The 1-Step plan is for traders who want to reach a funded account as fast as possible. One single evaluation phase, no intermediate stages. The trade-off: drawdown rules are stricter, as the maximum drawdown is trailing (dynamic).
How does it work?
You only need to pass one evaluation phase to access your funded account.
Phase | Profit Target |
Phase 1 | 10% |
Drawdown Rules
Parameter | Value | Type |
Daily Drawdown | 3% | Higher value between Equity and Balance |
Maximum Drawdown | 6% | Trailing (dynamic) |
Daily Drawdown – How is it calculated?
The daily limit is calculated based on the higher value between your equity and balance at the start of the day. The rule states that your day's equity (closed positions + floating PnL) must not reach the maximum daily loss limit.
Example: If you start the day with $100,000, your maximum allowed loss for that day is $3,000. Your equity cannot drop below $97,000.
Maximum Trailing Drawdown – How is it calculated?
The maximum drawdown is trailing, meaning it follows the high-water mark (the highest equity ever reached on the account). As your equity grows, the minimum threshold rises with it. However, once the equity reaches 6% above the initial balance, the limit locks in place and stops moving.
Example on a $100,000 account:
Highest Balance/Equity Reached | New Drawdown Limit |
$100,000 (initial) | $94,000 |
$102,000 | $96,000 |
$104,000 | $98,000 |
$106,000 ✅ | $100,000 ← locks here |
Once the equity reaches $106,000, the drawdown limit is fixed at $100,000 and will no longer move up.
Practical Scenarios
Daily Drawdown Scenarios (3% = $3,000 on a $100,000 account)
Scenario 1: Normal trading day with no open trades at rollover
Balance at rollover: $101,000 (closed a +$1,000 trade during the day)
Equity at rollover: $101,000
EOD Highest Value: $101,000
👉 Daily loss limit = $3,000 (3% of $100,000). Next day, your account cannot drop below $98,000.
Scenario 2: Open trade in profit at rollover
Balance at rollover: $100,000
Open trade: +$2,000 floating profit
Equity at rollover: $102,000
EOD Highest Value: $102,000 ← equity is higher
👉 Daily loss limit = $3,000. Next day, your account cannot drop below $99,000.
Scenario 3: Open trade in loss at rollover
Balance at rollover: $100,000
Open trade: –$1,500 floating loss
Equity at rollover: $98,500
EOD Highest Value: $100,000 ← balance is higher
👉 Daily loss limit = $3,000. Next day, your account cannot drop below $97,000.
Trailing Maximum Drawdown Scenarios (6% = $6,000 on a $100,000 account)
Scenario 1: Account grows steadily — trailing limit moves up
Starting with a $100,000 account, the trailing limit begins at $94,000. As your equity grows, the limit follows: at $101,000 equity it moves to $95,000, and at $103,000 it moves to $97,000. Once your equity reaches $106,000 ✅, the limit locks permanently at $100,000 — your original balance is fully protected. From that point on, any further growth only gives you more room, since the limit no longer moves up.
Highest Equity Reached | Trailing Limit | Room to Lose |
$100,000 (start) | $94,000 | $6,000 |
$101,000 | $95,000 | $6,000 |
$103,000 | $97,000 | $6,000 |
$106,000 ✅ | $100,000 | $6,000 ← limit locks here |
$110,000 | $100,000 | $10,000 (more room) |
Scenario 2: Account grows then drops — how close can you get?
Highest equity reached: $103,000 → trailing limit moves to $97,000
Account then loses $5,500 → current equity: $97,500
👉 You are $500 away from a breach. The limit stays at $97,000 until a new equity high is set.
Scenario 3: Floating profit moves the trailing limit
Balance: $100,000
Open trade with +$4,000 floating profit → equity: $104,000
Trailing limit moves to $98,000
⚠️ If this trade then reverses and closes at –$3,500, your balance drops to $96,500 — below the $98,000 trailing limit → account breached.
Rule Summary
Phase 1 Target: 10%
Daily Drawdown: 3% (based on the higher value between equity and balance)
Maximum Drawdown: 6% trailing (follows the high-water mark until balance grows by 6%)
Profit Share from Phase 1: 15%
Did you know?
With BrightFunded you can receive 15% of the profits generated during the evaluation phase, credited to your first funded account once you request your first payout after reaching 10% growth.