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One-Step Challenge

A prop firm evaluation consisting of a single phase where the trader must hit one profit target while respecting drawdown limits to qualify for funding.

What is One-Step Challenge in forex trading?

A prop firm evaluation consisting of a single phase where the trader must hit one profit target while respecting drawdown limits to qualify for funding. One-step challenges streamline the evaluation process by combining what would normally be two phases into one. The profit target is typically set between 8% and 10%, and there is usually a minimum trading day requirement of 3–5 days. One-step evaluations are faster to complete than two-step models but may have stricter risk parameters to compensate. They're preferred by experienced traders who want a quicker path to funding.

What this looks like across the brokers we track

Across the 32 proprietary trading firms BrokerAnalysis tracks, the median advertised maximum profit split is 90%, ranging from 70% to 100%. 28 of them advertise 90% or more. These are advertised ceilings, usually reached at a scaling tier or bought as an add-on — not the rate a new account starts on.

Measured across 32 entities in the BrokerAnalysis dataset. See the full broker comparison

Detailed Explanation

One-step challenges streamline the evaluation process by combining what would normally be two phases into one. The profit target is typically set between 8% and 10%, and there is usually a minimum trading day requirement of 3–5 days. One-step evaluations are faster to complete than two-step models but may have stricter risk parameters to compensate. They're preferred by experienced traders who want a quicker path to funding.

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