TranslateTRADING RULES & GUIDELINES
Everything you need to understand about account conditions, risk policies, trading conduct, and account requirements.
A violation that triggers the account consequence specified in the applicable policy.
A violation that triggers the specific consequence described in the applicable policy without automatically assuming account termination.
Account Objectives
Account Objectives
Profit Targets
Every Fund Flow evaluation account has a defined profit target that must be reached before progressing to the next phase or funded status. The profit target is calculated based on the account's starting balance, not the current equity. All profit targets must be achieved without breaching any daily or maximum loss limits.
Phase 1: 8% profit target. Phase 2: 5% profit target. Must be achieved with at least 3 minimum trading days.
No profit target applies once funded. Traders trade on behalf of Fund Flow and withdraw profits according to the payout schedule.
Trading toward the profit target using legitimate strategies within platform guidelines.
Manipulative trading to inflate profits artificially.
Failure to meet the profit target within the evaluation phase means the account does not progress. No breach is recorded; the trader may continue attempting to meet the objective.
Evaluation Requirements
Fund Flow evaluation accounts must complete Phase 1 and Phase 2 to qualify for a funded account. Each phase has its own profit target and risk parameters. Traders must pass both phases sequentially.
Phase 1 and Phase 2 must each be completed. No time limit applies — traders have unlimited time to meet objectives.
Once funded, no further evaluation phases apply. The trader operates under funded account rules.
Progressing through phases at your own pace with no time pressure.
Skipping phases or attempting to bypass evaluation.
Failure to complete evaluation within the allowed period results in account expiration without progression.
Account Progression
Account progression follows a clear path: Phase 1 evaluation, Phase 2 evaluation, and funded status. Each phase must be completed in sequence. Progression is automatic upon meeting all requirements for the current phase.
Minimum 3 trading days per phase before the profit target qualifies for progression.
Funded traders can progress through the scaling plan by maintaining consistent performance and meeting payout eligibility requirements.
Automatic progression upon meeting all phase requirements.
Progression cannot be requested before all conditions are met.
Maximum Evaluation Duration
Fund Flow evaluation accounts have no time limit. Traders can take as long as they need to meet the profit target and minimum trading days. There is no pressure to rush trades or take excessive risk to meet a deadline.
No maximum duration. Traders have unlimited time to complete each evaluation phase.
Not applicable — funded accounts operate under payout schedules, not evaluation timeframes.
Trading at your own pace without time constraints.
None.
No consequences — unlimited time is a benefit, not a restriction.
Account Qualification Conditions
To qualify for a funded account, a trader must: (1) meet the Phase 1 profit target, (2) meet the Phase 2 profit target, (3) complete at least 3 trading days per phase, and (4) not breach any daily loss or maximum overall loss limits throughout the evaluation.
Must meet profit target, minimum trading days, and not breach any loss limits.
Funded traders must maintain compliance with all funded account rules to remain eligible for payouts.
Meeting all qualification conditions for funded status.
Progression with unresolved breaches or incomplete requirements.
Accounts that do not meet qualification conditions remain in their current phase.
Instant Funding — Account Overview
Instant Funding provides traders with direct access to a funded account without completing a traditional evaluation phase. Traders receive live capital immediately upon purchase and must comply with all applicable risk management, consistency, and trading conduct requirements from the first trade.
No evaluation phase — Instant Funding accounts start as funded.
All Instant Funding rules apply from the first trade.
Trading with the funded capital in accordance with all platform rules.
Any violation of Instant Funding rules may result in account suspension or termination.
Not applicable — this is an explanatory rule.
Daily Loss Limit
Daily Loss Percentage
Hard BreachThe daily loss limit is set at 5% of the account's starting balance for that day. For example, on a $100,000 account, the daily loss limit is $5,000. If the account's equity falls to $95,000 or below at any point during the trading day, a hard breach occurs.
5% of the daily starting balance for all evaluation phases.
5% of the daily starting balance for funded accounts.
Risk management that keeps daily losses within 5%.
Allowing equity to drop 5% below the daily starting balance.
Hard breach — account termination.
Equity-Based Monitoring
Fund Flow monitors the daily loss limit using equity, not just account balance. This means that floating (unrealized) losses are counted toward the daily loss limit in real time. If your open positions are losing and your equity drops to the daily loss limit, a breach occurs even if the positions are not yet closed.
Equity-based monitoring applies in all evaluation phases.
Equity-based monitoring continues during funded status.
Monitoring equity in real time to manage risk.
Ignoring floating losses that approach the daily limit.
Not applicable — this is a calculation methodology, not a breach condition.
Daily Reset Time
The daily loss limit resets at 00:00 server time (Asia/Bahrain, UTC+3). A new trading day begins with a new daily starting balance. The daily starting balance is the account balance at the start of the trading day, not the equity.
Reset at 00:00 Asia/Bahrain (UTC+3) for all evaluation phases.
Same reset time applies during funded status.
Starting fresh each trading day with a new daily loss limit.
Attempting to carry over losses from the previous day.
Not applicable — this defines the reset schedule, not a breach condition.
Treatment of Floating Losses
Hard BreachFloating losses (unrealized losses from open positions) are fully counted toward the daily loss limit. This means that if your open positions are losing and your equity reaches the daily loss threshold, a breach occurs even if you have not closed any positions. Traders must monitor their equity, not just their closed P&L.
Floating losses are counted toward the daily loss limit in real time during all evaluation phases.
Same treatment of floating losses during funded status.
Closing positions before equity reaches the daily loss limit.
Holding losing positions that push equity to the daily loss limit.
If floating losses push equity to the daily loss limit, a hard breach occurs immediately, even without closing the positions.
Instant Funding — Daily Loss Limit
Hard BreachInstant Funding accounts are subject to a 5% daily loss limit based on the account's starting balance. The daily loss is calculated as the difference between the day's starting equity and the lowest equity reached during the day, including floating losses. If the daily loss reaches or exceeds 5% of the starting balance, the account is terminated.
Applies to Instant Funding accounts from day one.
Same daily loss limit applies during funded status.
Trading within the daily loss limit.
Exceeding 5% daily loss including floating losses.
Hard breach. Account is terminated and cannot be reinstated.
Maximum Overall Loss
Maximum Drawdown
Hard BreachThe maximum overall loss is the total maximum amount a trader can lose from the account's starting balance. It is set at 10% of the initial account balance. This limit is static, meaning it does not trail or adjust based on profits. For example, on a $100,000 account, the maximum overall loss limit is $90,000 — if equity falls to $90,000 at any point, a hard breach occurs.
10% of the starting balance for all evaluation phases.
10% of the funded account starting balance.
Trading within the maximum overall loss limit.
Allowing equity to fall 10% below the starting balance at any point.
Exceeding the maximum overall loss results in a hard breach and account termination.
Static Drawdown
Fund Flow uses a static drawdown model. The maximum overall loss is calculated from the account's starting balance and does not move or trail as the account generates profit. This means the drawdown limit remains fixed at 10% below the initial balance throughout the evaluation and funded phases.
Static drawdown based on the starting balance for all evaluation phases.
Static drawdown continues during funded status — the limit does not trail.
Knowing the exact drawdown limit at all times.
Assuming the drawdown limit adjusts with profits.
Not applicable — this defines the calculation type.
Trailing Drawdown
Fund Flow does not use a trailing drawdown model. The maximum overall loss is fixed at 10% below the starting balance and does not trail upward as the account profits. This gives traders a consistent, predictable risk limit throughout the entire account lifecycle.
No trailing drawdown — static drawdown applies.
No trailing drawdown during funded status.
Benefiting from a fixed, predictable drawdown limit.
Not applicable.
Not applicable — Fund Flow does not use trailing drawdown.
Breach Conditions for Maximum Loss
Hard BreachA breach of the maximum overall loss occurs when the account equity falls to or below the maximum drawdown threshold (10% below starting balance) at any point. This is a hard breach that results in immediate account termination. The breach is triggered by equity, not closed balance, meaning floating losses can trigger the breach.
Equity falling to or below 90% of the starting balance at any point during evaluation.
Same breach condition applies during funded status.
Managing risk to keep equity above the maximum drawdown threshold.
Allowing equity to reach the maximum drawdown threshold.
Hard breach — account termination. The account cannot be reinstated.
Instant Funding — Maximum Overall Drawdown
Hard BreachThe maximum overall drawdown for Instant Funding accounts is 10% of the starting balance. This is calculated from the account's high-water mark (the highest equity value ever reached) to the current equity, including floating losses. If the account equity drops 10% below the high-water mark, the account is terminated.
Applies to Instant Funding accounts.
Same maximum overall loss applies.
Trading within the maximum overall loss limit.
Exceeding 10% maximum overall drawdown from the high-water mark.
Hard breach. Account is permanently terminated.
Drawdown Calculation
Drawdown Calculation Methodology
Both the daily loss limit and maximum overall loss are calculated using equity (account balance + floating P&L). This means that unrealized losses from open positions count toward both limits in real time. Traders must monitor their equity continuously, not just their closed balance.
Equity-based calculation for both daily and maximum loss in all evaluation phases.
Same equity-based calculation during funded status.
Real-time equity monitoring for risk management.
Relying on closed balance alone for loss calculations.
Not applicable — this defines the calculation methodology.
Instant Funding — Equity-Based Monitoring
Instant Funding accounts are monitored using equity-based drawdown, not balance-based drawdown. This means floating (unrealized) losses are included in all drawdown calculations. The high-water mark is the highest equity value the account has ever reached, and drawdown is measured from that point to current equity.
Applies at all times.
Same equity-based monitoring applies.
Monitoring positions in real-time against equity-based limits.
Ignoring floating losses when calculating drawdown exposure.
Not applicable — this is an explanatory rule.
Instant Funding — Floating Losses
Hard BreachFloating (unrealized) losses are included in all loss and drawdown calculations for Instant Funding accounts. Traders must manage open positions carefully, as floating losses count toward both the daily loss limit and the maximum overall drawdown. A position that is not closed can trigger a breach if floating losses exceed the limits.
Applies at all times during open positions.
Same floating loss policy applies.
Managing open positions to keep floating losses within limits.
Leaving positions open that cause floating losses exceeding risk limits.
Hard breach if floating losses cause equity to breach the daily loss or maximum overall loss limit.
Risk Per Trade
Risk Per Trade
While Fund Flow does not impose a strict per-trade risk limit, traders are strongly advised to risk no more than 1-2% of their account balance per trade. Proper risk management is essential to avoid breaching the daily loss and maximum overall loss limits. Consistent over-risking per trade increases the likelihood of a hard breach.
Recommended maximum 2% risk per trade during evaluation.
Recommended maximum 2% risk per trade during funded status.
Risk 1-2% per trade using proper position sizing.
Risking more than 5% per trade, which could breach the daily loss limit in a single trade.
No specific breach — but excessive risk may contribute to daily or maximum loss breaches.
Correlated Positions
Traders should be aware that holding multiple correlated positions (e.g., EUR/USD and GBP/USD) effectively increases risk exposure, as these positions tend to move in the same direction. While Fund Flow does not prohibit correlated positions, traders must account for the combined risk when managing their overall exposure.
No specific limit on correlated positions, but total exposure must stay within loss limits.
Same guidance applies during funded status.
Holding correlated positions with awareness of combined risk.
Using correlated positions to circumvent exposure limits.
No specific breach — but correlated positions increase overall risk exposure.
Instant Funding — Risk Per Trade
Soft BreachTraders on Instant Funding accounts should risk no more than 5% of the account balance on any single trade. This includes the margin used and the potential loss if the stop-loss is triggered. Risking more than 5% per trade is a soft breach and may result in position closure and a warning.
Applies to every trade.
Same risk per trade limit applies.
Risking up to 5% of account balance per trade.
Risking more than 5% of account balance on a single trade.
Soft breach. The trade may be closed and a warning issued. Repeated violations may escalate to account suspension.
Instant Funding — Position Sizing
Soft BreachPosition sizing must be appropriate for the account balance and the instrument's volatility. Traders should use consistent position sizes relative to their risk per trade limit. Erratic or oversized positions that exceed the risk per trade limit are a soft breach.
Applies to every trade.
Same position sizing rules apply.
Using consistent, appropriate position sizes.
Using erratic or oversized position sizes.
Soft breach. Oversized positions may be closed.
Instant Funding — Stop-Loss Requirements
While Fund Flow does not mandate stop-loss orders on every trade, traders are strongly encouraged to use them as part of a responsible risk management strategy. Not using a stop-loss increases the risk of breaching the daily loss or maximum overall loss limits, which would result in account termination.
Applies to all trades.
Same stop-loss guidance applies.
Using stop-loss orders for risk management.
Nothing — stop-loss is recommended but not required.
Not applicable — stop-loss is recommended but not mandatory.
Maximum Exposure
Multiple Positions on the Same Instrument
Fund Flow allows a maximum leverage of 100:1 across all account models. Traders can hold multiple positions on the same instrument, but total exposure must remain within the leverage limit. Hedging the same instrument (opening both buy and sell positions simultaneously) is permitted but does not reduce risk for loss calculation purposes.
Maximum leverage of 100:1 applies during all evaluation phases.
Maximum leverage of 100:1 during funded status.
Multiple positions within the 100:1 leverage limit.
Exceeding the 100:1 maximum leverage limit.
No specific breach — but excessive exposure may contribute to loss limit breaches.
Exposure Limits
The maximum exposure limit is defined by the 100:1 leverage cap. Traders must ensure that the total notional value of all open positions does not exceed 100 times the account balance. This limit applies across all instruments and positions simultaneously.
Total exposure must not exceed 100:1 leverage during evaluation.
Same 100:1 leverage exposure limit during funded status.
Managing total exposure within the leverage limit.
Exceeding the 100:1 leverage exposure limit.
No specific breach — but total exposure must not exceed leverage limits.
Position Management
Traders are responsible for managing their open positions at all times. This includes setting appropriate stop-loss orders, monitoring equity in real time, and closing positions that are approaching loss limits. Fund Flow does not require specific position management tools, but strongly recommends the use of stop-loss orders on every trade.
Standard position management during evaluation.
Same position management expectations during funded status.
Using stop-loss orders and active position management.
Leaving positions unmonitored, especially near loss limits.
No specific breach — but poor position management may lead to loss limit breaches.
Instant Funding — Exposure Management
Soft BreachTotal open exposure across all positions must not exceed 1:100 leverage equivalent of the account balance. Traders must manage their total position size to ensure that combined margin usage does not exceed the maximum exposure limit. Exceeding this limit is a soft breach.
Applies at all times.
Same exposure limit applies.
Managing total exposure within the leverage limit.
Exceeding the maximum exposure limit.
Soft breach. Positions may be partially closed to reduce exposure.
Instant Funding — Correlated Positions
Soft BreachTraders must avoid holding positions that are highly correlated in the same direction, as this effectively increases risk beyond the intended exposure. For example, holding long positions in EUR/USD, GBP/USD, and AUD/USD simultaneously constitutes correlated risk. Fund Flow monitors correlation and may close positions that create excessive correlated exposure.
Applies to all open positions.
Same correlated position policy applies.
Holding diversified positions across non-correlated instruments.
Holding multiple highly correlated positions in the same direction.
Soft breach. Correlated positions may be closed.
Consistency Requirements
Consistency Requirements
Fund Flow does not impose a strict consistency rule during evaluation. Traders are not penalized for having one or two large winning days. However, Fund Flow reserves the right to review accounts where a single trade represents an abnormally high percentage of total profit, as this may indicate excessive risk-taking rather than consistent trading ability.
No strict consistency rule during evaluation — traders must simply meet profit target and minimum trading days.
Consistency is encouraged during funded status but not strictly enforced.
Trading consistently with varied position sizes and strategies.
Relying on a single high-risk trade for the majority of profits.
Inconsistent trading patterns do not constitute a breach, but may affect reward eligibility.
Profit Distribution
Profit distribution refers to how profits are spread across trading days. While Fund Flow does not enforce a strict consistency rule, a well-distributed profit profile across multiple trading days demonstrates consistent trading ability. Traders who concentrate all profit in a single day may be reviewed for excessive risk-taking.
No strict profit distribution requirement during evaluation.
No strict profit distribution requirement during funded status.
Distributing profits across multiple trading days.
Concentrating all profit in a single high-risk trade.
No breach — informational only.
Trading Day Concentration
Traders must complete at least 3 trading days per evaluation phase. This requirement ensures that traders do not rely on a single day of trading to pass the evaluation. Concentrating all trading in a single day is not sufficient to progress, even if the profit target is met.
Minimum 3 trading days per evaluation phase.
No minimum trading day concentration requirement during funded status.
Spreading trades across at least 3 trading days.
Attempting to pass evaluation in fewer than 3 trading days.
No breach — but minimum trading days must be met.
Reward Eligibility Implications
While consistency does not directly affect evaluation progression, it may be considered when reviewing reward eligibility for funded accounts. Fund Flow reserves the right to review funded accounts where a single trade or day represents an abnormally high percentage of total profit, as this may indicate excessive risk-taking.
Consistency does not affect evaluation progression.
Consistency may be considered for reward eligibility and scaling plan progression.
Demonstrating consistent trading patterns.
Relying on excessive risk for the majority of profits.
Accounts with abnormal profit concentration may be reviewed for reward eligibility.
15% Consistency Requirement
A trader's highest profitable trading day must not exceed 15% of the total accumulated profit when assessing consistency eligibility. Consistency Percentage = (Highest Profitable Day / Total Accumulated Profit) x 100. If the highest profitable day represents more than 15% of accumulated profit, the trader must generate additional eligible profits before satisfying the consistency requirement.
Applies to Instant Funding accounts.
Must be satisfied before any payout is approved.
Trading consistently across multiple days to build accumulated profit.
Generating more than 15% of total profit in a single day without offsetting with additional profitable days.
Traders who do not meet the 15% consistency threshold must generate additional eligible profits before a payout is approved. This is an eligibility condition, not an automatic account termination.
Total accumulated profit: $10,000. Highest profitable day: $1,500. Consistency percentage: 15%. Status: Meets threshold.
Minimum Trading Days
Minimum Trading Days
Fund Flow requires a minimum of 3 trading days per evaluation phase. A trading day is defined as any calendar day on which at least one position is opened or closed. This ensures traders demonstrate consistency rather than relying on a single high-risk trade.
At least 3 individual trading days must be logged in each evaluation phase.
No minimum trading days requirement once funded.
Spreading trades across multiple days to demonstrate consistency.
Meeting the profit target in fewer than 3 days does not qualify for progression.
Meeting the profit target in fewer than 3 trading days does not qualify for progression. The account remains in evaluation until 3 trading days are completed.
Inactivity Policy
Inactivity Period
Fund Flow considers an account inactive if no trading activity occurs for 30 consecutive days. Inactive accounts may be archived and require reactivation before trading can resume. Inactivity does not constitute a breach, but traders should contact support if they need to pause trading for an extended period.
30 days of inactivity during evaluation may result in account archiving.
30 days of inactivity during funded status may result in account suspension.
Contacting support to pause trading if needed.
Leaving accounts inactive without notification.
No breach — but inactive accounts may be archived after 30 days.
Dormant Accounts
Accounts with no trading activity for 30 or more consecutive days are classified as dormant. Dormant accounts are not deleted but may be suspended until the trader contacts support to reactivate them. Fund Flow monitors dormant accounts to ensure they are not being used for unauthorized purposes.
Accounts inactive for 30+ days are classified as dormant.
Same dormant account policy during funded status.
Reactivating dormant accounts by contacting support.
Leaving accounts dormant indefinitely without communication.
No breach — dormant accounts can be reactivated.
Account Closure Conditions
Fund Flow does not close accounts solely due to inactivity. Inactive accounts are archived and can be reactivated by contacting support. However, if an account remains inactive for an extended period (90+ days), Fund Flow reserves the right to close the account and any associated data.
Accounts are not closed for inactivity during evaluation.
Same policy — funded accounts are not closed for inactivity within 90 days.
Reactivating accounts at any time within the 90-day window.
Expecting accounts to remain active indefinitely without trading.
No breach — accounts are not deleted for inactivity.
Reactivation Conditions
Dormant or archived accounts can be reactivated by contacting Fund Flow support. Reactivation is available within 90 days of the last trading activity. After 90 days, the account may be permanently closed and cannot be reactivated.
Reactivation available within 90 days of inactivity.
Same reactivation policy during funded status.
Reactivating accounts by contacting support.
Reactivating accounts after 90 days of inactivity.
No breach — reactivation is available.
Instant Funding — Account Inactivity
Hard BreachInstant Funding accounts must have at least one trade every 30 days. If no trades are opened or closed for 30 consecutive days, the account is considered inactive and will be terminated. This policy ensures active engagement with the funded capital.
Applies if no trading activity occurs.
Same inactivity policy applies.
Trading at least once every 30 days.
Going 30 consecutive days without any trading activity.
Hard breach after 30 days of inactivity. Account is terminated.
News Trading Policy
High-Impact Economic News
Fund Flow allows trading during high-impact economic news events. Traders can open, modify, and close positions around news releases without restriction. However, traders should be aware that news events can cause significant volatility, spreads may widen, and slippage may occur. Traders are responsible for managing the increased risk during these periods.
News trading is permitted during evaluation.
News trading is permitted during funded status.
Trading during high-impact news events with proper risk management.
None — news trading is permitted.
No breach — news trading is permitted within standard risk limits.
Opening Positions Around News
Traders can open new positions immediately before, during, or after high-impact news releases. Fund Flow does not impose restricted news windows. However, traders should be aware that spreads may widen significantly during news events, which can affect entry prices and trigger stop-loss orders.
Opening positions around news is permitted during evaluation.
Same policy — opening positions around news is permitted.
Opening positions around news events.
None.
No breach — opening positions around news is permitted.
Closing Positions Around News
Traders can close existing positions at any time, including during high-impact news events. Fund Flow does not restrict closing positions around news. However, traders should be aware that slippage may occur during periods of high volatility, which could result in closing prices that differ from the requested price.
Closing positions around news is permitted during evaluation.
Same policy — closing positions around news is permitted.
Closing positions during news events.
None.
No breach — closing positions around news is permitted.
Existing Positions During News
Existing positions held during high-impact news events are not penalized. Fund Flow does not require traders to close positions before news releases. However, traders should be aware that significant volatility during news events can cause floating losses that count toward the daily loss and maximum overall loss limits.
Existing positions are not affected by news events during evaluation.
Same policy — existing positions are not affected by news events.
Holding existing positions through news events.
None.
No breach — existing positions are not affected by news events.
Instant Funding — News Trading Conditions
News trading is permitted on Instant Funding accounts. Traders may hold positions through and trade during major news events. However, traders should be aware that spreads may widen significantly during news events, which can impact floating losses and drawdown calculations. Traders are responsible for managing their risk during news events.
Applies during news events.
Same news trading policy applies.
Trading during news events.
Nothing — news trading is permitted.
Not applicable — news trading is permitted but risky.
Weekend Holding
Holding Trades Over Weekends
Fund Flow allows traders to hold positions over weekends. There is no restriction on weekend holding for any account model. Traders should be aware that markets are closed during weekends (except cryptocurrency), and positions held over the weekend are subject to gap risk when markets reopen on Monday.
Holding trades over weekends is permitted during evaluation.
Weekend holding is permitted during funded status.
Holding positions over weekends.
None.
No breach — holding positions over weekends is permitted.
Weekend Market Closures
Forex, indices, and commodities markets close on Friday and reopen on Monday. During this time, positions cannot be opened or closed. Traders should be aware that any positions held over the weekend are subject to gap risk — the market may open at a significantly different price than it closed.
Markets are closed during weekends for forex, indices, and commodities.
Same weekend market closures apply during funded status.
Closing positions before weekend market closure.
Attempting to trade during market closure (not possible).
No breach — weekend closures are a market condition, not a policy restriction.
Cryptocurrency Weekend Trading
Cryptocurrency markets operate 24/7, including weekends. Traders can open, modify, and close cryptocurrency positions at any time, including during weekends. However, cryptocurrency markets can be highly volatile, and traders should manage their risk accordingly.
Cryptocurrency trading is available 24/7 during evaluation.
Cryptocurrency trading is available 24/7 during funded status.
Trading cryptocurrencies 24/7, including weekends.
None.
No breach — cryptocurrency trading is available 24/7.
Market Reopening Gaps
When markets reopen after a weekend or holiday, the opening price may differ significantly from the closing price. This is known as a gap. Positions held over the weekend are subject to gap risk, which can result in losses that exceed stop-loss levels. Fund Flow does not penalize gap-related losses, but they count toward daily and maximum loss limits.
Gap risk applies during evaluation.
Gap risk applies during funded status.
Managing gap risk by closing positions before weekends.
None.
No breach — gap risk is a market condition, not a policy breach.
Instant Funding — Weekend Holding Conditions
Hard BreachHolding positions over the weekend is permitted on Instant Funding accounts. However, traders should be aware that markets may gap over the weekend, which can cause significant slippage on open positions. Traders are responsible for managing their weekend risk. If a weekend gap causes the account to breach the daily loss or maximum overall loss limit, the account will be terminated.
Applies to weekend positions.
Same weekend holding policy applies.
Holding positions over the weekend with proper risk management.
Nothing — weekend holding is permitted but risky.
Hard breach. Account is permanently terminated.
Prohibited Trading Practices
Arbitrage Exploitation
Hard BreachArbitrage exploitation involves taking advantage of price discrepancies between different platforms, brokers, or data feeds to generate risk-free profits. This includes latency arbitrage, where traders exploit delays in price feed updates. Fund Flow considers this a prohibited trading practice and a hard breach.
Prohibited during all evaluation phases.
Prohibited during funded status.
Legitimate trading based on market analysis and strategy.
Any form of arbitrage exploitation, including latency and price arbitrage.
Hard breach — account termination and forfeiture of all rewards.
Latency Exploitation
Hard BreachLatency exploitation involves taking advantage of delays in the platform's price feed or execution system to execute trades at outdated prices. This is a form of market manipulation and is strictly prohibited. Fund Flow monitors for latency exploitation and considers it a hard breach.
Prohibited during all evaluation phases.
Prohibited during funded status.
Normal trading execution within platform response times.
Exploiting platform latency for unfair execution advantages.
Hard breach — account termination.
Price-Feed Manipulation
Hard BreachPrice-feed manipulation involves any attempt to influence or manipulate the price data provided by the platform. This includes exploiting errors in the price feed, using external tools to alter displayed prices, or any other method that creates an artificial trading advantage based on manipulated price data.
Prohibited during all evaluation phases.
Prohibited during funded status.
Trading based on the platform's legitimate price feed.
Any attempt to manipulate or exploit the price feed.
Hard breach — account termination.
Exploitation of Technical Errors
Hard BreachExploitation of technical errors includes taking advantage of any platform bugs, glitches, or technical malfunctions to generate profits. This includes exploiting order execution errors, incorrect price displays, or any other technical issue. Traders who encounter technical errors should report them to support immediately.
Prohibited during all evaluation phases.
Prohibited during funded status.
Reporting technical errors to support.
Exploiting technical errors for profit.
Hard breach — account termination.
Hedging Across Accounts
Hard BreachHedging across accounts involves opening opposite positions on two or more Fund Flow accounts to lock in profits on one account while accepting losses on another. This is a form of account manipulation and is strictly prohibited. All accounts involved in hedging across accounts will be terminated.
Prohibited during all evaluation phases.
Prohibited during funded status.
Independent trading on each account.
Coordinated hedging across multiple Fund Flow accounts.
Hard breach — account termination for all involved accounts.
Opposite-Position Coordination
Hard BreachOpposite-position coordination involves two or more traders coordinating to open opposite positions on the same instrument, effectively guaranteeing that one account profits while the other loses. This is a form of account manipulation and is strictly prohibited. All accounts involved will be terminated.
Prohibited during all evaluation phases.
Prohibited during funded status.
Independent trading decisions.
Coordinating opposite positions with other traders.
Hard breach — account termination for all involved accounts.
Account Manipulation
Hard BreachAccount manipulation includes any attempt to circumvent Fund Flow's rules, including creating multiple accounts to bypass loss limits, sharing accounts to distribute risk, or any other method that gives the trader an unfair advantage. Fund Flow monitors for account manipulation and takes appropriate action.
Prohibited during all evaluation phases.
Prohibited during funded status.
Using one account per trader within Fund Flow's guidelines.
Any form of account manipulation or rule circumvention.
Hard breach — account termination.
Instant Funding — Prohibited Trading Strategies
Hard BreachThe following trading strategies are strictly prohibited on Instant Funding accounts: arbitrage exploitation (including latency arbitrage, tick arbitrage, and statistical arbitrage), latency exploitation (trading based on delayed price feeds), platform manipulation (exploiting bugs or glitches), hedging across multiple accounts, and any form of market manipulation. These practices constitute hard breaches.
Applies to all trading activity.
Same prohibited practices apply.
Trading using legitimate market analysis and strategies.
Arbitrage, latency exploitation, platform manipulation, hedging across accounts, market manipulation.
Hard breach. Account is permanently terminated.
Instant Funding — Arbitrage Exploitation
Hard BreachArbitrage exploitation, including latency arbitrage, tick arbitrage, and statistical arbitrage, is strictly prohibited. This includes exploiting price differences between Fund Flow's platform and other platforms, trading during delayed price feeds, or using automated systems to detect and exploit price discrepancies.
Applies to all trades.
Same arbitrage prohibition applies.
Trading based on legitimate market analysis.
Any form of arbitrage exploitation.
Hard breach. Account is permanently terminated.
Instant Funding — Latency Exploitation
Hard BreachLatency exploitation is strictly prohibited. This includes trading based on delayed or stale price feeds, exploiting platform latency, or using any method that takes advantage of price feed delays to generate profit. Any trade determined to be the result of latency exploitation will result in account termination.
Applies to all trades.
Same latency exploitation prohibition applies.
Trading on current, real-time price feeds.
Any form of latency exploitation.
Hard breach. Account is permanently terminated.
Instant Funding — Platform Manipulation
Hard BreachPlatform manipulation, including exploiting bugs, glitches, or unintended platform behavior, is strictly prohibited. This includes using any method to manipulate the trading engine, price feeds, order execution, or account metrics. Any attempt to manipulate the platform will result in immediate account termination.
Applies to all platform usage.
Same platform manipulation prohibition applies.
Using the platform as intended.
Any form of platform manipulation.
Hard breach. Account is permanently terminated.
Instant Funding — Hedging Restrictions
Hard BreachHedging across multiple accounts is strictly prohibited. This includes opening opposite positions on different Fund Flow accounts, or coordinating with other traders to hedge positions. Fund Flow monitors for cross-account hedging patterns and will terminate accounts found to be engaging in this practice.
Applies to all trades.
Same hedging restriction applies.
Using stop-loss and take-profit for risk management.
Hedging across multiple accounts or coordinating hedging with others.
Hard breach. Account is permanently terminated.
Copy Trading
Copy Trading and Trade Replication
Fund Flow provides a built-in trade copier that allows traders to copy trades between their own Fund Flow accounts. Copy trading between a trader's own accounts is permitted. However, copy trading from third-party external accounts or sharing trades with other Fund Flow users is considered account sharing and is prohibited.
Copy trading within Fund Flow is permitted during evaluation.
Copy trading within Fund Flow is permitted during funded status.
Copying trades between your own Fund Flow accounts using the built-in copier.
Copy trading from external sources or sharing trades with other users.
No breach — copy trading within Fund Flow is permitted.
Instant Funding — Copy Trading Conditions
Hard BreachCopy trading is prohibited on Instant Funding accounts unless explicitly authorized by Fund Flow. Traders must execute their own trades based on their own analysis. Using third-party copy trading services, social trading platforms, or coordinating trades with other traders to mirror positions is a hard breach.
Applies to all trading activity.
Same copy trading prohibition applies.
Trading independently based on own analysis.
Using copy trading services or mirroring another trader's positions.
Hard breach. Account is permanently terminated.
Expert Advisors & Automation
Expert Advisors and Trading Bots
Soft BreachFund Flow permits the use of Expert Advisors (EAs) and trading bots for automated execution. Traders can use EAs that execute trades based on predefined algorithms. However, EAs must comply with all Fund Flow trading rules, including loss limits, risk management, and prohibited practices. EAs used for arbitrage, latency exploitation, or other prohibited practices will result in a hard breach.
EAs are permitted during evaluation if they comply with all trading rules.
EAs are permitted during funded status under the same conditions.
Using EAs that comply with all Fund Flow trading rules.
Using EAs for prohibited trading practices.
Soft breach — trades from EAs must comply with all risk limits. Hard breach if EA is used for prohibited practices.
Third-Party Trading Signals
Soft BreachTraders can use third-party trading signals to inform their trading decisions. However, the trader remains responsible for all trades executed on their account, regardless of whether they were based on third-party signals. All trades must comply with Fund Flow's trading rules, including loss limits and prohibited practices.
Third-party signals are permitted during evaluation if trades comply with all rules.
Third-party signals are permitted during funded status under the same conditions.
Using third-party signals to inform trading decisions.
Using signals for prohibited trading practices.
Soft breach — trades from third-party signals must comply with all rules.
Instant Funding — Automated Trading Conditions
Soft BreachAutomated trading using Expert Advisors (EAs) or algorithmic trading bots is permitted on Instant Funding accounts, provided the automated system does not engage in any prohibited practice (arbitrage, latency exploitation, etc.) and complies with all risk limits. EAs must be reviewed and may be disabled if they are found to be engaging in prohibited practices.
Applies to all automated trading.
Same automated trading conditions apply.
Using EAs and automated systems that comply with all rules.
Using EAs that engage in prohibited practices or violate risk limits.
Soft breach. Automated trading may be disabled.
Account Sharing
Account Sharing
Hard BreachAccount sharing is strictly prohibited. Each Fund Flow account must be used only by the registered account holder. Sharing login credentials, allowing another person to trade on your account, or using someone else's account is considered account sharing and constitutes a hard breach. Fund Flow monitors for account sharing through IP address analysis, device fingerprinting, and trading pattern analysis.
Account sharing is prohibited during all evaluation phases.
Account sharing is prohibited during funded status.
Only the registered account holder trading on their own account.
Sharing account credentials or allowing others to trade on your account.
Hard breach — account termination for all involved parties.
Third-Party Account Management
Hard BreachThird-party account management — allowing a third party to manage or trade on your Fund Flow account — is strictly prohibited. This includes paid account management services, signal services that execute trades on your behalf, and any arrangement where another person controls your account. Each trader must be the sole operator of their account.
Third-party account management is prohibited during all evaluation phases.
Third-party account management is prohibited during funded status.
Managing your own account independently.
Any form of third-party account management.
Hard breach — account termination.
Instant Funding — Unauthorized Account Sharing
Hard BreachUnauthorized account sharing is strictly prohibited. Each Instant Funding account must be used only by the registered account holder. Sharing login credentials, allowing another person to trade on your account, or using another person's account is a hard breach. Fund Flow monitors IP addresses, device fingerprints, and trading patterns to detect account sharing.
Applies to all account access.
Same account sharing prohibition applies.
Only the registered account holder trading on their own account.
Sharing account access with any other person.
Hard breach. Account is permanently terminated.
Multiple Accounts
Multiple Accounts
Hard BreachFund Flow allows one active evaluation account per trader at a time. Creating multiple accounts to bypass loss limits or distribute risk is prohibited. If a trader wishes to start a new evaluation after failing, they must purchase a new challenge. Fund Flow monitors for multiple accounts using IP address analysis, device fingerprinting, and identity verification.
One active evaluation account per trader at a time.
One active funded account per trader.
One active account per trader.
Creating multiple accounts to bypass rules.
Hard breach — all duplicate accounts will be terminated.
IP & Device Security
IP Address and Device Security
Fund Flow monitors IP addresses and device fingerprints to detect account sharing, multiple accounts, and unauthorized access. Traders should access their accounts only from their own devices and locations. Accessing an account from an unusually different location may trigger a security review. Traders are responsible for maintaining the security of their login credentials.
IP monitoring applies during all evaluation phases.
Same IP and device monitoring during funded status.
Accessing your account from your own devices.
Sharing login credentials or accessing from suspicious locations.
No breach — but suspicious IP activity may trigger account review.
Account Verification (KYC)
Identity Verification (KYC)
Fund Flow requires Know Your Customer (KYC) verification before processing payouts to funded accounts. Traders must provide a valid government-issued ID and proof of address. KYC verification ensures the security and legitimacy of all payout requests. Fund Flow does not share KYC information with third parties.
KYC verification is not required during evaluation phases.
KYC verification is required before the first payout can be processed.
Completing KYC verification with valid documentation.
Processing payouts without KYC verification.
Funded accounts cannot process payouts without completed KYC verification.
Account Breaches
Hard vs Soft Breach Distinction
Fund Flow classifies rule violations into two categories: hard breaches and soft breaches. A hard breach results in permanent account termination. A soft breach results in corrective action or suspension but not permanent termination. The key distinction is severity: hard breaches involve risk limit violations or prohibited practices, while soft breaches involve minor infractions that can be corrected. Fund Flow's decision on breach classification is final.
Both hard and soft breach conditions apply during all evaluation phases.
Same distinction between hard and soft breaches during funded status.
Understanding the difference to avoid violations.
Disputing the classification after a breach has been assessed.
Not applicable — this is an explanatory rule.
Violation Investigations
Fund Flow conducts violation investigations when suspicious trading activity is detected. During an investigation, the account may be temporarily suspended. The investigation includes reviewing trading logs, IP addresses, device fingerprints, and trading patterns. Traders will be notified of the investigation and given an opportunity to respond. Investigation outcomes include no action, soft breach, or hard breach determination.
Investigations can be initiated during all evaluation phases.
Same investigation process during funded status.
Cooperating with investigations and providing requested information.
Attempting to interfere with or obstruct an investigation.
Investigations may result in account suspension or termination.
Soft Breaches
Soft Breaches Overview
Soft BreachA soft breach is a rule violation that does not result in immediate account termination. Soft breaches include minor infractions that can be corrected, such as using Expert Advisors in a way that doesn't comply with risk limits (without constituting a prohibited practice). Soft breaches may result in account suspension, corrective action requirements, or review. The account can typically be reinstated once the issue is resolved.
Applies during all evaluation phases.
Same soft breach policy during funded status.
Correcting soft breach issues promptly.
Repeated soft breaches that may escalate to hard breaches.
Corrective action required. Account may be suspended until resolved.
Hard Breaches
Hard Breaches Overview
Hard BreachA hard breach is the most severe type of rule violation. It results in immediate account termination with no possibility of reinstatement. Hard breaches include: exceeding the daily loss limit, exceeding the maximum overall loss, and engaging in any prohibited trading practice (arbitrage, latency exploitation, account sharing, hedging across accounts, etc.). Once a hard breach occurs, the account is permanently closed.
Applies during all evaluation phases.
Same hard breach policy during funded status.
Trading within all risk limits and platform rules.
Any action that constitutes a hard breach.
Account termination. The account cannot be reinstated, and all progress is lost.
Reward Eligibility
Reward Eligibility
To be eligible for rewards (payouts), a funded trader must: (1) have a funded account in good standing, (2) have completed KYC verification, (3) have profits available for withdrawal (after profit split), (4) have met the minimum trading days requirement (3 days), and (5) not have any active breaches or investigations.
Not applicable — reward eligibility applies to funded accounts only.
All eligibility conditions above must be met for reward requests.
Meeting all eligibility conditions for reward requests.
Requesting rewards without meeting eligibility conditions.
No breach — but ineligible accounts cannot request payouts.
Reward Calculation
Rewards are calculated based on the profit generated on the funded account. Fund Flow offers a profit split of up to 90% in favor of the trader. The profit split is calculated on the net profit (total profit minus any fees) generated during the payout period. The minimum payout amount is $100.
Not applicable — reward calculation applies to funded accounts only.
Up to 90% profit split. Minimum payout: $100.
Generating profits to qualify for rewards.
Requesting payouts below the $100 minimum.
No breach — but incorrect calculations may delay payouts.
Reward Restrictions
Fund Flow reserves the right to place restrictions on reward requests if: (1) the account is under investigation for rule violations, (2) the trader has not met the minimum trading days requirement, (3) the profit was generated through prohibited trading practices, or (4) KYC verification is incomplete. Restricted payouts will be held until the issue is resolved.
Not applicable — reward restrictions apply to funded accounts only.
Reward restrictions may apply under the conditions listed above.
Resolving any issues that trigger reward restrictions.
Expecting payouts while restrictions are in place.
No breach — but restrictions may delay or reduce payouts.
Instant Funding — Reward Eligibility & 15% Consistency
To be eligible for a payout on an Instant Funding account, the trader must satisfy the 15% consistency requirement. The trader's highest profitable day must not exceed 15% of total accumulated profit. The trader must also have a minimum of 3 trading days and be in compliance with all risk rules. Payouts are processed bi-weekly (every 14 days) with an 80% profit split.
Must be met before any payout.
Same reward eligibility applies.
Meeting the 15% consistency requirement and all other eligibility conditions.
Requesting a payout without meeting the 15% consistency requirement.
Payouts will not be approved until the 15% consistency requirement is met.
Instant Funding — Account Restrictions
Instant Funding accounts are subject to the following restrictions: maximum leverage is 100:1, all instruments are permitted unless otherwise specified, and the account must remain in compliance with all risk and trading conduct rules. Account restrictions may be updated by Fund Flow at any time, and changes will be published in the Trading Rules Center.
May be requested at any time during funded status.
Same account restrictions apply.
Trading within all account restrictions.
Exceeding leverage limits or trading restricted instruments.
Not applicable — this is a procedural rule.
Reward Requests
Reward Request Process
To request a reward (payout), funded traders must submit a withdrawal request through the dashboard. The request must include the payout amount, payment method (bank wire, crypto, Deel, PayPal, or virtual card), and payment details. The minimum payout amount is $100. Traders must have completed KYC verification before the first payout.
Not applicable — reward requests apply to funded accounts only.
Withdrawal requests can be submitted through the dashboard.
Submitting complete withdrawal requests through the dashboard.
Requesting payouts without completing KYC or below the minimum amount.
No breach — but incomplete requests may be rejected.
Processing Timelines
Reward (payout) processing typically takes up to 14 days from the request date. Fund Flow processes payouts on a bi-weekly schedule. The processing timeline includes verification of the withdrawal request, profit calculation, profit split, and execution of the payment. Delays may occur if KYC verification is incomplete or if additional review is required.
Not applicable — processing timelines apply to funded accounts only.
Bi-weekly payout schedule. Processing time: up to 14 days.
Planning payout requests around the bi-weekly schedule.
Expecting immediate payout processing.
No breach — but delays may occur if verification is incomplete.
Instant Funding — Reward Request Procedure
Payouts for Instant Funding accounts are processed bi-weekly (every 14 days). The minimum payout amount is $100. The profit split is 80% to the trader and 20% to Fund Flow. Traders must submit a payout request through the dashboard, select their preferred payment method, and meet all eligibility conditions including the 15% consistency requirement. Payouts are processed within 14 days of approval.
Applies to all payout requests.
Same reward request procedure applies.
Requesting payouts that meet all eligibility conditions.
Requesting payouts below the minimum amount or without meeting consistency.
Not applicable — this is a procedural rule.
Account Termination
Account Suspension
Soft BreachAccount suspension is a temporary measure taken during investigations or when a soft breach is detected. During suspension, the trader cannot open, modify, or close positions. The account remains in a frozen state until the investigation is complete or the soft breach is resolved. Suspended accounts can be reinstated once the issue is resolved.
Suspension can occur during all evaluation phases.
Same suspension policy during funded status.
Resolving the issue that led to suspension.
Attempting to access or trade on a suspended account.
Account is suspended during investigation. May be reinstated if cleared.
Account Termination
Hard BreachAccount termination is the permanent closure of a Fund Flow account. It occurs when a hard breach is confirmed or when a violation investigation determines severe rule violations. Terminated accounts cannot be reinstated. Traders who have their accounts terminated must purchase a new challenge if they wish to trade with Fund Flow again. All progress, including evaluation phases and funded status, is lost.
Termination can occur during all evaluation phases.
Same termination policy during funded status.
Trading within all rules to avoid termination.
Expecting reinstatement after account termination.
Permanent account closure. All progress is lost. No reinstatement possible.
Reward Eligibility Following Violation
If a funded account is terminated due to a hard breach or violation investigation, any pending or future reward eligibility is forfeited. Traders whose accounts are terminated due to rule violations will not receive payouts for profits generated on the terminated account. This includes profits generated through prohibited practices.
Not applicable — reward eligibility following violation applies to funded accounts.
All reward eligibility is forfeited upon account termination.
Trading within rules to maintain reward eligibility.
Expecting payouts after account termination.
Terminated accounts forfeit any pending payouts.
Appeals & Support
Review and Appeal Process
Traders who disagree with a breach determination or account termination can submit an appeal through Fund Flow support. Appeals must be submitted within 7 days of the breach notification. The appeal will be reviewed by a senior member of the Fund Flow team who was not involved in the original decision. The appeal decision is final.
Appeals can be submitted during all evaluation phases.
Same appeal process during funded status.
Submitting appeals with supporting evidence within 7 days.
Submitting appeals after the 7-day window or without evidence.
No breach — but appeals must be submitted within the specified timeframe.
Support Escalation
Fund Flow provides 24/7 support for all traders. If you have questions about trading rules, account conditions, or believe an error has been made, contact support through the dashboard or support center. For urgent matters, including breach disputes, support escalation is available. The support team will respond to all inquiries within 24 hours.
Support is available during all evaluation phases.
Same support escalation during funded status.
Contacting support for any rule or account-related questions.
Expecting immediate responses outside of business hours for non-urgent matters.
No breach — support is available for all traders.
Policy Transparency
The published rules on this page constitute the authoritative version for the applicable account. All policies must be approved by the policy owner and legal/compliance reviewer before publication. Fund Flow does not claim regulatory approval, guaranteed rewards, or financial outcomes without substantiation. Rules are enforced by the platform, not retroactively applied. All changes are logged with previous values, new values, publication dates, effective dates, and authorized editors for full traceability.
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