Profit Target
STEP 1 · 7%
Reach the 7% profit target while respecting all Step 1 risk limits. Profit is calculated from closed positions only. All positions must be closed before the target can be reviewed.
Trading rules
Know the rules before you start
Clear, path-specific rules for traders who want structure, fairness, and full clarity before they commit.
Clear rules. Fair evaluation. Transparent progression.
Select a path to view its rule framework
Two-phase evaluation
Vortex is an affordable two-step path through Step 1, Step 2 and Funded.
Follow clear progression through a traditional two-step evaluation with transparent risk limits, no time limit and no maximum risk per symbol.
Rule overview
The most important risk and progression values for the selected path.
Maximum Daily Loss
5%
Step 1
Maximum Overall Loss
8%
Static of initial balance
Profit Target
7%
Closed positions only
Minimum Trading Days
3
Required in Step 1
Max Risk Per Symbol
None
No maximum risk per symbol rule
Leverage
1:30
Maximum available
Consistency Score
None
Not applied during Step 1
Time Limit
None
No time limit
Rewards & Payouts
Not available
Available after reaching Funded
Trader journey
How progression works from purchase to payout on this path.
Purchase
Choose a Vortex account size and begin Step 1.
Step 1
Hit the Step 1 profit target within Step 1 risk limits.
Step 2
Complete Step 2 objectives under Step 2 risk limits.
Funded
Trade in the funded demo environment after both steps.
Payout
Request Funded rewards subject to compliance and terms.
Detailed rules
Each objective explained with examples and notes where available.
Maximum Overall Loss
OVERALL LIMIT 8% STATIC
Your total account loss must not exceed 8% of the initial balance during Step 1. If this limit is breached at any point, the account is no longer valid. This includes unrealized P&L from open positions.
Leverage
MAX LEVERAGE 1:30
Vortex provides leverage up to 1:30, giving you flexibility in position sizing while maintaining responsible risk management.
Minimum Trading Days
3 TRADING DAYS · STEP 1
Complete at least 3 trading days during Step 1 while working toward the profit target and respecting all risk limits.
Rewards & Payouts
AVAILABLE AFTER FUNDED
Rewards and payouts are not available during Step 1. After you complete Step 1 and Step 2 and reach Funded, you become eligible for performance-based rewards subject to Funded rules and Terms & Conditions.
Maximum Daily Loss
DAILY LIMIT 5%
Your daily loss must not exceed 5% during Step 1. Equity — including open positions, commissions, and swaps — must never fall below the allowed daily loss limit.
Maximum Risk Per Symbol
NO MAXIMUM RISK PER SYMBOL
Vortex does not apply a maximum risk per symbol limit. Traders must still comply with all other account risk and drawdown rules.
Time Limit
NO TIME LIMIT
Vortex has no time limit. Progress at your own pace without unnecessary pressure.
Consistency Score
NOT APPLIED DURING STEP 1
Consistency Score is not applied during Step 1. Focus on reaching the 7% profit target while staying within the daily and overall loss limits.
Rule calculator
Select an account size to calculate your loss limits, equity floor and consistency rule.
Maximum Daily Loss
$500 (5%)
Maximum Overall Loss
$800 (8% static)
Equity floor
$9,200
Profit Target
$700 (7%)
Step 1 uses 5% daily / 8% overall loss with a 7% profit target. Consistency Score is not applied.
Conduct
What is allowed — and what is not
Our rules are designed to ensure a fair, transparent, and professional trading environment for everyone
Allowed
- Manual trading
- Personal trading strategies
- Technical and fundamental analysis
- Use of standard platform tools and indicators
- Holding positions over the weekend
- Trading during economic news
Not Allowed
- Exploiting platform errors or technical issues
- Account manipulation
- Any attempt to bypass the rule framework
- Unethical or fraudulent behavior
- Hedging between accounts
Automation
Expert Advisors may only be used if they comply with the platform and rule framework.
Review & Verification
Before progression or reward approval, trading activity may be reviewed for rule compliance, consistency, and proper use of the environment.
- Rule compliance
- Consistency
- Proper use of the trading environment
What Happens If Rules Are Broken
If a rule is breached, the evaluation may no longer remain valid.
- Loss of progression eligibility
- Loss of reward eligibility
- Account termination in case of serious breach
All rules are in place to ensure a fair and transparent trading environment for everyone
Rules FAQ
Questions related to trading rules for the selected path.
Vortex is a two-step evaluation: Purchase → Step 1 → Step 2 → Funded → Payout. Complete both evaluation steps under clear risk limits before trading in the funded demo environment.
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