Why time limits cause failures
A deadline changes how people trade. With a month to hit a profit target, traders size up, force setups that aren't there, and abandon the process that made them profitable in the first place. A large share of failed evaluations are caused by the clock rather than by the strategy.
Removing the deadline removes that pressure. If your edge produces 8% over four months instead of four weeks, that is still a pass.
What "no time limit" actually means here
- No maximum duration on Phase 1 or Phase 2
- No monthly fee — the challenge fee is one-time, so time costs you nothing
- No inactivity penalty beyond the minimum trading days requirement
- Minimum 5 trading days per phase — the only time-related rule, and it is a floor, not a ceiling
Full rules
| Rule | PropCapital |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 profit target | 8% |
| Phase 2 profit target | 5% |
| Maximum drawdown | 8% |
| Daily drawdown | 4% |
| Minimum trading days | 5 days |
| Time limit | None |
| Profit split | 80% (90% after 3 payouts) |
Who this suits
No deadline particularly suits automated strategies with lower trade frequency, swing traders holding positions for days or weeks, and anyone trading around a full-time job who cannot sit at a screen daily.
Pricing
One-time fee. No subscription, so a longer evaluation never costs more.
| Account size | One-time fee |
|---|---|
| $3,000 | $39 |
| $5,000 | $49 |
| $10,000 | $79 |
| $25,000 | $149 |
| $50,000 | $249 |
Frequently asked questions
Is there really no time limit on the challenge?
Correct. Neither Phase 1 nor Phase 2 has a maximum duration. You can take as long as you need to reach the profit target.
Are there monthly fees while I trade?
No. The challenge fee is one-time. Taking longer to pass does not cost you anything extra.
What is the minimum trading days rule?
You must trade on at least 5 separate days in each phase. It is a minimum, not a deadline — there is no upper limit.
What happens if I stop trading for a while?
Nothing, as long as you eventually meet the minimum trading days and profit target. There is no inactivity deadline.