THREE-STEP CHALLENGES
Prop firms requiring three evaluation phases before funding. Less common -- often used by firms with gradual scaling plans or aggressive profit split improvements.
| Firm | Lowest Fee | Drawdown | Daily Loss | Profit Split | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTMO2-step | $155 | Static | 5% | 80%-90% | MT4, MT5, cTrader |
| FundedNext2-step | $59 | Static | 5% | 80%-95% | MT4, MT5, cTrader |
| Blue Guardian2-step | $99 | Static | 4% | 85%-85% | MT4, MT5 |
| DNA Funded2-step | $88 | Static | 5% | 80%-90% | MT5 |
| BrightFunded2-step | $79 | Static | 5% | 80%-90% | MT5 |
| For Traders2-step | $49 | Static | 5% | 75%-90% | MT4, MT5 |
| Maven Trading2-step | $179 | Static | 5% | 80%-80% | MT5 |
| Goat Funded Trader1-step / 2-step | $68 | Static | 5% | 75%-95% | MT4, MT5 |
| Fidelcrest2-step | $99 | Static | 5% | 80%-90% | MT4, MT5 |
| Smart Prop Trader2-step | $199 | Static | 4% | 85%-90% | MT4, MT5 |
| City Traders Imperium2-step | $109 | Static | 5% | 70%-100% | MT5 |
| Lux Trading Firm2-step | $299 | Static | None | 75%-75% | MT4 |
RELATED COMPARISONS
Frequently Asked Questions
Are 3-step challenges worth it?
Three-step challenges require more time and discipline but often reward you with better funded account conditions -- lower drawdown requirements, higher profit splits, or larger account sizes. Evaluate the end reward against the extra phase.
Which firms use 3-step evaluations?
The5%ers uses a multi-phase growing account model that resembles a 3-step process. Some newer firms use 3 phases to reduce the initial challenge fee while maintaining a filtering mechanism.