Benchmarks

How PropShopTrader’s Benchmark system works — and why it matters.

What Is a Benchmark?

A Benchmark is a structured performance milestone achieved during the Evaluation phase. 

They measure consistency within defined risk parameters and form the foundation for Real Prop consideration.

Benchmarks must be accumulated on a single account. Benchmarks across multiple accounts do not combine.

Why Benchmarks Exist

Benchmarks provide:
Rather than relying on complex payout systems, Benchmarks create a transparent and repeatable progression framework.

Common Benchmark Structure

Stocks — Intraday Accounts

Futures — Intraday Accounts

Eligibility Threshold Explained

To qualify for Benchmarks, the account balance must first be equal to or greater than the Benchmark Eligibility Threshold.
Once this level is reached, the account becomes eligible to begin clearing Benchmarks.
Eligibility Threshold = Max Drawdown + Benchmark Profit Target

Benchmark Qualification Rules (Intraday)

To earn a Benchmark:

Benchmarks stack sequentially. Each Benchmark requires completion of the full qualification process.

Light accounts: Six (6) to eight (8) Benchmarks on a single Light account are required for Real Prop consideration; RPTA is automatically issued at Benchmark 8 (subject to risk and compliance review).


Forge accounts:
Six (6) Benchmarks on a single Forge account are required for Real Prop consideration; RPTA is automatically issued at Benchmark 7 (subject to risk and compliance review).

 

Sprint accounts: Sprint Evaluation passes by reaching the Evaluation Profit Target ($1,500/25K, $3,000/50K) in min 1 day. In the PTSA, each payout (Benchmark) needs 3 qualifying days ($125/25K, $250/50K), the 50% consistency rule, and balance above the Drawdown Floor by at least the Benchmark Target. Max 5 payouts; Move Live after the 5th.


Benchmarks across multiple accounts do not combine toward Real Prop consideration.

Benchmark Qualification Rules (Swing)

To earn a Benchmark:

Benchmarks are counted in the week the trade is closed, not when the position was opened.

Example: A trader opens a position on Wednesday and holds it for two weeks.
When the position is closed and the realized profit exceeds the benchmark target, the Benchmark is counted in the week the trade was closed.


Each Benchmark must be completed before the next one begins. Up to
6 to 8 Benchmarks on a single account are required for Real Prop consideration. Benchmarks across multiple accounts do not combine.

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