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Upcomers runs Instant + 1 Step + 2 Step challenges with relative balance drawdown. Account sizes range from $5K to $1.5M, with evaluation fees from $175–$22,439. Trading runs on MT5, TradeLocker, cTrader, MatchTrader.

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Upcomers challenge types and pricing

86 active Upcomers challenges across instant + 1 step + 2 step tiers. Filter by account size and program type to find the right fit.

Challenges 86

$5K1 StepAsh
Rewards48
Profit Target
$100
Daily Loss
$150
Max Loss
$300
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$24.09$240.90
$10K1 StepAsh
Rewards70
Profit Target
$200
Daily Loss
$300
Max Loss
$600
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$35.09$350.90
$25K1 StepAsh
Rewards114
Profit Target
$500
Daily Loss
$750
Max Loss
$1,500
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$57.09$570.90
$50K1 StepAsh
Rewards176
Profit Target
$1,000
Daily Loss
$1,500
Max Loss
$3,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$87.89$878.90
$100K1 StepAsh
Rewards343
Profit Target
$2,000
Daily Loss
$3,000
Max Loss
$6,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$171.49$1714.90
$200K1 StepAsh
Rewards572
Profit Target
$4,000
Daily Loss
$6,000
Max Loss
$12,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$285.89$2858.90
$300K1 StepAsh
Rewards792
Profit Target
$6,000
Daily Loss
$9,000
Max Loss
$18,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$395.89$3958.90
$500K1 StepAsh
Rewards1,161
Profit Target
$10,000
Daily Loss
$15,000
Max Loss
$30,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$580.69$5806.90
$1M1 StepAsh
Rewards2,270
Profit Target
$20,000
Daily Loss
$30,000
Max Loss
$60,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$1135.09$11350.90
$5KInstantEmber
Rewards70
Profit Target
—
Daily Loss
—
Max Loss
$200
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$35.09$350.90
$10KInstantEmber
Rewards105
Profit Target
—
Daily Loss
—
Max Loss
$400
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$52.69$526.90
$25KInstantEmber
Rewards176
Profit Target
—
Daily Loss
—
Max Loss
$1,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$87.89$878.90
$50KInstantEmber
Rewards264
Profit Target
—
Daily Loss
—
Max Loss
$2,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$131.89$1318.90
$100KInstantEmber
Rewards528
Profit Target
—
Daily Loss
—
Max Loss
$4,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$263.89$2638.90
$200KInstantEmber
Rewards880
Profit Target
—
Daily Loss
—
Max Loss
$8,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$439.89$4398.90
$300KInstantEmber
Rewards1,232
Profit Target
—
Daily Loss
—
Max Loss
$12,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$615.89$6158.90
$500KInstantEmber
Rewards1,848
Profit Target
—
Daily Loss
—
Max Loss
$20,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$923.89$9238.90
$1MInstantEmber
Rewards3,168
Profit Target
—
Daily Loss
—
Max Loss
$40,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$1583.89$15838.90
$1.5MInstantEmber
Rewards4,488
Profit Target
—
Daily Loss
—
Max Loss
$60,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$2243.89$22438.90
$5K1 StepIgnite
Rewards35
Profit Target
$250
Daily Loss
$200
Max Loss
$300
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$17.49$174.90
$10K1 StepIgnite
Rewards53
Profit Target
$500
Daily Loss
$400
Max Loss
$600
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$26.29$262.90
$25K1 StepIgnite
Rewards88
Profit Target
$1,250
Daily Loss
$1,000
Max Loss
$1,500
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$43.89$438.90
$50K1 StepIgnite
Rewards132
Profit Target
$2,500
Daily Loss
$2,000
Max Loss
$3,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$65.89$658.90
$100K1 StepIgnite
Rewards255
Profit Target
$5,000
Daily Loss
$4,000
Max Loss
$6,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$127.49$1274.90
$200K1 StepIgnite
Rewards431
Profit Target
$10,000
Daily Loss
$8,000
Max Loss
$12,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$215.45$2154.90
$200K1 StepIgnite
Rewards598
Profit Target
$10,000
Daily Loss
$8,000
Max Loss
$12,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$299.09$2990.90
$500K1 StepIgnite
Rewards880
Profit Target
$25,000
Daily Loss
$20,000
Max Loss
$30,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$439.89$4398.90
$1M1 StepIgnite
Rewards1,716
Profit Target
$50,000
Daily Loss
$40,000
Max Loss
$60,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$857.89$8578.90
$1.5M1 StepIgnite
Rewards2,596
Profit Target
$75,000
Daily Loss
$60,000
Max Loss
$90,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$1297.89$12978.90
$5KInstantOracle
Rewards53
Profit Target
—
Daily Loss
$200
Max Loss
$250
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$26.29$262.90
$10KInstantOracle
Rewards70
Profit Target
—
Daily Loss
$400
Max Loss
$500
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$35.09$350.90
$25KInstantOracle
Rewards123
Profit Target
—
Daily Loss
$1,000
Max Loss
$1,250
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$61.49$614.90
$50KInstantOracle
Rewards176
Profit Target
—
Daily Loss
$2,000
Max Loss
$2,500
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$87.89$878.90
$100KInstantOracle
Rewards352
Profit Target
—
Daily Loss
$4,000
Max Loss
$5,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$175.89$1758.90
$200KInstantOracle
Rewards616
Profit Target
—
Daily Loss
$8,000
Max Loss
$10,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$307.89$3078.90
$300KInstantOracle
Rewards915
Profit Target
—
Daily Loss
$12,000
Max Loss
$15,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$457.49$4574.90
$500KInstantOracle
Rewards1,522
Profit Target
—
Daily Loss
$20,000
Max Loss
$25,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$761.09$7610.90
$1MInstantOracle
Rewards2,622
Profit Target
—
Daily Loss
$40,000
Max Loss
$50,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$1311.09$13110.90
$1.5MInstantOracle
Rewards3,722
Profit Target
—
Daily Loss
$60,000
Max Loss
$75,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$1861.09$18610.90
$10K2 StepPhoenix Classic
Rewards48
Profit Target
$400 $400
Daily Loss
$400
Max Loss
$600
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$24.09$240.90
$25K2 StepPhoenix Classic
Rewards79
Profit Target
$1,000 $1,000
Daily Loss
$1,000
Max Loss
$1,500
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$39.49$394.90
$50K2 StepPhoenix Classic
Rewards114
Profit Target
$2,000 $2,000
Daily Loss
$2,000
Max Loss
$3,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$57.09$570.90
$100K2 StepPhoenix Classic
Rewards220
Profit Target
$4,000 $4,000
Daily Loss
$4,000
Max Loss
$6,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$109.89$1098.90
$200K2 StepPhoenix Classic
Rewards387
Profit Target
$8,000 $8,000
Daily Loss
$8,000
Max Loss
$12,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$193.49$1934.90
$300K2 StepPhoenix Classic
Rewards528
Profit Target
$12,000 $12,000
Daily Loss
$12,000
Max Loss
$18,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$263.89$2638.90
$500K2 StepPhoenix Classic
Rewards792
Profit Target
$20,000 $20,000
Daily Loss
$20,000
Max Loss
$30,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$395.89$3958.90
$1M2 StepPhoenix Classic
Rewards1,540
Profit Target
$40,000 $40,000
Daily Loss
$40,000
Max Loss
$60,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$769.89$7698.90
$1.5M2 StepPhoenix Classic
Rewards2,314
Profit Target
$60,000 $60,000
Daily Loss
$60,000
Max Loss
$90,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$1157.09$11570.90
$10K2 StepPhoenix Legacy
Rewards70
Profit Target
$500 $500
Daily Loss
$500
Max Loss
$1,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$34.76$347.60
$25K2 StepPhoenix Legacy
Rewards114
Profit Target
$1,250 $1,250
Daily Loss
$1,250
Max Loss
$2,500
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$56.76$567.60
$50K2 StepPhoenix Legacy
Rewards175
Profit Target
$2,500 $2,500
Daily Loss
$2,500
Max Loss
$5,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$87.56$875.60
$100K2 StepPhoenix Legacy
Rewards334
Profit Target
$5,000 $5,000
Daily Loss
$5,000
Max Loss
$10,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$166.76$1667.60
$200K2 StepPhoenix Legacy
Rewards589
Profit Target
$10,000 $10,000
Daily Loss
$10,000
Max Loss
$20,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$294.36$2943.60
$300K2 StepPhoenix Legacy
Rewards801
Profit Target
$15,000 $15,000
Daily Loss
$15,000
Max Loss
$30,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$400.29$4002.90
$500K2 StepPhoenix Legacy
Rewards1,205
Profit Target
$25,000 $25,000
Daily Loss
$25,000
Max Loss
$50,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$602.69$6026.90
$1M2 StepPhoenix Legacy
Rewards2,341
Profit Target
$50,000 $50,000
Daily Loss
$50,000
Max Loss
$100,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$1170.29$11702.90
$1.5M2 StepPhoenix Legacy
Rewards3,507
Profit Target
$75,000 $75,000
Daily Loss
$75,000
Max Loss
$150,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$1753.29$17532.90
$10K2 StepSurge
Rewards57
Profit Target
$500 $400
Daily Loss
$400
Max Loss
$700
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$28.49$284.90
$25K2 StepSurge
Rewards94
Profit Target
$1,250 $1,000
Daily Loss
$1,000
Max Loss
$1,750
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$47.19$471.90
$50K2 StepSurge
Rewards136
Profit Target
$2,500 $2,000
Daily Loss
$2,000
Max Loss
$3,500
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$68.09$680.90
$100K2 StepSurge
Rewards264
Profit Target
$5,000 $4,000
Daily Loss
$4,000
Max Loss
$7,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$131.89$1318.90
$200K2 StepSurge
Rewards464
Profit Target
$10,000 $8,000
Daily Loss
$8,000
Max Loss
$14,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$231.99$2319.90
$300K2 StepSurge
Rewards633
Profit Target
$15,000 $12,000
Daily Loss
$12,000
Max Loss
$21,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$316.69$3166.90
$500K2 StepSurge
Rewards950
Profit Target
$25,000 $20,000
Daily Loss
$20,000
Max Loss
$35,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$475.09$4750.90
$1M2 StepSurge
Rewards1,848
Profit Target
$50,000 $40,000
Daily Loss
$40,000
Max Loss
$70,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$923.89$9238.90
$1.5M2 StepSurge
Rewards2,776
Profit Target
$75,000 $60,000
Daily Loss
$60,000
Max Loss
$105,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$1388.09$13880.90
$5K1 StepThunderbolt
Rewards35
Profit Target
$250
Daily Loss
$150
Max Loss
$300
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$17.49$174.90
$10K1 StepThunderbolt
Rewards53
Profit Target
$500
Daily Loss
$300
Max Loss
$600
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$26.29$262.90
$25K1 StepThunderbolt
Rewards88
Profit Target
$1,250
Daily Loss
$750
Max Loss
$1,500
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$43.89$438.90
$50K1 StepThunderbolt
Rewards131
Profit Target
$2,500
Daily Loss
$1,500
Max Loss
$3,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$65.73$657.30
$100K1 StepThunderbolt
Rewards255
Profit Target
$5,000
Daily Loss
$3,000
Max Loss
$6,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$127.49$1274.90
$200K1 StepThunderbolt
Rewards431
Profit Target
$10,000
Daily Loss
$6,000
Max Loss
$12,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$215.49$2154.90
$300K1 StepThunderbolt
Rewards598
Profit Target
$15,000
Daily Loss
$9,000
Max Loss
$18,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$299.09$2990.90
$500K1 StepThunderbolt
Rewards880
Profit Target
$25,000
Daily Loss
$15,000
Max Loss
$30,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$439.89$4398.90
$1M1 StepThunderbolt
Rewards1,716
Profit Target
$50,000
Daily Loss
$30,000
Max Loss
$60,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$857.89$8578.90
$1.5M1 StepThunderbolt
Rewards2,596
Profit Target
$75,000
Daily Loss
$45,000
Max Loss
$90,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$1297.89$12978.90
$5KInstantVanguard
Rewards70
Profit Target
—
Daily Loss
$200
Max Loss
$350
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$35.09$350.90
$10KInstantVanguard
Rewards105
Profit Target
—
Daily Loss
$400
Max Loss
$700
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$52.69$526.90
$25KInstantVanguard
Rewards176
Profit Target
—
Daily Loss
$1,000
Max Loss
$1,750
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$87.89$878.90
$50KInstantVanguard
Rewards264
Profit Target
—
Daily Loss
$2,000
Max Loss
$3,500
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$131.89$1318.90
$100KInstantVanguard
Rewards528
Profit Target
—
Daily Loss
$4,000
Max Loss
$7,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$263.89$2638.90
$200KInstantVanguard
Rewards880
Profit Target
—
Daily Loss
$8,000
Max Loss
$14,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$439.89$4398.90
$300KInstantVanguard
Rewards1,232
Profit Target
—
Daily Loss
$12,000
Max Loss
$21,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$615.89$6158.90
$500KInstantVanguard
Rewards1,848
Profit Target
—
Daily Loss
$20,000
Max Loss
$35,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$923.89$9238.90
$1MInstantVanguard
Rewards3,168
Profit Target
—
Daily Loss
$40,000
Max Loss
$70,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$1583.89$15838.90
$1.5MInstantVanguard
Rewards4,488
Profit Target
—
Daily Loss
$60,000
Max Loss
$105,000
Profit Split
90%
Payout Frequency
On Demand
$2243.89$22438.90

Key trading rules

The rules that shape every Upcomers evaluation, condensed to one line per item.

Drawdown
Relative Balance
News Trading
No restrictions
EAs / Automation
Allowed
Consistency Rule
Required
Weekend Holding
Allowed
Min Trading Days
0–6 days

Fee refund policy

Upcomers does not refund the challenge fee. Treat the evaluation cost as a one-time purchase.

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Why traders fail Upcomers challenges

The most common failure causes are tied directly to Upcomers 's rule set — here are the ones to plan around before paying for an evaluation.

  1. 1

    Breaching the relative balance drawdown

    Upcomers 's drawdown is relative balance, 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. 2

    Failing the consistency rule

    Upcomers caps how much of your total profit any single trading day may account for, and the limit varies by program: 0% on Ash, Ignite and Phoenix Classic. 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. 3

    Not meeting the minimum trading days

    Upcomers requires at least 0–6 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 Upcomers 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 want funded capital without a multi-week evaluation — instant-funding tier is available.

Look elsewhere if any of these apply:

  • High-variance traders relying on a single big day — the consistency rule will block the pass.
  • Scalpers — short-hold strategies aren't permitted.

Want to see how real traders rate Upcomers 's rule set?

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Upcomers challenge FAQ

Quick answers to the questions traders ask before paying for a Upcomers evaluation.

Still have questions?

See the full Upcomers FAQ, rules, and payout policy on the main profile.

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