What is the Vanguard Program?
The Vanguard Program is the most exclusive form of funding offered by Upcomers who created for traders who don’t need to prove their skill through evaluation phases.
It’s a direct entry into the funded stage, designed for those who already understand the market, control their risk and trade with strategy and precision.
This is not a challenge. It’s a recognition.
A recognition that you are ready to operate as a professional - right now.
How It Works
Joining Vanguard is simple - but it’s reserved for those who are ready to perform.
Complete KYC Verification
Every applicant must pass a quick identity verification (via Veriff). It’s a standard security step to confirm who you are.
Sign the Traders Agreement
Once verified, you’ll receive an official Upcomers Traders Agreement - your personal contract confirming that you agree to the Terms & Conditions of Upcomers.
Start Trading Instantly
The moment the agreement is signed, your Funded account is activated.
No evaluation. No delay. Real funding. Immediate start.
From that point, you trade under the same elite conditions as our top-tier funded traders.
Who It’s Made For
Vanguard is not for beginners. It’s for traders who:
have a tested and profitable trading system,
can adapt to market volatility and switch strategies when needed,
are confident in their discipline and consistency,
value freedom, exclusivity and trust more than a challenge phase.
If you already trade like a professional, Vanguard lets you do it - with our capital.
Account Conditions
Vanguard accounts come with the same risk framework as our top funded accounts, but with superior flexibility and rewards:
Daily Drawdown: 4%
Maximum daily loss within a 24-hour period.
Trailing Drawdown: 6%
Follows your account’s equity high-water mark (HWM).
First Payout: After 3 trading days with profit a day counts only if it closes with at least 0.5% profit compared to the previous day. (After the first payout, no 0.5% profit requirement applies.)
Advanced Payout & Risk Management Rules
To ensure long-term success and sustainable risk management.The Vanguard Program applies the same rules as all Upcomers funded accounts. These standards are in place to encourage disciplined trading, balanced performance and consistent profitability.
30% Best Day Rule (Consistency Rule)
To be eligible for a payout, no single trading day may account for more than 30% of your total profits.
Exceeding this limit does not breach your account, but it will delay payout eligibility until profit distribution is more balanced.
Attempts to bypass the rule by splitting large positions (e.g., through hedging or partial closes) are prohibited. In such cases, the entire profit may be counted as if it occurred in a single day.
3% Rule – Single Trade Limit
No single trade may exceed 3% of your initial funded account balance.
Splitting trades into multiple positions does not bypass this rule; all are counted as one trade.
Breaching this rule constitutes a hard violation and will result in immediate account termination.
Example:
On a $100,000 account, the maximum loss allowed on any single trade is $3,000.
Payout Threshold Rule
To qualify for a payout, your share of the net profit must exceed 20% of your daily drawdown limit.
This rule ensures payouts are based on sustainable performance, reinforcing the importance of quality over quantity.
Example:
On a $100,000 account with a 4% daily drawdown, the minimum profit required for a payout is $801.
The Vanguard Program with these rules guarantees that all traders operate under the same high standards of discipline and risk control, ensuring stability and fairness across all Upcomers funded accounts.