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The Prop Trade Rules
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The Prop Trade rules at a glance
The Prop Trade's plans state a maximum drawdown of 6% to 8% of the account size (drawdown type: trailing and static), across 8 plans. A consistency rule applies: no consistency rule on Classic 1-Step or Classic 2-Step; Instant Funding and PayFlex Edge funded accounts need a TPT Score of 25% or below before a payout can be requested. News trading is conditional: no opening or closing a trade on the affected instrument from 5 minutes before to 5 minutes after a major release, and from 5 minutes before a red-folder speech until 5 minutes after it ends; positions may be held through news.
Compiled from 61 of The Prop Trade's own published pages, read on 15 September 2026. Not verified by Prop Firm Pal: every value is what The Prop Trade states about itself, quoted with the page it came from. A firm can change its rules at any time, so check the linked page before you pay for an account.
The Prop Trade drawdown rules
The Prop Trade's plans state a maximum drawdown of 6% to 8% of the account size (drawdown type: trailing and static), across 8 plans.
A daily loss limit of 3% to 4% is stated on 8 of 8 plans; where a plan shows a dash, no daily figure is recorded for it.
Dollar amounts are the published percentage applied to the account size.
Plan
Account size
Max drawdown
Drawdown type
Daily loss limit
Profit target
PayFlex (Edge 1-Step)
Account size
$5K
Max drawdown
6% ($300)
Drawdown type
Trailing
Daily loss limit
3% ($150)
Profit target
3%
PayFlex (Edge 1-Step)
Account size
$10K
Max drawdown
6% ($600)
Drawdown type
Trailing
Daily loss limit
3% ($300)
Profit target
3%
PayFlex (Edge 1-Step)
Account size
$25K
Max drawdown
6% ($1,500)
Drawdown type
Trailing
Daily loss limit
3% ($750)
Profit target
3%
PayFlex (Edge 1-Step)
Account size
$50K
Max drawdown
6% ($3,000)
Drawdown type
Trailing
Daily loss limit
3% ($1,500)
Profit target
3%
PayFlex (Edge 1-Step)
Account size
$100K
Max drawdown
6% ($6,000)
Drawdown type
Trailing
Daily loss limit
3% ($3,000)
Profit target
3%
Classic (1-Step)
Account size
—
Max drawdown
6%
Drawdown type
Static
Daily loss limit
3%
Profit target
12%
Classic (2-Step)
Account size
—
Max drawdown
8%
Drawdown type
Static
Daily loss limit
4%
Profit target
5%
Instant Funding
Account size
—
Max drawdown
6%
Drawdown type
Trailing
Daily loss limit
3%
Profit target
—
In The Prop Trade's words
Plan figures: “5K | $9.99 | $29 |” theproptrade.com/…/payflex-when-to-pay
The Prop Trade consistency rule
A consistency rule caps how much of your total profit a single trading day may account for. Here is what The Prop Trade states.
Rule
What The Prop Trade states
Consistency rule
What The Prop Trade states
Applies — No consistency rule on Classic 1-Step or Classic 2-Step; Instant Funding and PayFlex Edge funded accounts need a TPT Score of 25% or below before a payout can be requested
In The Prop Trade's words
Consistency rule: “No, there is no consistency rule on Classic (1-Step) accounts.” theproptrade.com/…/no-consistency-classic-1-step
The Prop Trade minimum trading days and time limit
Rule
What The Prop Trade states
Minimum trading days
What The Prop Trade states
Applies — 3 profitable trading days, each a net gain of at least 0.5% of the initial balance, on Classic accounts and for each Classic payout cycle; not required on 1-Step Edge or Instant Funding accounts
In the plan figures
What The Prop Trade states
3 days
Time limit
What The Prop Trade states
None — No maximum number of days to complete the Challenge
In The Prop Trade's words
Minimum trading days: “For Classic Challenge accounts , traders must achieve a minimum of 3 profitable trading days to pass the Challenge.” theproptrade.com/…/time-limit-rule
Time limit: “No. There is no maximum number of days to complete the Challenge at thePropTrade.” theproptrade.com/…/time-limit-rule
The Prop Trade news trading, EA and copy trading rules
Rule
What The Prop Trade states
News trading
What The Prop Trade states
Conditional — No opening or closing a trade on the affected instrument from 5 minutes before to 5 minutes after a major release, and from 5 minutes before a red-folder speech until 5 minutes after it ends; positions may be held through news
Expert advisors and automated trading
What The Prop Trade states
Conditional — Automated strategies are allowed only when they are the trader's own original work; purchased, rented or shared bots are prohibited
Copy trading
What The Prop Trade states
Conditional — Allowed between the trader's own thePropTrade accounts only; copying other traders, signal providers, copy services or accounts at other firms or brokers is prohibited
Hedging
What The Prop Trade states
Conditional — Mirrored or opposite positions are forbidden when used across connected accounts or with other people to manipulate the market; hedging inside a single account is not addressed on the pages read
Martingale and grid strategies
What The Prop Trade states
Not permitted
High-frequency and latency arbitrage
What The Prop Trade states
Not permitted
In The Prop Trade's words
News trading: “Traders are not allowed to open or close any trades on a targeted currency or instrument within the restricted time window of 5 minutes before until 5 minutes after the release of a major news announcement.” theproptrade.com/…/news-rules
Expert advisors and automated trading: “Commercial or third-party EAs are strictly prohibited” theproptrade.com/…/ea-policy
Copy trading: “You may copy trades between your own accounts inside thePropTrade, but copying trades from any external source or other traders is strictly prohibited.” theproptrade.com/…/copy-rules
Hedging: “This includes mirrored or opposite positions, and the use of third-party EAs already used by multiple traders with identical strategies.” theproptrade.com/…/terms-and-conditions
Martingale and grid strategies: “Using grid systems, opening trades near market close to exploit gaps, or using news exploitation strategies that do not reflect genuine trading behavior.” theproptrade.com/…/prohibited-strategies-faqs
High-frequency and latency arbitrage: “Any strategy that takes advantage of latency, price delays, feed discrepancies, or platform inefficiencies.” theproptrade.com/…/prohibited-strategies-faqs
The Prop Trade weekend and overnight holding
Rule
What The Prop Trade states
Weekend holding
What The Prop Trade states
Permitted
Overnight holding
What The Prop Trade states
Permitted
Trading hours
What The Prop Trade states
Cryptocurrencies can be traded at the weekend while forex markets are closed
In The Prop Trade's words
Weekend holding: “Yes. At thePropTrade, you are allowed to hold positions overnight and hold trades over the weekend on all account types.” theproptrade.com/…/overnight-weekend-holding-rule
Overnight holding: “Traders can keep positions open beyond market hours without restrictions.” theproptrade.com/…/overnight-weekend-holding-rule
Trading hours: “We also allow weekend trading for cryptocurrencies, which continue to trade even when forex markets are closed.” theproptrade.com/…/overnight-weekend-holding-rule
The Prop Trade scaling plan
Funded accounts scale by 25% after 10% profit in each of four consecutive months, up to $2 million, with drawdown limits rising proportionally.
Rule
What The Prop Trade states
Maximum allocation
What The Prop Trade states
$400,000
In The Prop Trade's words
Scaling plan: “Achieve 10% profit for four (4)consecutive months of trading. As a result, your funded account balance will be increased by 25% .” theproptrade.com/…/scaling-rule
Maximum allocation: “The maximum total funded allocation per client at ThePropTrade is $400,000 , distributed across different program categories, each with its own independent allocation cap.” theproptrade.com/…/max-allocation-rule
Other The Prop Trade account rules
Rule
What The Prop Trade states
Maximum number of accounts
What The Prop Trade states
Applies — One profile per trader, with funded allocation capped at $400,000 in total and $100,000 per program category
Prohibited instruments
What The Prop Trade states
Not stated on the pages we read
Account sharing
What The Prop Trade states
Not permitted
Inactivity
What The Prop Trade states
An account with no trades for 30 calendar days is breached and closed, and cannot be reactivated
In The Prop Trade's words
Maximum number of accounts: “No. Each user may only maintain one account profile with thePropTrade.” theproptrade.com/…/profile-allowance
Account sharing: “Only the account owner may trade. Letting someone else trade on your behalf is strictly prohibited.” theproptrade.com/…/prohibited-strategies-faqs
Inactivity: “Yes. At thePropTrade, an account becomes inactive if no trades are placed for 30 calendar days , and this results in an automatic account breach .” theproptrade.com/…/inactivity-rule
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FAQs
What are The Prop Trade's drawdown rules?
The Prop Trade's plans state a maximum drawdown of 6% to 8% of the account size (drawdown type: trailing and static), across 8 plans.
Does The Prop Trade have a consistency rule?
Yes. No consistency rule on Classic 1-Step or Classic 2-Step; Instant Funding and PayFlex Edge funded accounts need a TPT Score of 25% or below before a payout can be requested.
Does The Prop Trade have a scaling plan?
Yes. Funded accounts scale by 25% after 10% profit in each of four consecutive months, up to $2 million, with drawdown limits rising proportionally.
Does The Prop Trade allow news trading?
Only under conditions. No opening or closing a trade on the affected instrument from 5 minutes before to 5 minutes after a major release, and from 5 minutes before a red-folder speech until 5 minutes after it ends; positions may be held through news.
Does The Prop Trade allow EAs and automated trading?
Only under conditions. Automated strategies are allowed only when they are the trader's own original work; purchased, rented or shared bots are prohibited.
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