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Rules and FAQ

If a rule is not stated in our Terms & Conditions, it does not apply.

At LiftTrades, the rules remain exactly the same for both the Evaluation and Funded stages. There are no hidden conditions, and all trading parameters are fully transparent and available in one place.

We encourage every trader to carefully review the rules before starting. Our goal is to support traders who clearly understand how our system works and are committed to consistent, disciplined trading.

An account can only be breached in a few specific cases:

  • Breaking the Maximum Daily Loss limit

  • Exceeding the Maximum Overall Loss limit

  • No trading activity for 30 consecutive days

  • Engaging in prohibited trading practices as defined in our rules

LiftTrades is built to help traders succeed, and clarity is a key part of that process.

Available platforms are: cTrader, DXtrade and MTR. We recommend the client take some time to learn about the platform so they do not accidentally close any position they do not mean to.

The Daily Loss Limit is the maximum amount your account can lose in a single day.

It’s calculated based on your previous day’s balance and resets daily at 5 PM EST. This balance-only method allows you to grow your account while keeping risk controlled.

Example:
If your day-end balance is $100,000, your daily loss limit is $95,000. Even if your account goes into profit during the day, the limit still resets based on the previous day’s balance at 5 PM EST.

This system helps protect your account while allowing consistent growth.

Max Daily Loss Rule

Max Daily Loss is the maximum amount your account can lose in a single day. It is deducted from your end-of-day balance and resets at 5 PM EST.

We use balance-only calculations, not equity. This means your open profits do not change your risk limit until they are closed.

Example:
On a $100,000 account with a 5% Max Daily Loss, your limit is $95,000.

If your account grows to $106,000 during the day but your balance is still $100,000, your daily loss limit remains based on $100,000.

At 5 PM EST, if you close in profit and your new balance becomes $106,000, your next day limit updates to $100,700 (5% of new balance).

This system allows profits to scale your account while keeping risk rules consistent.

The Maximum Loss is based on your account’s starting balance.

For example, on a $100,000 account with a 6% limit, the breach level is always $94,000, even if your account grows.

After your first payout, the rule locks to your original starting balance instead of the reduced drawdown level.

Example:
A $200,000 account has a $188,000 limit. If it grows to $215,000 and you withdraw profits, the loss limit stays based on the original $200,000.

This means:

  • Growing your account increases your safety buffer
  • Larger withdrawals reduce your buffer
  • Over-withdrawing can bring you close to breach level

This rule encourages steady growth and responsible trading.

We require all trades to be closed by 3:45pm EST on Friday. Any trades left open after this time will automatically be closed. Note, this is only a soft breach and you will be able to continue trading once the markets reopen.

  • Forex: 1 lot = $100,000 (notional value)
  • Indices: 1 lot = 1 contract
  • Silver: 1 lot = 5,000 ounces
  • Gold: 1 lot = 100 ounces
  • Oil: 1 lot = 100 barrels

Yes. If you do not place a trade at least once every 30 days on your account, we will consider you inactive and your account will be breached.

An account can be closed in a few situations:

  • Max Daily Stop Rule is exceeded
  • Max Loss Rule is breached
  • Inactivity: No trades opened or closed for 30 consecutive days
  • Prohibited practices: Any violation of trading rules or restricted activities

We don’t require minimum trading days, but you must place at least one trade every 30 days to keep your account active.

LiftTrades offers a flexible 1-step evaluation that you can adjust based on your trading style.

After selecting a plan at checkout, you’ll have the option to add upgrades that customize your challenge experience to better fit your strategy.

Available upgrades:

  • Weekend Holding Enabled (+10%) – allows you to keep positions open over the weekend for more flexibility
  • 90% Profit Split (+20%) – increases your profit share once you successfully pass the evaluation

You can choose the standard evaluation at the base price, or add one or both upgrades depending on how you trade.

This system is designed to support different trading styles—whether you are a scalper, swing trader, or long-term strategist—giving you more control over how you approach the evaluation while keeping the rules fair and consistent for everyone.

After you pass the assessment, you’ll receive an email with simple steps to complete your Trader Agreement.

Once it’s signed and your documents are submitted, your funded account will be created and delivered usually within 24–48 business hours.

The rules for the Funded Account are exactly the same as your Assessment account. However, with a Funded Account, there is no profit target.

Traders can request a withdrawal of the gains in their Funded Account at any time in their trader dashboard, but no more frequently than once per thirty (30) days. So, if you make gain in your Funded Account, you can request a withdrawal.  When you are ready to withdraw the gains from your Funded Account, click the Withdraw Profits button in your trader dashboard and enter the amount to withdraw.

You can receive your payouts through our trusted payment partners.

Bank Transfer (RiseWorks):
We use RiseWorks for smooth bank payouts. If you choose this option, you’ll get an email link to set up your account. Once done, you can easily withdraw directly to your bank.

Crypto Wallet (Columis):
You can also withdraw via crypto through Columis to your existing wallet.

Simple, fast, and flexible payout options to suit your preference.

We always try to process your requests as soon as possible, which is within 48 business hours of the request (but typically within 24 hours).

Your first payout can be requested anytime, and after that, payouts are available every 30 days.

When a payout is made, the profits are split and removed from the account balance. Your maximum drawdown stays fixed at the original starting balance and does not reset after withdrawals.

Example:
If a $100,000 account grows to $120,000 and you withdraw $16,000, your account balance is reduced, but the $100,000 max drawdown limit stays the same.

Important: withdrawing all profits can bring the balance close to the drawdown limit, which may lead to account closure.

Account Scaling

Once you meet the scaling requirements, your current account will be closed, your eligible profit split will be paid out, and you’ll receive a new LIVE account with double the previous balance.

Example:
If you start with a $100,000 account and grow it to $140,000, you’ll receive your profit split from the $40,000 profit, and a new $200,000 LIVE account will be issued.

Scaling Requirements

  • Complete at least one payout

  • Achieve +2% profit in at least 3 separate months within a 6-month period

  • Reach a total profit of at least 10% from the starting balance (including payouts)

These rules apply separately to both Forex and Futures programs.

Maximum Scaling Limits

  • Up to $400k

Traders can scale programs independently while remaining eligible for future growth.

You must be at least 18 years of age, or the applicable minimum legal age in your country, to purchase an assessment.

Our risk management technology is currently integrated with the platforms we provide, which you will be able to download in the back office. These platforms, along with pricing and execution are provided by our Broker.

You can trade any products offered by the Broker, as such products may change from time to time. This includes FX pairs, Metals, Indices.

Trading hours are set by the Broker. We do not have any control over the trading hours.

Please note that holidays can have an impact on available trading hours.

Additionally, pursuant to the no holding trades over the weekend rule, we close all open trades at 3:45pm EST on Fridays.

We use the RAW accounts from the Broker. These accounts have commission charges for Forex. The other products do not carry a commission.

You’re allowed to run multiple evaluations at the same time, as long as each one is a different account size.

You can:

  • Trade multiple evaluations at once if they are different sizes (e.g., 10k, 50k, 100k)

  • Pass an evaluation and then purchase and start another of the same size

You cannot:

  • Have two active evaluations of the same size at the same time (e.g., 2x 100k)

Maximum Allocation Limits

  • Up to $160K total across active evaluations and funded accounts

Once funded, you can continue compounding up to your cap. If you exceed the funded limit, new passed accounts are paused until space becomes available.

Yes. Hedging is allowed as long as you stay within the approved leverage and lot size shown in your dashboard after purchase.

This gives you more flexibility to manage trades and take advantage of different market conditions.

We use major “red folder” news events from Forex Factory to help identify high-volatility periods.

To keep trading fair, new trades cannot be opened 3 minutes before and 3 minutes after these events (6-minute window total).

You can still manage existing trades during this time, including closing positions or adjusting stop loss and trailing stops.

This rule helps reduce risk during sudden market spikes and ensures stable execution for all traders.

Personal Information (Identity Verification)

Accepted documents:

  • Passport

  • Government-issued ID card

  • Driver’s license

Requirements:

  • Must be valid (not expired)

  • Must include your photo

  • Front and back sides are required

Proof of Address (PoA)

Accepted documents must:

  • Be issued within the last 3 months

  • Clearly show your full name and home address

  • Include the issue date and issuing authority

  • Be clear, readable, and undamaged

You can upload:

  • Paper documents (photo or scan)

  • Electronic documents (PDF)

Upload requirements:

  • JPG, JPEG, PNG, or PDF format

  • File size under 50MB

  • All corners of the document must be visible

  • No screenshots, edits, filters, or cropped images

  • If the document has information on both sides, upload both sides

LiftTrades uses aggregated pricing from multiple brokers and liquidity providers connected to major institutional sources.

This helps us offer better pricing and smooth trade execution without relying on a single provider.

All prices, spreads, commissions, and execution are fully controlled by our partnered brokers — we don’t interfere with live market data.

Depending on the platform, liquidity sources may vary, but the execution process always stays reliable and consistent.

Most prop firms use a 2-step evaluation process, where traders must pass multiple stages before getting funded.

At LiftTrades, we keep it simple with a 1-step evaluation model. Just reach the 10% profit target while following the trading rules and risk limits.

Our system is designed to be straightforward, faster, and more trader-friendly compared to many other prop firms.

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