What are SurgeTrader trading rules?
Last verified: 2024-05-01 | Official rules
SurgeTrader uses a 1-step evaluation with 2 phases. Here are all the rules you need to know.
Drawdown rules:
- -Type: Static (floor never moves)
- -Max drawdown: 8%
- -Daily loss limit: 5% (calculated on balance)
Profit target:
- -10% to pass ($2,500 on $25,000 account)
Trading restrictions:
- -News trading: Restricted (no trading 2 min before/after major releases)
- -Overnight holding: Allowed
- -Weekend holding: Not allowed -- must exit before Friday close
- -Expert Advisors: Not allowed
- -Copy trading: Not allowed
- -Consistency rule: None
- -Minimum trading days: None
Account sizes and fees:
- -$25,000: $200 fee, $2,000 max DD, $1,250 daily limit
- -$50,000: $350 fee, $4,000 max DD, $2,500 daily limit
- -$100,000: $575 fee, $8,000 max DD, $5,000 daily limit
- -$250,000: $1800 fee, $20,000 max DD, $12,500 daily limit
Payout structure:
- -Split: 75%-90%
- -Frequency: Monthly (no longer operational)
For the complete rule breakdown by account size and phase, see the SurgeTrader rules page. Rules change -- always verify on the official website before starting a challenge.
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