Complete Rule Explanations
Every rule that governs your challenge and funded account explained in plain language with examples.
What It Means
Albatrix Funded operates a two-step evaluation model followed by a funded account stage. Each phase has specific rules regarding profit targets, drawdown limits, leverage, minimum trading days, and consistency requirements. Understanding every rule before you begin is the single most important factor in passing your challenge and succeeding as a funded trader. This article covers all rules comprehensively.
The Two-Phase Evaluation
Every challenge consists of two phases. In Phase 1, you must reach a 6% profit target while respecting all drawdown limits. After passing Phase 1, you move to Phase 2, which also requires a 6% profit target under the same drawdown rules. Once you pass both phases, you receive a funded account where the rules shift slightly — leverage drops, the consistency rule applies, and certain trading restrictions come into effect. There is no time limit on either phase, so you can trade at your own pace. However, you must complete a minimum of 4 trading days in each phase.
Drawdown Rules
Two drawdown limits protect both the trader and the firm's capital. The first is the daily trailing drawdown of 3%, calculated from the previous day's closing equity. This means if your account equity at the end of a trading day is $10,000, your equity cannot fall below $9,700 at any point during the next trading day. If you end Day 2 at $10,200, the new daily drawdown floor becomes $9,894, trailing upward with your equity.
The second is the static max drawdown of 7%, calculated from the initial account balance. This limit does not trail — it remains fixed at 7% below your starting balance for the entire phase. For a $10,000 account, your equity can never fall below $9,300 at any point during the evaluation. The static drawdown is a hard floor that applies regardless of how much profit you have made.
Profit Targets and Minimum Days
Each phase requires a 6% profit target. For a $50,000 account, this means you need to generate $3,000 in net profits during Phase 1, and another $3,000 during Phase 2. Profits are measured from the starting balance of each phase. You must complete a minimum of 4 trading days in each phase — trading on Day 1 and reaching the target on Day 2 does not qualify, even if you respected all other rules. There is no maximum time limit, so you can take weeks or even months per phase if needed.
| Feature | $5K | $10K | $25K | $50K | $100K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 Target (6%) | $300 | $600 | $1,500 | $3,000 | $6,000 |
| Phase 2 Target (6%) | $300 | $600 | $1,500 | $3,000 | $6,000 |
| Daily Drawdown (3%) | $150 | $300 | $750 | $1,500 | $3,000 |
| Max Drawdown (7%) | $350 | $700 | $1,750 | $3,500 | $7,000 |
Leverage
During the evaluation phases, you trade with 1:100 leverage. This allows you to control positions up to 100 times your account equity, which is standard for prop firm evaluations. Once you graduate to a funded account, leverage is reduced to 1:30. The reduction protects the firm's capital by limiting the size of positions you can open on their live trading capital. Even with 1:30 leverage, you have more than enough buying power to execute most trading strategies effectively.
Profit Split
On the funded account, you keep up to 95% of the profits you generate. The standard split starts at 80% and increases over time based on your performance and consistency. The firm retains the remaining percentage to cover operational costs, technology infrastructure, payment processing fees, and risk management. There is no minimum profit threshold to request a payout — you can request one at any time.
Consistency Rule
On the funded account, no single trading day's profit can exceed 15% of the total profits for that payout period (typically 14 days). For example, if you generate $2,000 in profits over two weeks, your best day cannot exceed $300. This rule prevents traders from relying on a single high-risk trade to generate profits and encourages consistent, sustainable trading behavior.
Account Sizes and Pricing
Challenges are available in five sizes. The fee is a one-time payment with no recurring charges:
| Feature | $5K | $10K | $25K | $50K | $100K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $49 | $79 | $149 | $249 | $399 |
| Phase 1 Target | $300 | $600 | $1,500 | $3,000 | $6,000 |
| Phase 2 Target | $300 | $600 | $1,500 | $3,000 | $6,000 |
Funded Account Restrictions
Funded accounts have additional restrictions beyond the evaluation rules. Copy trading is not permitted on funded accounts — every trade must be executed by you personally. Weekend holding is also prohibited; all positions must be closed before the market close on Friday. News trading is restricted to 5 minutes before and after major economic releases. Additionally, a funding agreement is required before you begin trading on the funded account, which outlines the terms of the capital provision and profit sharing.
Allowed Examples
You buy a $25K challenge for $149, trade steadily for 10 days in Phase 1, reach the $1,500 target while never exceeding the $750 daily drawdown, and pass into Phase 2.
This follows every rule correctly — minimum days met, drawdown respected, target achieved.
Your daily drawdown floor trails up each day as your equity grows. On a $10K account, you close Day 1 at $10,300, so Day 2's daily floor rises from $9,700 to $9,991.
The trailing drawdown works in your favor when you are profitable — it locks in gains and gives you more room as your equity increases.
Violation Examples
You lose $1,600 in a single day on a $50K account. The daily drawdown limit of $1,500 (3%) is breached, and the challenge is failed.
The daily trailing drawdown is calculated from the previous day's closing equity. This is a hard limit that cannot be exceeded at any point during the trading day.
You pass Phase 1 in 3 trading days. Even though you hit the 6% target, you have not completed the minimum 4 trading days required.
The 4-day minimum is strictly enforced. You must have at least 4 separate calendar days with at least one trade each.
On a funded account, you hold a position over the weekend. When markets open on Monday, the position is automatically closed and your account is flagged.
Weekend holding is strictly prohibited on funded accounts. All positions must be closed before Friday's market close.