Warrior Phase (Evaluation)
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What is the Warrior Phase of the program?
Last Updated: March 27, 2025The Warrior Phase is the first stage of the PropShopTrader evaluation program. It is designed to assess a trader’s discipline, risk management, and ability to meet profit targets in a simulated trading environment. During this phase, traders must reach their assigned profit target while staying within defined risk parameters — such as maximum trailing drawdown,...
How much time do I have to pass my Warrior evaluation? Do I need to trade every day?
Last Updated: April 23, 2025Here’s everything you need to know about time limits, trading frequency, and billing during your Warrior Evaluation Phase: Minimum Requirement to Pass ⚠️ Reminder: If you take days off, billing will still continue unless cancelled. Gladiator accounts, on the other hand, require a one-time activation fee per account and do not renew monthly. No Maximum...
Am I able to trade different asset classes with the same Evaluation account?
Last Updated: November 18, 2024At this time, we only support Futures. Each account is limited to one asset class. However, once additional asset classes become available, you will be able to purchase separate evaluation accounts for each and trade them simultaneously.
Can I trade using Trade copiers?
Last Updated: March 27, 2025DISCLAIMER Trading multiple accounts assumes that the trader will implement different strategies. While trade copiers can offer potential advantages, they also introduce equal or greater risks. Use them with caution. Note: The trade copier is included for free as part of bundled offerings for customers who purchase Instant Gladiator account packages. Customers who buy account...
Does PropShopTrader offer refunds on Warrior Evaluation programs?
Last Updated: November 18, 2024No, all sales are final and non-refundable. Please refer to our refund policy for more information.
Where can I check how many days I have left remaining in my current evaluation?
Last Updated: November 18, 2024Accounts operate on a 30-day billing cycle and are automatically rebilled each month unless canceled. To view your billing cycle and see how many days are left, simply log into your account and navigate to the Subscriptions section. In order to pass an evaluation, you will need to have 5 active days of trading. If...
How does Drawdown Protection work?
Last Updated: May 25, 2025Drawdown Protection offers additional drawdown space to enhance risk management by increasing the Trailing Drawdown threshold, giving traders more room before reaching the account limit. This extra buffer allows traders a balanced drawdown-to-profit target ratio, supporting their trading strategy. Drawdown Protection remains consistent across both phases, supporting traders as they progress through PropShopTrader’s program.
What happens when I hit my profit target in the Warrior Phase?
Last Updated: April 23, 2025Congratulations — hitting your profit target is a major milestone! Here’s what to expect next: Next-Day Review & Confirmation After hitting your target, PropShopTrader reviews your performance via end-of-day reports.If all requirements are met, you’ll receive an email the following day with: What are the next steps after passing? To move into the Gladiator Phase,...
Is Swing Trading Available for the Evaluation Accounts?
Last Updated: March 27, 2025PropShopTrader only supports day trading for all accounts. This means all active positions must be closed daily by 4:45 pm EST. At this time, any open trades will automatically be liquidated by our system to ensure compliance with day trading rules. Important to Note: This structure ensures that all traders remain within the boundaries of...
What happens if I forget to close out positions by the 4:45 PM EST Deadline?
Last Updated: March 27, 2025If you don’t manually close your positions by 4:45 pm EST, Rithmic’s auto-liquidation feature will automatically close any open trades. By proactively managing your positions and closing them before the deadline, you ensure better control over your trades and maintain a positive standing within the program.
How do I connect my Evaluation account to my preferred Trading Platform?
Last Updated: November 19, 2024You can access the platform connection guides on our website here.
Are there age restrictions for taking an Evaluation or having a PTSA account?
Last Updated: March 27, 2025Yes, due to regulatory, provincial, state, and federal laws, the minimum age requirement for using our services is 18 years or older. Important: If an underage user purchases an account—whether using their own card or that of a parent or guardian—they will not be permitted to continue on the platform, and no refund will be...
What are the allowable trading times and days?
Last Updated: March 27, 2025PropShopTrader permits day trading only, with specific trading times as follows: Additional Guidelines: This schedule ensures that all trades align with our day trading guidelines and helps maintain consistency across trading accounts.
What if I sign up today, and then start several days later, Is this allowed?
Last Updated: May 25, 2025Yes, you may sign up and purchase an account at any time. However, please note the following based on the type of account you purchase: For Warrior Evaluation Accounts (Monthly Subscription): For Instant Gladiator Accounts (One-Time Fee): Delaying your start is allowed, but please keep your trading timeline and billing cycle in mind when planning...
When Rithmic throws an Error Message “Only Admins Can Place Trades” what does this mean?
Last Updated: March 27, 2025The “Only Admins Can Place Trades” message indicates that you have violated the program rules, most commonly by breaching your drawdown limit. This message notifies you that your account has been disabled due to the violation. Next Steps: Account Reset: If you receive this message, you will need to start over or reset your account...
Do I need to purchase market data or is it included?
Last Updated: May 25, 2025Your program fee includes Level 1 market data via Rithmic for Non-Professional status, so there are no additional charges for this standard data access. For more information on Pro and Non-Pro status, click here. If you require Level 2 Depth of Market (DOM) data via Rithmic, you may purchase it separately. Please note: You can...
I passed my Warrior evaluation, Now what do I do?
Last Updated: March 27, 2025First off, congratulations on passing your Warrior evaluation! This is a significant achievement and no small feat. You are now eligible to progress to the Gladiator Phase, where you’ll receive a Paid Trading Sim Account (PTSA). Next Steps:
Where can I find all the rules and details of the Warrior Evaluations?
Last Updated: March 27, 2025You can access all rules and details for the Warrior Phase on the Warrior page. For a comprehensive breakdown of account options, requirements, and rules for a successful evaluation experience, visit this page. Reminder: Please be sure to read all FAQs in the Warrior section of our Help Center to fully understand the rules, limits,...
Are there other fees or hidden costs we need to be aware of?
Last Updated: November 19, 2024No, PropShopTrader provides an all-inclusive solution with no hidden fees. Your costs are solely associated with your account setup and maintenance; everything else is covered. This transparent approach ensures you can focus on trading without worrying about unexpected expenses.
What is the maximum position size I am allowed to trade for each market?
Last Updated: November 19, 2024The maximum position sizes allowed vary by account size. You can view the specific maximums for each on the table below. Account Size and Maximum Contracts Allowed Account Size Max E-mini Contracts per Trade Max Micro Contracts per Trade $50K 10 100 $100K 20 200 $250K 25 250 $500K 40 400
Is the evaluation process in a SIM account or a LIVE real money account?
Last Updated: November 19, 2024All evaluations are conducted in a SIM account, allowing traders to demonstrate their skills and strategies in a simulated environment. After this, they undergo a 12-week risk assessment period in the Gladiator accounts (PTSAs), which is also a SIM account. Successful traders may then transition to live trading in the Real Prop program.
Can I trade both my evaluation account and my personal Live Real Money Account?
Last Updated: March 27, 2025Yes, if you have a personal live money brokerage account connected to your platform, you are free to trade it as you wish since it operates independently of your evaluation account. However, to trade your evaluation account, make sure it’s connected to Rithmic and configured correctly to ensure trades are directed to the proper evaluation...
Why are my trades not showing in Rithmic, when I took them on the Trading platform?
Last Updated: May 26, 2025If your trades aren’t appearing in Rithmic, it’s likely because the trades were placed on the incorrect account or ‘Plugin Mode’ has been turned off on either Rithmic or the trading platform being used or both.. To ensure trades appear correctly: By making sure you’re trading on the proper account, your trades should display accurately...
How many evaluation accounts can I trade at one time, and why are there limits?
Last Updated: May 9, 2025At PropShopTrader, we’re committed to helping traders grow responsibly while avoiding overtrading, account churning, or gambling-like behavior. That’s why we’ve implemented structured account limits and reset rules across all trading phases. Why Limits Exist The account and reset limits are designed to: Account Limits Overview Phase Active Account Limit Reset Policy Warrior Phase Up to...