What is the Astral Challenge?
Astral is our 3-phase evaluation designed for traders who want affordable entry and comfortable profit targets per phase. No massive 8% target to hit in one go. Just 3%, then 3%, then 4%. Small milestones, big opportunity.
Key benefits:
Tiny profit targets per phase: 3%, 3%, 4%
6% Static Maximum Loss in Challenge (fixed, never moves)
1:100 leverage
99% profit split
No time limit
Funding up to $1,000,000
Who Is Astral For?
Astral is built for traders who want two things: a low entry price and comfortable targets per phase.
You want affordable entry. $199 for a $100K account. That's less than most prop firms charge for a $25K account.
You like small, achievable milestones. Instead of one big scary target, you're hitting 3%, then 3%, then 4%. Each phase feels doable. No need to gamble or overtrade.
You want zero time pressure. No 30-day countdown breathing down your neck. Take a week, take a month, take six months.
You prefer Static DD in evaluation. 6% fixed limit means your stop-out never moves against you during the challenge phases.
Why 3 Phases?
More phases = smaller targets per phase. Simple math.
Challenge Type | Total Target | Target Per Phase |
1-Step | 6% | 6% in one shot |
2-Step | 8% | 3% + 5% |
3-Step (Astral) | 10% | 3% + 3% + 4% |
Yes, the total target is slightly higher. But each individual phase is tiny:
Phase 1: Just 3%
Phase 2: Just 3%
Phase 3: Just 4%
For traders who prefer grinding small wins over swinging for big targets, Astral makes sense.
Astral vs Competitors
Feature | Astral | Others |
Price ($100K) | $199 | $300 - $500 |
Target Per Phase | 3% / 3% / 4% | 5% - 8% per phase |
Challenge Max Loss | 6% STATIC | 8% - 10% |
Leverage | 1:100 | 1:30 - 1:50 |
Time Limit | Unlimited | 30 - 60 days |
Max Account Size | $1,000,000 | $200K - $400K |
Funding Sizes
$25,000 · $50,000 · $100,000 · $200,000 · $300,000 · $400,000 · $500,000 · $600,000 · $700,000 · $800,000 · $1,000,000
Rules Overview
Parameter | Phase 1 | Phase 2 | Phase 3 | Funded |
Profit Target | 3% | 3% | 4% | No target |
Min Trading Days | 3 days | 3 days | 3 days | None |
Daily Drawdown | 6% | 6% | 6% | 3% |
Max Loss Type | Static 6% | Static 6% | Static 6% | Dynamic 4% |
Max Trade loss | Not applied | Not applied | Not applied | 3% |
Best Day Rule | Not applied | Not applied | Not applied | 20% |
Payout Requirement | Not applied | Not applied | Not applied | 1% |
Leverage | 1:100 | 1:100 | 1:100 | 1:100 |
Profit Split | Not applied | Not applied | Not applied | 99% |
Note: Challenge phases use Static Maximum Loss (fixed). Funded phase uses Dynamic Risk Shield (moves with equity).
Challenge Phases
Phase 1
Profit Target: 3% Minimum Trading Days: 3 days (1%+ profit each) Daily Drawdown: 6% Static Maximum Loss: 6% Time Limit: Unlimited
Phase 2
Profit Target: 3% Minimum Trading Days: 3 days (1%+ profit each) Daily Drawdown: 6% Static Maximum Loss: 6% Time Limit: Unlimited
Phase 3
Profit Target: 4% Minimum Trading Days: 3 days (1%+ profit each) Daily Drawdown: 6% Static Maximum Loss: 6% Time Limit: Unlimited
Static Maximum Loss Explained (Challenge)
Your stop-out level is fixed at 6% below starting balance. It never moves, regardless of your profits.
Example on a $100,000 account:
Scenario | Equity | Stop-Out | Status |
Start | $100,000 | $94,000 | Active |
Profit +$3,000 | $103,000 | $94,000 | Still $94K |
Loss -$5,000 | $98,000 | $94,000 | Safe |
Loss -$5,000 | $93,000 | $94,000 | BREACH |
Unlike Dynamic DD, your stop-out doesn't chase your profits.
How Trading Days Count (Challenge Only)
A trading day is counted only if all of the following conditions are met:
Requirement | Condition |
Minimum Closed Profit | More than 1% of the initial account balance |
Minimum Activity | At least one closed trade |
Calculation Basis | Only closed trades count (realized P/L) |
Open Trades | Do not count toward the trading day |
Time Zone | UTC (00:00 to 23:59) |
Trades Crossing Midnight | Count for the day they are closed |
Important: Even if you reach the profit target before completing the required minimum trading days, you must continue trading until all minimum trading days have been fulfilled.
Example: If you reach the 3% profit target in Phase 1 on Day 1, you still need to complete at least 2 more trading days to successfully finish the phase.
Your phase is not considered complete until both conditions are met:
Profit Target is reached
Minimum Trading Days fulfilled (3 days per phase)
Funded Phase
Once you pass all 3 phases, the following rules apply:
Daily Drawdown: 3%
Tighter than the challenge phase to ensure disciplined trading with our capital.
Dynamic Risk Shield: 4%
In the funded phase, your max loss becomes Dynamic. It moves UP with your profits.
How it works:
Starts at 4% below your initial balance
Moves UP as you make profits
Never moves down
Locks at initial balance once reached
Example on a $100,000 account:
Scenario | Equity | Shield Level | Status |
Start | $100,000 | $96,000 | Active |
Profit +$4,000 | $104,000 | $99,840 | Shield rises |
Loss -$3,000 | $101,000 | $99,840 | Still safe |
Loss -$2,000 | $99,000 | $99,840 | BREACH |
Max Single Trade Risk: 3%
No single trade may exceed 3% loss of your initial funded balance.
Account Size | Max Risk Per Trade |
$100,000 | $3,000 |
$200,000 | $6,000 |
$500,000 | $15,000 |
Note: Splitting trades into multiple positions on the same instrument in the same direction counts as one trade.
Violating this rule is a HARD BREACH and will lead to account termination.
Payout Requirement: 1%
Before requesting your first or any subsequent payout, you must generate at least 1% profit calculated from your initial balance.
Account Size | Min Profit Before Payout |
$25,000 | $250 |
$50,000 | $500 |
$100,000 | $1,000 |
$200,000 | $2,000 |
$500,000 | $5,000 |
How it works:
No minimum trading days in funded phase
Trade at your own pace
Applies to each payout separately
Resets after each successful withdrawal
Only closed trades count
Best Day Rule: 20%
No single trading day can represent more than 20% of your total withdrawal amount.
Important: This is a SOFT rule. It does NOT breach your account. It only delays your payout until your profit distribution is more balanced.
Example: You want to withdraw $10,000. Your best trading day must be $2,000 or less.
Note: Trying to bypass the Best Day Rule by intentionally splitting a large winning position (hedging or closing parts separately) is not allowed.
Profit Split: 99%
You keep 99% of all profits generated in your funded account.
Funded Breach Conditions
Your account will be terminated if:
Equity drops below Dynamic Risk Shield (4%)
Daily loss exceeds 3%
Single trade loss exceeds 3%
Prohibited trading strategy detected
Account Activation
After passing all three challenge phases:
Step | Duration |
Pass All 3 Phases | Depends on you |
KYC Verification | 2-4 minutes |
Trader Agreement | Instant (one click) |
Compliance Review | 24-48 hours |
Note: KYC and Trader Agreement are one-time only. Not required for future accounts.
Why Choose Astral?
Cheapest entry: $199 for $100K
Tiny targets: 3%, 3%, 4%
Static DD in challenge: predictable risk
No time limit: your pace
99% profit split: keep almost everything
Scale to $1M: massive potential
Astral. The budget-friendly, low-stress path to funded trading.
Need help? Contact our support team anytime.