Frequently Asked Questions
STP Funded is not a brokerage firm. Instead, we provide our clients with simulated trading accounts that mimic real-world market conditions. To gain access to these demo accounts, clients must first complete a multi-step evaluation process, which consists of either one, two, or three stages.
Currently, we offer the following account options:
• 2 Steps STP Evaluation Plan: 100k, 500k and 1M accounts.
• 1 Step STP Funded Plan: 50k, 100k, and 500k accounts.
You're permitted to trade during news events, but our system will cancel out any profits made within a 4-minute window (2 minutes before and 2 minutes after) of high-impact news events. You can keep your trades open during this time, but you won't be able to open or close new positions. Repeatedly violating this rule may result in account restrictions. Additionally, any trades placed or closed within the 4-minute window during evaluation phases will lead to account restrictions. High-impact news events are those listed in the red folder on ForexFactory.
Yes, cryptocurrency trading is available 24/7, including weekends.
Yes, you can hold trades over the weekend.
Although we strongly recommend using stop losses and take profits as a key risk management strategy, it is not a requirement.
During the evaluation process, there are no minimum trading day requirements for Phases 1 and 2.
Accounts that have begun trading or have a balance exceeding $400,000 cannot be merged, whether they are Evaluation accounts or simulated Funded Accounts. However, you can merge simulated Funded Accounts that have not yet been traded and have a balance below $400,000.
If a violation of our rules or prohibited practices is detected on your account, it will be suspended and disqualified from receiving future payouts. However, you will have the option to purchase a new account at a discounted rate.
Yes, you can use Expert Advisors, but they must adhere to our prohibited trading practices rule. Note that high-frequency trading (HFT) strategies and Gold Arbitrage EA are specifically excluded and cannot be used.
If a violation of our rules or prohibited practices is detected on your account, it will be suspended and disqualified from receiving future payouts. However, you will have the option to purchase a new account at a discounted rate.
We offer a 50% discount promotion exclusively for new customers on their initial purchase of an evaluation account. This discount is only applicable to first-time buyers and is non-transferable. Any attempts to circumvent the system by creating multiple accounts or exploiting the discount through other means will result in:
- Forfeiture of account and payout rights
- Ban from our platform
We kindly request that you respect our policies to ensure a fair and secure experience for all traders.
The following practices are strictly prohibited:
- Exploiting errors or latency in pricing or platforms
- Using non-public or insider information
- Front-running trades
- Trading that jeopardizes our relationship with brokers or leads to trade cancellations
- Trading that creates regulatory issues for brokers
- All-or-Nothing Trading
- Hedging positions within the same account or between accounts
- Using third-party strategies to pass assessments
- Duplicating trades from master accounts to evaluation accounts
- Gambling (defined as excessive trading with short hold times or betting on a single direction)
- Abusing the simulated environment with large-volume trades without a logical strategy
Violating these rules may result in:
- Termination of program participation
- Forfeiture of fees and payouts
- Account suspension or termination
- Review and flagging of accounts for excessive trading without a clear strategy
We uphold fair and transparent trading practices to maintain the integrity of our trading environment.
Account inactivity is calculated as follows:
- If your account remains inactive for 30 calendar days, it will be considered breached, applicable to both Evaluation and simulated Funded Accounts.
- If you fail to log in to your account for 30 days, it will be automatically deleted on the Platform sides, resulting in a hard breach.
Upon successful completion of the evaluations and receipt of their certificate, contractors will gain access to a Simulated Funded Account (Simulation) funded with virtual funds. Please note that this account is entirely simulated, mirroring real market data and clearing from liquidity providers. Our risk management team manages the trading data, which is then sent to a partnered proprietary trading firm. The firm may choose to copy trades using its own risk management techniques and aggregated orders. It's important to understand that:
- We do not provide real funds
- Members pay a fee for an educational trading evaluation
- Successful strategies may be copied and compensated as an independent contractor
- STP Funded is not a brokerage firm
We offer a diverse range of trading instruments, including:
- Foreign Exchange (FX) pairs
- Contract for Difference (CFD) indices
- Metals
- Commodities
- Equities
- Cryptocurrencies
No, hedging is not allowed in our trading platform. We define hedging as opening two opposing positions on the same asset, regardless of differences in lot size or calculated risk. This practice is strictly prohibited:
- Within the same trading account
- Between accounts owned by the same trader
- Between accounts owned by different traders
We uphold this policy to ensure fair and transparent trading practices, maintain the integrity of our trading environment, and prevent confusion in risk management that may lead to unfair advantages or disadvantages for traders.
Please note that we restrict hedging around high-impact news events, which are indicated by the red impact icon on (www.forexfactory.com) These events are considered Restricted News Events. You can find a comprehensive list of upcoming news events on the Forex Factory website. We encourage you to check this list to ensure you're aware of any restricted events that may impact your trading activities.
Only the account owner is permitted to trade their account linked to our challenges. Account sharing, login sharing, or allowing others to trade on your account is strictly prohibited. Additionally, using a VPN or VPS to access your account may interfere with accurate data tracking and is discouraged.
Important note:
- No account management services
- No "pass your challenge" services
- No copy trading services
Violating these rules will result in:
- Rejection of funded accounts
- Permanent ban from our services
- Account breaches
- Permanent ban from accessing our services (if detected by our system)
A Trading Day is defined as 24 hours from 5:00 PM EST to 5:00 PM EST the following day, but only if you engage in trading activity by opening a trade on that day. In other words, a Trading Day is only counted if you have an open trade at any point during this 24-hour window.
Your credentials will be sent to you within a maximum of 24 business hours after your purchase. Please note that this timeframe only applies to business hours, excluding weekends and holidays.
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