC/ETH = 5:1, others = 2:1.

Question 45

How do withdrawals work?

Accepted Answer

Every 30 days, subject to 90/10 profit split.

Question 46

Can I hold positions over the weekend?

Accepted Answer

Yes.

Question 47

Are automated strategies supported?

Accepted Answer

Not supported on DXTrade.

Question 48

Are commissions charged?

Accepted Answer

0.05% per side of notional trade volume.

Question 49

Can I trade during News Events?

Accepted Answer

Prohibited within 3 minutes before/after news events.

Question 50

How do the phases work?

Accepted Answer

4 phases with 9% profit target each, then transition to Live Funded account.

Question 51

When do I get payouts?

Accepted Answer

At the end of each phase, once consistency rule is met.

Question 52

What is the Consistency Requirement?

Accepted Answer

Best day's profit ≤ 25% of total.

Question 53

What is the Maximum Trailing Loss?

Accepted Answer

5% trailing on end-of-day balance, locks at starting balance after 5% return.

Question 54

Can I reset my account?

Accepted Answer

No, a new account must be purchased.

Question 55

Can I hold positions over the weekend?

Accepted Answer

No, all positions must be closed daily at 15:55 CST.

Question 56

What are Futures contracts?

Accepted Answer

Standardized contracts (e.g., ES = $50 × index price).

Question 57

What are Market Data Fees?

Accepted Answer

Included in purchase during Phases 1–4; deducted monthly in Live Funded.

Question 58

What is the 60 Day Maximum Time rule?

Accepted Answer

Each phase must be completed within 60 days.

Question 59

What is the Inactivity Rule?

Accepted Answer

Breach if no trades for 14 days (phases) or 7 days (Live Funded).

Question 60

How do withdrawals work?

Accepted Answer

Payouts at each phase, then every 30 days in Live Funded.

Question 61

What are the trading hours?

Accepted Answer

CME Globex open 17:00 CST, close 15:55 CST daily.

Question 62

What products can I trade?

Accepted Answer

Futures only (CME, COMEX, NYMEX, CBOT).

Question 63

What is prohibited trading?

Accepted Answer

Latency exploitation, insider info, gambling-style trading, arbitrage, prohibited strategies.

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