On February 14, 2025, I started the TFT The Funded Trader (referred to as TFT) Royal Pro $25k 2-Step Challenge. This is my 11th Challenge, and unfortunately, the previous ten all ended in failure.
I’m aware that placing large bets on news events is a common strategy to pass the challenge, but it often leads to blowing the account once you reach the funded stage. Since my ultimate goal is to become a consistently profitable trader, I’ve decided not to rely on the high-risk "news trading" approach. Instead, I’m focusing on building sustainable trading habits.
I lean toward a slow and steady approach, even if it might seem unimpressive to some. At this stage, this is the method I want to stick with. Over the past few months, I’ve been learning from Mete Kaplan’s YouTube videos, which have deepened my understanding of Price Action. This time, my mindset is a bit different compared to the previous ten attempts—I’m more focused on executing high-probability setups rather than rushing for quick wins. I’m hopeful that this shift in strategy will finally help me pass the challenge.
Why did I choose The Funded Trader?
The Funded Trader (referred to as TFT) was incredibly popular in 2023, but it suddenly shut down in March 2024. However, the platform didn’t disappear entirely. After about six months, it relaunched and, by early 2025, even began compensating traders who were affected by the previous closure. (This was officially announced, so there’s some credibility to it.)
From my perspective, it seems like Angelo, the founder, is genuinely committed to maintaining TFT’s reputation. Instead of taking the easy way out with a "rug pull," he chose the harder path of rebuilding and making things right.
Recently, I came across a discount code for the Royal Pro account. After reviewing the rules, I felt that the structure aligned well with my trading style, so I decided to give it a shot.
Key Rules of the TFT Royal Pro
The Royal Pro account follows a two-step evaluation process. It allows trading CFDs, including Forex, gold, silver, and CFD indices, and others.
The profit target for Phase 1 is 8%, while Phase 2 requires a 5% gain.
Risk management rules include a maximum overall drawdown limit of 10% (updated daily) and a daily drawdown limit of 5%. It’s worth noting that breaching the daily drawdown is considered a "soft breach," meaning it won’t immediately disqualify you from the challenge.
You’re allowed to hold positions overnight, over weekends, and even through news events. Additionally, the use of MT5 Expert Advisors (EAs) is permitted!
However, the platform discourages gambling on news events, as there’s a daily profit cap in place (Phase 1: 3%; Phase 2: 1.5%; Funded: 2%).