{"id":5789,"date":"2026-04-21T09:03:54","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T07:03:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propaccount.com\/?post_type=glossary&#038;p=5789"},"modified":"2026-04-27T09:49:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T07:49:00","slug":"what-is-a-prop-firm-challenge","status":"publish","type":"glossary","link":"https:\/\/propaccount.com\/ja\/resources\/glossary\/what-is-a-prop-firm-challenge\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is a Prop Firm Challenge? Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>prop firm challenge<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an evaluation program that traders must complete in order to qualify for a funded account. During the challenge, a trader is given a simulated account and asked to reach a set profit target, typically between 8 and 10 percent of the account size, while staying within defined loss limits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some firms run a two-phase evaluation. The first phase requires reaching a higher profit target to demonstrate that the trader can generate consistent returns. The second phase uses a lower target to confirm that the first result was not achieved through excessive risk. Other firms offer a single-phase evaluation or an instant funding option with no evaluation required. Most programs charge a one-time entry fee, which is often refunded after the trader passes or receives their first payout.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A challenge evaluates more than just profit. Firms pay attention to how a trader manages risk, whether position sizes remain within the permitted limits, and whether the trader avoids any restricted strategies. 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Meet the profit target, stay within the rules, and the firm provides access to its capital.","faq":"<strong>How long does a prop firm challenge take?<\/strong>\r\nIt varies. Some challenges have a minimum number of trading days, such as 5 or 10, and a maximum time limit, often 30 to 60 days. Some firms offer unlimited time to complete the challenge at a slightly higher cost.\r\n\r\n<strong>What happens if I fail the challenge?<\/strong>\r\nMost firms allow you to purchase a new challenge and try again. Some offer a discounted retry fee or a free reset under certain conditions, such as failing on the last day.\r\n\r\n<strong>Can I pass the challenge using an automated trading strategy?<\/strong>\r\nSome firms allow it and some do not. 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