SFX Funded Challenges
SFX Funded runs Instant + 1 Step + 2 Step challenges with relative equity drawdown. Account sizes range from $5K to $400K, with evaluation fees from $7–$2,998. Trading runs on MatchTrader and MT5.
SFX Funded challenge types and pricing
26 active SFX Funded challenges across instant + 1 step + 2 step tiers. Filter by account size and program type to find the right fit.
Challenges 26
| Account Size | Steps | Profit Target | Daily Loss | Max Loss | Profit Split | Payout Freq. | Rewards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$5K | Instant | — | $150 | $300 | 85% | On Demand |  108 | |
$10K | 1 Step | $900 | — | $600 | 85% | On Demand | 118 | |
$10K | Instant | — | $300 | $600 | 85% | On Demand | 148 | |
$15K | 2 Step | $1,200 $750 | $600 | $1,200 | 85% | Bi-weekly | 128 | |
$20K | Instant | — | $600 | $1,200 | 85% | On Demand | 274 | |
$25K | 1 Step | $2,250 | — | $1,500 | 85% | On Demand | 238 | |
$30K | 2 Step | $2,400 $1,500 | $1,200 | $2,400 | 85% | Bi-weekly | 198 | |
$40K | Instant | — | $1,200 | $2,400 | 85% | On Demand | 412 | |
$50K | 1 Step | $4,500 | — | $3,000 | 85% | On Demand | 378 | |
$60K | 2 Step | $4,800 $3,000 | $2,400 | $4,800 | 85% | Bi-weekly | 298 | |
$80K | Instant | — | $2,400 | $4,800 | 85% | On Demand | 688 | |
$100K | 1 Step | $9,000 | — | $6,000 | 85% | On Demand | 698 | |
$120K | 2 Step | $9,600 $6,000 | $4,800 | $9,600 | 85% | Bi-weekly | 498 | |
$150K | Instant | — | $4,500 | $9,000 | 85% | On Demand | 948 | |
$180K | 2 Step | $14,400 $9,000 | $7,200 | $14,400 | 85% | Bi-weekly | 748 | |
$200K | 1 Step | $18,000 | — | $12,000 | 85% | On Demand | 1,298 | |
$200K Best Value | Instant | — | $6,000 | $12,000 | 85% | On Demand | 1,230 | |
$250K | Instant | — | $7,500 | $15,000 | 85% | On Demand | 1,520 | |
$300K | Instant | — | $9,000 | $18,000 | 85% | On Demand | 2,298 | |
$400K | Instant | — | $12,000 | $24,000 | 85% | On Demand | 2,998 | |
$5K$5K SFX-GO | Instant | — | $150 | $300 | 80% | Single payout only | 18 | |
$80K$5K SFX-GO | Instant | — | $2,400 | $4,800 | 80% | Single payout only | 176 | |
$10KOne Step – Pay Later (Buy Now Pay Later) | 1 Step | $300 | — | $700 | 80% | Bi-weekly | 14 | |
$25KOne Step – Pay Later (Buy Now Pay Later) | 1 Step | $750 | — | $1,750 | 80% | Bi-weekly | 14 | |
$50KOne Step – Pay Later (Buy Now Pay Later) | 1 Step | $1,500 | — | $3,500 | 80% | Bi-weekly | 14 | |
$100KOne Step – Pay Later (Buy Now Pay Later) | 1 Step | $3,000 | — | $7,000 | 80% | Bi-weekly | 14 |
1081181481282742381984123782986886984989487481,2981,2301,5202,2982,9981817614141414Key trading rules
The rules that shape every SFX Funded evaluation, condensed to one line per item.
Fee refund policy
Evaluation fees are normally refunded with the fifth payout. Promotional terms may provide an earlier refund.
Why traders fail SFX Funded challenges
The most common failure causes are tied directly to SFX Funded's rule set — here are the ones to plan around before paying for an evaluation.
- 1
Breaching the relative equity drawdown
SFX Funded's drawdown is relative equity, which means the limit moves up as the account grows. Traders who size positions for the starting balance often blow through the limit after a profitable run-up.
Tip: Recalculate your max risk per trade against the current trailing limit, not the starting balance.
- 2
Failing the consistency rule
SFX Funded caps how much of your total profit any single trading day may account for, and the limit varies by program: 20% on One Step – Pay Later (Buy Now Pay Later). One outsized winning day can push you over the cap.
Tip: Spread profit across multiple sessions rather than doubling down once you're up. Smaller, repeatable winners clear the cap.
- 3
News trading violations
SFX Funded restricts news trading: News trading is allowed during the evaluation phase. In the funded stage, traders may not execute trades from two minutes before until two minutes after a Forex Factory red-folder event. A single trade open during the restricted window — even if it's profitable — can breach the rule.
Tip: Check the firm's stated window above against an economic calendar before every release. Don't rely on memory.
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Running disallowed EAs or copy trading
SFX Funded restricts automation: Trade/risk managers are allowed; self-developed EAs are allowed if source code is supplied; third-party EAs are prohibited. Even a single forbidden bot trade can void the run.
Tip: Check the rule list before installing any tool that places trades for you. When unsure, trade manually until you've confirmed in writing.
Who SFX Funded fits
Good fit if you trade like this:
- Swing traders — positions can be held over the weekend.
- 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.
- High-variance traders relying on a single big day — the consistency rule will block the pass.
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