Profit Target
Also known as: profit goal, challenge target, evaluation target
Direct Answer
A profit target is the percentage gain you must reach in an evaluation phase to advance or get funded. Most one-step challenges set targets between eight and ten percent, two-step models five to ten percent per phase. Hitting it without breaking any other rule unlocks the next stage or funded status immediately.
Profit targets are deliberately set high enough to filter out gamblers but low enough that careful 1–2% risk per trade traders can reach them within the time window.
On funded accounts the target usually disappears — instead there's a payout threshold, often equal to the minimum withdrawal request size.
Which firms enforce this rule
| Firm | Strictness |
|---|---|
| FTMO | Standard |
| FundedNext | Standard |
| MyFundedFX | Standard |
| FundingPips | Standard |
Example scenarios
Scenario
Trader hits 8% on a one-step $50k challenge in 12 days with no rule breaks.
Outcome
Account moves to funded status; first payout cycle starts.
Scenario
Trader reaches 9.8% on a 10% two-step challenge but breaches max daily loss on the final day.
Outcome
Failed — profit target alone is not enough; all other rules must hold.
Frequently asked questions
Do funded accounts have profit targets?
What's a typical one-step target?
What's a typical two-step target?
Is there a time limit?
Does the target reset on scaling?
Related rules
Minimum Trading Days
A minimum trading days rule requires you to place at least one qualifying trade on a set number of separate days before passing or withdrawing. Most firms ask for three to ten days, ensuring evaluations reflect process not a single lucky session. Skipping days delays payouts even when the profit target is met.
Consistency Rule
A consistency rule caps how much of your total profit can come from a single trading day, typically thirty to fifty percent. Prop firms use it to discourage all-or-nothing trades and reward steady performance. Break the threshold at payout time and the firm may delay, reduce, or void your withdrawal entirely.