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1. What is the QT PRIME Challenge?

QT PRIME is a structured trading challenge designed for traders who seek flexibility, competitive trading conditions, and strong risk management. It is available in both 2-Step and 3-Step Evaluations, allowing traders to choose a format that suits their trading style

2. What are the profit targets for the evaluation phase?

2-Step Challenge:

Stage 1: 8% Profit Target
Stage 2: 5% Profit Target

3-Step Challenge:

Stage 1: 6% Profit Target
Stage 2: 6% Profit Target
Stage 3: 6% Profit Target

3. What are the drawdown limits?

Daily Drawdown: 4% fixed, based on the initial balance

This means the daily drawdown is always calculated from the starting account balance and remains fixed, regardless of whether the account is in profit or drawdown.

Example: On a $100,000 account, the daily drawdown will always be $4,000, whether the balance is above or below $100,000.

During daylight saving time, which typically occurs during the summer months, the server time is set to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) + 3. This means the daily loss limit resets at 1 am GMT+3.

For the remainder of the year, when daylight saving time is not in effect, the server time is adjusted to GMT+2. In this case, the daily loss limit resets at midnight GMT+2.

Maximum Drawdown: 10% of the initial balance

Equity Protector (Optional at Purchase): 1.5%

Auto-close all open positions when 1.5% floating loss is recorded in any trade. (This is a protective measure and is not considered a breach).

Equity Protector Disclaimer: There can be a delay in the execution of position closures after the Equity Protector detects a 1.5% floating loss. Due to market volatility, the final closed loss may vary. It is recommended that traders do not solely rely on the Equity Protector and instead use Stop Losses for proper risk management

4. What are the trading day requirements?

A minimum of 4 trading days per phase (including funded accounts).
Funded traders must have at least 2 profitable days with a minimum of 0.5% profit each

For Prime Funded Accounts (New Accounts/ Reset Accounts)

We require traders to complete a minimum of four trading days before meeting the account qualification criteria. Traders are expected to maintain a steady approach to their trade sizing and strategy across these days to ensure results reflect genuine and realistic trading performance.

Please note that this amendment of the Trading Day Requirement is only on the first payout cycle for QT Prime Funded Accounts only. This update does not apply to Prime On-Demand, Power, or Instant accounts, nor to subsequent payout cycles once the first withdrawal has been approved on an account.

The purpose of this measure is to encourage safe and sustainable account management over the long term. It aims to prevent short-term or “one big win” trading behavior designed to exploit proprietary rules for rapid gains, which bear little relevance to consistent market performance.

This guideline is not intended to restrict individual trading styles but rather to support structured trading habits that foster long-term growth and stability. Regular engagement in the markets builds discipline, skill, and confidence — key attributes of successful traders.

Example of Improper Trading Practice:

If a trader typically opens positions averaging 15 lots and makes a profit of $10,000 on their $100,000 account, then suddenly switches to trading 0.01 lots simply to mark additional trading days, this would be considered improper.

Such actions do not reflect the trader’s normal approach or strategy and go against our core principles of “Funding Skilled Traders.” We are committed to supporting and funding traders who demonstrate discipline, respect for trading standards, and a genuine approach to their craft. Our funded process is designed to recognize authentic trading ability — not to be used for short-term advantage.

Day	Lot Size	Trading Style	Result	Notes
Day 1	15 lots	High-risk gold trade	+10%	One big win
Day 2	0.1 lot	Tiny scalp	0%	Drastically smaller trade
Day 3	0.1 lot	Tiny scalp	0%	No meaningful risk or volume
Day 4	0.1 lot	Tiny scalp	0%	Just trying to meet ‘4 days’ rule

Key Points

It’s also important to understand that failing to meet the minimum trading day requirement will not result in any kind of breach or penalty. You will simply have the issue explained to you and will be able to complete a new cycle allowing you the ability to meet the requirements without any penalty. This process ensures fairness and supports the development of stable, sustainable trading performance over time.
This requirement is for QT Prime Funded Accounts only.

This requirement is only applicable for traders first cycle only.

5. Gambling Policies

What is the maximum allowed risk? (Funded Accounts Only)

Funded traders must not expose more than 2.5% of their initial account balance at any one time.

Gambling Policies Regarding the Evaluation

On the Evaluation, whilst there is no set risk restriction - we advise prudent risk management in-line with our Excessive Exposure clause stipulated in Responsibilities of Traders

Please read our Conditions of funding for more insights.

The "all-or-nothing" approach is strictly prohibited under the Gambling Policy - Prohibited Trading Strategies

6. What is the News Trading Rule? (Funded Accounts Only)

Red Folder news events have restrictions, see more information here -> QT News Rule
No opening, closing, or adjusting trades 5 minutes before or after a Red Folder news event.
If a predefined Stop Loss (SL) or Take Profit (TP) is hit, it will be honored.
Violating this rule will result in a hard breach

QT PRIME ON-DEMAND DOES NOT have the news rule applied

7. What is the Layering Rule? (Funded Accounts Only)

Traders cannot have three or more open positions on the same asset at the same time.
Violating this rule will result in a hard breach.

NO LAYERING RULE - For Accounts purchased or issued after the 9th of April 2025

8. What is the Stop Loss (SL) Rule? (Funded Accounts Only)

A Stop Loss must be placed within 60 seconds of opening a trade

Please Note - Traders who are displaying any abusive behaviors regarding this stop loss rule will face an additional review by the Risk and Compliance team. An example of abusive behavior is undertaking prohibited strategies such as HFT, as well as closing A trade under 60 seconds without a stop loss set.

Failure to place a Stop Loss within 60 seconds will result in a hard breach.

NO STOP LOSS RULE - For Accounts purchased after the 13th of June 2025

9. What account conditions are available?

Traders can choose between:

Raw Spreads + Commission, or
Variable Spreads (Commission-Free)

All accounts are swap-free by default.

Commissions for Raw Spreads Account:

$2 per lot per side (buy/sell)
$4 per lot per round trip

Applies to all instruments (Forex, Indices, Metals, and Crypto).

Oil is Comission Free

10. What leverage is provided under QT PRIME?

Forex: 1:50
Indices & Oil: 1:20
Metals: 1:15
Crypto: 1:1

11. How are payouts handled?

Payout Timings for funded traders (option selected at checkout)

1. Biweekly payouts with a profit split of 80%

2. On Demand payouts - An 35% Consistency Score must be met to be eligible for an On Demand Payout with a proft split of 100% & An Minimum of 3% to be requested

Please see Performance fee policy for more information

QT PRIME is designed for traders looking for the best trading conditions, structured risk management, and flexibility. If you have further questions, please contact our support team.