Best Two-Step Prop Firm Challenges 2026

Two-step challenges ask for a profit target in each of two phases, typically 10 percent then 5 percent, with static loss limits and a lower fee than one-step routes. Two hurdles, but each is lower.

Every firm here offers a two-step route; the profile shows its targets and limits.

The rule: Firms offering a two-step evaluation; ordered by methodology score.

The ranked list

1

FTMO 84/100

Forex and CFDs Two-step (FTMO Challenge and Verification)

Account sizes
$10,000 to $200,000
Profit split
80%
Drawdown
Static
Payouts
Every 14 days on request after the first payout
3

The5ers 81/100

Forex and CFDs Hyper Growth (instant funding)

Account sizes
$5,000 to $100,000 starting balances, scaling to $4 million
Profit split
50% at the first Hyper Growth level
Drawdown
Static
Payouts
On demand at the end of each level, or every 14 days
FirmScoreDrawdownTargetsSplitPayouts
FTMO84Static10% in the Challenge, 5% in the Verification80%Every 14 days on request after the first payout
FundedNext81StaticStellar One-Step: 10%; Stellar Two-Step: 8% then 5%; Express: 25% cumulative80% to 95%Every 5 days on Stellar after the first
The5ers81StaticHyper Growth: 10% per level; High Stakes: 8% then 5%; Bootcamp: 6% per phase50% at the first Hyper Growth levelOn demand at the end of each level, or every 14 days
FundingPips79StaticTwo-step: 8% then 5%; One-step: 10%; Three-step: 5% per phase80%Every 5 days after the first
Alpha Capital Group76StaticTwo-step: 8% then 5%; One-step: 10%80%Every 14 days after the first

Rankings are editorial and explained on the methodology page. Trading and prop-firm evaluations carry a high risk of losing money. We may earn a commission through links. Affiliate disclosure.

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