Overview
This article explains exactly how traders pass the Zero Plan evaluation, how the 2% profit target is calculated, and what conditions must be met before an account is officially marked as passed. Passing the evaluation confirms that a trader can generate profits while respecting all evaluation-phase risk and position-sizing rules.
The Zero Plan evaluation is designed to allow fast qualification with clear enforcement. While traders may pass quickly, all results are verified using end-of-day reconciliation, not intraday equity fluctuations. Reaching the profit target alone does not guarantee passing if any evaluation rules are violated.
Evaluation Phase – Profit Target (2%)
To pass the Zero Plan evaluation, traders must achieve a 2% profit target, calculated from the starting account balance. The profit target is fixed at account creation and does not change.
2% Profit Target by Account Size
Account Size | Profit Target (2%) |
$25,000 | $500 |
$50,000 | $1,000 |
$100,000 | $2,000 |
$150,000 | $3,000 |
The profit target must be reached while remaining fully compliant with evaluation-phase rules, including trailing drawdown limits and maximum position size limits.
How Profit Is Calculated and Verified
Evaluation profit targets are verified using the end-of-day account balance, not unrealized or intraday equity. This means:
Intraday profits only count if they are maintained through the session close
Temporary equity spikes do not qualify an account as passed
The account must close the trading day above both the 2% profit target and the active trailing drawdown
End-of-day reconciliation occurs after the trading session closes at 5:00 PM EST.
No Minimum Trading Days to Pass
The Zero Plan evaluation has no minimum trading day requirement.
Traders may:
Pass in a single trading day
Pass over multiple trading days
Trade at their own pace
As soon as the 2% profit target is reached and all evaluation rules are respected, the evaluation may be completed.
Definition of a Trading Day
A valid trading day is defined as any day in which at least one trade is placed between 6:00 PM EST and 5:00 PM EST the following day.
Important Clarification: No Consistency Rule During Evaluation
There is NO consistency rule during the Zero Plan evaluation phase.
Traders may:
Have large winning days
Generate all evaluation profits in a single trading day
Pass the evaluation as soon as the 2% target is reached
Consistency is not evaluated, not enforced, and not required to pass the evaluation.
Consistency rules apply only after the account becomes funded and are used solely for payout calculations, not for evaluation passing.
Conditions Required to Pass the Evaluation
An evaluation account is considered passed only when all of the following conditions are met:
The 2% profit target is reached
The account closes the day above the trailing drawdown level
Maximum position-size limits were never exceeded
No prohibited or non-compliant trading behavior occurred
If any evaluation rule is violated, the account may fail regardless of profitability.
What Happens After You Pass
Once the evaluation is marked as passed:
The account status updates to Passed
The trader becomes eligible to pay the one-time activation fee
A Simulated Funded Account is issued after payment
Funded-phase rules immediately replace evaluation rules
Passing the evaluation does not provide payout eligibility. Payouts are only available once the funded account is active.
Common Reasons an Evaluation Does Not Pass
An evaluation may not pass even if the 2% profit target is reached if:
The account closes below the trailing drawdown
Position-size limits were exceeded at any time
Prohibited trading behavior occurred
If no hard breach occurred and the account remains active, the trader may continue trading to reach the passing conditions.
Key Takeaways
The Zero Plan evaluation requires a 2% profit target
$25K = $500, $50K = $1,000, $100K = $2,000, $150K = $3,000
There is no consistency rule during evaluation
There are no minimum trading days to pass
Passing is determined using end-of-day validation
Consistency rules apply only in the funded phase
Passing is required before funding and payouts