Maximum Daily Loss
The maximum daily loss limit restricts how much you can lose in a single trading day. This is calculated based on your starting balance for that day. If breached, your account will be terminated.
1-Step4%
2-Step5%
Instant Funded3%
Trading Rules & Guidelines
Complete guide to XPIPS trading rules, risk parameters, allowed strategies, and payout conditions for all evaluation programs.
Evaluation Programs Overview
| Program | Profit Target | Daily Loss | Max Drawdown | Min Days | Profit Split |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Step Evaluation | 10% | 4% | 6% | 5 days | 80% (upgradable to 100%) |
| 2-Step Evaluation | Phase 1: 8%, Phase 2: 5% | 5% | 10% | 5 days per phase | 80% (upgradable to 100%) |
| Instant Funded | None (already funded) | 3% | 6% | None | 55-80% |
Risk Management Rules
Maximum Overall Drawdown
The maximum overall drawdown is the total loss allowed from your highest account balance (high-water mark). Once your account equity drops below this threshold, the account is breached.
1-Step6%
2-Step10%
Instant Funded6%
Profit Target
The profit target is the percentage gain required to pass the evaluation phase. You must reach this target while staying within drawdown limits.
1-Step10%
2-Step Phase 18%
2-Step Phase 25%
Instant FundedNo target required
Minimum Trading Days
The minimum number of days you must trade before passing the evaluation. A trading day counts when you open at least one position.
Standard5 days
With Add-on0 days (No minimum)
Allowed Trading Strategies
News Trading
Allowed with RestrictionsDuring evaluations, news trading is fully allowed without restrictions. On funded accounts, profits from trades opened or closed within 10 minutes of high-impact news events may be subject to removal. Trades held through news are not affected.
Expert Advisors (EAs)
AllowedEAs and automated strategies are permitted on both evaluation and funded accounts. Trade management EAs, strategy-based EAs, and algorithmic systems are all allowed. High-Frequency Trading (HFT) EAs are not permitted.
Weekend Holding
AllowedYou can hold positions over the weekend without restrictions during evaluations and funded trading.
Overnight Holding
AllowedHolding trades overnight is permitted without restrictions.
Scalping
AllowedScalping strategies are permitted as long as they don't involve high-frequency trading (HFT).
Hedging
AllowedHedging within the same account is permitted.
Prohibited Activities
The following activities are strictly prohibited and will result in account termination:
- High-Frequency Trading (HFT) - Placing excessive orders within milliseconds
- Account sharing or passing strategies
- Using third-party account management services
- Exploiting platform glitches or price feed errors
- Copy trading between multiple XPIPS accounts
- Martingale strategies that risk excessive drawdown
Tradable Instruments
Forex
Major, minor, and exotic currency pairs
EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, EUR/GBP, etc.
Indices
Major global stock indices
US30, US100, US500, GER40, UK100, etc.
Commodities
Precious metals and energy products
XAUUSD (Gold), XAGUSD (Silver), Oil, etc.
Cryptocurrencies
Major digital assets
BTC/USD, ETH/USD, etc.
Payout Information
Payout Cycle
Default: 28 days after first funded trade
Faster Options:
- Bi-weekly payouts (add-on)
- On-demand payouts (add-on)
Payment Methods
- Rise (payment platform)
- PayPal
- Cryptocurrency
Processing time: 1-5 business days
Ready to Start Trading?
Now that you understand our trading rules, start your journey to becoming a funded trader with XPIPS.
