Benchmarks
What Is a Benchmark?
A Benchmark is a structured performance milestone achieved during the Evaluation phase.Â
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
- Clear daily (intraday) & weekly (swing) objectives
- Defined profit targets
- Structured progression standards
- Measurable consistency
Common Benchmark Structure
Stocks — Intraday Accounts
Futures — Intraday Accounts
Eligibility Threshold = Max Drawdown + Benchmark Target. Light: 6–8 Benchmarks for Real Prop consideration (RPTA at Benchmark 8). Forge: 6 Benchmarks for Move Live eligibility (Benchmark 7 discretionary).
Eligibility Threshold Explained
Benchmark Qualification Rules (Intraday)
- Complete 3 qualifying trading days on Sprint payout account & 5 qualifying trading days on Light/Forge accounts.
- Each qualifying day must meet or exceed the Daily Profit Target (Net PnL ≥ Daily Target)
- The minimum account balance must not be breached during the qualification process
- Evaluation occurs automatically at end of day once all conditions are met
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).
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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)
- Benchmarks are based on weekly realized profit
- Only closed trades count toward the benchmark
- Profit can be achieved at any time during the week
- No minimum number of trading days is required
- No daily profit target applies
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.