Trade The Pool Challenges
Trade The Pool runs 1 Step challenges with relative equity drawdown. Account sizes range from $5K to $200K, with evaluation fees from $47–$1,475. Trading runs on TraderEvolution.
Trade The Pool challenge types and pricing
10 active Trade The Pool challenges across 1 step tiers. Filter by account size and program type to find the right fit.
Challenges 10
| Account Size | Steps | Profit Target | Daily Loss | Max Loss | Profit Split | Payout Freq. | Loyalty Pts | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5K | 1 Step | 6% | 2% | 4% | 70% | 14 Days |  118 | |
| $25K | 1 Step | 6% | 2% | 4% | 70% | 14 Days | 240 | |
| $50K | 1 Step | 6% | 2% | 4% | 70% | 14 Days | 570 | |
| $100K | 1 Step | 6% | 2% | 4% | 70% | 14 Days | 1,090 | |
| $200K | 1 Step | 6% | 2% | 4% | 70% | 14 Days | 2,950 | |
| $5K | 1 Step | 6% | 1% | 3% | 70% | 14 Days | 94 | |
| $25K | 1 Step | 6% | 1% | 3% | 70% | 14 Days | 194 | |
| $100K | 1 Step | 6% | 1% | 3% | 70% | 14 Days | 870 | |
| $50K | 1 Step | 6% | 1% | 3% | 70% | 14 Days | 460 | |
| $200K | 1 Step | 6% | 1% | 3% | 70% | 14 Days | 2,200 |
1182405701,0902,950941948704602,200Key trading rules
The rules that shape every Trade The Pool evaluation, condensed to one line per item.
Fee refund policy
Trade The Pool does not refund the challenge fee. Treat the evaluation cost as a one-time purchase.
Why traders fail Trade The Pool challenges
The most common failure causes are tied directly to Trade The Pool's rule set — here are the ones to plan around before paying for an evaluation.
- 1
Breaching the relative equity drawdown
Trade The Pool'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
Trade The Pool enforces a consistency rule (For 'Flex' programs, the best day cannot exceed 50% of the total profit target. For 'Max' programs, the best day cannot exceed 30% of the total profit target. (Applies only on evaluation account)). One outsized winning day can disqualify the run even if the profit target is hit.
Tip: Spread profit across multiple sessions — don't double down once you're up. Smaller, repeatable winners pass the rule cleanly.
Who Trade The Pool 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 prefer a single-phase evaluation over a longer 2-step process.
Look elsewhere if any of these apply:
- High-variance traders relying on a single big day — the consistency rule will block the pass.
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