PineX Capital Challenges
PineX Capital runs Instant + 1 Step + 2 Step challenges with absolute balance drawdown. Account sizes range from $5K to $300K, with evaluation fees from $79–$1,932. Trading runs on TradeLocker.
PineX Capital challenge types and pricing
17 active PineX Capital challenges across instant + 1 step + 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$5K | 1 Step | $450 | $150 | $300 | 80% | Up to 14 Days (Add-on) |  86 | |
$5K | Instant | — | $150 | $400 | 80% | Up to 14 Days (Add-on) | 106 | |
$10K | 1 Step | $900 | $300 | $600 | 80% | Up to 14 Days (Add-on) | 130 | |
$10K | Instant | — | $300 | $800 | 80% | Up to 14 Days (Add-on) | 154 | |
$10K | 2 Step | $800 $500 | $400 | $1,000 | 80% | Up to 14 Days (Add-on) | 108 | |
$25K | 1 Step | $2,250 | $750 | $1,500 | 80% | Up to 14 Days (Add-on) | 252 | |
$25K | 2 Step | $2,000 $1,250 | $1,000 | $2,500 | 80% | Up to 14 Days (Add-on) | 218 | |
$50K | 1 Step | $4,500 | $1,500 | $3,000 | 80% | Up to 14 Days (Add-on) | 384 | |
$50K | 2 Step | $4,000 $2,500 | $2,000 | $5,000 | 80% | Up to 14 Days (Add-on) | 328 | |
$50K | Instant | — | $1,500 | $4,000 | 80% | Up to 14 Days (Add-on) | 454 | |
$100K | 1 Step | $9,000 | $3,000 | $6,000 | 80% | Up to 14 Days (Add-on) | 658 | |
$100K | 2 Step | $8,000 $5,000 | $4,000 | $10,000 | 80% | Up to 14 Days (Add-on) | 604 | |
$100K Best Value | Instant | — | $3,000 | $8,000 | 80% | Up to 14 Days (Add-on) | 764 | |
$200K | 1 Step | $18,000 | $6,000 | $12,000 | 80% | Up to 14 Days (Add-on) | 1,208 | |
$200K | 2 Step | $16,000 $10,000 | $8,000 | $20,000 | 80% | Up to 14 Days (Add-on) | 1,076 | |
$200K | Instant | — | $6,000 | $16,000 | 80% | Up to 14 Days (Add-on) | 1,590 | |
$300K | Instant | — | $9,000 | $24,000 | 80% | Up to 14 Days (Add-on) | 2,126 |
861061301541082522183843284546586047641,2081,0761,5902,126Key trading rules
The rules that shape every PineX Capital evaluation, condensed to one line per item.
Fee refund policy
PineX Capital refunds the challenge fee — typically with the trader's first payout. Confirm the exact terms on PineX Capital's website before purchase.
Why traders fail PineX Capital challenges
The most common failure causes are tied directly to PineX Capital's rule set — here are the ones to plan around before paying for an evaluation.
- 1
Breaching the absolute balance drawdown
PineX Capital enforces a drawdown limit on the account balance. Traders typically breach it by oversizing — a single trade that goes against them is enough.
Tip: Cap your risk per trade so a stop-out never approaches the daily or max loss line.
- 2
News trading violations
PineX Capital restricts news trading: Trading is strictly banned from 5 minutes before to 5 minutes after any major macroeconomic announcement. A single trade open during the restricted window — even if it's profitable — can breach the rule.
Tip: Flatten exposure 5+ minutes before high-impact releases. Use an economic calendar — don't rely on memory.
- 3
Running disallowed EAs or copy trading
PineX Capital does not allow expert advisors and automated systems. Running a banned EA — including some trade copiers — voids the account.
Tip: Check the rule list before installing any tool that places trades for you. When unsure, trade manually until you've confirmed in writing.
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Not meeting the minimum trading days
PineX Capital requires at least 4 trading days on the evaluation. Hitting the profit target faster doesn't fast-track you — the day count gates the pass.
Tip: Plan for the day count from day 1. Place at least one position-managed trade per required day, even if you're already in profit.
Who PineX Capital fits
Good fit if you trade like this:
- Swing traders — positions can be held over the weekend.
- Traders who build profit unevenly — there is no consistency rule to penalize a standout day.
- Traders who want funded capital without a multi-week evaluation — instant-funding tier is available.
Look elsewhere if any of these apply:
- News-event traders — releases are off-limits or heavily restricted.
- Algorithmic traders — EAs and automated systems are not allowed.
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Quick answers to the questions traders ask before paying for a PineX Capital evaluation.
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