TradingPLUS Evaluation Process Explained: From Registration to Funded Account

TradingPLUS evaluation is a two-step process designed to verify that a trader can manage risk responsibly before the firm provides real capital. This guide walks through every stage in plain language — what happens, what's required, and what comes next.

Overview: The Three Stages

The full journey from registration to funded account has three stages:

• Step 1 (TradingPLUS Step 1): The foundational evaluation phase. Trade a simulated account, hit the profit target, stay within the risk rules, meet the minimum trading days.
• Step 2 (TradingPLUS Step 2): The verification phase. A second simulated account with a lower profit target, confirming your Step 1 result wasn't a one-off.
• TradingPLUS Funded Account: The live funded account. Real firm capital, real profit split, real withdrawals.

No stage is skipped. Every trader who passes through the standard evaluation route completes all three.

Stage One: TradingPLUS Step 1

What It Is

Step 1 is the starting point of the evaluation. TradingPLUS confirms this is the foundational stage — designed to ensure you can trade responsibly and manage risk effectively before real capital is allocated. You trade a demo account using virtual capital under real market conditions.

What You Need to Do

Step 1 has two things to achieve and one set of rules to stay within throughout:

• Hit the profit target.  10% of your account size. On a $10,000 account that's $1,000. On a $25,000 account it's $2,500.
• Trade for a minimum of 5 trading days.  Days do not need to be consecutive. There is no maximum time limit — the evaluation runs until you've met the targets, not until a deadline passes.
• Stay within the daily loss limit.  4% of account balance per day. On a $10,000 account that's $400. Breach this and the day's trading stops. The limit resets the following day.
• Stay within the maximum loss.  8% to 10% of starting balance (verify your specific tier). If your total drawdown hits this floor, the challenge ends.

What You Can Do

During Step 1 you may trade freely during all news releases. There is no news trading restriction in the evaluation phases. Weekend rules and instrument-specific restrictions should be checked for your account type.

What Happens When You Pass Step 1

Once you've hit the profit target and met the minimum trading days without breaching the risk rules, TradingPLUS reviews your results. You then advance to Step 2.

Stage Two: TradingPLUS Step 2

What It Is

Step 2 is the verification phase. The requirements are more flexible than Step 1 — the profit target drops and the purpose shifts from proving you can generate returns to confirming you can do it consistently. This stage rules out the possibility that Step 1 was a single lucky result.

What You Need to Do

• Hit the profit target.  6% of your account size. On a $10,000 account that's $600. On a $25,000 account it's $1,500. The same risk rules apply: 4% daily loss limit, 8–10% maximum drawdown.
• Trade for a minimum of 5 trading days.  Same as Step 1. Non-consecutive days are accepted. No time limit.

What Happens When You Pass Step 2

Once your Step 2 results are reviewed and confirmed, you move to KYC verification and funded account activation. At this point, your evaluation fee becomes eligible for refund (returned at your second withdrawal from the funded account).

KYC Verification

Before your funded account is activated, you must complete identity verification. TradingPLUS requires a valid government-issued photo ID (passport or national ID) in line with TradingPRO's compliance policies.

You also need to sign the TradingPLUS agreement. This formalises the funded account terms including the profit split, drawdown rules, consistency requirements, and payout schedule.

Clean KYC submissions made during business hours are typically processed the same day. The most common cause of delay is a name discrepancy between the ID and the account registration — check this before uploading.

The TradingPLUS Funded Account

What Changes

On the funded account, the profit target disappears. You trade to generate returns, not to hit a specific number before a review. The daily loss limit (4%) and maximum drawdown (8–10%) continue to apply throughout.

Withdrawals

Your first withdrawal can be requested no earlier than 14 trading days after your initial trade on the funded account, provided all profits comply with the 30% Consistency Rule.

Subsequent withdrawals follow a fixed 14 trading day interval from the date of your first payout request. This schedule is system-controlled and cannot be modified.

The minimum withdrawal amount is $50. You retain 80% of profits on standard funded accounts.

Your evaluation fee is refunded at your second withdrawal — not your first. The refund amount matches the original fee paid.

The 30% Consistency Rule

Every withdrawal request must comply with the Consistency Rule: your highest single profit day cannot exceed 30% of your total profit at the time of the request. This applies to both partial and full withdrawals. Withdrawing smaller amounts does not change the calculation — it uses total profit.

How Long Does the Evaluation Take?

There is no time limit on either phase. The only constraints are the minimum 5 trading days per phase and meeting the profit targets within the risk rules. Most traders complete both phases within two to six weeks, though the unlimited time structure means there's no pressure to rush.

Key insight from the TradingPLUS FAQ: The evaluation does not reward speed. It rewards disciplined, consistent trading. Traders who slow down tend to last longer and pass more often.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does the TradingPLUS evaluation process work?

The evaluation has two phases: Step 1 (10% profit target, 5 trading day minimum, 4% daily loss limit, 8–10% max drawdown) and Step 2 (6% profit target, same rules). Pass both, complete KYC verification, and your funded account is activated.

How long does it take to complete the TradingPLUS evaluation?

There is no time limit. Most traders complete both phases within two to six weeks. The minimum requirement is 5 trading days per phase, which means the fastest possible completion is 10 active trading days across both steps.

What is the profit target in TradingPLUS Step 1 and Step 2?

Step 1 requires 10% of account size (e.g. $1,000 on a $10,000 account). Step 2 requires 6% (e.g. $600 on a $10,000 account). Both phases have unlimited time with no deadline.

What documents are needed for TradingPLUS KYC?

A valid government-issued photo ID such as a passport or national ID card, in line with TradingPRO's compliance policies. The name on your ID must match your TradingPLUS account registration exactly.

When can I make my first withdrawal from a TradingPLUS funded account?

No earlier than 14 trading days after your initial funded account trade, provided your profits comply with the 30% Consistency Rule. Subsequent withdrawals follow a fixed 14 trading day interval from the first payout date.

When do I get my evaluation fee refunded?

The evaluation fee is refunded at your second withdrawal from the funded account — not your first. The refund equals the original fee paid.