Updated 2026-03-08
FunderPro Profit Target (Phase 1) Rule Explained
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Quick Answer
FunderPro's Phase 1 Profit Target requires traders to achieve 10% profit on their initial account balance.
The profit target is calculated based on your starting account balance and must be reached in realized profits. For example, a $100,000 account needs $10,000 in profit to advance to Phase 2. Failing to reach this target means you cannot progress and must restart the evaluation.
Key Rule Details
Target
10%
Dollar Target ($100,000)
$10,000
Phase
Phase 1 only
Time Limit
None
Min Days
4 days
Calculation Example
Common Mistakes
Counting Unrealized Profits
Traders often assume floating profits count toward the 10% target and close their platform thinking they've passed. FunderPro only counts closed, realized profits toward the Phase 1 target. A trader with a $50,000 account showing $5,200 in unrealized gains still needs to close positions and lock in profits to reach the $5,000 requirement.
Ignoring Daily Loss Limits
Traders focus solely on reaching 10% profit while violating the 3% daily loss rule in pursuit of the target. Getting close to the profit target doesn't protect you from account termination if you breach other rules. A trader at 9% profit can still fail by losing more than 3% in a single day while trying to reach the final 1%.
Rushing After Drawdowns
After experiencing losses, traders increase position sizes dramatically to quickly recover and hit the 10% target. This aggressive approach often leads to violating the 6% maximum total loss rule. A trader down 4% on a $25,000 account who overleverages to reach $2,500 profit can easily breach the $1,500 total loss limit.
Miscalculating Profit Requirements
Traders sometimes calculate the 10% target based on current balance instead of initial balance, leading to confusion about their actual target. On a $100,000 account that's grown to $105,000, the target remains $10,000 total profit, not $10,500 based on the new balance.
Protection Strategies
Set Personal Target at 11-12%
Aim for 11-12% profit instead of exactly 10% to create a buffer for any calculation errors or small losses. This gives you $1,000-2,000 extra cushion on a $100,000 account. The buffer protects against minor drawdowns after reaching your target and ensures you stay comfortably above the requirement.
Use 2% Daily Risk Limits
Limit daily risk to 2% of account balance instead of the maximum 3% to preserve capital while building toward the 10% target. On a $50,000 account, risk only $1,000 per day maximum. This conservative approach prevents large drawdowns that could make reaching the $5,000 profit target mathematically impossible.
Track Progress with Running Calculations
Monitor your exact profit progress daily using a spreadsheet or trading journal that calculates remaining profit needed. Set alerts when you reach 8% and 9% milestones to avoid overtrading once close to the target. This prevents the common mistake of continuing to trade aggressively when you're already near the finish line.
Reduce Positions When Above 8% Profit
Scale down position sizes significantly once you exceed 8% profit to protect gains while still allowing gradual progress to 10%. Drop from 2% risk per trade to 0.5-1% risk per trade during this final phase. This prevents giving back large portions of your progress due to a few bad trades near the target.
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Disclaimer: This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Prop firm rules change regularly — always verify current terms on FunderPro's official website before purchasing a challenge. Updated 2026-03-08.