Prop firms · industry pass rate · 9%

Pass the challenge. Most don't.

The Orion framework for FTMO, FundedNext, MyForexFunds, The5%ers and The Funded Trader. Real rules, real maths, and EAs built to trade inside the drawdown limits - because a challenge is lost to a rule breach far more often than to a bad strategy. No software can promise a pass, and we won't pretend otherwise.

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9%
Industry pass rate
0.5%
Risk per trade
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.

MyForexFunds Region-check
Target
8% / 5%
Daily DD
5%
Split
80‑90%

Best for scalpers & rapid-funding traders. Allows scalp strategies most firms ban. Check availability in your jurisdiction first.

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.

What separates the 9% from the 91% isn't strategy - it's discipline inside the rules. These four habits do the heavy lifting; none of them guarantees an outcome.

01

Risk 0.5% per trade

Half what most courses teach. Survives a 10-loss streak with only 5% drawdown - most challenges fall on this single number.

02

Stop after 2 losses

A self-imposed daily cap below the firm's. After 2 losses your judgement is statistically degraded - walk away with your daily limit intact.

03

A-setups only

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

04

1:3 R:R minimum

Means a 30% win rate keeps you profitable. Most successful evaluations run 40-55% win rates with 1:2.5+ R:R.

Optional · breach-aware tools

Automate the rules so you can't break them.

Both tools include built-in prop-firm rule templates. The EA refuses to take a trade that would breach the firm's drawdown rules - the discipline is compiled in, not taped to your monitor. See how Nebula handles funded accounts →

Nebula - trade inside the firm's rules

Breeds strategies that respect drawdown limits at the engine level. Compiled MT4/MT5 EAs include hard-coded daily-loss and total-drawdown caps.

  • FTMO, FundedNext and MFF rule templates built in
  • Engine refuses trades that would breach the drawdown
  • Walk-forward proof on every survivor strategy
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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.

  • 24/7 scanning - no missed setups during sleep hours
  • Alerts to mobile so you trade only the A-grade fires
  • Works on TradingView free tier - no MT5 required
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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 - industry-wide pass rates are 5-10%. 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 - traders who try to force it in days usually blow up on the drawdown rules instead. Run your own numbers through the free pass calculator.
Can I run a bot 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 includes prop-firm rule templates that enforce drawdown and daily-loss limits at engine level.
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 - worth checking before you re-pay.

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 tools that physically refuse rule-breaching trades. 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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