🏆 Funded Account Roadmap
From Challenge Start to First Payout — Complete Step by Step Guide
5
Key Phases
30
Days Challenge
80%
Profit Split
$5k+
Monthly Potential
🗺️ Complete Journey — Phase by Phase
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Phase 0 — Before You Start
Preparation & Mindset
Before buying any challenge, prepare yourself completely. A failed preparation is a prepared failure. Most traders skip this phase and pay for it later with failed challenges.
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Phase 1 — Challenge
Pass Phase 1 (30 Days)
This is where most traders fail. The goal is NOT to make money fast — it is to prove you are a disciplined, consistent trader. Treat every trade like it could fail the account.
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Phase 2 — Evaluation
Pass Phase 2 (Easier)
Phase 2 has a lower profit target — usually 5%. Same rules apply. Many traders relax here and fail. Stay focused. Phase 2 is the final gate before funded status.
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Phase 3 — Funded
Live Funded Account
You are now trading with real firm money. The rules are the same but the psychology is different — real money feels heavier. Go slower here. Protect the account first, profit second.
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Phase 4 — First Payout
Request Your First Payout
After reaching the minimum payout threshold (usually 14 days minimum), request your first withdrawal. This is the moment everything becomes real. Celebrate — but stay disciplined.
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Phase 5 — Scale Up
Scale & Multiply Income
After 3 consistent months, qualify for scaling plan. Run multiple accounts. Compound your growth. This is where trading becomes a serious income stream.
📅 Week by Week Challenge Plan
Week 1 — Slow Start
Target: 2–3%
Trade minimum lot size. Risk only 0.5% per trade. Your only job this week is to NOT lose money and get comfortable with the platform. Take 2–3 high quality trades maximum. Do not chase profits. If you hit 3% this week you are perfectly on track — stop and wait for week 2.
Week 2 — Build Momentum
Target: 5–6%
Continue same approach. Look for 2–3 A+ setups only. By end of week 2 you should be at 5–6% total. If drawdown hits 3% in any single day this week — stop immediately and review. Never chase to recover weekly losses.
Week 3 — Target Zone
Target: 8%
You should be approaching the profit target. If already at 7–8% — reduce risk to 0.25% per trade. Do not take unnecessary risks to hit the exact target. Being 1% below target and safe is better than going over target and failing from a bad trade.
Week 4 — Protect & Close
Target: Pass ✅
This week is about protecting what you built. If target is hit — take 1 small trade per day maximum just to meet minimum trading day requirements. If target is not hit yet — take only the absolute best setups. One bad week 4 trade can erase an entire month of work.
⚖️ Do & Don't During Challenge
✅ DO THIS
Risk max 0.5–1% per trade
Wait for A+ setups only
Journal every trade same day
Stop after 2 losses in a day
Check calendar daily
Trade London/NY sessions
Set SL before entry
Take partial profits
Rest between sessions
Review weekly performance
❌ NEVER DO
Revenge trade after loss
Move SL further away
Trade news events
Hold trades over weekend
Increase risk after wins
Trade Asian session
Skip stop loss placement
Trade when emotional
Add to losing positions
Trade without a plan
📋 Maven Prop Firm Rules
💡 Always read YOUR specific prop firm rules. These are general Maven guidelines — exact numbers may vary by account size.
| Rule | Phase 1 | Phase 2 | Funded |
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| Profit Target | 8–10% | 5% | No target |
| Max Daily Loss | 5% | 5% | 5% |
| Max Total Drawdown | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Min Trading Days | 4 days | 4 days | None |
| Time Limit | 30 days | 60 days | No limit |
| Profit Split | — | — | 80% |
| Weekend Holding | Risky | Risky | Risky |
| News Trading | Avoid | Avoid | Avoid |
⚠️ Why People Fail Challenges
Understanding why others fail is as important as knowing what to do. These are the real reasons 80% of challenges fail.
❌ #1 — Overtrading on Day 1
Traders open 5–10 trades on day 1 excited to start. They hit the daily loss limit immediately and the panic begins. Rule: Maximum 2 trades on day 1 of any challenge.
❌ #2 — Revenge Trading After First Loss
One loss leads to an emotional trade to recover. That second trade is always bigger. That second trade usually loses too. Walk away after any loss and come back tomorrow.
❌ #3 — Trading NFP/CPI Without Closing Positions
High impact news can move 100–200 pips in seconds. Holding a trade through NFP on a prop account is gambling. Close all trades 30 minutes before major news events.
❌ #4 — Rushing Profit Target in Week 3–4
Traders see they need 3% more with 5 days left and start gambling. They increase lot size and blow the account. The target will come naturally if you trade your plan consistently.
❌ #5 — Holding Trades Over Weekend
Markets gap on Sunday open. A 50 pip gap can hit your stop loss instantly or worse — blow through it. Never hold positions into the weekend on funded accounts. Always flat by Friday 3PM GMT.
First Payout Guide
You passed the challenge. You are funded. Now here is how to get your first real payout.
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Minimum 14 Days TradingMost prop firms require at least 14 calendar days of trading on the funded account before first payout. Meet this requirement first.
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Reach Minimum ProfitSome firms require minimum $100 or 1% profit before first payout. Check your firm's specific minimum. Build a buffer above this target before requesting.
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Request via DashboardLog into your prop firm dashboard. Find the "Request Payout" section. Choose your payment method — bank transfer, crypto (USDT), or Deel/Rise.
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Processing TimeMost payouts process within 1–5 business days. Maven typically pays within 24–48 hours. Keep trading conservatively while waiting for payout to process.
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After First PayoutCelebrate — but reset mentally. Start the next month fresh. Keep the same risk rules. Withdraw monthly. Build consistent track record for scaling plan eligibility.
📈 Income Potential — Real Numbers
💡 These are based on 5% monthly return — a conservative, sustainable target. Not the 30% promises you see on social media.
$500
$10k Account @ 5%
After 80% split = $400/mo
$2,000
$50k Account @ 5%
After 80% split = $2,000/mo
$4,000
$100k Account @ 5%
After 80% split = $4,000/mo
$12,000
3x $100k Accounts
Multiple accounts strategy
⚠️ These numbers require consistent discipline every single month. One bad emotional month can set you back significantly. Protect every payout like it is your last.
Start Your Journey Today
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