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Pass the challenge. Most don't.

The Orion framework for FTMO, FundedNext and The5%ers. Real rules, real maths, and EAs with your loss caps built in. No software can promise a pass, and we won't pretend otherwise.

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0.5%
Risk per trade
2
Losses, then stop
1:3
Minimum R:R
100+
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Side by side

Which firm fits how you trade.

The rule packs differ more than the marketing suggests. Pick the one that matches your style, not the lowest fee.

FTMO Industry standard
Target
10% / 5%
Daily DD
5%
Split
80‑90%

Best for disciplined intraday traders. Cleanest rule pack, fast payouts, and the most-trusted name in the industry.

FundedNext Best splits
Target
8% / 5%
Daily DD
5%
Split
80‑95%

Best for swing & news traders. Up to 95% split, and the Stellar model allows holding through news and weekends.

The5%ers No daily DD
Target
6%
Daily DD
None
Split
50‑100%

Best for conservative swing traders. No daily drawdown means volatility doesn't kill you. Lower starting split, scales up.

The Orion framework

Four rules. Boring on purpose.

Four habits that keep you inside the rules. None of them guarantees an outcome.

01

Risk 0.5% per trade

Half what most courses teach. A 10 loss streak costs about 5%.

02

Stop after 2 losses

A self-imposed daily cap below the firm's. Walk away with your daily limit intact.

03

A-setups only

The evaluation is not where you test new ideas. Trade only the setup that has worked for you for 6 months.

04

1:3 R:R minimum

At 1:3, a 30% win rate is still profitable before costs.

Optional · breach-aware tools

Put your loss caps inside the EA.

Nebula's EA stops opening trades when its daily or total loss cap is hit. The caps count closed trades. Firms count open trades too, so set yours below the firm's limits. See how Nebula handles funded accounts →

Nebula: trade inside the firm's rules

Tests each system against your loss limits. The compiled MT4 and MT5 EA carries daily, weekly and total loss caps.

  • FTMO, FundedNext and The5%ers rule packs on Pro
  • Stops opening trades at its loss caps
  • Optional equity stop closes all its trades
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Protocol 7: A-setups only, by design

Pre-filtered zones mean you only look at A-setups. No screen-time fatigue, no FOMO entries, no chasing during the daily-loss window.

  • Scans 24/7, so no setup is missed while you sleep
  • Alerts to mobile so you trade only the A-grade fires
  • Works on the free TradingView plan. No MT5 needed.
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FAQ

What every challenge applicant asks.

Are prop firms legit?
The major firms have paid out hundreds of millions in profits to funded traders. Challenge fees are their main income source, but the funded-trader payouts are real and documented publicly.
Which firm is the easiest to pass?
None are easy. The5%ers (6% target) and FundedNext Stellar (8% target) have the lowest profit targets. FTMO at 10% is harder but more prestigious. Whichever you pick, the outcome depends on your trading. No framework or tool guarantees it.
How long does a challenge take?
It varies with your trading and the market. Disciplined traders at 0.5% risk per trade typically take weeks, not days. Forcing it in days usually ends on the drawdown rules. Run your own numbers through the free pass calculator.
Can I run an EA on a prop firm account?
Most firms allow EAs on funded accounts, with restrictions on copy trading and HFT. Always check the firm's specific rules. Nebula Pro includes FTMO, FundedNext and The5%ers rule packs, and the EA stops opening trades at your loss caps. The caps count closed trades, so set them below the firm's limits.
What if I fail the challenge?
You lose your evaluation fee. Most firms allow a retry with a fresh evaluation at full cost, and some offer discounted retries. Check before you pay again.

The honest part.

No software, framework or calculator can promise you'll pass a challenge. What the Orion approach changes is the failure mode: sane risk per trade, a hard daily stop, A-setups only, and an EA that stops opening trades at your loss caps. The trading risk remains real, and remains yours.

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RISK WARNING

Trading carries a high level of risk and can result in the loss of your capital. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Firm rules, targets and profit splits change. Always verify current terms on the firm's own site, and confirm EA use is permitted before deploying. Passing any evaluation is never guaranteed.

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