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Ash - Half Step Challenge

Ash - Half Step Challenge

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The easiest path to a funded account - designed to be completed in just 24 hours, but with unlimited time to prove yourself.

The Ash Challenge is our simplest and most accessible evaluation model. With just a 2% profit target and no time pressure, it's designed for traders who want to get funded without the stress of high targets or strict deadlines.

Why "Half Step"? Because it's half the difficulty of our 1-Step Thunderbolt challenge. And here's the best part - you have unlimited time. No countdown. No pressure. Trade at your own pace.

Designed for 24 hours, but no deadline. The challenge is so easy that most traders complete it within a single trading day. But if you need more time, take it.

Let that sink in:

🔥 $287 for a $100,000 account (85% OFF – limited time) with code BOGO85

🔥 Only 2% profit target

🔥 1:100 leverage – trade with real power, not the 1:30 retail nonsense

🔥 Up to 99% profit split – keep almost everything you earn

🔥 No time limit – zero pressure, trade at your own pace

🔥 Funding up to $1,000,000 – scale to seven figures


Why Ash is Easier Than Thunderbolt (1-Step)

What Makes It Easier

Ash (Half Step)

Thunderbolt (1-Step)

Profit Target

2%

6%

Time Limit

Unlimited

Unlimited

Leverage

up to 1:100

up to 1:100

Daily Drawdown

5%

6%

Dynamic Risk Shield™

5%

6%

Min Trading Days

None

2 days

Bottom line: Ash has a profit target that's 4.5x lower than Thunderbolt. That's why most traders finish it in less than 24 hours - but you're never forced to rush.


Challenge & Funded Rules Overview

Parameter

Challenge (Half Step)

Funded Phase

Profit Target

2%

No target

Time Limit

Unlimited

Unlimited

Daily Drawdown

5%

3%

Dynamic Risk Shield™

5%

4%

Max Single Trade Loss

Not applied

3%

Leverage

Up to 1:100

Up to 1:100

News Trading

Allowed

Allowed

Weekend Holding

Allowed

Allowed

Profit Split

Not applied

Up to 99%


Ash Funding Sizes

$5,000 · $10,000 · $25,000 · $50,000 · $100,000 · $200,000 · $300,000 · $400,000 · $500,000 · $600,000 · $700,000 · $800,000 · $900,000 · $1,000,000


Challenge Phase Details

The Goal: Just 2% Profit

Reach a 2% net profit on your account balance. That's it. All positions must be closed to count toward the target.

Example: On a $100,000 account, you need to make just $2,000 profit.

Compare that to our 1-Step Thunderbolt which requires 6% ($9,000 on a $100k account). Ash is nearly 3x easier to pass.


Time Limit: Unlimited

There is no time limit. Take one day, one week, or one month - it's entirely up to you.

• No countdown timer

• No pressure

• Trade only when you see the right opportunities

Designed for 24 hours: With just a 2% target and 1:100 leverage, most traders complete it within a single trading session. But this is a goal, not a deadline.


Challenge Requirements

Daily Drawdown: 5%

Maximum loss allowed within a single trading day. Resets at 0:00 UTC.

Dynamic Risk Shield™: 5%

Trailing maximum drawdown following your equity high-water mark (HWM).

• Starts at 5% below your initial balance

• Moves UP as you make profits

• Never moves down

• Locks at initial balance once it’s reached


Challenge Pass Conditions

✓ Net profit of at least 2% achieved

✓ No drawdown breaches

✓ No risk rule violations


Funded Phase Details

Profit Split: 99%

You keep 99% of all profits you generate.

Daily Drawdown: 3%

Dynamic Risk Shield™: 4%

Max Single Trade Loss: 3%

Best Day Rule: 20% (Soft Rule)

No single trading day can represent more than 20% of your total withdrawal. Does

NOT breach your account - only delays payout.


Funded Breach Conditions

Equity drops below Dynamic Risk Shield™ (4%)

Daily loss exceeds 3%

Single trade risk exceeds 3%

Prohibited strategy detected


Summary: Why Choose Ash?

Lowest profit target – Just 2% (vs 6% for Thunderbolt)

Unlimited time – No deadline, no pressure

Highest leverage – Up to 1:100

No minimum trading days – Complete it whenever you're ready

Same great payout – 99% profit split

Designed for 24 hours – Easy enough to finish in a day


Ash

From the ashes, you rise. The easiest path to funded.

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