The Trading Pit Challenges
The Trading Pit runs 1 Step + 2 Step challenges with absolute balance drawdown. Account sizes range from $5K to $200K, with evaluation fees from $49–$1,139. Trading runs on cTrader, MT4, MT5.
The Trading Pit challenge types and pricing
11 active The Trading Pit challenges across 1 step + 2 step tiers. Filter by account size and program type to find the right fit.
Challenges 11
| Account Size | Steps | Profit Target | Daily Loss | Max Loss | Profit Split | Payout Freq. | Loyalty Pts | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20K | 2 Step | 8% 5% | 5% | 10% | 80% | Bi-weekly |  398 | |
| $5K | 1 Step | 10% | 4% | 7% | 80% | Bi-weekly | 98 | |
| $10K | 1 Step | 10% | 4% | 7% | 80% | Bi-weekly | 198 | |
| $20K | 1 Step | 10% | 4% | 7% | 80% | Bi-weekly | 398 | |
| $50K | 1 Step | 10% | 4% | 7% | 80% | Bi-weekly | 698 | |
| $100K | 1 Step | 10% | 4% | 7% | 80% | Bi-weekly | 1,138 | |
| $200K | 1 Step | 10% | 4% | 7% | 80% | Bi-weekly | 2,278 | |
| $5K | 2 Step | 8% 5% | 5% | 10% | 80% | Bi-weekly | 98 | |
| $10K | 2 Step | 8% 5% | 5% | 10% | 80% | Bi-weekly | 198 | |
| $50K | 2 Step | 8% 5% | 5% | 10% | 80% | Bi-weekly | 698 | |
| $100K | 2 Step | 8% 5% | 5% | 10% | 80% | Bi-weekly | 1,138 |
398981983986981,1382,278981986981,138Key trading rules
The rules that shape every The Trading Pit evaluation, condensed to one line per item.
Fee refund policy
The Trading Pit does not refund the challenge fee. Treat the evaluation cost as a one-time purchase.
Why traders fail The Trading Pit challenges
The most common failure causes are tied directly to The Trading Pit's rule set — here are the ones to plan around before paying for an evaluation.
- 1
Breaching the absolute balance drawdown
The Trading Pit 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
Not meeting the minimum trading days
The Trading Pit requires at least 3 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 The Trading Pit 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.
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Quick answers to the questions traders ask before paying for a The Trading Pit evaluation.
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