SurgeTrader has a trust score of 15/100 in 2026. There may be better options available depending on your risk tolerance.
What you get:
- -Account sizes: $25,000 to $250,000
- -Entry fee: $200 (0.80% of account size) for the smallest
- -Profit split: 75%-90%
- -Payouts: Monthly (no longer operational)
- -Drawdown: Static (floor never moves)
The math: On a $250,000 funded account, hitting a 5% return yields roughly $18,750 at the starting profit split. The challenge fee is $1800, so one successful payout cycle covers the investment.
Pros:
- -Was one of the first 1-step evaluation firms
- -Had accounts up to $1M
- -Static drawdown model
Cons:
- -SHUT DOWN in May 2024 — do not sign up
- -Faced payout disputes before closure
- -Higher fees than competitors
- -No weekend holding was allowed
Whether SurgeTrader is worth it depends on your win rate, risk management, and whether the rules match your trading style. Use Vigil to audit your trades against SurgeTrader's specific rules before buying a challenge.
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