Both the 1-Step and 2-Step Crypto Edge Evaluations have their own benefits and trade-offs. It’s important to choose carefully, as you cannot change your plan type after purchase.
Once you pass the evaluation and receive a Crypto Edge Performance Account, your account size and risk rules will remain the same as during your evaluation.
Key Differences Between 1-Step and 2-Step Evaluations
Factor | 1-Step Evaluation | 2-Step Evaluation |
Number of Stages | 1 stage | 2 stages |
Profit Target | 10% total profit target. | Step 1: 8% profit target. Step 2: 5% profit target. |
Maximum Daily Loss | 4% of account balance/equity, whichever is higher at rollover (resets daily at 00:00 UTC). | 5% of account balance/equity, whichever is higher at rollover (resets daily at 00:00 UTC). |
Maximum Drawdown | 6% (Trailing) – Adjusts upward based on the highest equity achieved but does not affect payouts. | 10% (Trailing to Initial Balance Only) – Adjusts upward based on the highest equity achieved but stops trailing once it reaches the initial balance of the account. |
Risk Profile | Stricter risk limits, faster path to funding. | More flexibility with risk but requires two stages. |
Trade Carryover | Trades do not carry over once you pass the evaluation. | New account issued for Step 2 after passing Step 1. Trades do not carry over. |
Which One Should You Choose?
✔ Choose the 1-Step Evaluation if:
You want a faster route to funding with just one stage.
You are confident in your trading ability to hit a 10% profit target under tighter risk rules.
You don’t mind a fully trailing drawdown, where the max drawdown follows your highest balance/equity and resets when a payout is requested.
✔ Choose the 2-Step Evaluation if:
You prefer wider risk limits with more conservative profit targets.
You are comfortable progressing through two trading stages instead of one.
You prefer a trailing drawdown that stops at your initial balance, ensuring your risk limit doesn’t keep increasing past your starting point.
Since you cannot change your plan after purchase, carefully consider your risk tolerance and trading style before making your decision.