The Pay After Pass model is a different way of structuring the cost of a prop trading challenge. Instead of paying everything upfront, your payment is split into two parts - a small entry fee at the start and a larger activation fee only after you successfully pass the evaluation.
💳 THE CORE IDEA
Most prop challenges charge the full fee before you trade a single position. With Pay After Pass, the logic is reversed:
You pay a small entry fee to access the challenge.
You only pay the larger activation fee after you pass the evaluation.
If you don't pass, the activation fee is never charged. Your maximum loss is the small entry fee paid at the start.
🪜 THE PROCESS, STEP BY STEP
Step 1 - Choose your account size. Pick the account size that fits your trading style and goals. All three sizes use the same Pay After Pass structure.
Step 2 - Pay the entry fee. A small upfront fee, starting from $29, gives you access to the evaluation. That's the only cost at this stage.
Step 3 - Complete the evaluation. Hit the profit target while staying within the daily and trailing drawdown limits. No time limit. No minimum trading days required.
Step 4 - Pass the challenge. Once you hit the profit target without breaching any risk rules, your evaluation is confirmed as passed.
Step 5 - Pay the activation fee. Only now after proving you can trade is the larger fee charged. Paying it unlocks your master account.
Step 6 - Receive your master account. Your master account is set up and you can begin trading.
Step 7 - Start earning rewards. You keep 80% of all profits. Maximum $15,000 per withdrawal request.
📊 WHAT DOES IT COST?
Account Size | Entry Fee | Activation Fee (after passing) | Total if you pass | Total if you fail |
$25,000 | $29 | $189 | $218 | $29 |
$50,000 | $39 | $329 | $368 | $39 |
$100,000 | $49 | $489 | $538 | $49 |
✅ WHY TRADERS PREFER THIS MODEL
Lower financial risk at the start. You're only committing a small amount before you know whether you're ready. If you need more preparation time, restarting is affordable.
Better trading psychology. A large sunk cost can lead to panic trading, pushing too hard on profit targets or avoiding legitimate risk. With Pay After Pass, that pressure isn't there while you're actually trading.
Incentives are aligned. The firm receives the full fee only once you've demonstrated you can trade. Both sides benefit from the same outcome.
Accessible for more traders. A $29–$49 entry point removes a significant barrier for traders who can't absorb repeated expensive challenge fees.
❓ COMMON QUESTIONS
Is the entry fee refundable? No. The entry fee covers access to the evaluation environment and is non-refundable regardless of outcome.
Does the payment model affect the challenge rules? No. The profit target, drawdown limits, and master account conditions are exactly the same regardless of how fees are structured.
If I fail, do I pay the entry fee again to restart? Yes, each new evaluation requires a new entry fee. But at $29–$49, restarting is much more manageable than repeating a full-fee challenge.
Is the activation fee locked in at registration? Yes. The fees shown when you register apply to your evaluation, regardless of any future pricing changes.
👤 WHO IS THIS BEST FOR?
Traders developing their strategy who want to test themselves without a large commitment.
Traders who previously failed a challenge and want a lower-cost way to try again.
Traders confident in their skills who want the most straightforward path to a master account.
Anyone held back by the upfront cost of traditional prop challenges.
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