Hypernova Challenges
Hypernova runs 1 Step challenges with absolute equity drawdown. Account sizes range from $5K to $200K, with evaluation fees from $25–$1,950. Trading runs on Hypernova Terminal.
Hypernova challenge types and pricing
17 active Hypernova challenges across 1 step tiers. Filter by account size and program type to find the right fit.
Challenges 17
| Account Size | Steps | Profit Target | Daily Loss | Max Loss | Profit Split | Payout Freq. | Rewards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$5KLow | 1 Step | $500 | $150 | $300 | 80% | on-demand |  120 | |
$10KLow | 1 Step | $1,000 | $300 | $600 | 80% | on-demand | 220 | |
$25KLow | 1 Step | $2,500 | $750 | $1,500 | 80% | on-demand | 550 | |
$50KLow | 1 Step | $5,000 | $1,500 | $3,000 | 80% | on-demand | 1,000 | |
$100KLow | 1 Step | $10,000 | $3,000 | $6,000 | 80% | on-demand | 2,000 | |
$200KLow | 1 Step | $20,000 | $6,000 | $12,000 | 80% | on-demand | 3,900 | |
$5KMedium | 1 Step | $500 | $200 | $350 | 80% | on-demand | 160 | |
$10KMedium | 1 Step | $1,000 | $400 | $700 | 80% | on-demand | 300 | |
$25KMedium | 1 Step | $2,500 | $1,000 | $1,750 | 80% | on-demand | 730 | |
$50KMedium | 1 Step | $5,000 | $2,000 | $3,500 | 80% | on-demand | 1,350 | |
$100KMedium | 1 Step | $10,000 | $4,000 | $7,000 | 80% | on-demand | 2,700 | |
$5KTight | 1 Step | $450 | $150 | $150 | 80% | on-demand | 50 | |
$10KTight | 1 Step | $900 | $300 | $300 | 80% | on-demand | 100 | |
$25KTight | 1 Step | $2,250 | $750 | $750 | 80% | on-demand | 240 | |
$50KTight | 1 Step | $4,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 | 80% | on-demand | 400 | |
$100KTight Best Value | 1 Step | $9,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 | 80% | on-demand | 800 | |
$200KTight | 1 Step | $18,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 | 80% | on-demand | 1,600 |
1202205501,0002,0003,9001603007301,3502,700501002404008001,600Key trading rules
The rules that shape every Hypernova evaluation, condensed to one line per item.
Fee refund policy
Hypernova does not refund the challenge fee. Treat the evaluation cost as a one-time purchase.
Why traders fail Hypernova challenges
The most common failure causes are tied directly to Hypernova's rule set — here are the ones to plan around before paying for an evaluation.
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Breaching the absolute equity drawdown
Hypernova measures drawdown on equity, so unrealized P&L counts against the limit while trades are open. Holding a losing position through normal volatility can trigger a breach even if it would have recovered.
Tip: Cap your risk per trade so a stop-out never approaches the daily or max loss line.
Who Hypernova fits
Good fit if you trade like this:
- News-event traders — no restrictions on trading high-impact releases.
- Swing traders — positions can be held over the weekend.
- Algorithmic and EA traders — automation is permitted.
- Traders who build profit unevenly — there is no consistency rule to penalize a standout day.
- Scalpers and HFT setups — both styles are explicitly permitted.
- Traders who prefer a single-phase evaluation over a longer 2-step process.
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