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Trading Rules

Clear, transparent rules. No hidden catches.

$2,000
Max Drawdown
30%
Consistency Rule
7
Winning Days

Real-Time Trailing Drawdown

$2,000 Maximum Drawdown

  • Drawdown calculated in real-time
  • Threshold trails up with your highest account balance
  • Intraday fluctuations DO trigger a breach
  • Your balance is monitored continuously during trading hours

Example

Starting Balance: $50,000

Peak Balance: $52,000 → Threshold: $50,000

Current Balance: $50,500 → Still safe

Current Balance: $50,200 → Still safe

Current Balance: $49,900 → BREACHED (anytime during trading)

30% Consistency Rule

No single trading day can account for more than 30% of your total profits.

  • Ensures consistent trading performance
  • Checked at time of payout request
  • If violated, continue trading until satisfied

Example

Total Profit: $2,000

Max allowed single day: $600 (30%)

Best day: $500 → Rule satisfied

Best day: $800 → Rule violated (40%)

7 Winning Days

To request a payout, you need 7 winning days with at least $250+ profit each.

  • Days do NOT need to be consecutive
  • A winning day = net profit of $250+
  • Days with less than $250 don't count

Profit Targets

$50K Evaluation

  • Subscription: $99/mo
  • Profit Target: $2,000
  • Pass to upgrade to funded

$50K Instant Funded

  • Subscription: $499/mo
  • Profit Target: $2,000
  • Hit target + requirements = Go Live

Payout Structure

Profit Split

80/20

You keep 80% of your trading profits.

Payout Requirements

  • 7 winning days ($250+ profit each)
  • 30% daily consistency rule met
  • Account in good standing

Payment Methods

ACH (US), wire transfer, or international wire. Processing takes 3-5 business days.

Options Level 4

Allowed Strategies

  • Covered calls
  • Cash-secured puts
  • Vertical spreads
  • Iron condors
  • Butterflies
  • Calendar spreads
  • Straddles & strangles

Not Allowed

  • Naked calls
  • Naked puts
  • Uncovered options selling

Expiring Positions Rule

Critical: Close Before 4:00 PM ET

All same-day expiring positions (including 0DTE options) MUST be closed before 4:00 PM Eastern Time, regardless of value.

  • Holding expiring positions past 4:00 PM ET results in immediate account breach
  • This applies even if the position is worthless or nearly worthless
  • No exceptions - rule is automatically enforced at 5:00 PM ET daily

Why This Rule Exists

Options expiring the same day carry significant assignment risk and settlement complications. To protect both traders and the firm, all same-day expiring positions must be closed before market close at 4:00 PM ET.

Best Practice

Close or roll expiring positions well before 4:00 PM ET to avoid last-minute issues with liquidity or execution delays. Set alerts for any positions expiring that day.

Go Live

Evaluation Path

  • Pass evaluation → Upgrade to funded
  • Build Capital Reserve with payouts
  • Go live with up to $1,500
  • 80/20 profit split

Instant Funded Path

  • Hit $2,000 profit target
  • Meet 7 winning days + 30% consistency
  • Go live immediately
  • 80/20 profit split

Trading Platform

All trading is conducted on TickSage, our professional trading platform with real-time NASDAQ and OPRA data, advanced charting, and fast execution.

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