FAQs
Frequently asked questions
What is Breakthrough Capital?
Breakthrough Capital is a prop. trading firm specializing in forex. Established by experienced traders, our mission is to provide a superior trading experience for fellow traders.

We offer access to simulated trading capital in order to help traders achieve their full potential in a professional and transparent environment.
Are There Any Geographical Restrictions?
Yes, due to various laws and regulations, we are unable to accept clients from the following countries:

Afghanistan
Belarus
Burundi
Central African Republic
Chad
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Region of Crimea
Eritrea
Iran
Iraq
Cuba
North Korea
Libya
Myanmar
Somalia
Sudan
Russia
Republic of South Sudan
Syria
Yemen
Venezuela
Vietnam

These restrictions are in place to comply with international legal standards and to ensure the safety and security of our trading platform.
How Do Payouts Work?
Once you reach the funded stage, payouts are issued on a bi-weekly basis (every two weeks) via Bank Transfer.

We are in the process of implementing cryptocurrency payouts, which will be available soon.
What Instruments Can Be Traded?
Our platform supports trading in all Forex pairs, CFD indices, and commodities. This variety allows traders to diversify their portfolios and explore different market opportunities while utilizing their trading skills.
Is There a Time Limit for the Evaluation?
No, there is no time limit for completing the evaluation. You can take your time and trade at your own pace, ensuring you meet the required targets without any added pressure.
Are There Minimum Trading Days?
Yes, for the 2 step evaluation we have 3 minimum trading days for phase 1 and phase 2 and for the 1 step evaluation we have 5 day minimum trading days.
Can I Use Expert Advisors (EAs)?
No, the use of Expert Advisors (EAs) is strictly prohibited. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity of our trading environment and ensure all trading activity is based on individual skill and decision-making rather than automated systems.
When Will I Receive My Credentials?
Account credentials are typically sent within one hour of registration. If you do not receive your credentials within this time frame, please contact our support team for assistance. We strive to provide prompt service to ensure you can start trading as soon as possible.
What is Your Profit Share?
Our standard profit share is 90%. However, we offer an optional 100% profit share for an additional 20% on top of the challenge price.
What Leverage Do You Offer?
Forex: 1:50
Crypto: 1:2
Metals: 1:20
Indices: 1:15
What Evaluation Plans Do We Offer?
We offer two types of evaluation plans:

- Traditional 2-Step Evaluation: This plan consists of two phases that you must pass before being validated to trade on a funded account.

- 1-Step Evaluation: This plan requires you to pass only one phase to be validated for a funded account.

These plans are designed to assess your trading skills comprehensively and ensure you are prepared for real market conditions.
What Are the Profit Targets?
- 2-Step Evaluation:
- Phase 1: 8% profit target
- Phase 2: 5% profit target

- 1-Step Evaluation: 10% profit target in one phase.

These targets are set to challenge your trading abilities and demonstrate your consistency and profitability.
What Is the Maximum Overall Drawdown?
For 2-step evaluations, the maximum overall drawdown allowed is 8%, meaning your account value can not drop below 92% of it's original value. For 1-step evaluations, the maximum overall drawdown is 6%.

This limit is in place to manage risk and ensure the sustainability of your trading account.
What Is the Maximum Daily Drawdown?
The maximum daily drawdown allowed is 4%, meaning your account value may not fall below 96% of it's original value from the beginning of the day.

This daily limit helps prevent significant losses within a single trading day and encourages disciplined trading.
What Happens When I Pass Phase One?
Upon passing Phase One of the evaluation, you will receive your credentials for Phase Two. This progression indicates your proficiency in trading and readiness to move to the next stage of the evaluation process.
What Happens When I Pass Phase Two?
After successfully passing Phase Two, we will review your trades to ensure all rules were followed. Once confirmed, you will receive a contract agreement, complete the KYC (Know Your Customer) process, and become a funded trader. This final step validates your trading skills and allows you to trade with our simulated capital.
Is There a Time Limit for the Evaluation?
No, there is no time limit for completing the evaluation. You can take your time and trade at your own pace, ensuring you meet the required targets without any added pressure.
Do You Have a Scaling Plan?
No, we do not offer a scaling plan. While some firms do, we believe it is not realistic. In practice, scaling is rarely achieved due to its high difficulty.
Is The Drawdown Based on Balance or Equity?
Our challenges are balance-based to provide the safest possible conditions for traders.
Is There a Profit Cap in The Live Funded Stage?
Yes, there is a 10% profit cap on all earnings. For example, on a $100,000 account, the maximum profit you can make is $10,000. This rule is in place to ensure the sustainability of the business and the longevity of the prop firm. We've implemented this policy based on lessons learned from other firms and their experiences.
Are There Prohibited Trading Practices?
Yes, certain trading practices are strictly prohibited to maintain a fair and transparent trading environment:

- Exploiting errors or latency in the pricing and/or platform(s) provided by the Broker.
- Utilizing non-public and/or insider information- Front-running trades placed elsewhere.
- Engaging in trading practices that jeopardize the relationship between Breakthrough Capital and the broker, or that may result in the cancellation of trades.
- Conducting trades that create regulatory issues for the Broker.
- All-or-Nothing Trading, which involves risking the entire account on a single trade.
- Engaging in any trading style deemed too risky by Breakthrough Capital, which will result in a breach and refund of the account.
- Hedging positions within the same trading account, between accounts owned by the same trader, or between accounts owned by different traders is prohibited. Hedging involves opening two opposite positions on the same asset, regardless of lot size or calculated risk, and is banned to ensure fair trading practices.
- Using third-party strategies, Expert Advisors, or off-the-shelf strategies marketed to pass assessment accounts will lead to a breach of your account or payout. You may be required to prove the originality of your EA by presenting its code if requested.
- Utilizing one strategy to pass an assessment and another in a simulated funded account is prohibited, as determined by Breakthrough Capital at its sole discretion.
- Successfully completing each challenge individually is essential. You cannot duplicate trades (manually or via EA) from a master account to an evaluation account or between evaluation accounts.
- Gambling, defined as taking more than 50% of trades in under a one-minute hold time, opening five positions in a losing trade, or betting one direction and holding until passing or failing, is prohibited.
- Abusing the simulated environment by executing large-volume trades without a clear or logical trading strategy is prohibited. Such accounts may face warnings, limitations, or termination.
Is Anyone Else Allowed to Trade My Account Besides Me?
No, trading accounts must be used exclusively by the account owner. Any violation of this rule, including using a VPN (Virtual Private Network) or VPS (Virtual Private Server) to connect, will result in a breach of terms and account closure. Additionally, third-party services related to account management, such as "pass your challenge" services or copy trading, are strictly prohibited to maintain the security and integrity of the trading account.
Is News Trading Allowed?
No, news trading is strictly prohibited. We define news trading as any trading activity, including opening or closing trades executed within two minutes of high-impact news events. This includes any entry limits, take-profit or stop-loss activated in the period. This restriction applies to trades on instruments directly affected by the news event. News trading will result in a hard breach of your account if detected.
Can I Trade Cryptos During the Weekend?
No, trading cryptocurrencies during the weekend is not allowed. This restriction helps manage risks and ensures fair trading conditions for all participants.
Can I Hold Trades Over the Weekend?
Yes, you are permitted to hold trades over the weekend. This flexibility allows you to maintain your positions without interruption, taking advantage of market movements that may occur during this period.
Is a Stop-Loss Mandatory?
No, the use of a stop-loss is not mandatory. However, implementing a stop-loss is highly recommended as a risk management tool to protect your trades from significant losses.
What Happens If a Rules Violation Is Detected on My Account?
If a rules violation is detected, your account will be reviewed by our team. Depending on the severity and nature of the breach, your account may be closed, and any relevant actions will be taken. We strive to maintain a fair trading environment and will make decisions based on the available information.
What Is The Gambling Rule?
For the gambling rule you cannot risk more than 2% on a single trade or your account will be breached we look for good risk management and not gambling. This is for live accounts. 2.75% for evaluations will result in a soft breach but if done twice will results in a full breach.
What is the Inactivity Rule?
If you are inactive for more than 30 days on your funded account, the account will be breached. We require active traders to maintain account integrity.
What is Your '3 max trades per pair' Rule?
You aren’t allowed to open more than 3 positions on the same instrument in the same day. This rule is designed to prevent over trading and leveraging to promote responsible risk management. If this is done will result in a soft breach. 2 soft breach’s results in your account being FULLY BREACHED.(Live accounts only.)
What is the '2-minute trade rule'?
All trades must remain open for at least 2 minutes. While we understand some trades may close quickly, we require a trade duration of at least 2 minutes. The first violation will result in a soft breach, but repeated breaches will lead to a hard breach.
The 2 Soft Breach Rule

2 soft breaches result in a full breach. Which means if you receive a soft breach once, you’ll be let off with a warning and fresh balance. But if done 2 times it’ll result in the account to be breached.

Instant Funding Rules

1. 15% Consistency Score
You need to meet the 15% consistency score on the Master account to request a reward. If you do not meet the 15% consistency score, you can continue trading until you meet the consistency score. This means that the biggest winning day can not exceed 15% of the profits.

2. Maximum 1% Risk Limit
The 1% maximum risk limit rule means that your floating profit and loss (PnL) must not exceed -1% of the account size. If your floating PnL drops below -1%, the account will be closed.

3. Minimum Profitable Days

You must achieve at least 7 minimum profitable days by the end of each 30-day period. The first 30-day period begins on the day of your first trade. A minimum profitable day is only counted if the day's profit is at least 0.25% of the account balance. The 30-day period resets either at the end of each cycle or upon the processing of a reward.
Failure to meet this requirement by the end of any 30-day period will result in a rule violation.

What is the 'Max Lot Limitation Rule'?

Yes, the lot limitation is based on the current account size.

‍Lot size limits:

$10k = MAX 3.5 LOTS

$25k = MAX 7.5 LOTS

$50k = MAX 15 LOTS

$100k = MAX 30 LOTS

The first violation of this rule will only lead to a soft breach and a warning, but any time after that will lead to your account being breached

Max Lots Per Day Rule

100K - 15 LOTS PER DAY
50K - 7.5 LOTS PER DAY
25K - 3.75 LOTS PER DAY
10K - 1.5 LOTS PER DAY
5K  - 0.75 LOTS PER DAY

(THIS IS ONLY FOR THE INSTANT FUNDING LIVE STAGE TO KEEP GOOD RISK MANAGEMENT FOR OUR TRADERS)

The 10% Profit Cap per 2 Payouts Rule

To ensure a smooth and efficient payout process for all traders, we have an overflow feature in place:

Each trader can withdraw a maximum of 10% of their account size every two withdrawal cycles.
If you profit more than 10%, you will be given the maximum of 10% of the account size

Example- If you have a $100,000 account and earn $8,000 in your first withdrawal and $6,000 in your second, you can withdraw a maximum of $10,000. In the following two withdrawal cycles, you will again be eligible to withdraw up to $10,000 in total. Once both cycles are complete, your account balance will reset to $100,000.

Lot Size Consistency

The use of minimal lots to pass trading days on a Live account is not allowed, as it defeats the purpose of the 5-trading-day period.



Example: If you typically trade 20 lots, using 0.02 lots would not be valid. However, reducing up to 5 lots would count, provided the trade duration is similar to your past trades.

The 200k per Strategy Rule

You cannot trade more than 200k using the same strategy on any accounts this will result in a FULL breach of your accounts.

5 Minimum Trading Days

You need to trade of a minimum of 5 days on the live stage if you do not your payout will be delayed for another cycle as we have a minimum of 5 trading days before you request a payout.