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# 1 Step Flex

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[Account Violations (Hard Breach)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_7eceaeb02c)[Minimum Trading days (Funded Only)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_609dd5b0a9)[WaveStop 1% (Funded Only)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_150a731adc)[First Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_040a2ef1bd)[Second Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_4ffe323903)[Third Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_74e776ed1d)[Rewards](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_1e97a19ac3)[Profit Split](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_29ff403489)[Reward Cycle](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_1d0ff538dd)[Leverage](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_eb8dd64dc2)

**1 Step Flex**

The 1-Step FlexChallenge is your opportunity to reach a 10% profit target without violating any rules or trading parameters. Complete this challenge, and you’re on your way to being funded!

**Step 1 Trading Objectives:**

- Achieve a **10% profit target** on Step 1 without breaking any rules or trading parameters.

- Adhere to the trading rules and loss limits


**_Upon successfully passing, your entire evaluation period will be reviewed. Congratulations, once the review is a success, you will be a funded Aqua Trader._**

* * *

# **Account Violations (Hard Breach)**

All 1 Step Flex accounts use a **3% daily trailing drawdown** and a **12% static maximum drawdown**.

Hard breach are serious violations to our established rules. A **hard breach** happens when a trader exceeds the **maximum daily loss** or **total drawdown limit**, resulting in the **immediate closure** of the account. This applies during evaluation and funded.

## **Daily Drawdown Limit – 3%**

- **What does this mean?**

The maximum daily loss allowed is 3% of your previous days finishing balance/equity. This is calculated daily at 00:00 UTC, based on the higher value of either your account balance or account equity.

- **How is it calculated?**

At the 00:00 UTC day reset:





  - We check the higher of your account balance or equity.

  - We subtract 3% of the previous days ending balance/equity from this value to calculate your daily drawdown limit for the next day.


## **Examples:**

1. **$100K Account with $2,000 floating profit at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Account equity is $102,000.

   - Daily loss limit: $102,000 - $3,060 = **$98,940**.


2. **$100K Account with $2,000 floating loss at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Account equity is $98,000, but the balance is $100,000 (higher value used).

   - Daily loss limit: $100,000 - $3,000 = **$97,000**.


3. **No open trades at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Daily drawdown is calculated as 3% of the closed balance.


## **Max Drawdown Limit – 12%**

**What does this mean?**

Your maximum drawdown is **12% of your initial account balance**. Unlike a trailing drawdown, this drawdown is **static**, meaning it remains fixed throughout both the evaluation and funded stages regardless of how much profit you make.

​

​ **How is it calculated?**

The maximum drawdown includes all closed trade profits/losses, floating positions, swap fees, and commissions.

**Examples:**

1. **$100K Account**





   - Your maximum drawdown is $12,000.

   - Your account balance or equity must never fall below $88,000.


2. **$50K Account:**





   - Your maximum drawdown is $6,000.

   - Your account balance or equity must never fall below $44,000.


* * *

**Key Notes:**

- Daily drawdown resets daily at **00:00 UTC**.

- Maximum drawdown is **static** and does not trail as your account grows.

- All calculations include closed trade profits/losses, floating positions, swap fees, and commissions.


**Please note:** The **12% static maximum drawdown** applies to new One Step Flex purchases made on or after **31st August 2026**. Accounts purchased before this date will remain on the previous **10% static maximum drawdown rule**. The **3% daily trailing drawdown remains unchanged** for all accounts.

* * *

# **Minimum Trading days**(Funded Only)

Once you become funded, you must complete a minimum of **3 trading days** before requesting your first reward.

Each qualifying trading day must achieve at least **0.5% profit**.

These trading days do not need to be consecutive. Any day with at least 0.5% profit counts towards the 3-day trading period.

* * *

# **WaveStop 1% (Funded Only)**

WaveStop applies to funded accounts only and is designed to encourage disciplined risk management.

If your floating PnL reaches **-1%** of your account balance, the following progression applies:

## First Strike

Your reward split will be reduced to **50%**.

## Second Strike

Your reward split will be reduced to **25%**.

## Third Strike

Your funded account will be permanently breached.

WaveStop does not apply during the evaluation phase.

* * *

# Rewards

## Profit Split

Traders receive a **90% profit** split as standard. **Example:** If a trader earns a profit of $5,000 and requests a payout, they will receive $4,500 as their total payout.

Upon checkout you have the option to upgrade with an add on to:

- **100% PROFIT SPLIT**


## Reward Cycle

We offer **bi-weekly payouts**, allowing traders to withdraw their profits every **14 days**. Simply request a rewards, and your earnings will be processed accordingly.

Upon checkout you have the option to upgrade with an add on to:

- **FIRST PAYOUT IN 7 DAYS**


* * *

# **Leverage**

The account leverage is the ratio of a trader’s capital to the size of positions they can control.

\- Forex 1:100

\- Indices : 1:20

\- Commodities : 1:20

\- Crypto : 1:2

Max Leverage is applied to all phases of the Evaluation.

Consequently, we use lower leverage to protect us from unforeseen losses as a distributor of large capital on a funded account.

\- Forex: 1:50

\- Indices : 1:10

\- Commodities : 1:10

\- Crypto : 1:2

Depending on the traders risk management we increase the leverage back to its Max.

**Trade with our capital and keep 100% of the profit**

​ _Take advantage of our limited time sale live now_

[Get Funded](https://www.aquafunded.com/#Evaluations)

* * *

Related Articles

- [3 STEP MODEL](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476458-3-step-model)
- [1 Step Standard](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281183-1-step-standard)
- [1 Step Pro](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281185-1-step-pro)
- [2 Step Standard](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281226-2-step-standard)
- [Instant Flex](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/17066639-instant-flex)

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Table of contents

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# 1 Step Flex

Updated over a week ago

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[Account Violations (Hard Breach)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_7eceaeb02c)[Minimum Trading days (Funded Only)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_609dd5b0a9)[WaveStop 1% (Funded Only)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_150a731adc)[First Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_040a2ef1bd)[Second Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_4ffe323903)[Third Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_74e776ed1d)[Rewards](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_1e97a19ac3)[Profit Split](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_29ff403489)[Reward Cycle](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_1d0ff538dd)[Leverage](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_eb8dd64dc2)

**1 Step Flex**

The 1-Step FlexChallenge is your opportunity to reach a 10% profit target without violating any rules or trading parameters. Complete this challenge, and you’re on your way to being funded!

**Step 1 Trading Objectives:**

- Achieve a **10% profit target** on Step 1 without breaking any rules or trading parameters.

- Adhere to the trading rules and loss limits


**_Upon successfully passing, your entire evaluation period will be reviewed. Congratulations, once the review is a success, you will be a funded Aqua Trader._**

* * *

# **Account Violations (Hard Breach)**

All 1 Step Flex accounts use a **3% daily trailing drawdown** and a **12% static maximum drawdown**.

Hard breach are serious violations to our established rules. A **hard breach** happens when a trader exceeds the **maximum daily loss** or **total drawdown limit**, resulting in the **immediate closure** of the account. This applies during evaluation and funded.

## **Daily Drawdown Limit – 3%**

- **What does this mean?**

The maximum daily loss allowed is 3% of your previous days finishing balance/equity. This is calculated daily at 00:00 UTC, based on the higher value of either your account balance or account equity.

- **How is it calculated?**

At the 00:00 UTC day reset:





  - We check the higher of your account balance or equity.

  - We subtract 3% of the previous days ending balance/equity from this value to calculate your daily drawdown limit for the next day.


## **Examples:**

1. **$100K Account with $2,000 floating profit at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Account equity is $102,000.

   - Daily loss limit: $102,000 - $3,060 = **$98,940**.


2. **$100K Account with $2,000 floating loss at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Account equity is $98,000, but the balance is $100,000 (higher value used).

   - Daily loss limit: $100,000 - $3,000 = **$97,000**.


3. **No open trades at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Daily drawdown is calculated as 3% of the closed balance.


## **Max Drawdown Limit – 12%**

**What does this mean?**

Your maximum drawdown is **12% of your initial account balance**. Unlike a trailing drawdown, this drawdown is **static**, meaning it remains fixed throughout both the evaluation and funded stages regardless of how much profit you make.

​

​ **How is it calculated?**

The maximum drawdown includes all closed trade profits/losses, floating positions, swap fees, and commissions.

**Examples:**

1. **$100K Account**





   - Your maximum drawdown is $12,000.

   - Your account balance or equity must never fall below $88,000.


2. **$50K Account:**





   - Your maximum drawdown is $6,000.

   - Your account balance or equity must never fall below $44,000.


* * *

**Key Notes:**

- Daily drawdown resets daily at **00:00 UTC**.

- Maximum drawdown is **static** and does not trail as your account grows.

- All calculations include closed trade profits/losses, floating positions, swap fees, and commissions.


**Please note:** The **12% static maximum drawdown** applies to new One Step Flex purchases made on or after **31st August 2026**. Accounts purchased before this date will remain on the previous **10% static maximum drawdown rule**. The **3% daily trailing drawdown remains unchanged** for all accounts.

* * *

# **Minimum Trading days**(Funded Only)

Once you become funded, you must complete a minimum of **3 trading days** before requesting your first reward.

Each qualifying trading day must achieve at least **0.5% profit**.

These trading days do not need to be consecutive. Any day with at least 0.5% profit counts towards the 3-day trading period.

* * *

# **WaveStop 1% (Funded Only)**

WaveStop applies to funded accounts only and is designed to encourage disciplined risk management.

If your floating PnL reaches **-1%** of your account balance, the following progression applies:

## First Strike

Your reward split will be reduced to **50%**.

## Second Strike

Your reward split will be reduced to **25%**.

## Third Strike

Your funded account will be permanently breached.

WaveStop does not apply during the evaluation phase.

* * *

# Rewards

## Profit Split

Traders receive a **90% profit** split as standard. **Example:** If a trader earns a profit of $5,000 and requests a payout, they will receive $4,500 as their total payout.

Upon checkout you have the option to upgrade with an add on to:

- **100% PROFIT SPLIT**


## Reward Cycle

We offer **bi-weekly payouts**, allowing traders to withdraw their profits every **14 days**. Simply request a rewards, and your earnings will be processed accordingly.

Upon checkout you have the option to upgrade with an add on to:

- **FIRST PAYOUT IN 7 DAYS**


* * *

# **Leverage**

The account leverage is the ratio of a trader’s capital to the size of positions they can control.

\- Forex 1:100

\- Indices : 1:20

\- Commodities : 1:20

\- Crypto : 1:2

Max Leverage is applied to all phases of the Evaluation.

Consequently, we use lower leverage to protect us from unforeseen losses as a distributor of large capital on a funded account.

\- Forex: 1:50

\- Indices : 1:10

\- Commodities : 1:10

\- Crypto : 1:2

Depending on the traders risk management we increase the leverage back to its Max.

**Trade with our capital and keep 100% of the profit**

​ _Take advantage of our limited time sale live now_

[Get Funded](https://www.aquafunded.com/#Evaluations)

* * *

Related Articles

- [3 STEP MODEL](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476458-3-step-model)
- [1 Step Standard](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281183-1-step-standard)
- [1 Step Pro](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281185-1-step-pro)
- [2 Step Elite](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281231-2-step-elite)
- [Instant Flex](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/17066639-instant-flex)

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# 1 Step Flex

Updated over a week ago

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[Account Violations (Hard Breach)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_7eceaeb02c)[Minimum Trading days (Funded Only)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_609dd5b0a9)[WaveStop 1% (Funded Only)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_150a731adc)[First Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_040a2ef1bd)[Second Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_4ffe323903)[Third Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_74e776ed1d)[Rewards](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_1e97a19ac3)[Profit Split](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_29ff403489)[Reward Cycle](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_1d0ff538dd)[Leverage](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_eb8dd64dc2)

**1 Step Flex**

The 1-Step FlexChallenge is your opportunity to reach a 10% profit target without violating any rules or trading parameters. Complete this challenge, and you’re on your way to being funded!

**Step 1 Trading Objectives:**

- Achieve a **10% profit target** on Step 1 without breaking any rules or trading parameters.

- Adhere to the trading rules and loss limits


**_Upon successfully passing, your entire evaluation period will be reviewed. Congratulations, once the review is a success, you will be a funded Aqua Trader._**

* * *

# **Account Violations (Hard Breach)**

All 1 Step Flex accounts use a **3% daily trailing drawdown** and a **12% static maximum drawdown**.

Hard breach are serious violations to our established rules. A **hard breach** happens when a trader exceeds the **maximum daily loss** or **total drawdown limit**, resulting in the **immediate closure** of the account. This applies during evaluation and funded.

## **Daily Drawdown Limit – 3%**

- **What does this mean?**

The maximum daily loss allowed is 3% of your previous days finishing balance/equity. This is calculated daily at 00:00 UTC, based on the higher value of either your account balance or account equity.

- **How is it calculated?**

At the 00:00 UTC day reset:





  - We check the higher of your account balance or equity.

  - We subtract 3% of the previous days ending balance/equity from this value to calculate your daily drawdown limit for the next day.


## **Examples:**

1. **$100K Account with $2,000 floating profit at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Account equity is $102,000.

   - Daily loss limit: $102,000 - $3,060 = **$98,940**.


2. **$100K Account with $2,000 floating loss at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Account equity is $98,000, but the balance is $100,000 (higher value used).

   - Daily loss limit: $100,000 - $3,000 = **$97,000**.


3. **No open trades at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Daily drawdown is calculated as 3% of the closed balance.


## **Max Drawdown Limit – 12%**

**What does this mean?**

Your maximum drawdown is **12% of your initial account balance**. Unlike a trailing drawdown, this drawdown is **static**, meaning it remains fixed throughout both the evaluation and funded stages regardless of how much profit you make.

​

​ **How is it calculated?**

The maximum drawdown includes all closed trade profits/losses, floating positions, swap fees, and commissions.

**Examples:**

1. **$100K Account**





   - Your maximum drawdown is $12,000.

   - Your account balance or equity must never fall below $88,000.


2. **$50K Account:**





   - Your maximum drawdown is $6,000.

   - Your account balance or equity must never fall below $44,000.


* * *

**Key Notes:**

- Daily drawdown resets daily at **00:00 UTC**.

- Maximum drawdown is **static** and does not trail as your account grows.

- All calculations include closed trade profits/losses, floating positions, swap fees, and commissions.


**Please note:** The **12% static maximum drawdown** applies to new One Step Flex purchases made on or after **31st August 2026**. Accounts purchased before this date will remain on the previous **10% static maximum drawdown rule**. The **3% daily trailing drawdown remains unchanged** for all accounts.

* * *

# **Minimum Trading days**(Funded Only)

Once you become funded, you must complete a minimum of **3 trading days** before requesting your first reward.

Each qualifying trading day must achieve at least **0.5% profit**.

These trading days do not need to be consecutive. Any day with at least 0.5% profit counts towards the 3-day trading period.

* * *

# **WaveStop 1% (Funded Only)**

WaveStop applies to funded accounts only and is designed to encourage disciplined risk management.

If your floating PnL reaches **-1%** of your account balance, the following progression applies:

## First Strike

Your reward split will be reduced to **50%**.

## Second Strike

Your reward split will be reduced to **25%**.

## Third Strike

Your funded account will be permanently breached.

WaveStop does not apply during the evaluation phase.

* * *

# Rewards

## Profit Split

Traders receive a **90% profit** split as standard. **Example:** If a trader earns a profit of $5,000 and requests a payout, they will receive $4,500 as their total payout.

Upon checkout you have the option to upgrade with an add on to:

- **100% PROFIT SPLIT**


## Reward Cycle

We offer **bi-weekly payouts**, allowing traders to withdraw their profits every **14 days**. Simply request a rewards, and your earnings will be processed accordingly.

Upon checkout you have the option to upgrade with an add on to:

- **FIRST PAYOUT IN 7 DAYS**


* * *

# **Leverage**

The account leverage is the ratio of a trader’s capital to the size of positions they can control.

\- Forex 1:100

\- Indices : 1:20

\- Commodities : 1:20

\- Crypto : 1:2

Max Leverage is applied to all phases of the Evaluation.

Consequently, we use lower leverage to protect us from unforeseen losses as a distributor of large capital on a funded account.

\- Forex: 1:50

\- Indices : 1:10

\- Commodities : 1:10

\- Crypto : 1:2

Depending on the traders risk management we increase the leverage back to its Max.

**Trade with our capital and keep 100% of the profit**

​ _Take advantage of our limited time sale live now_

[Get Funded](https://www.aquafunded.com/#Evaluations)

* * *

Related Articles

- [3 STEP MODEL](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476458-3-step-model)
- [1 Step Standard](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281183-1-step-standard)
- [1 Step Pro](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281185-1-step-pro)
- [2 Step Standard](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281226-2-step-standard)
- [Instant Flex](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/17066639-instant-flex)

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# 1 Step Flex

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[Account Violations (Hard Breach)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_7eceaeb02c)[Minimum Trading days (Funded Only)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_609dd5b0a9)[WaveStop 1% (Funded Only)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_150a731adc)[First Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_040a2ef1bd)[Second Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_4ffe323903)[Third Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_74e776ed1d)[Rewards](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_1e97a19ac3)[Profit Split](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_29ff403489)[Reward Cycle](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_1d0ff538dd)[Leverage](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_eb8dd64dc2)

**1 Step Flex**

The 1-Step FlexChallenge is your opportunity to reach a 10% profit target without violating any rules or trading parameters. Complete this challenge, and you’re on your way to being funded!

**Step 1 Trading Objectives:**

- Achieve a **10% profit target** on Step 1 without breaking any rules or trading parameters.

- Adhere to the trading rules and loss limits


**_Upon successfully passing, your entire evaluation period will be reviewed. Congratulations, once the review is a success, you will be a funded Aqua Trader._**

* * *

# **Account Violations (Hard Breach)**

All 1 Step Flex accounts use a **3% daily trailing drawdown** and a **12% static maximum drawdown**.

Hard breach are serious violations to our established rules. A **hard breach** happens when a trader exceeds the **maximum daily loss** or **total drawdown limit**, resulting in the **immediate closure** of the account. This applies during evaluation and funded.

## **Daily Drawdown Limit – 3%**

- **What does this mean?**

The maximum daily loss allowed is 3% of your previous days finishing balance/equity. This is calculated daily at 00:00 UTC, based on the higher value of either your account balance or account equity.

- **How is it calculated?**

At the 00:00 UTC day reset:





  - We check the higher of your account balance or equity.

  - We subtract 3% of the previous days ending balance/equity from this value to calculate your daily drawdown limit for the next day.


## **Examples:**

1. **$100K Account with $2,000 floating profit at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Account equity is $102,000.

   - Daily loss limit: $102,000 - $3,060 = **$98,940**.


2. **$100K Account with $2,000 floating loss at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Account equity is $98,000, but the balance is $100,000 (higher value used).

   - Daily loss limit: $100,000 - $3,000 = **$97,000**.


3. **No open trades at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Daily drawdown is calculated as 3% of the closed balance.


## **Max Drawdown Limit – 12%**

**What does this mean?**

Your maximum drawdown is **12% of your initial account balance**. Unlike a trailing drawdown, this drawdown is **static**, meaning it remains fixed throughout both the evaluation and funded stages regardless of how much profit you make.

​

​ **How is it calculated?**

The maximum drawdown includes all closed trade profits/losses, floating positions, swap fees, and commissions.

**Examples:**

1. **$100K Account**





   - Your maximum drawdown is $12,000.

   - Your account balance or equity must never fall below $88,000.


2. **$50K Account:**





   - Your maximum drawdown is $6,000.

   - Your account balance or equity must never fall below $44,000.


* * *

**Key Notes:**

- Daily drawdown resets daily at **00:00 UTC**.

- Maximum drawdown is **static** and does not trail as your account grows.

- All calculations include closed trade profits/losses, floating positions, swap fees, and commissions.


**Please note:** The **12% static maximum drawdown** applies to new One Step Flex purchases made on or after **31st August 2026**. Accounts purchased before this date will remain on the previous **10% static maximum drawdown rule**. The **3% daily trailing drawdown remains unchanged** for all accounts.

* * *

# **Minimum Trading days**(Funded Only)

Once you become funded, you must complete a minimum of **3 trading days** before requesting your first reward.

Each qualifying trading day must achieve at least **0.5% profit**.

These trading days do not need to be consecutive. Any day with at least 0.5% profit counts towards the 3-day trading period.

* * *

# **WaveStop 1% (Funded Only)**

WaveStop applies to funded accounts only and is designed to encourage disciplined risk management.

If your floating PnL reaches **-1%** of your account balance, the following progression applies:

## First Strike

Your reward split will be reduced to **50%**.

## Second Strike

Your reward split will be reduced to **25%**.

## Third Strike

Your funded account will be permanently breached.

WaveStop does not apply during the evaluation phase.

* * *

# Rewards

## Profit Split

Traders receive a **90% profit** split as standard. **Example:** If a trader earns a profit of $5,000 and requests a payout, they will receive $4,500 as their total payout.

Upon checkout you have the option to upgrade with an add on to:

- **100% PROFIT SPLIT**


## Reward Cycle

We offer **bi-weekly payouts**, allowing traders to withdraw their profits every **14 days**. Simply request a rewards, and your earnings will be processed accordingly.

Upon checkout you have the option to upgrade with an add on to:

- **FIRST PAYOUT IN 7 DAYS**


* * *

# **Leverage**

The account leverage is the ratio of a trader’s capital to the size of positions they can control.

\- Forex 1:100

\- Indices : 1:20

\- Commodities : 1:20

\- Crypto : 1:2

Max Leverage is applied to all phases of the Evaluation.

Consequently, we use lower leverage to protect us from unforeseen losses as a distributor of large capital on a funded account.

\- Forex: 1:50

\- Indices : 1:10

\- Commodities : 1:10

\- Crypto : 1:2

Depending on the traders risk management we increase the leverage back to its Max.

**Trade with our capital and keep 100% of the profit**

​ _Take advantage of our limited time sale live now_

[Get Funded](https://www.aquafunded.com/#Evaluations)

* * *

Related Articles

- [1 Step Standard](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281183-1-step-standard)
- [1 Step Pro](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281185-1-step-pro)
- [2 Step Standard](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281226-2-step-standard)
- [2 Step Elite](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281231-2-step-elite)
- [Instant Flex](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/17066639-instant-flex)

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# 1 Step Flex

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[Account Violations (Hard Breach)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_7eceaeb02c)[Minimum Trading days (Funded Only)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_609dd5b0a9)[WaveStop 1% (Funded Only)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_150a731adc)[First Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_040a2ef1bd)[Second Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_4ffe323903)[Third Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_74e776ed1d)[Rewards](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_1e97a19ac3)[Profit Split](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_29ff403489)[Reward Cycle](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_1d0ff538dd)[Leverage](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_eb8dd64dc2)

**1 Step Flex**

The 1-Step FlexChallenge is your opportunity to reach a 10% profit target without violating any rules or trading parameters. Complete this challenge, and you’re on your way to being funded!

**Step 1 Trading Objectives:**

- Achieve a **10% profit target** on Step 1 without breaking any rules or trading parameters.

- Adhere to the trading rules and loss limits


**_Upon successfully passing, your entire evaluation period will be reviewed. Congratulations, once the review is a success, you will be a funded Aqua Trader._**

* * *

# **Account Violations (Hard Breach)**

All 1 Step Flex accounts use a **3% daily trailing drawdown** and a **12% static maximum drawdown**.

Hard breach are serious violations to our established rules. A **hard breach** happens when a trader exceeds the **maximum daily loss** or **total drawdown limit**, resulting in the **immediate closure** of the account. This applies during evaluation and funded.

## **Daily Drawdown Limit – 3%**

- **What does this mean?**

The maximum daily loss allowed is 3% of your previous days finishing balance/equity. This is calculated daily at 00:00 UTC, based on the higher value of either your account balance or account equity.

- **How is it calculated?**

At the 00:00 UTC day reset:





  - We check the higher of your account balance or equity.

  - We subtract 3% of the previous days ending balance/equity from this value to calculate your daily drawdown limit for the next day.


## **Examples:**

1. **$100K Account with $2,000 floating profit at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Account equity is $102,000.

   - Daily loss limit: $102,000 - $3,060 = **$98,940**.


2. **$100K Account with $2,000 floating loss at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Account equity is $98,000, but the balance is $100,000 (higher value used).

   - Daily loss limit: $100,000 - $3,000 = **$97,000**.


3. **No open trades at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Daily drawdown is calculated as 3% of the closed balance.


## **Max Drawdown Limit – 12%**

**What does this mean?**

Your maximum drawdown is **12% of your initial account balance**. Unlike a trailing drawdown, this drawdown is **static**, meaning it remains fixed throughout both the evaluation and funded stages regardless of how much profit you make.

​

​ **How is it calculated?**

The maximum drawdown includes all closed trade profits/losses, floating positions, swap fees, and commissions.

**Examples:**

1. **$100K Account**





   - Your maximum drawdown is $12,000.

   - Your account balance or equity must never fall below $88,000.


2. **$50K Account:**





   - Your maximum drawdown is $6,000.

   - Your account balance or equity must never fall below $44,000.


* * *

**Key Notes:**

- Daily drawdown resets daily at **00:00 UTC**.

- Maximum drawdown is **static** and does not trail as your account grows.

- All calculations include closed trade profits/losses, floating positions, swap fees, and commissions.


**Please note:** The **12% static maximum drawdown** applies to new One Step Flex purchases made on or after **31st August 2026**. Accounts purchased before this date will remain on the previous **10% static maximum drawdown rule**. The **3% daily trailing drawdown remains unchanged** for all accounts.

* * *

# **Minimum Trading days**(Funded Only)

Once you become funded, you must complete a minimum of **3 trading days** before requesting your first reward.

Each qualifying trading day must achieve at least **0.5% profit**.

These trading days do not need to be consecutive. Any day with at least 0.5% profit counts towards the 3-day trading period.

* * *

# **WaveStop 1% (Funded Only)**

WaveStop applies to funded accounts only and is designed to encourage disciplined risk management.

If your floating PnL reaches **-1%** of your account balance, the following progression applies:

## First Strike

Your reward split will be reduced to **50%**.

## Second Strike

Your reward split will be reduced to **25%**.

## Third Strike

Your funded account will be permanently breached.

WaveStop does not apply during the evaluation phase.

* * *

# Rewards

## Profit Split

Traders receive a **90% profit** split as standard. **Example:** If a trader earns a profit of $5,000 and requests a payout, they will receive $4,500 as their total payout.

Upon checkout you have the option to upgrade with an add on to:

- **100% PROFIT SPLIT**


## Reward Cycle

We offer **bi-weekly payouts**, allowing traders to withdraw their profits every **14 days**. Simply request a rewards, and your earnings will be processed accordingly.

Upon checkout you have the option to upgrade with an add on to:

- **FIRST PAYOUT IN 7 DAYS**


* * *

# **Leverage**

The account leverage is the ratio of a trader’s capital to the size of positions they can control.

\- Forex 1:100

\- Indices : 1:20

\- Commodities : 1:20

\- Crypto : 1:2

Max Leverage is applied to all phases of the Evaluation.

Consequently, we use lower leverage to protect us from unforeseen losses as a distributor of large capital on a funded account.

\- Forex: 1:50

\- Indices : 1:10

\- Commodities : 1:10

\- Crypto : 1:2

Depending on the traders risk management we increase the leverage back to its Max.

**Trade with our capital and keep 100% of the profit**

​ _Take advantage of our limited time sale live now_

[Get Funded](https://www.aquafunded.com/#Evaluations)

* * *

Related Articles

- [3 STEP MODEL](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476458-3-step-model)
- [1 Step Standard](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281183-1-step-standard)
- [1 Step Pro](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281185-1-step-pro)
- [2 Step Pro](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281229-2-step-pro)
- [2 Step Elite](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281231-2-step-elite)

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# 1 Step Flex

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[Account Violations (Hard Breach)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_7eceaeb02c)[Minimum Trading days (Funded Only)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_609dd5b0a9)[WaveStop 1% (Funded Only)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_150a731adc)[First Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_040a2ef1bd)[Second Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_4ffe323903)[Third Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_74e776ed1d)[Rewards](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_1e97a19ac3)[Profit Split](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_29ff403489)[Reward Cycle](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_1d0ff538dd)[Leverage](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_eb8dd64dc2)

**1 Step Flex**

The 1-Step FlexChallenge is your opportunity to reach a 10% profit target without violating any rules or trading parameters. Complete this challenge, and you’re on your way to being funded!

**Step 1 Trading Objectives:**

- Achieve a **10% profit target** on Step 1 without breaking any rules or trading parameters.

- Adhere to the trading rules and loss limits


**_Upon successfully passing, your entire evaluation period will be reviewed. Congratulations, once the review is a success, you will be a funded Aqua Trader._**

* * *

# **Account Violations (Hard Breach)**

All 1 Step Flex accounts use a **3% daily trailing drawdown** and a **12% static maximum drawdown**.

Hard breach are serious violations to our established rules. A **hard breach** happens when a trader exceeds the **maximum daily loss** or **total drawdown limit**, resulting in the **immediate closure** of the account. This applies during evaluation and funded.

## **Daily Drawdown Limit – 3%**

- **What does this mean?**

The maximum daily loss allowed is 3% of your previous days finishing balance/equity. This is calculated daily at 00:00 UTC, based on the higher value of either your account balance or account equity.

- **How is it calculated?**

At the 00:00 UTC day reset:





  - We check the higher of your account balance or equity.

  - We subtract 3% of the previous days ending balance/equity from this value to calculate your daily drawdown limit for the next day.


## **Examples:**

1. **$100K Account with $2,000 floating profit at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Account equity is $102,000.

   - Daily loss limit: $102,000 - $3,060 = **$98,940**.


2. **$100K Account with $2,000 floating loss at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Account equity is $98,000, but the balance is $100,000 (higher value used).

   - Daily loss limit: $100,000 - $3,000 = **$97,000**.


3. **No open trades at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Daily drawdown is calculated as 3% of the closed balance.


## **Max Drawdown Limit – 12%**

**What does this mean?**

Your maximum drawdown is **12% of your initial account balance**. Unlike a trailing drawdown, this drawdown is **static**, meaning it remains fixed throughout both the evaluation and funded stages regardless of how much profit you make.

​

​ **How is it calculated?**

The maximum drawdown includes all closed trade profits/losses, floating positions, swap fees, and commissions.

**Examples:**

1. **$100K Account**





   - Your maximum drawdown is $12,000.

   - Your account balance or equity must never fall below $88,000.


2. **$50K Account:**





   - Your maximum drawdown is $6,000.

   - Your account balance or equity must never fall below $44,000.


* * *

**Key Notes:**

- Daily drawdown resets daily at **00:00 UTC**.

- Maximum drawdown is **static** and does not trail as your account grows.

- All calculations include closed trade profits/losses, floating positions, swap fees, and commissions.


**Please note:** The **12% static maximum drawdown** applies to new One Step Flex purchases made on or after **31st August 2026**. Accounts purchased before this date will remain on the previous **10% static maximum drawdown rule**. The **3% daily trailing drawdown remains unchanged** for all accounts.

* * *

# **Minimum Trading days**(Funded Only)

Once you become funded, you must complete a minimum of **3 trading days** before requesting your first reward.

Each qualifying trading day must achieve at least **0.5% profit**.

These trading days do not need to be consecutive. Any day with at least 0.5% profit counts towards the 3-day trading period.

* * *

# **WaveStop 1% (Funded Only)**

WaveStop applies to funded accounts only and is designed to encourage disciplined risk management.

If your floating PnL reaches **-1%** of your account balance, the following progression applies:

## First Strike

Your reward split will be reduced to **50%**.

## Second Strike

Your reward split will be reduced to **25%**.

## Third Strike

Your funded account will be permanently breached.

WaveStop does not apply during the evaluation phase.

* * *

# Rewards

## Profit Split

Traders receive a **90% profit** split as standard. **Example:** If a trader earns a profit of $5,000 and requests a payout, they will receive $4,500 as their total payout.

Upon checkout you have the option to upgrade with an add on to:

- **100% PROFIT SPLIT**


## Reward Cycle

We offer **bi-weekly payouts**, allowing traders to withdraw their profits every **14 days**. Simply request a rewards, and your earnings will be processed accordingly.

Upon checkout you have the option to upgrade with an add on to:

- **FIRST PAYOUT IN 7 DAYS**


* * *

# **Leverage**

The account leverage is the ratio of a trader’s capital to the size of positions they can control.

\- Forex 1:100

\- Indices : 1:20

\- Commodities : 1:20

\- Crypto : 1:2

Max Leverage is applied to all phases of the Evaluation.

Consequently, we use lower leverage to protect us from unforeseen losses as a distributor of large capital on a funded account.

\- Forex: 1:50

\- Indices : 1:10

\- Commodities : 1:10

\- Crypto : 1:2

Depending on the traders risk management we increase the leverage back to its Max.

**Trade with our capital and keep 100% of the profit**

​ _Take advantage of our limited time sale live now_

[Get Funded](https://www.aquafunded.com/#Evaluations)

* * *

Related Articles

- [3 STEP MODEL](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476458-3-step-model)
- [1 Step Standard](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281183-1-step-standard)
- [1 Step Pro](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281185-1-step-pro)
- [2 Step Standard](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281226-2-step-standard)
- [2 Step Pro](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281229-2-step-pro)

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**1 Step Flex**

The 1-Step FlexChallenge is your opportunity to reach a 10% profit target without violating any rules or trading parameters. Complete this challenge, and you’re on your way to being funded!

**Step 1 Trading Objectives:**

- Achieve a **10% profit target** on Step 1 without breaking any rules or trading parameters.

- Adhere to the trading rules and loss limits


**_Upon successfully passing, your entire evaluation period will be reviewed. Congratulations, once the review is a success, you will be a funded Aqua Trader._**

* * *

# **Account Violations (Hard Breach)**

All 1 Step Flex accounts use a **3% daily trailing drawdown** and a **12% static maximum drawdown**.

Hard breach are serious violations to our established rules. A **hard breach** happens when a trader exceeds the **maximum daily loss** or **total drawdown limit**, resulting in the **immediate closure** of the account. This applies during evaluation and funded.

## **Daily Drawdown Limit – 3%**

- **What does this mean?**

The maximum daily loss allowed is 3% of your previous days finishing balance/equity. This is calculated daily at 00:00 UTC, based on the higher value of either your account balance or account equity.

- **How is it calculated?**

At the 00:00 UTC day reset:





  - We check the higher of your account balance or equity.

  - We subtract 3% of the previous days ending balance/equity from this value to calculate your daily drawdown limit for the next day.


## **Examples:**

1. **$100K Account with $2,000 floating profit at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Account equity is $102,000.

   - Daily loss limit: $102,000 - $3,060 = **$98,940**.


2. **$100K Account with $2,000 floating loss at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Account equity is $98,000, but the balance is $100,000 (higher value used).

   - Daily loss limit: $100,000 - $3,000 = **$97,000**.


3. **No open trades at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Daily drawdown is calculated as 3% of the closed balance.


## **Max Drawdown Limit – 12%**

**What does this mean?**

Your maximum drawdown is **12% of your initial account balance**. Unlike a trailing drawdown, this drawdown is **static**, meaning it remains fixed throughout both the evaluation and funded stages regardless of how much profit you make.

​

​ **How is it calculated?**

The maximum drawdown includes all closed trade profits/losses, floating positions, swap fees, and commissions.

**Examples:**

1. **$100K Account**





   - Your maximum drawdown is $12,000.

   - Your account balance or equity must never fall below $88,000.


2. **$50K Account:**





   - Your maximum drawdown is $6,000.

   - Your account balance or equity must never fall below $44,000.


* * *

**Key Notes:**

- Daily drawdown resets daily at **00:00 UTC**.

- Maximum drawdown is **static** and does not trail as your account grows.

- All calculations include closed trade profits/losses, floating positions, swap fees, and commissions.


**Please note:** The **12% static maximum drawdown** applies to new One Step Flex purchases made on or after **31st August 2026**. Accounts purchased before this date will remain on the previous **10% static maximum drawdown rule**. The **3% daily trailing drawdown remains unchanged** for all accounts.

* * *

# **Minimum Trading days**(Funded Only)

Once you become funded, you must complete a minimum of **3 trading days** before requesting your first reward.

Each qualifying trading day must achieve at least **0.5% profit**.

These trading days do not need to be consecutive. Any day with at least 0.5% profit counts towards the 3-day trading period.

* * *

# **WaveStop 1% (Funded Only)**

WaveStop applies to funded accounts only and is designed to encourage disciplined risk management.

If your floating PnL reaches **-1%** of your account balance, the following progression applies:

## First Strike

Your reward split will be reduced to **50%**.

## Second Strike

Your reward split will be reduced to **25%**.

## Third Strike

Your funded account will be permanently breached.

WaveStop does not apply during the evaluation phase.

* * *

# Rewards

## Profit Split

Traders receive a **90% profit** split as standard. **Example:** If a trader earns a profit of $5,000 and requests a payout, they will receive $4,500 as their total payout.

Upon checkout you have the option to upgrade with an add on to:

- **100% PROFIT SPLIT**


## Reward Cycle

We offer **bi-weekly payouts**, allowing traders to withdraw their profits every **14 days**. Simply request a rewards, and your earnings will be processed accordingly.

Upon checkout you have the option to upgrade with an add on to:

- **FIRST PAYOUT IN 7 DAYS**


* * *

# **Leverage**

The account leverage is the ratio of a trader’s capital to the size of positions they can control.

\- Forex 1:100

\- Indices : 1:20

\- Commodities : 1:20

\- Crypto : 1:2

Max Leverage is applied to all phases of the Evaluation.

Consequently, we use lower leverage to protect us from unforeseen losses as a distributor of large capital on a funded account.

\- Forex: 1:50

\- Indices : 1:10

\- Commodities : 1:10

\- Crypto : 1:2

Depending on the traders risk management we increase the leverage back to its Max.

**Trade with our capital and keep 100% of the profit**

​ _Take advantage of our limited time sale live now_

[Get Funded](https://www.aquafunded.com/#Evaluations)

* * *

Related Articles

- [3 STEP MODEL](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476458-3-step-model)
- [1 Step Standard](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281183-1-step-standard)
- [1 Step Pro](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281185-1-step-pro)
- [2 Step Standard](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281226-2-step-standard)
- [2 Step Pro](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281229-2-step-pro)

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# 1 Step Flex

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[Account Violations (Hard Breach)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_7eceaeb02c)[Minimum Trading days (Funded Only)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_609dd5b0a9)[WaveStop 1% (Funded Only)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_150a731adc)[First Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_040a2ef1bd)[Second Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_4ffe323903)[Third Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_74e776ed1d)[Rewards](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_1e97a19ac3)[Profit Split](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_29ff403489)[Reward Cycle](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_1d0ff538dd)[Leverage](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_eb8dd64dc2)

**1 Step Flex**

The 1-Step FlexChallenge is your opportunity to reach a 10% profit target without violating any rules or trading parameters. Complete this challenge, and you’re on your way to being funded!

**Step 1 Trading Objectives:**

- Achieve a **10% profit target** on Step 1 without breaking any rules or trading parameters.

- Adhere to the trading rules and loss limits


**_Upon successfully passing, your entire evaluation period will be reviewed. Congratulations, once the review is a success, you will be a funded Aqua Trader._**

* * *

# **Account Violations (Hard Breach)**

All 1 Step Flex accounts use a **3% daily trailing drawdown** and a **12% static maximum drawdown**.

Hard breach are serious violations to our established rules. A **hard breach** happens when a trader exceeds the **maximum daily loss** or **total drawdown limit**, resulting in the **immediate closure** of the account. This applies during evaluation and funded.

## **Daily Drawdown Limit – 3%**

- **What does this mean?**

The maximum daily loss allowed is 3% of your previous days finishing balance/equity. This is calculated daily at 00:00 UTC, based on the higher value of either your account balance or account equity.

- **How is it calculated?**

At the 00:00 UTC day reset:





  - We check the higher of your account balance or equity.

  - We subtract 3% of the previous days ending balance/equity from this value to calculate your daily drawdown limit for the next day.


## **Examples:**

1. **$100K Account with $2,000 floating profit at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Account equity is $102,000.

   - Daily loss limit: $102,000 - $3,060 = **$98,940**.


2. **$100K Account with $2,000 floating loss at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Account equity is $98,000, but the balance is $100,000 (higher value used).

   - Daily loss limit: $100,000 - $3,000 = **$97,000**.


3. **No open trades at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Daily drawdown is calculated as 3% of the closed balance.


## **Max Drawdown Limit – 12%**

**What does this mean?**

Your maximum drawdown is **12% of your initial account balance**. Unlike a trailing drawdown, this drawdown is **static**, meaning it remains fixed throughout both the evaluation and funded stages regardless of how much profit you make.

​

​ **How is it calculated?**

The maximum drawdown includes all closed trade profits/losses, floating positions, swap fees, and commissions.

**Examples:**

1. **$100K Account**





   - Your maximum drawdown is $12,000.

   - Your account balance or equity must never fall below $88,000.


2. **$50K Account:**





   - Your maximum drawdown is $6,000.

   - Your account balance or equity must never fall below $44,000.


* * *

**Key Notes:**

- Daily drawdown resets daily at **00:00 UTC**.

- Maximum drawdown is **static** and does not trail as your account grows.

- All calculations include closed trade profits/losses, floating positions, swap fees, and commissions.


**Please note:** The **12% static maximum drawdown** applies to new One Step Flex purchases made on or after **31st August 2026**. Accounts purchased before this date will remain on the previous **10% static maximum drawdown rule**. The **3% daily trailing drawdown remains unchanged** for all accounts.

* * *

# **Minimum Trading days**(Funded Only)

Once you become funded, you must complete a minimum of **3 trading days** before requesting your first reward.

Each qualifying trading day must achieve at least **0.5% profit**.

These trading days do not need to be consecutive. Any day with at least 0.5% profit counts towards the 3-day trading period.

* * *

# **WaveStop 1% (Funded Only)**

WaveStop applies to funded accounts only and is designed to encourage disciplined risk management.

If your floating PnL reaches **-1%** of your account balance, the following progression applies:

## First Strike

Your reward split will be reduced to **50%**.

## Second Strike

Your reward split will be reduced to **25%**.

## Third Strike

Your funded account will be permanently breached.

WaveStop does not apply during the evaluation phase.

* * *

# Rewards

## Profit Split

Traders receive a **90% profit** split as standard. **Example:** If a trader earns a profit of $5,000 and requests a payout, they will receive $4,500 as their total payout.

Upon checkout you have the option to upgrade with an add on to:

- **100% PROFIT SPLIT**


## Reward Cycle

We offer **bi-weekly payouts**, allowing traders to withdraw their profits every **14 days**. Simply request a rewards, and your earnings will be processed accordingly.

Upon checkout you have the option to upgrade with an add on to:

- **FIRST PAYOUT IN 7 DAYS**


* * *

# **Leverage**

The account leverage is the ratio of a trader’s capital to the size of positions they can control.

\- Forex 1:100

\- Indices : 1:20

\- Commodities : 1:20

\- Crypto : 1:2

Max Leverage is applied to all phases of the Evaluation.

Consequently, we use lower leverage to protect us from unforeseen losses as a distributor of large capital on a funded account.

\- Forex: 1:50

\- Indices : 1:10

\- Commodities : 1:10

\- Crypto : 1:2

Depending on the traders risk management we increase the leverage back to its Max.

**Trade with our capital and keep 100% of the profit**

​ _Take advantage of our limited time sale live now_

[Get Funded](https://www.aquafunded.com/#Evaluations)

* * *

Related Articles

- [3 STEP MODEL](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476458-3-step-model)
- [1 Step Standard](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281183-1-step-standard)
- [1 Step Pro](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281185-1-step-pro)
- [2 Step Pro](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281229-2-step-pro)
- [2 Step Elite](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281231-2-step-elite)

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# 1 Step Flex

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[Account Violations (Hard Breach)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_7eceaeb02c)[Minimum Trading days (Funded Only)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_609dd5b0a9)[WaveStop 1% (Funded Only)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_150a731adc)[First Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_040a2ef1bd)[Second Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_4ffe323903)[Third Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_74e776ed1d)[Rewards](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_1e97a19ac3)[Profit Split](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_29ff403489)[Reward Cycle](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_1d0ff538dd)[Leverage](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_eb8dd64dc2)

**1 Step Flex**

The 1-Step FlexChallenge is your opportunity to reach a 10% profit target without violating any rules or trading parameters. Complete this challenge, and you’re on your way to being funded!

**Step 1 Trading Objectives:**

- Achieve a **10% profit target** on Step 1 without breaking any rules or trading parameters.

- Adhere to the trading rules and loss limits


**_Upon successfully passing, your entire evaluation period will be reviewed. Congratulations, once the review is a success, you will be a funded Aqua Trader._**

* * *

# **Account Violations (Hard Breach)**

All 1 Step Flex accounts use a **3% daily trailing drawdown** and a **12% static maximum drawdown**.

Hard breach are serious violations to our established rules. A **hard breach** happens when a trader exceeds the **maximum daily loss** or **total drawdown limit**, resulting in the **immediate closure** of the account. This applies during evaluation and funded.

## **Daily Drawdown Limit – 3%**

- **What does this mean?**

The maximum daily loss allowed is 3% of your previous days finishing balance/equity. This is calculated daily at 00:00 UTC, based on the higher value of either your account balance or account equity.

- **How is it calculated?**

At the 00:00 UTC day reset:





  - We check the higher of your account balance or equity.

  - We subtract 3% of the previous days ending balance/equity from this value to calculate your daily drawdown limit for the next day.


## **Examples:**

1. **$100K Account with $2,000 floating profit at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Account equity is $102,000.

   - Daily loss limit: $102,000 - $3,060 = **$98,940**.


2. **$100K Account with $2,000 floating loss at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Account equity is $98,000, but the balance is $100,000 (higher value used).

   - Daily loss limit: $100,000 - $3,000 = **$97,000**.


3. **No open trades at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Daily drawdown is calculated as 3% of the closed balance.


## **Max Drawdown Limit – 12%**

**What does this mean?**

Your maximum drawdown is **12% of your initial account balance**. Unlike a trailing drawdown, this drawdown is **static**, meaning it remains fixed throughout both the evaluation and funded stages regardless of how much profit you make.

​

​ **How is it calculated?**

The maximum drawdown includes all closed trade profits/losses, floating positions, swap fees, and commissions.

**Examples:**

1. **$100K Account**





   - Your maximum drawdown is $12,000.

   - Your account balance or equity must never fall below $88,000.


2. **$50K Account:**





   - Your maximum drawdown is $6,000.

   - Your account balance or equity must never fall below $44,000.


* * *

**Key Notes:**

- Daily drawdown resets daily at **00:00 UTC**.

- Maximum drawdown is **static** and does not trail as your account grows.

- All calculations include closed trade profits/losses, floating positions, swap fees, and commissions.


**Please note:** The **12% static maximum drawdown** applies to new One Step Flex purchases made on or after **31st August 2026**. Accounts purchased before this date will remain on the previous **10% static maximum drawdown rule**. The **3% daily trailing drawdown remains unchanged** for all accounts.

* * *

# **Minimum Trading days**(Funded Only)

Once you become funded, you must complete a minimum of **3 trading days** before requesting your first reward.

Each qualifying trading day must achieve at least **0.5% profit**.

These trading days do not need to be consecutive. Any day with at least 0.5% profit counts towards the 3-day trading period.

* * *

# **WaveStop 1% (Funded Only)**

WaveStop applies to funded accounts only and is designed to encourage disciplined risk management.

If your floating PnL reaches **-1%** of your account balance, the following progression applies:

## First Strike

Your reward split will be reduced to **50%**.

## Second Strike

Your reward split will be reduced to **25%**.

## Third Strike

Your funded account will be permanently breached.

WaveStop does not apply during the evaluation phase.

* * *

# Rewards

## Profit Split

Traders receive a **90% profit** split as standard. **Example:** If a trader earns a profit of $5,000 and requests a payout, they will receive $4,500 as their total payout.

Upon checkout you have the option to upgrade with an add on to:

- **100% PROFIT SPLIT**


## Reward Cycle

We offer **bi-weekly payouts**, allowing traders to withdraw their profits every **14 days**. Simply request a rewards, and your earnings will be processed accordingly.

Upon checkout you have the option to upgrade with an add on to:

- **FIRST PAYOUT IN 7 DAYS**


* * *

# **Leverage**

The account leverage is the ratio of a trader’s capital to the size of positions they can control.

\- Forex 1:100

\- Indices : 1:20

\- Commodities : 1:20

\- Crypto : 1:2

Max Leverage is applied to all phases of the Evaluation.

Consequently, we use lower leverage to protect us from unforeseen losses as a distributor of large capital on a funded account.

\- Forex: 1:50

\- Indices : 1:10

\- Commodities : 1:10

\- Crypto : 1:2

Depending on the traders risk management we increase the leverage back to its Max.

**Trade with our capital and keep 100% of the profit**

​ _Take advantage of our limited time sale live now_

[Get Funded](https://www.aquafunded.com/#Evaluations)

* * *

Related Articles

- [3 STEP MODEL](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476458-3-step-model)
- [1 Step Standard](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281183-1-step-standard)
- [1 Step Pro](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281185-1-step-pro)
- [2 Step Standard](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281226-2-step-standard)
- [2 Step Elite](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281231-2-step-elite)

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# 1 Step Flex

Updated over 2 weeks ago

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[Account Violations (Hard Breach)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_7eceaeb02c)[Minimum Trading days (Funded Only)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_609dd5b0a9)[WaveStop 1% (Funded Only)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_150a731adc)[First Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_040a2ef1bd)[Second Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_4ffe323903)[Third Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_74e776ed1d)[Rewards](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_1e97a19ac3)[Profit Split](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_29ff403489)[Reward Cycle](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_1d0ff538dd)[Leverage](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_eb8dd64dc2)

**1 Step Flex**

The 1-Step FlexChallenge is your opportunity to reach a 10% profit target without violating any rules or trading parameters. Complete this challenge, and you’re on your way to being funded!

**Step 1 Trading Objectives:**

- Achieve a **10% profit target** on Step 1 without breaking any rules or trading parameters.

- Adhere to the trading rules and loss limits


**_Upon successfully passing, your entire evaluation period will be reviewed. Congratulations, once the review is a success, you will be a funded Aqua Trader._**

* * *

# **Account Violations (Hard Breach)**

All 1 Step Flex accounts use a **3% daily trailing drawdown** and a **12% static maximum drawdown**.

Hard breach are serious violations to our established rules. A **hard breach** happens when a trader exceeds the **maximum daily loss** or **total drawdown limit**, resulting in the **immediate closure** of the account. This applies during evaluation and funded.

## **Daily Drawdown Limit – 3%**

- **What does this mean?**

The maximum daily loss allowed is 3% of your initial account balance. This is calculated daily at 00:00 UTC, based on the higher value of either your account balance or account equity.

- **How is it calculated?**

At the 00:00 UTC day reset:





  - We check the higher of your account balance or equity.

  - We subtract 3% of the initial account balance from this value to calculate your daily drawdown limit for the next day.


## **Examples:**

1. **$100K Account with $2,000 floating profit at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Account equity is $102,000.

   - Daily loss limit: $102,000 - $3,000 = **$99,000**.


2. **$100K Account with $2,000 floating loss at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Account equity is $98,000, but the balance is $100,000 (higher value used).

   - Daily loss limit: $100,000 - $3,000 = **$97,000**.


3. **No open trades at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Daily drawdown is calculated as 3% of the closed balance.


## **Max Drawdown Limit – 12%**

**What does this mean?**

Your maximum drawdown is **12% of your initial account balance**. Unlike a trailing drawdown, this drawdown is **static**, meaning it remains fixed throughout both the evaluation and funded stages regardless of how much profit you make.

​

​ **How is it calculated?**

The maximum drawdown includes all closed trade profits/losses, floating positions, swap fees, and commissions.

**Examples:**

1. **$100K Account**





   - Your maximum drawdown is $12,000.

   - Your account balance or equity must never fall below $88,000.


2. **$50K Account:**





   - Your maximum drawdown is $6,000.

   - Your account balance or equity must never fall below $44,000.


* * *

**Key Notes:**

- Daily drawdown resets daily at **00:00 UTC**.

- Maximum drawdown is **static** and does not trail as your account grows.

- All calculations include closed trade profits/losses, floating positions, swap fees, and commissions.


**Please note:** The **12% static maximum drawdown** applies to new One Step Flex purchases made on or after **31st August 2026**. Accounts purchased before this date will remain on the previous **10% static maximum drawdown rule**. The **3% daily trailing drawdown remains unchanged** for all accounts.

* * *

# **Minimum Trading days**(Funded Only)

Once you become funded, you must complete a minimum of **3 trading days** before requesting your first reward.

Each qualifying trading day must achieve at least **0.5% profit**.

These trading days do not need to be consecutive. Any day with at least 0.5% profit counts towards the 3-day trading period.

* * *

# **WaveStop 1% (Funded Only)**

WaveStop applies to funded accounts only and is designed to encourage disciplined risk management.

If your floating PnL reaches **-1%** of your account balance, the following progression applies:

## First Strike

Your reward split will be reduced to **50%**.

## Second Strike

Your reward split will be reduced to **25%**.

## Third Strike

Your funded account will be permanently breached.

WaveStop does not apply during the evaluation phase.

* * *

# Rewards

## Profit Split

Traders receive a **90% profit** split as standard. **Example:** If a trader earns a profit of $5,000 and requests a payout, they will receive $4,500 as their total payout.

Upon checkout you have the option to upgrade with an add on to:

- **100% PROFIT SPLIT**


## Reward Cycle

We offer **bi-weekly payouts**, allowing traders to withdraw their profits every **14 days**. Simply request a rewards, and your earnings will be processed accordingly.

Upon checkout you have the option to upgrade with an add on to:

- **FIRST PAYOUT IN 7 DAYS**


* * *

# **Leverage**

The account leverage is the ratio of a trader’s capital to the size of positions they can control.

\- Forex 1:100

\- Indices : 1:20

\- Commodities : 1:20

\- Crypto : 1:2

Max Leverage is applied to all phases of the Evaluation.

Consequently, we use lower leverage to protect us from unforeseen losses as a distributor of large capital on a funded account.

\- Forex: 1:50

\- Indices : 1:10

\- Commodities : 1:10

\- Crypto : 1:2

Depending on the traders risk management we increase the leverage back to its Max.

**Trade with our capital and keep 100% of the profit**

​ _Take advantage of our limited time sale live now_

[Get Funded](https://www.aquafunded.com/#Evaluations)

* * *

Related Articles

- [3 STEP MODEL](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476458-3-step-model)
- [1 Step Standard](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281183-1-step-standard)
- [1 Step Pro](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281185-1-step-pro)
- [2 Step Standard](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281226-2-step-standard)
- [2 Step Elite](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281231-2-step-elite)

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# 1 Step Flex

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**1 Step Flex**

The 1-Step FlexChallenge is your opportunity to reach a 10% profit target without violating any rules or trading parameters. Complete this challenge, and you’re on your way to being funded!

**Step 1 Trading Objectives:**

- Achieve a **10% profit target** on Step 1 without breaking any rules or trading parameters.

- Adhere to the trading rules and loss limits


**_Upon successfully passing, your entire evaluation period will be reviewed. Congratulations, once the review is a success, you will be a funded Aqua Trader._**

* * *

# **Account Violations (Hard Breach)**

All 1 Step Flex accounts use a **3% daily trailing drawdown** and a **12% static maximum drawdown**.

Hard breach are serious violations to our established rules. A **hard breach** happens when a trader exceeds the **maximum daily loss** or **total drawdown limit**, resulting in the **immediate closure** of the account. This applies during evaluation and funded.

## **Daily Drawdown Limit – 3%**

- **What does this mean?**

The maximum daily loss allowed is 3% of your initial account balance. This is calculated daily at 00:00 UTC, based on the higher value of either your account balance or account equity.

- **How is it calculated?**

At the 00:00 UTC day reset:





  - We check the higher of your account balance or equity.

  - We subtract 3% of the initial account balance from this value to calculate your daily drawdown limit for the next day.


## **Examples:**

1. **$100K Account with $2,000 floating profit at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Account equity is $102,000.

   - Daily loss limit: $102,000 - $3,000 = **$99,000**.


2. **$100K Account with $2,000 floating loss at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Account equity is $98,000, but the balance is $100,000 (higher value used).

   - Daily loss limit: $100,000 - $3,000 = **$97,000**.


3. **No open trades at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Daily drawdown is calculated as 3% of the closed balance.


## **Max Drawdown Limit – 12%**

**What does this mean?**

Your maximum drawdown is **12% of your initial account balance**. Unlike a trailing drawdown, this drawdown is **static**, meaning it remains fixed throughout both the evaluation and funded stages regardless of how much profit you make.

​

​ **How is it calculated?**

The maximum drawdown includes all closed trade profits/losses, floating positions, swap fees, and commissions.

**Examples:**

1. **$100K Account**





   - Your maximum drawdown is $12,000.

   - Your account balance or equity must never fall below $88,000.


2. **$50K Account:**





   - Your maximum drawdown is $6,000.

   - Your account balance or equity must never fall below $44,000.


* * *

**Key Notes:**

- Daily drawdown resets daily at **00:00 UTC**.

- Maximum drawdown is **static** and does not trail as your account grows.

- All calculations include closed trade profits/losses, floating positions, swap fees, and commissions.


**Please note:** The **12% static maximum drawdown** applies to new One Step Flex purchases made on or after **31st August 2026**. Accounts purchased before this date will remain on the previous **10% static maximum drawdown rule**. The **3% daily trailing drawdown remains unchanged** for all accounts.

* * *

# **Minimum Trading days**(Funded Only)

Once you become funded, you must complete a minimum of **3 trading days** before requesting your first reward.

Each qualifying trading day must achieve at least **0.5% profit**.

These trading days do not need to be consecutive. Any day with at least 0.5% profit counts towards the 3-day trading period.

* * *

# **WaveStop 1% (Funded Only)**

WaveStop applies to funded accounts only and is designed to encourage disciplined risk management.

If your floating PnL reaches **-1%** of your account balance, the following progression applies:

## First Strike

Your reward split will be reduced to **50%**.

## Second Strike

Your reward split will be reduced to **25%**.

## Third Strike

Your funded account will be permanently breached.

WaveStop does not apply during the evaluation phase.

* * *

# Rewards

## Profit Split

Traders receive a **90% profit** split as standard. **Example:** If a trader earns a profit of $5,000 and requests a payout, they will receive $4,500 as their total payout.

Upon checkout you have the option to upgrade with an add on to:

- **100% PROFIT SPLIT**


## Reward Cycle

We offer **bi-weekly payouts**, allowing traders to withdraw their profits every **14 days**. Simply request a rewards, and your earnings will be processed accordingly.

Upon checkout you have the option to upgrade with an add on to:

- **FIRST PAYOUT IN 7 DAYS**


* * *

# **Leverage**

The account leverage is the ratio of a trader’s capital to the size of positions they can control.

\- Forex 1:100

\- Indices : 1:20

\- Commodities : 1:20

\- Crypto : 1:2

Max Leverage is applied to all phases of the Evaluation.

Consequently, we use lower leverage to protect us from unforeseen losses as a distributor of large capital on a funded account.

\- Forex: 1:50

\- Indices : 1:10

\- Commodities : 1:10

\- Crypto : 1:2

Depending on the traders risk management we increase the leverage back to its Max.

**Trade with our capital and keep 100% of the profit**

​ _Take advantage of our limited time sale live now_

[Get Funded](https://www.aquafunded.com/#Evaluations)

* * *

Related Articles

- [3 STEP MODEL](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476458-3-step-model)
- [1 Step Standard](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281183-1-step-standard)
- [1 Step Pro](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281185-1-step-pro)
- [2 Step Pro](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281229-2-step-pro)
- [2 Step Elite](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281231-2-step-elite)

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# 1 Step Flex

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[Account Violations (Hard Breach)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_7eceaeb02c)[Minimum Trading days (Funded Only)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_609dd5b0a9)[WaveStop 1% (Funded Only)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_150a731adc)[First Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_040a2ef1bd)[Second Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_4ffe323903)[Third Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_74e776ed1d)[Rewards](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_1e97a19ac3)[Profit Split](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_29ff403489)[Reward Cycle](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_1d0ff538dd)[Leverage](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_eb8dd64dc2)

**1 Step Flex**

The 1-Step FlexChallenge is your opportunity to reach a 10% profit target without violating any rules or trading parameters. Complete this challenge, and you’re on your way to being funded!

**Step 1 Trading Objectives:**

- Achieve a **10% profit target** on Step 1 without breaking any rules or trading parameters.

- Adhere to the trading rules and loss limits


**_Upon successfully passing, your entire evaluation period will be reviewed. Congratulations, once the review is a success, you will be a funded Aqua Trader._**

* * *

# **Account Violations (Hard Breach)**

All 1 Step Flex accounts use a **3% daily trailing drawdown** and a **12% static maximum drawdown**.

Hard breach are serious violations to our established rules. A **hard breach** happens when a trader exceeds the **maximum daily loss** or **total drawdown limit**, resulting in the **immediate closure** of the account. This applies during evaluation and funded.

## **Daily Drawdown Limit – 3%**

- **What does this mean?**

The maximum daily loss allowed is 3% of your initial account balance. This is calculated daily at 00:00 UTC, based on the higher value of either your account balance or account equity.

- **How is it calculated?**

At the 00:00 UTC day reset:





  - We check the higher of your account balance or equity.

  - We subtract 3% of the initial account balance from this value to calculate your daily drawdown limit for the next day.


## **Examples:**

1. **$100K Account with $2,000 floating profit at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Account equity is $102,000.

   - Daily loss limit: $102,000 - $3,000 = **$99,000**.


2. **$100K Account with $2,000 floating loss at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Account equity is $98,000, but the balance is $100,000 (higher value used).

   - Daily loss limit: $100,000 - $3,000 = **$97,000**.


3. **No open trades at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Daily drawdown is calculated as 3% of the closed balance.


## **Max Drawdown Limit – 12%**

**What does this mean?**

Your maximum drawdown is **12% of your initial account balance**. Unlike a trailing drawdown, this drawdown is **static**, meaning it remains fixed throughout both the evaluation and funded stages regardless of how much profit you make.

​

​ **How is it calculated?**

The maximum drawdown includes all closed trade profits/losses, floating positions, swap fees, and commissions.

**Examples:**

1. **$100K Account**





   - Your maximum drawdown is $12,000.

   - Your account balance or equity must never fall below $88,000.


2. **$50K Account:**





   - Your maximum drawdown is $6,000.

   - Your account balance or equity must never fall below $44,000.


* * *

**Key Notes:**

- Daily drawdown resets daily at **00:00 UTC**.

- Maximum drawdown is **static** and does not trail as your account grows.

- All calculations include closed trade profits/losses, floating positions, swap fees, and commissions.


**Please note:** The **12% static maximum drawdown** applies to new One Step Flex purchases made on or after **31st August 2026**. Accounts purchased before this date will remain on the previous **10% static maximum drawdown rule**. The **3% daily trailing drawdown remains unchanged** for all accounts.

* * *

# **Minimum Trading days**(Funded Only)

Once you become funded, you must complete a minimum of **3 trading days** before requesting your first reward.

Each qualifying trading day must achieve at least **0.5% profit**.

These trading days do not need to be consecutive. Any day with at least 0.5% profit counts towards the 3-day trading period.

* * *

# **WaveStop 1% (Funded Only)**

WaveStop applies to funded accounts only and is designed to encourage disciplined risk management.

If your floating PnL reaches **-1%** of your account balance, the following progression applies:

## First Strike

Your reward split will be reduced to **50%**.

## Second Strike

Your reward split will be reduced to **25%**.

## Third Strike

Your funded account will be permanently breached.

WaveStop does not apply during the evaluation phase.

* * *

# Rewards

## Profit Split

Traders receive a **90% profit** split as standard. **Example:** If a trader earns a profit of $5,000 and requests a payout, they will receive $4,500 as their total payout.

Upon checkout you have the option to upgrade with an add on to:

- **100% PROFIT SPLIT**


## Reward Cycle

We offer **bi-weekly payouts**, allowing traders to withdraw their profits every **14 days**. Simply request a rewards, and your earnings will be processed accordingly.

Upon checkout you have the option to upgrade with an add on to:

- **FIRST PAYOUT IN 7 DAYS**


* * *

# **Leverage**

The account leverage is the ratio of a trader’s capital to the size of positions they can control.

\- Forex 1:100

\- Indices : 1:20

\- Commodities : 1:20

\- Crypto : 1:2

Max Leverage is applied to all phases of the Evaluation.

Consequently, we use lower leverage to protect us from unforeseen losses as a distributor of large capital on a funded account.

\- Forex: 1:50

\- Indices : 1:10

\- Commodities : 1:10

\- Crypto : 1:2

Depending on the traders risk management we increase the leverage back to its Max.

**Trade with our capital and keep 100% of the profit**

​ _Take advantage of our limited time sale live now_

[Get Funded](https://www.aquafunded.com/#Evaluations)

* * *

Related Articles

- [3 STEP MODEL](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476458-3-step-model)
- [1 Step Standard](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281183-1-step-standard)
- [1 Step Pro](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281185-1-step-pro)
- [2 Step Standard](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281226-2-step-standard)
- [2 Step Elite](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281231-2-step-elite)

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# 1 Step Flex

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**1 Step Flex**

The 1-Step FlexChallenge is your opportunity to reach a 10% profit target without violating any rules or trading parameters. Complete this challenge, and you’re on your way to being funded!

**Step 1 Trading Objectives:**

- Achieve a **10% profit target** on Step 1 without breaking any rules or trading parameters.

- Adhere to the trading rules and loss limits


**_Upon successfully passing, your entire evaluation period will be reviewed. Congratulations, once the review is a success, you will be a funded Aqua Trader._**

* * *

# **Account Violations (Hard Breach)**

All 1 Step Flex accounts use a **3% daily trailing drawdown** and a **12% static maximum drawdown**.

Hard breach are serious violations to our established rules. A **hard breach** happens when a trader exceeds the **maximum daily loss** or **total drawdown limit**, resulting in the **immediate closure** of the account. This applies during evaluation and funded.

## **Daily Drawdown Limit – 3%**

- **What does this mean?**

The maximum daily loss allowed is 3% of your initial account balance. This is calculated daily at 00:00 UTC, based on the higher value of either your account balance or account equity.

- **How is it calculated?**

At the 00:00 UTC day reset:





  - We check the higher of your account balance or equity.

  - We subtract 3% of the initial account balance from this value to calculate your daily drawdown limit for the next day.


## **Examples:**

1. **$100K Account with $2,000 floating profit at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Account equity is $102,000.

   - Daily loss limit: $102,000 - $3,000 = **$99,000**.


2. **$100K Account with $2,000 floating loss at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Account equity is $98,000, but the balance is $100,000 (higher value used).

   - Daily loss limit: $100,000 - $3,000 = **$97,000**.


3. **No open trades at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Daily drawdown is calculated as 3% of the closed balance.


## **Max Drawdown Limit – 12%**

**What does this mean?**

Your maximum drawdown is **12% of your initial account balance**. Unlike a trailing drawdown, this drawdown is **static**, meaning it remains fixed throughout both the evaluation and funded stages regardless of how much profit you make.

​

​ **How is it calculated?**

The maximum drawdown includes all closed trade profits/losses, floating positions, swap fees, and commissions.

**Examples:**

1. **$100K Account**





   - Your maximum drawdown is $12,000.

   - Your account balance or equity must never fall below $88,000.


2. **$50K Account:**





   - Your maximum drawdown is $6,000.

   - Your account balance or equity must never fall below $44,000.


* * *

**Key Notes:**

- Daily drawdown resets daily at **00:00 UTC**.

- Maximum drawdown is **static** and does not trail as your account grows.

- All calculations include closed trade profits/losses, floating positions, swap fees, and commissions.


**Please note:** The **12% static maximum drawdown** applies to new One Step Flex purchases made on or after **31st August 2026**. Accounts purchased before this date will remain on the previous **10% static maximum drawdown rule**. The **3% daily trailing drawdown remains unchanged** for all accounts.

* * *

# **Minimum Trading days**(Funded Only)

Once you become funded, you must complete a minimum of **3 trading days** before requesting your first reward.

Each qualifying trading day must achieve at least **0.5% profit**.

These trading days do not need to be consecutive. Any day with at least 0.5% profit counts towards the 3-day trading period.

* * *

# **WaveStop 1% (Funded Only)**

WaveStop applies to funded accounts only and is designed to encourage disciplined risk management.

If your floating PnL reaches **-1%** of your account balance, the following progression applies:

## First Strike

Your reward split will be reduced to **50%**.

## Second Strike

Your reward split will be reduced to **25%**.

## Third Strike

Your funded account will be permanently breached.

WaveStop does not apply during the evaluation phase.

* * *

# Rewards

## Profit Split

Traders receive a **90% profit** split as standard. **Example:** If a trader earns a profit of $5,000 and requests a payout, they will receive $4,500 as their total payout.

Upon checkout you have the option to upgrade with an add on to:

- **100% PROFIT SPLIT**


## Reward Cycle

We offer **bi-weekly payouts**, allowing traders to withdraw their profits every **14 days**. Simply request a rewards, and your earnings will be processed accordingly.

Upon checkout you have the option to upgrade with an add on to:

- **FIRST PAYOUT IN 7 DAYS**


* * *

# **Leverage**

The account leverage is the ratio of a trader’s capital to the size of positions they can control.

\- Forex 1:100

\- Indices : 1:20

\- Commodities : 1:20

\- Crypto : 1:2

Max Leverage is applied to all phases of the Evaluation.

Consequently, we use lower leverage to protect us from unforeseen losses as a distributor of large capital on a funded account.

\- Forex: 1:50

\- Indices : 1:10

\- Commodities : 1:10

\- Crypto : 1:2

Depending on the traders risk management we increase the leverage back to its Max.

**Trade with our capital and keep 100% of the profit**

​ _Take advantage of our limited time sale live now_

[Get Funded](https://www.aquafunded.com/#Evaluations)

* * *

Related Articles

- [3 STEP MODEL](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476458-3-step-model)
- [1 Step Standard](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281183-1-step-standard)
- [1 Step Pro](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281185-1-step-pro)
- [2 Step Standard](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281226-2-step-standard)
- [2 Step Elite](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281231-2-step-elite)

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[Account Violations (Hard Breach)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_7eceaeb02c)[Minimum Trading days (Funded Only)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_609dd5b0a9)[WaveStop 1% (Funded Only)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_150a731adc)[First Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_040a2ef1bd)[Second Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_4ffe323903)[Third Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_74e776ed1d)[Rewards](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_1e97a19ac3)[Profit Split](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_29ff403489)[Reward Cycle](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_1d0ff538dd)[Leverage](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_eb8dd64dc2)

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# 1 Step Flex

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[Account Violations (Hard Breach)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_7eceaeb02c)[Minimum Trading days (Funded Only)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_609dd5b0a9)[WaveStop 1% (Funded Only)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_150a731adc)[First Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_040a2ef1bd)[Second Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_4ffe323903)[Third Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_74e776ed1d)[Rewards](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_1e97a19ac3)[Profit Split](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_29ff403489)[Reward Cycle](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_1d0ff538dd)[Leverage](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_eb8dd64dc2)

**1 Step Flex**

The 1-Step FlexChallenge is your opportunity to reach a 10% profit target without violating any rules or trading parameters. Complete this challenge, and you’re on your way to being funded!

**Step 1 Trading Objectives:**

- Achieve a **10% profit target** on Step 1 without breaking any rules or trading parameters.

- Adhere to the trading rules and loss limits


**_Upon successfully passing, your entire evaluation period will be reviewed. Congratulations, once the review is a success, you will be a funded Aqua Trader._**

* * *

# **Account Violations (Hard Breach)**

All 1 Step Flex accounts use a **3% daily trailing drawdown** and a **12% static maximum drawdown**.

Hard breach are serious violations to our established rules. A **hard breach** happens when a trader exceeds the **maximum daily loss** or **total drawdown limit**, resulting in the **immediate closure** of the account. This applies during evaluation and funded.

## **Daily Drawdown Limit – 3%**

- **What does this mean?**

The maximum daily loss allowed is 3% of your initial account balance. This is calculated daily at 00:00 UTC, based on the higher value of either your account balance or account equity.

- **How is it calculated?**

At the 00:00 UTC day reset:





  - We check the higher of your account balance or equity.

  - We subtract 3% of the initial account balance from this value to calculate your daily drawdown limit for the next day.


## **Examples:**

1. **$100K Account with $2,000 floating profit at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Account equity is $102,000.

   - Daily loss limit: $102,000 - $3,000 = **$99,000**.


2. **$100K Account with $2,000 floating loss at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Account equity is $98,000, but the balance is $100,000 (higher value used).

   - Daily loss limit: $100,000 - $3,000 = **$97,000**.


3. **No open trades at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Daily drawdown is calculated as 3% of the closed balance.


## **Max Drawdown Limit – 12%**

**What does this mean?**

Your maximum drawdown is **12% of your initial account balance**. Unlike a trailing drawdown, this drawdown is **static**, meaning it remains fixed throughout both the evaluation and funded stages regardless of how much profit you make.

​

​ **How is it calculated?**

The maximum drawdown includes all closed trade profits/losses, floating positions, swap fees, and commissions.

**Examples:**

1. **$100K Account**





   - Your maximum drawdown is $12,000.

   - Your account balance or equity must never fall below $88,000.


2. **$50K Account:**





   - Your maximum drawdown is $6,000.

   - Your account balance or equity must never fall below $44,000.


* * *

**Key Notes:**

- Daily drawdown resets daily at **00:00 UTC**.

- Maximum drawdown is **static** and does not trail as your account grows.

- All calculations include closed trade profits/losses, floating positions, swap fees, and commissions.


**Please note:** The **12% static maximum drawdown** applies to new One Step Flex purchases made on or after **31st August 2026**. Accounts purchased before this date will remain on the previous **10% static maximum drawdown rule**. The **3% daily trailing drawdown remains unchanged** for all accounts.

* * *

# **Minimum Trading days**(Funded Only)

Once you become funded, you must complete a minimum of **3 trading days** before requesting your first reward.

Each qualifying trading day must achieve at least **0.5% profit**.

These trading days do not need to be consecutive. Any day with at least 0.5% profit counts towards the 3-day trading period.

* * *

# **WaveStop 1% (Funded Only)**

WaveStop applies to funded accounts only and is designed to encourage disciplined risk management.

If your floating PnL reaches **-1%** of your account balance, the following progression applies:

## First Strike

Your reward split will be reduced to **50%**.

## Second Strike

Your reward split will be reduced to **25%**.

## Third Strike

Your funded account will be permanently breached.

WaveStop does not apply during the evaluation phase.

* * *

# Rewards

## Profit Split

Traders receive a **90% profit** split as standard. **Example:** If a trader earns a profit of $5,000 and requests a payout, they will receive $4,500 as their total payout.

Upon checkout you have the option to upgrade with an add on to:

- **100% PROFIT SPLIT**


## Reward Cycle

We offer **bi-weekly payouts**, allowing traders to withdraw their profits every **14 days**. Simply request a rewards, and your earnings will be processed accordingly.

Upon checkout you have the option to upgrade with an add on to:

- **FIRST PAYOUT IN 7 DAYS**


* * *

# **Leverage**

The account leverage is the ratio of a trader’s capital to the size of positions they can control.

\- Forex 1:100

\- Indices : 1:20

\- Commodities : 1:20

\- Crypto : 1:2

Max Leverage is applied to all phases of the Evaluation.

Consequently, we use lower leverage to protect us from unforeseen losses as a distributor of large capital on a funded account.

\- Forex: 1:50

\- Indices : 1:10

\- Commodities : 1:10

\- Crypto : 1:2

Depending on the traders risk management we increase the leverage back to its Max.

**Trade with our capital and keep 100% of the profit**

​ _Take advantage of our limited time sale live now_

[Get Funded](https://www.aquafunded.com/#Evaluations)

* * *

Related Articles

- [3 STEP MODEL](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476458-3-step-model)
- [1 Step Standard](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281183-1-step-standard)
- [1 Step Pro](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281185-1-step-pro)
- [2 Step Pro](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281229-2-step-pro)
- [2 Step Elite](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281231-2-step-elite)

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# 1 Step Flex

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[Account Violations (Hard Breach)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_7eceaeb02c)[Minimum Trading days (Funded Only)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_609dd5b0a9)[WaveStop 1% (Funded Only)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_150a731adc)[First Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_040a2ef1bd)[Second Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_4ffe323903)[Third Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_74e776ed1d)[Rewards](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_1e97a19ac3)[Profit Split](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_29ff403489)[Reward Cycle](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_1d0ff538dd)[Leverage](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_eb8dd64dc2)

**1 Step Flex**

The 1-Step FlexChallenge is your opportunity to reach a 10% profit target without violating any rules or trading parameters. Complete this challenge, and you’re on your way to being funded!

**Step 1 Trading Objectives:**

- Achieve a **10% profit target** on Step 1 without breaking any rules or trading parameters.

- Adhere to the trading rules and loss limits


**_Upon successfully passing, your entire evaluation period will be reviewed. Congratulations, once the review is a success, you will be a funded Aqua Trader._**

* * *

# **Account Violations (Hard Breach)**

All 1 Step Flex accounts use a **3% daily trailing drawdown** and a **12% static maximum drawdown**.

Hard breach are serious violations to our established rules. A **hard breach** happens when a trader exceeds the **maximum daily loss** or **total drawdown limit**, resulting in the **immediate closure** of the account. This applies during evaluation and funded.

## **Daily Drawdown Limit – 3%**

- **What does this mean?**

The maximum daily loss allowed is 3% of your initial account balance. This is calculated daily at 00:00 UTC, based on the higher value of either your account balance or account equity.

- **How is it calculated?**

At the 00:00 UTC day reset:





  - We check the higher of your account balance or equity.

  - We subtract 3% of the initial account balance from this value to calculate your daily drawdown limit for the next day.


## **Examples:**

1. **$100K Account with $2,000 floating profit at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Account equity is $102,000.

   - Daily loss limit: $102,000 - $3,000 = **$99,000**.


2. **$100K Account with $2,000 floating loss at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Account equity is $98,000, but the balance is $100,000 (higher value used).

   - Daily loss limit: $100,000 - $3,000 = **$97,000**.


3. **No open trades at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Daily drawdown is calculated as 3% of the closed balance.


## **Max Drawdown Limit – 12%**

**What does this mean?**

Your maximum drawdown is **12% of your initial account balance**. Unlike a trailing drawdown, this drawdown is **static**, meaning it remains fixed throughout both the evaluation and funded stages regardless of how much profit you make.

​

​ **How is it calculated?**

The maximum drawdown includes all closed trade profits/losses, floating positions, swap fees, and commissions.

**Examples:**

1. **$100K Account**





   - Your maximum drawdown is $12,000.

   - Your account balance or equity must never fall below $88,000.


2. **$50K Account:**





   - Your maximum drawdown is $6,000.

   - Your account balance or equity must never fall below $44,000.


* * *

**Key Notes:**

- Daily drawdown resets daily at **00:00 UTC**.

- Maximum drawdown is **static** and does not trail as your account grows.

- All calculations include closed trade profits/losses, floating positions, swap fees, and commissions.


**Please note:** The **12% static maximum drawdown** applies to new One Step Flex purchases made on or after **31st August 2026**. Accounts purchased before this date will remain on the previous **10% static maximum drawdown rule**. The **3% daily trailing drawdown remains unchanged** for all accounts.

* * *

# **Minimum Trading days**(Funded Only)

Once you become funded, you must complete a minimum of **3 trading days** before requesting your first reward.

Each qualifying trading day must achieve at least **0.5% profit**.

These trading days do not need to be consecutive. Any day with at least 0.5% profit counts towards the 3-day trading period.

* * *

# **WaveStop 1% (Funded Only)**

WaveStop applies to funded accounts only and is designed to encourage disciplined risk management.

If your floating PnL reaches **-1%** of your account balance, the following progression applies:

## First Strike

Your reward split will be reduced to **50%**.

## Second Strike

Your reward split will be reduced to **25%**.

## Third Strike

Your funded account will be permanently breached.

WaveStop does not apply during the evaluation phase.

* * *

# Rewards

## Profit Split

Traders receive a **90% profit** split as standard. **Example:** If a trader earns a profit of $5,000 and requests a payout, they will receive $4,500 as their total payout.

Upon checkout you have the option to upgrade with an add on to:

- **100% PROFIT SPLIT**


## Reward Cycle

We offer **bi-weekly payouts**, allowing traders to withdraw their profits every **14 days**. Simply request a rewards, and your earnings will be processed accordingly.

Upon checkout you have the option to upgrade with an add on to:

- **FIRST PAYOUT IN 7 DAYS**


* * *

# **Leverage**

The account leverage is the ratio of a trader’s capital to the size of positions they can control.

\- Forex 1:100

\- Indices : 1:20

\- Commodities : 1:20

\- Crypto : 1:2

Max Leverage is applied to all phases of the Evaluation.

Consequently, we use lower leverage to protect us from unforeseen losses as a distributor of large capital on a funded account.

\- Forex: 1:50

\- Indices : 1:10

\- Commodities : 1:10

\- Crypto : 1:2

Depending on the traders risk management we increase the leverage back to its Max.

**Trade with our capital and keep 100% of the profit**

​ _Take advantage of our limited time sale live now_

[Get Funded](https://www.aquafunded.com/#Evaluations)

* * *

Related Articles

- [3 STEP MODEL](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476458-3-step-model)
- [1 Step Standard](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281183-1-step-standard)
- [1 Step Pro](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281185-1-step-pro)
- [2 Step Standard](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281226-2-step-standard)
- [2 Step Elite](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281231-2-step-elite)

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# 1 Step Flex

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[Account Violations (Hard Breach)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_7eceaeb02c)[Minimum Trading days (Funded Only)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_609dd5b0a9)[WaveStop 1% (Funded Only)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_150a731adc)[First Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_040a2ef1bd)[Second Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_4ffe323903)[Third Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_74e776ed1d)[Rewards](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_1e97a19ac3)[Profit Split](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_29ff403489)[Reward Cycle](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_1d0ff538dd)[Leverage](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_eb8dd64dc2)

**1 Step Flex**

The 1-Step FlexChallenge is your opportunity to reach a 10% profit target without violating any rules or trading parameters. Complete this challenge, and you’re on your way to being funded!

**Step 1 Trading Objectives:**

- Achieve a **10% profit target** on Step 1 without breaking any rules or trading parameters.

- Adhere to the trading rules and loss limits


**_Upon successfully passing, your entire evaluation period will be reviewed. Congratulations, once the review is a success, you will be a funded Aqua Trader._**

* * *

# **Account Violations (Hard Breach)**

All 1 Step Flex accounts use a **3% daily trailing drawdown** and a **12% static maximum drawdown**.

Hard breach are serious violations to our established rules. A **hard breach** happens when a trader exceeds the **maximum daily loss** or **total drawdown limit**, resulting in the **immediate closure** of the account. This applies during evaluation and funded.

## **Daily Drawdown Limit – 3%**

- **What does this mean?**

The maximum daily loss allowed is 3% of your initial account balance. This is calculated daily at 00:00 UTC, based on the higher value of either your account balance or account equity.

- **How is it calculated?**

At the 00:00 UTC day reset:





  - We check the higher of your account balance or equity.

  - We subtract 3% of the initial account balance from this value to calculate your daily drawdown limit for the next day.


## **Examples:**

1. **$100K Account with $2,000 floating profit at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Account equity is $102,000.

   - Daily loss limit: $102,000 - $3,000 = **$99,000**.


2. **$100K Account with $2,000 floating loss at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Account equity is $98,000, but the balance is $100,000 (higher value used).

   - Daily loss limit: $100,000 - $3,000 = **$97,000**.


3. **No open trades at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Daily drawdown is calculated as 3% of the closed balance.


## **Max Drawdown Limit – 12%**

**What does this mean?**

Your maximum drawdown is **12% of your initial account balance**. Unlike a trailing drawdown, this drawdown is **static**, meaning it remains fixed throughout both the evaluation and funded stages regardless of how much profit you make.

​

​ **How is it calculated?**

The maximum drawdown includes all closed trade profits/losses, floating positions, swap fees, and commissions.

**Examples:**

1. **$100K Account**





   - Your maximum drawdown is $12,000.

   - Your account balance or equity must never fall below $88,000.


2. **$50K Account:**





   - Your maximum drawdown is $6,000.

   - Your account balance or equity must never fall below $44,000.


* * *

**Key Notes:**

- Daily drawdown resets daily at **00:00 UTC**.

- Maximum drawdown is **static** and does not trail as your account grows.

- All calculations include closed trade profits/losses, floating positions, swap fees, and commissions.


**Please note:** The **12% static maximum drawdown** applies to new One Step Flex purchases made on or after **31st August 2026**. Accounts purchased before this date will remain on the previous **10% static maximum drawdown rule**. The **3% daily trailing drawdown remains unchanged** for all accounts.

* * *

# **Minimum Trading days**(Funded Only)

Once you become funded, you must complete a minimum of **3 trading days** before requesting your first reward.

Each qualifying trading day must achieve at least **0.5% profit**.

These trading days do not need to be consecutive. Any day with at least 0.5% profit counts towards the 3-day trading period.

* * *

# **WaveStop 1% (Funded Only)**

WaveStop applies to funded accounts only and is designed to encourage disciplined risk management.

If your floating PnL reaches **-1%** of your account balance, the following progression applies:

## First Strike

Your reward split will be reduced to **50%**.

## Second Strike

Your reward split will be reduced to **25%**.

## Third Strike

Your funded account will be permanently breached.

WaveStop does not apply during the evaluation phase.

* * *

# Rewards

## Profit Split

Traders receive a **90% profit** split as standard. **Example:** If a trader earns a profit of $5,000 and requests a payout, they will receive $4,500 as their total payout.

Upon checkout you have the option to upgrade with an add on to:

- **100% PROFIT SPLIT**


## Reward Cycle

We offer **bi-weekly payouts**, allowing traders to withdraw their profits every **14 days**. Simply request a rewards, and your earnings will be processed accordingly.

Upon checkout you have the option to upgrade with an add on to:

- **FIRST PAYOUT IN 7 DAYS**


* * *

# **Leverage**

The account leverage is the ratio of a trader’s capital to the size of positions they can control.

\- Forex 1:100

\- Indices : 1:20

\- Commodities : 1:20

\- Crypto : 1:2

Max Leverage is applied to all phases of the Evaluation.

Consequently, we use lower leverage to protect us from unforeseen losses as a distributor of large capital on a funded account.

\- Forex: 1:50

\- Indices : 1:10

\- Commodities : 1:10

\- Crypto : 1:2

Depending on the traders risk management we increase the leverage back to its Max.

**Trade with our capital and keep 100% of the profit**

​ _Take advantage of our limited time sale live now_

[Get Funded](https://www.aquafunded.com/#Evaluations)

* * *

Related Articles

- [3 STEP MODEL](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476458-3-step-model)
- [1 Step Standard](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281183-1-step-standard)
- [1 Step Pro](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281185-1-step-pro)
- [2 Step Pro](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281229-2-step-pro)
- [2 Step Elite](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281231-2-step-elite)

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# 1 Step Flex

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[Account Violations (Hard Breach)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_7eceaeb02c)[Minimum Trading days (Funded Only)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_609dd5b0a9)[WaveStop 1% (Funded Only)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_150a731adc)[First Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_040a2ef1bd)[Second Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_4ffe323903)[Third Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_74e776ed1d)[Rewards](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_1e97a19ac3)[Profit Split](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_29ff403489)[Reward Cycle](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_1d0ff538dd)[Leverage](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_eb8dd64dc2)

**1 Step Flex**

The 1-Step FlexChallenge is your opportunity to reach a 10% profit target without violating any rules or trading parameters. Complete this challenge, and you’re on your way to being funded!

**Step 1 Trading Objectives:**

- Achieve a **10% profit target** on Step 1 without breaking any rules or trading parameters.

- Adhere to the trading rules and loss limits


**_Upon successfully passing, your entire evaluation period will be reviewed. Congratulations, once the review is a success, you will be a funded Aqua Trader._**

* * *

# **Account Violations (Hard Breach)**

All 1 Step Flex accounts use a **3% daily trailing drawdown** and a **12% static maximum drawdown**.

Hard breach are serious violations to our established rules. A **hard breach** happens when a trader exceeds the **maximum daily loss** or **total drawdown limit**, resulting in the **immediate closure** of the account. This applies during evaluation and funded.

## **Daily Drawdown Limit – 3%**

- **What does this mean?**

The maximum daily loss allowed is 3% of your initial account balance. This is calculated daily at 00:00 UTC, based on the higher value of either your account balance or account equity.

- **How is it calculated?**

At the 00:00 UTC day reset:





  - We check the higher of your account balance or equity.

  - We subtract 3% of the initial account balance from this value to calculate your daily drawdown limit for the next day.


## **Examples:**

1. **$100K Account with $2,000 floating profit at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Account equity is $102,000.

   - Daily loss limit: $102,000 - $3,000 = **$99,000**.


2. **$100K Account with $2,000 floating loss at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Account equity is $98,000, but the balance is $100,000 (higher value used).

   - Daily loss limit: $100,000 - $3,000 = **$97,000**.


3. **No open trades at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Daily drawdown is calculated as 3% of the closed balance.


## **Max Drawdown Limit – 12%**

**What does this mean?**

Your maximum drawdown is **12% of your initial account balance**. Unlike a trailing drawdown, this drawdown is **static**, meaning it remains fixed throughout both the evaluation and funded stages regardless of how much profit you make.

​

​ **How is it calculated?**

The maximum drawdown includes all closed trade profits/losses, floating positions, swap fees, and commissions.

**Examples:**

1. **$100K Account**





   - Your maximum drawdown is $12,000.

   - Your account balance or equity must never fall below $88,000.


2. **$50K Account:**





   - Your maximum drawdown is $6,000.

   - Your account balance or equity must never fall below $44,000.


* * *

**Key Notes:**

- Daily drawdown resets daily at **00:00 UTC**.

- Maximum drawdown is **static** and does not trail as your account grows.

- All calculations include closed trade profits/losses, floating positions, swap fees, and commissions.


**Please note:** The **12% static maximum drawdown** applies to new One Step Flex purchases made on or after **31st August 2026**. Accounts purchased before this date will remain on the previous **10% static maximum drawdown rule**. The **3% daily trailing drawdown remains unchanged** for all accounts.

* * *

# **Minimum Trading days**(Funded Only)

Once you become funded, you must complete a minimum of **3 trading days** before requesting your first reward.

Each qualifying trading day must achieve at least **0.5% profit**.

These trading days do not need to be consecutive. Any day with at least 0.5% profit counts towards the 3-day trading period.

* * *

# **WaveStop 1% (Funded Only)**

WaveStop applies to funded accounts only and is designed to encourage disciplined risk management.

If your floating PnL reaches **-1%** of your account balance, the following progression applies:

## First Strike

Your reward split will be reduced to **50%**.

## Second Strike

Your reward split will be reduced to **25%**.

## Third Strike

Your funded account will be permanently breached.

WaveStop does not apply during the evaluation phase.

* * *

# Rewards

## Profit Split

Traders receive a **90% profit** split as standard. **Example:** If a trader earns a profit of $5,000 and requests a payout, they will receive $4,500 as their total payout.

Upon checkout you have the option to upgrade with an add on to:

- **100% PROFIT SPLIT**


## Reward Cycle

We offer **bi-weekly payouts**, allowing traders to withdraw their profits every **14 days**. Simply request a rewards, and your earnings will be processed accordingly.

Upon checkout you have the option to upgrade with an add on to:

- **FIRST PAYOUT IN 7 DAYS**


* * *

# **Leverage**

The account leverage is the ratio of a trader’s capital to the size of positions they can control.

\- Forex 1:100

\- Indices : 1:20

\- Commodities : 1:20

\- Crypto : 1:2

Max Leverage is applied to all phases of the Evaluation.

Consequently, we use lower leverage to protect us from unforeseen losses as a distributor of large capital on a funded account.

\- Forex: 1:50

\- Indices : 1:10

\- Commodities : 1:10

\- Crypto : 1:2

Depending on the traders risk management we increase the leverage back to its Max.

**Trade with our capital and keep 100% of the profit**

​ _Take advantage of our limited time sale live now_

[Get Funded](https://www.aquafunded.com/#Evaluations)

* * *

Related Articles

- [3 STEP MODEL](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476458-3-step-model)
- [1 Step Standard](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281183-1-step-standard)
- [1 Step Pro](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281185-1-step-pro)
- [2 Step Pro](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281229-2-step-pro)
- [2 Step Elite](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281231-2-step-elite)

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# 1 Step Flex

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[Account Violations (Hard Breach)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_7eceaeb02c)[Minimum Trading days (Funded Only)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_609dd5b0a9)[WaveStop 1% (Funded Only)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_150a731adc)[First Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_040a2ef1bd)[Second Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_4ffe323903)[Third Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_74e776ed1d)[Rewards](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_1e97a19ac3)[Profit Split](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_29ff403489)[Reward Cycle](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_1d0ff538dd)[Leverage](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_eb8dd64dc2)

**1 Step Flex**

The 1-Step FlexChallenge is your opportunity to reach a 10% profit target without violating any rules or trading parameters. Complete this challenge, and you’re on your way to being funded!

**Step 1 Trading Objectives:**

- Achieve a **10% profit target** on Step 1 without breaking any rules or trading parameters.

- Adhere to the trading rules and loss limits


**_Upon successfully passing, your entire evaluation period will be reviewed. Congratulations, once the review is a success, you will be a funded Aqua Trader._**

* * *

# **Account Violations (Hard Breach)**

All 1 Step Flex accounts use a **3% daily trailing drawdown** and a **12% static maximum drawdown**.

Hard breach are serious violations to our established rules. A **hard breach** happens when a trader exceeds the **maximum daily loss** or **total drawdown limit**, resulting in the **immediate closure** of the account. This applies during evaluation and funded.

## **Daily Drawdown Limit – 3%**

- **What does this mean?**

The maximum daily loss allowed is 3% of your initial account balance. This is calculated daily at 00:00 UTC, based on the higher value of either your account balance or account equity.

- **How is it calculated?**

At the 00:00 UTC day reset:





  - We check the higher of your account balance or equity.

  - We subtract 3% of the initial account balance from this value to calculate your daily drawdown limit for the next day.


## **Examples:**

1. **$100K Account with $2,000 floating profit at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Account equity is $102,000.

   - Daily loss limit: $102,000 - $3,000 = **$99,000**.


2. **$100K Account with $2,000 floating loss at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Account equity is $98,000, but the balance is $100,000 (higher value used).

   - Daily loss limit: $100,000 - $3,000 = **$97,000**.


3. **No open trades at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Daily drawdown is calculated as 3% of the closed balance.


## **Max Drawdown Limit – 12%**

**What does this mean?**

Your maximum drawdown is **12% of your initial account balance**. Unlike a trailing drawdown, this drawdown is **static**, meaning it remains fixed throughout both the evaluation and funded stages regardless of how much profit you make.

​

​ **How is it calculated?**

The maximum drawdown includes all closed trade profits/losses, floating positions, swap fees, and commissions.

**Examples:**

1. **$100K Account**





   - Your maximum drawdown is $12,000.

   - Your account balance or equity must never fall below $88,000.


2. **$50K Account:**





   - Your maximum drawdown is $6,000.

   - Your account balance or equity must never fall below $44,000.


* * *

**Key Notes:**

- Daily drawdown resets daily at **00:00 UTC**.

- Maximum drawdown is **static** and does not trail as your account grows.

- All calculations include closed trade profits/losses, floating positions, swap fees, and commissions.


**Please note:** The **12% static maximum drawdown** applies to new One Step Flex purchases made on or after **31st August 2026**. Accounts purchased before this date will remain on the previous **10% static maximum drawdown rule**. The **3% daily trailing drawdown remains unchanged** for all accounts.

* * *

# **Minimum Trading days**(Funded Only)

Once you become funded, you must complete a minimum of **3 trading days** before requesting your first reward.

Each qualifying trading day must achieve at least **0.5% profit**.

These trading days do not need to be consecutive. Any day with at least 0.5% profit counts towards the 3-day trading period.

* * *

# **WaveStop 1% (Funded Only)**

WaveStop applies to funded accounts only and is designed to encourage disciplined risk management.

If your floating PnL reaches **-1%** of your account balance, the following progression applies:

## First Strike

Your reward split will be reduced to **50%**.

## Second Strike

Your reward split will be reduced to **25%**.

## Third Strike

Your funded account will be permanently breached.

WaveStop does not apply during the evaluation phase.

* * *

# Rewards

## Profit Split

Traders receive a **90% profit** split as standard. **Example:** If a trader earns a profit of $5,000 and requests a payout, they will receive $4,500 as their total payout.

Upon checkout you have the option to upgrade with an add on to:

- **100% PROFIT SPLIT**


## Reward Cycle

We offer **bi-weekly payouts**, allowing traders to withdraw their profits every **14 days**. Simply request a rewards, and your earnings will be processed accordingly.

Upon checkout you have the option to upgrade with an add on to:

- **FIRST PAYOUT IN 7 DAYS**


* * *

# **Leverage**

The account leverage is the ratio of a trader’s capital to the size of positions they can control.

\- Forex 1:100

\- Indices : 1:20

\- Commodities : 1:20

\- Crypto : 1:2

Max Leverage is applied to all phases of the Evaluation.

Consequently, we use lower leverage to protect us from unforeseen losses as a distributor of large capital on a funded account.

\- Forex: 1:50

\- Indices : 1:10

\- Commodities : 1:10

\- Crypto : 1:2

Depending on the traders risk management we increase the leverage back to its Max.

**Trade with our capital and keep 100% of the profit**

​ _Take advantage of our limited time sale live now_

[Get Funded](https://www.aquafunded.com/#Evaluations)

* * *

Related Articles

- [3 STEP MODEL](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476458-3-step-model)
- [1 Step Standard](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281183-1-step-standard)
- [1 Step Pro](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281185-1-step-pro)
- [2 Step Standard](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281226-2-step-standard)
- [2 Step Pro](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281229-2-step-pro)

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# 1 Step Flex

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[Account Violations (Hard Breach)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_7eceaeb02c)[Minimum Trading days (Funded Only)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_609dd5b0a9)[WaveStop 1% (Funded Only)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_150a731adc)[First Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_040a2ef1bd)[Second Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_4ffe323903)[Third Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_74e776ed1d)[Rewards](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_1e97a19ac3)[Profit Split](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_29ff403489)[Reward Cycle](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_1d0ff538dd)[Leverage](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_eb8dd64dc2)

**1 Step Flex**

The 1-Step FlexChallenge is your opportunity to reach a 10% profit target without violating any rules or trading parameters. Complete this challenge, and you’re on your way to being funded!

**Step 1 Trading Objectives:**

- Achieve a **10% profit target** on Step 1 without breaking any rules or trading parameters.

- Adhere to the trading rules and loss limits


**_Upon successfully passing, your entire evaluation period will be reviewed. Congratulations, once the review is a success, you will be a funded Aqua Trader._**

* * *

# **Account Violations (Hard Breach)**

All 1 Step Flex accounts use a **3% daily trailing drawdown** and a **10% static maximum drawdown**.

Hard breach are serious violations to our established rules. A **hard breach** happens when a trader exceeds the **maximum daily loss** or **total drawdown limit**, resulting in the **immediate closure** of the account. This applies during evaluation and funded.

## **Daily Drawdown Limit – 3%**

- **What does this mean?**

The maximum daily loss allowed is 3% of your initial account balance. This is calculated daily at 00:00 UTC, based on the higher value of either your account balance or account equity.

- **How is it calculated?**

At the 00:00 UTC day reset:





  - We check the higher of your account balance or equity.

  - We subtract 3% of the initial account balance from this value to calculate your daily drawdown limit for the next day.


## **Examples:**

1. **$100K Account with $2,000 floating profit at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Account equity is $102,000.

   - Daily loss limit: $102,000 - $3,000 = **$99,000**.


2. **$100K Account with $2,000 floating loss at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Account equity is $98,000, but the balance is $100,000 (higher value used).

   - Daily loss limit: $100,000 - $3,000 = **$97,000**.


3. **No open trades at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Daily drawdown is calculated as 3% of the closed balance.


## **Max Drawdown Limit – 10%**

**What does this mean?**

Your maximum drawdown is **10% of your initial account balance**. Unlike a trailing drawdown, this drawdown is **static**, meaning it remains fixed throughout both the evaluation and funded stages regardless of how much profit you make.

​

​ **How is it calculated?**

The maximum drawdown includes all closed trade profits/losses, floating positions, swap fees, and commissions.

**Examples:**

1. **$100K Account**





   - Your maximum drawdown is $10,000.

   - Your account balance or equity must never fall below $90,000.


2. **$50K Account:**





   - Your maximum drawdown is $5,000.

   - Your account balance or equity must never fall below $45,000.


* * *

**Key Notes:**

- Daily drawdown resets daily at **00:00 UTC**.

- Maximum drawdown is **static** and does not trail as your account grows.

- All calculations include closed trade profits/losses, floating positions, swap fees, and commissions.


* * *

# **Minimum Trading days**(Funded Only)

Once you become funded, you must complete a minimum of **3 trading days** before requesting your first reward.

Each qualifying trading day must achieve at least **0.5% profit**.

These trading days do not need to be consecutive. Any day with at least 0.5% profit counts towards the 3-day trading period.

* * *

# **WaveStop 1% (Funded Only)**

WaveStop applies to funded accounts only and is designed to encourage disciplined risk management.

If your floating PnL reaches **-1%** of your account balance, the following progression applies:

## First Strike

Your reward split will be reduced to **50%**.

## Second Strike

Your reward split will be reduced to **25%**.

## Third Strike

Your funded account will be permanently breached.

WaveStop does not apply during the evaluation phase.

* * *

# Rewards

## Profit Split

Traders receive a **90% profit** split as standard. **Example:** If a trader earns a profit of $5,000 and requests a payout, they will receive $4,500 as their total payout.

Upon checkout you have the option to upgrade with an add on to:

- **100% PROFIT SPLIT**


## Reward Cycle

We offer **bi-weekly payouts**, allowing traders to withdraw their profits every **14 days**. Simply request a rewards, and your earnings will be processed accordingly.

Upon checkout you have the option to upgrade with an add on to:

- **FIRST PAYOUT IN 7 DAYS**


* * *

# **Leverage**

The account leverage is the ratio of a trader’s capital to the size of positions they can control.

\- Forex 1:100

\- Indices : 1:20

\- Commodities : 1:20

\- Crypto : 1:2

Max Leverage is applied to all phases of the Evaluation.

Consequently, we use lower leverage to protect us from unforeseen losses as a distributor of large capital on a funded account.

\- Forex: 1:50

\- Indices : 1:10

\- Commodities : 1:10

\- Crypto : 1:2

Depending on the traders risk management we increase the leverage back to its Max.

**Trade with our capital and keep 100% of the profit**

​ _Take advantage of our limited time sale live now_

[Get Funded](https://www.aquafunded.com/#Evaluations)

* * *

Related Articles

- [3 STEP MODEL](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476458-3-step-model)
- [1 Step Standard](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281183-1-step-standard)
- [1 Step Pro](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281185-1-step-pro)
- [2 Step Pro](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281229-2-step-pro)
- [2 Step Elite](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281231-2-step-elite)

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[Account Violations (Hard Breach)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_7eceaeb02c)[Minimum Trading days (Funded Only)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_609dd5b0a9)[WaveStop 1% (Funded Only)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_150a731adc)[First Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_040a2ef1bd)[Second Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_4ffe323903)[Third Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_74e776ed1d)[Rewards](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_1e97a19ac3)[Profit Split](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_29ff403489)[Reward Cycle](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_1d0ff538dd)[Leverage](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_eb8dd64dc2)

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# 1 Step Flex

Updated over 3 weeks ago

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[Account Violations (Hard Breach)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_7eceaeb02c)[Minimum Trading days (Funded Only)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_609dd5b0a9)[WaveStop 1% (Funded Only)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_150a731adc)[First Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_040a2ef1bd)[Second Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_4ffe323903)[Third Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_74e776ed1d)[Rewards](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_1e97a19ac3)[Profit Split](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_29ff403489)[Reward Cycle](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_1d0ff538dd)[Leverage](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_eb8dd64dc2)

**1 Step Flex**

The 1-Step FlexChallenge is your opportunity to reach a 10% profit target without violating any rules or trading parameters. Complete this challenge, and you’re on your way to being funded!

**Step 1 Trading Objectives:**

- Achieve a **10% profit target** on Step 1 without breaking any rules or trading parameters.

- Adhere to the trading rules and loss limits


**_Upon successfully passing, your entire evaluation period will be reviewed. Congratulations, once the review is a success, you will be a funded Aqua Trader._**

* * *

# **Account Violations (Hard Breach)**

All 1 Step Flex accounts use a **3% daily trailing drawdown** and a **10% static maximum drawdown**.

Hard breach are serious violations to our established rules. A **hard breach** happens when a trader exceeds the **maximum daily loss** or **total drawdown limit**, resulting in the **immediate closure** of the account. This applies during evaluation and funded.

## **Daily Drawdown Limit – 3%**

- **What does this mean?**

The maximum daily loss allowed is 3% of your initial account balance. This is calculated daily at 00:00 UTC, based on the higher value of either your account balance or account equity.

- **How is it calculated?**

At the 00:00 UTC day reset:





  - We check the higher of your account balance or equity.

  - We subtract 3% of the initial account balance from this value to calculate your daily drawdown limit for the next day.


## **Examples:**

1. **$100K Account with $2,000 floating profit at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Account equity is $102,000.

   - Daily loss limit: $102,000 - $3,000 = **$99,000**.


2. **$100K Account with $2,000 floating loss at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Account equity is $98,000, but the balance is $100,000 (higher value used).

   - Daily loss limit: $100,000 - $3,000 = **$97,000**.


3. **No open trades at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Daily drawdown is calculated as 3% of the closed balance.


## **Max Drawdown Limit – 10%**

**What does this mean?**

Your maximum drawdown is **10% of your initial account balance**. Unlike a trailing drawdown, this drawdown is **static**, meaning it remains fixed throughout both the evaluation and funded stages regardless of how much profit you make.

​

​ **How is it calculated?**

The maximum drawdown includes all closed trade profits/losses, floating positions, swap fees, and commissions.

**Examples:**

1. **$100K Account**





   - Your maximum drawdown is $10,000.

   - Your account balance or equity must never fall below $90,000.


2. **$50K Account:**





   - Your maximum drawdown is $5,000.

   - Your account balance or equity must never fall below $45,000.


* * *

**Key Notes:**

- Daily drawdown resets daily at **00:00 UTC**.

- Maximum drawdown is **static** and does not trail as your account grows.

- All calculations include closed trade profits/losses, floating positions, swap fees, and commissions.


* * *

# **Minimum Trading days**(Funded Only)

Once you become funded, you must complete a minimum of **3 trading days** before requesting your first reward.

Each qualifying trading day must achieve at least **0.5% profit**.

These trading days do not need to be consecutive. Any day with at least 0.5% profit counts towards the 3-day trading period.

* * *

# **WaveStop 1% (Funded Only)**

WaveStop applies to funded accounts only and is designed to encourage disciplined risk management.

If your floating PnL reaches **-1%** of your account balance, the following progression applies:

## First Strike

Your reward split will be reduced to **50%**.

## Second Strike

Your reward split will be reduced to **25%**.

## Third Strike

Your funded account will be permanently breached.

WaveStop does not apply during the evaluation phase.

* * *

# Rewards

## Profit Split

Traders receive a **90% profit** split as standard. **Example:** If a trader earns a profit of $5,000 and requests a payout, they will receive $4,500 as their total payout.

Upon checkout you have the option to upgrade with an add on to:

- **100% PROFIT SPLIT**


## Reward Cycle

We offer **bi-weekly payouts**, allowing traders to withdraw their profits every **14 days**. Simply request a rewards, and your earnings will be processed accordingly.

Upon checkout you have the option to upgrade with an add on to:

- **FIRST PAYOUT IN 7 DAYS**


* * *

# **Leverage**

The account leverage is the ratio of a trader’s capital to the size of positions they can control.

\- Forex 1:100

\- Indices : 1:20

\- Commodities : 1:20

\- Crypto : 1:2

Max Leverage is applied to all phases of the Evaluation.

Consequently, we use lower leverage to protect us from unforeseen losses as a distributor of large capital on a funded account.

\- Forex: 1:50

\- Indices : 1:10

\- Commodities : 1:10

\- Crypto : 1:2

Depending on the traders risk management we increase the leverage back to its Max.

**Trade with our capital and keep 100% of the profit**

​ _Take advantage of our limited time sale live now_

[Get Funded](https://www.aquafunded.com/#Evaluations)

* * *

Related Articles

- [3 STEP MODEL](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476458-3-step-model)
- [1 Step Standard](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281183-1-step-standard)
- [1 Step Pro](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281185-1-step-pro)
- [2 Step Standard](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281226-2-step-standard)
- [2 Step Pro](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281229-2-step-pro)

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# 1 Step Flex

Updated over 3 weeks ago

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[Account Violations (Hard Breach)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_7eceaeb02c)[Minimum Trading days (Funded Only)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_609dd5b0a9)[WaveStop 1% (Funded Only)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_150a731adc)[First Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_040a2ef1bd)[Second Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_4ffe323903)[Third Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_74e776ed1d)[Rewards](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_1e97a19ac3)[Profit Split](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_29ff403489)[Reward Cycle](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_1d0ff538dd)[Leverage](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_eb8dd64dc2)

**1 Step Flex**

The 1-Step FlexChallenge is your opportunity to reach a 10% profit target without violating any rules or trading parameters. Complete this challenge, and you’re on your way to being funded!

**Step 1 Trading Objectives:**

- Achieve a **10% profit target** on Step 1 without breaking any rules or trading parameters.

- Adhere to the trading rules and loss limits


**_Upon successfully passing, your entire evaluation period will be reviewed. Congratulations, once the review is a success, you will be a funded Aqua Trader._**

* * *

# **Account Violations (Hard Breach)**

All 1 Step Flex accounts use a **3% daily trailing drawdown** and a **10% static maximum drawdown**.

Hard breach are serious violations to our established rules. A **hard breach** happens when a trader exceeds the **maximum daily loss** or **total drawdown limit**, resulting in the **immediate closure** of the account. This applies during evaluation and funded.

## **Daily Drawdown Limit – 3%**

- **What does this mean?**

The maximum daily loss allowed is 3% of your initial account balance. This is calculated daily at 00:00 UTC, based on the higher value of either your account balance or account equity.

- **How is it calculated?**

At the 00:00 UTC day reset:





  - We check the higher of your account balance or equity.

  - We subtract 3% of the initial account balance from this value to calculate your daily drawdown limit for the next day.


## **Examples:**

1. **$100K Account with $2,000 floating profit at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Account equity is $102,000.

   - Daily loss limit: $102,000 - $3,000 = **$99,000**.


2. **$100K Account with $2,000 floating loss at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Account equity is $98,000, but the balance is $100,000 (higher value used).

   - Daily loss limit: $100,000 - $3,000 = **$97,000**.


3. **No open trades at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Daily drawdown is calculated as 3% of the closed balance.


## **Max Drawdown Limit – 10%**

**What does this mean?**

Your maximum drawdown is **10% of your initial account balance**. Unlike a trailing drawdown, this drawdown is **static**, meaning it remains fixed throughout both the evaluation and funded stages regardless of how much profit you make.

​

​ **How is it calculated?**

The maximum drawdown includes all closed trade profits/losses, floating positions, swap fees, and commissions.

**Examples:**

1. **$100K Account**





   - Your maximum drawdown is $10,000.

   - Your account balance or equity must never fall below $90,000.


2. **$50K Account:**





   - Your maximum drawdown is $5,000.

   - Your account balance or equity must never fall below $45,000.


* * *

**Key Notes:**

- Daily drawdown resets daily at **00:00 UTC**.

- Maximum drawdown is **static** and does not trail as your account grows.

- All calculations include closed trade profits/losses, floating positions, swap fees, and commissions.


* * *

# **Minimum Trading days**(Funded Only)

Once you become funded, you must complete a minimum of **3 trading days** before requesting your first reward.

Each qualifying trading day must achieve at least **0.5% profit**.

These trading days do not need to be consecutive. Any day with at least 0.5% profit counts towards the 3-day trading period.

* * *

# **WaveStop 1% (Funded Only)**

WaveStop applies to funded accounts only and is designed to encourage disciplined risk management.

If your floating PnL reaches **-1%** of your account balance, the following progression applies:

## First Strike

Your reward split will be reduced to **50%**.

## Second Strike

Your reward split will be reduced to **25%**.

## Third Strike

Your funded account will be permanently breached.

WaveStop does not apply during the evaluation phase.

* * *

# Rewards

## Profit Split

Traders receive a **90% profit** split as standard. **Example:** If a trader earns a profit of $5,000 and requests a payout, they will receive $4,500 as their total payout.

Upon checkout you have the option to upgrade with an add on to:

- **100% PROFIT SPLIT**


## Reward Cycle

We offer **bi-weekly payouts**, allowing traders to withdraw their profits every **14 days**. Simply request a rewards, and your earnings will be processed accordingly.

Upon checkout you have the option to upgrade with an add on to:

- **FIRST PAYOUT IN 7 DAYS**


* * *

# **Leverage**

The account leverage is the ratio of a trader’s capital to the size of positions they can control.

\- Forex 1:100

\- Indices : 1:20

\- Commodities : 1:20

\- Crypto : 1:2

Max Leverage is applied to all phases of the Evaluation.

Consequently, we use lower leverage to protect us from unforeseen losses as a distributor of large capital on a funded account.

\- Forex: 1:50

\- Indices : 1:10

\- Commodities : 1:10

\- Crypto : 1:2

Depending on the traders risk management we increase the leverage back to its Max.

**Trade with our capital and keep 100% of the profit**

​ _Take advantage of our limited time sale live now_

[Get Funded](https://www.aquafunded.com/#Evaluations)

* * *

Related Articles

- [3 STEP MODEL](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476458-3-step-model)
- [1 Step Standard](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281183-1-step-standard)
- [1 Step Pro](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281185-1-step-pro)
- [2 Step Pro](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281229-2-step-pro)
- [2 Step Elite](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281231-2-step-elite)

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# 1 Step Flex

Updated over 2 weeks ago

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[Account Violations (Hard Breach)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_7eceaeb02c)[Minimum Trading days (Funded Only)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_609dd5b0a9)[WaveStop 1% (Funded Only)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_150a731adc)[First Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_040a2ef1bd)[Second Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_4ffe323903)[Third Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_74e776ed1d)[Rewards](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_1e97a19ac3)[Profit Split](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_29ff403489)[Reward Cycle](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_1d0ff538dd)[Leverage](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_eb8dd64dc2)

**1 Step Flex**

The 1-Step FlexChallenge is your opportunity to reach a 10% profit target without violating any rules or trading parameters. Complete this challenge, and you’re on your way to being funded!

**Step 1 Trading Objectives:**

- Achieve a **10% profit target** on Step 1 without breaking any rules or trading parameters.

- Adhere to the trading rules and loss limits


**_Upon successfully passing, your entire evaluation period will be reviewed. Congratulations, once the review is a success, you will be a funded Aqua Trader._**

* * *

# **Account Violations (Hard Breach)**

All 1 Step Flex accounts use a **3% daily trailing drawdown** and a **10% static maximum drawdown**.

Hard breach are serious violations to our established rules. A **hard breach** happens when a trader exceeds the **maximum daily loss** or **total drawdown limit**, resulting in the **immediate closure** of the account. This applies during evaluation and funded.

## **Daily Drawdown Limit – 3%**

- **What does this mean?**

The maximum daily loss allowed is 3% of your initial account balance. This is calculated daily at 00:00 UTC, based on the higher value of either your account balance or account equity.

- **How is it calculated?**

At the 00:00 UTC day reset:





  - We check the higher of your account balance or equity.

  - We subtract 3% of the initial account balance from this value to calculate your daily drawdown limit for the next day.


## **Examples:**

1. **$100K Account with $2,000 floating profit at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Account equity is $102,000.

   - Daily loss limit: $102,000 - $3,000 = **$99,000**.


2. **$100K Account with $2,000 floating loss at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Account equity is $98,000, but the balance is $100,000 (higher value used).

   - Daily loss limit: $100,000 - $3,000 = **$97,000**.


3. **No open trades at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Daily drawdown is calculated as 3% of the closed balance.


## **Max Drawdown Limit – 10%**

**What does this mean?**

Your maximum drawdown is **10% of your initial account balance**. Unlike a trailing drawdown, this drawdown is **static**, meaning it remains fixed throughout both the evaluation and funded stages regardless of how much profit you make.

​

​ **How is it calculated?**

The maximum drawdown includes all closed trade profits/losses, floating positions, swap fees, and commissions.

**Examples:**

1. **$100K Account**





   - Your maximum drawdown is $10,000.

   - Your account balance or equity must never fall below $90,000.


2. **$50K Account:**





   - Your maximum drawdown is $5,000.

   - Your account balance or equity must never fall below $45,000.


* * *

**Key Notes:**

- Daily drawdown resets daily at **00:00 UTC**.

- Maximum drawdown is **static** and does not trail as your account grows.

- All calculations include closed trade profits/losses, floating positions, swap fees, and commissions.


* * *

# **Minimum Trading days**(Funded Only)

Once you become funded, you must complete a minimum of **3 trading days** before requesting your first reward.

Each qualifying trading day must achieve at least **0.5% profit**.

These trading days do not need to be consecutive. Any day with at least 0.5% profit counts towards the 3-day trading period.

* * *

# **WaveStop 1% (Funded Only)**

WaveStop applies to funded accounts only and is designed to encourage disciplined risk management.

If your floating PnL reaches **-1%** of your account balance, the following progression applies:

## First Strike

Your reward split will be reduced to **50%**.

## Second Strike

Your reward split will be reduced to **25%**.

## Third Strike

Your funded account will be permanently breached.

WaveStop does not apply during the evaluation phase.

* * *

# Rewards

## Profit Split

Traders receive a **90% profit** split as standard. **Example:** If a trader earns a profit of $5,000 and requests a payout, they will receive $4,500 as their total payout.

Upon checkout you have the option to upgrade with an add on to:

- **100% PROFIT SPLIT**


## Reward Cycle

We offer **bi-weekly payouts**, allowing traders to withdraw their profits every **14 days**. Simply request a rewards, and your earnings will be processed accordingly.

Upon checkout you have the option to upgrade with an add on to:

- **FIRST PAYOUT IN 7 DAYS**


* * *

# **Leverage**

The account leverage is the ratio of a trader’s capital to the size of positions they can control.

\- Forex 1:100

\- Indices : 1:20

\- Commodities : 1:20

\- Crypto : 1:2

Max Leverage is applied to all phases of the Evaluation.

Consequently, we use lower leverage to protect us from unforeseen losses as a distributor of large capital on a funded account.

\- Forex: 1:50

\- Indices : 1:10

\- Commodities : 1:10

\- Crypto : 1:2

Depending on the traders risk management we increase the leverage back to its Max.

**Trade with our capital and keep 100% of the profit**

​ _Take advantage of our limited time sale live now_

[Get Funded](https://www.aquafunded.com/#Evaluations)

* * *

Related Articles

- [3 STEP MODEL](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476458-3-step-model)
- [1 Step Standard](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281183-1-step-standard)
- [1 Step Pro](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281185-1-step-pro)
- [2 Step Pro](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281229-2-step-pro)
- [2 Step Elite](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281231-2-step-elite)

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# 1 Step Flex

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[Account Violations (Hard Breach)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_7eceaeb02c)[Minimum Trading days (Funded Only)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_609dd5b0a9)[WaveStop 1% (Funded Only)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_150a731adc)[First Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_040a2ef1bd)[Second Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_4ffe323903)[Third Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_74e776ed1d)[Rewards](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_1e97a19ac3)[Profit Split](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_29ff403489)[Reward Cycle](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_1d0ff538dd)[Leverage](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_eb8dd64dc2)

**1 Step Flex**

The 1-Step FlexChallenge is your opportunity to reach a 10% profit target without violating any rules or trading parameters. Complete this challenge, and you’re on your way to being funded!

**Step 1 Trading Objectives:**

- Achieve a **10% profit target** on Step 1 without breaking any rules or trading parameters.

- Adhere to the trading rules and loss limits


**_Upon successfully passing, your entire evaluation period will be reviewed. Congratulations, once the review is a success, you will be a funded Aqua Trader._**

* * *

# **Account Violations (Hard Breach)**

All 1 Step Flex accounts use a **3% daily trailing drawdown** and a **10% static maximum drawdown**.

Hard breach are serious violations to our established rules. A **hard breach** happens when a trader exceeds the **maximum daily loss** or **total drawdown limit**, resulting in the **immediate closure** of the account. This applies during evaluation and funded.

## **Daily Drawdown Limit – 3%**

- **What does this mean?**

The maximum daily loss allowed is 3% of your initial account balance. This is calculated daily at 00:00 UTC, based on the higher value of either your account balance or account equity.

- **How is it calculated?**

At the 00:00 UTC day reset:





  - We check the higher of your account balance or equity.

  - We subtract 3% of the initial account balance from this value to calculate your daily drawdown limit for the next day.


## **Examples:**

1. **$100K Account with $2,000 floating profit at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Account equity is $102,000.

   - Daily loss limit: $102,000 - $3,000 = **$99,000**.


2. **$100K Account with $2,000 floating loss at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Account equity is $98,000, but the balance is $100,000 (higher value used).

   - Daily loss limit: $100,000 - $3,000 = **$97,000**.


3. **No open trades at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Daily drawdown is calculated as 3% of the closed balance.


## **Max Drawdown Limit – 10%**

**What does this mean?**

Your maximum drawdown is **10% of your initial account balance**. Unlike a trailing drawdown, this drawdown is **static**, meaning it remains fixed throughout both the evaluation and funded stages regardless of how much profit you make.

​

​ **How is it calculated?**

The maximum drawdown includes all closed trade profits/losses, floating positions, swap fees, and commissions.

**Examples:**

1. **$100K Account**





   - Your maximum drawdown is $10,000.

   - Your account balance or equity must never fall below $90,000.


2. **$50K Account:**





   - Your maximum drawdown is $5,000.

   - Your account balance or equity must never fall below $45,000.


* * *

**Key Notes:**

- Daily drawdown resets daily at **00:00 UTC**.

- Maximum drawdown is **static** and does not trail as your account grows.

- All calculations include closed trade profits/losses, floating positions, swap fees, and commissions.


* * *

# **Minimum Trading days**(Funded Only)

Once you become funded, you must complete a minimum of **3 trading days** before requesting your first reward.

Each qualifying trading day must achieve at least **0.5% profit**.

These trading days do not need to be consecutive. Any day with at least 0.5% profit counts towards the 3-day trading period.

* * *

# **WaveStop 1% (Funded Only)**

WaveStop applies to funded accounts only and is designed to encourage disciplined risk management.

If your floating PnL reaches **-1%** of your account balance, the following progression applies:

## First Strike

Your reward split will be reduced to **50%**.

## Second Strike

Your reward split will be reduced to **25%**.

## Third Strike

Your funded account will be permanently breached.

WaveStop does not apply during the evaluation phase.

* * *

# Rewards

## Profit Split

Traders receive a **90% profit** split as standard. **Example:** If a trader earns a profit of $5,000 and requests a payout, they will receive $4,500 as their total payout.

Upon checkout you have the option to upgrade with an add on to:

- **100% PROFIT SPLIT**


## Reward Cycle

We offer **bi-weekly payouts**, allowing traders to withdraw their profits every **14 days**. Simply request a rewards, and your earnings will be processed accordingly.

Upon checkout you have the option to upgrade with an add on to:

- **FIRST PAYOUT IN 7 DAYS**


* * *

# **Leverage**

The account leverage is the ratio of a trader’s capital to the size of positions they can control.

\- Forex 1:100

\- Indices : 1:20

\- Commodities : 1:20

\- Crypto : 1:2

Max Leverage is applied to all phases of the Evaluation.

Consequently, we use lower leverage to protect us from unforeseen losses as a distributor of large capital on a funded account.

\- Forex: 1:50

\- Indices : 1:10

\- Commodities : 1:10

\- Crypto : 1:2

Depending on the traders risk management we increase the leverage back to its Max.

**Trade with our capital and keep 100% of the profit**

​ _Take advantage of our limited time sale live now_

[Get Funded](https://www.aquafunded.com/#Evaluations)

* * *

Related Articles

- [3 STEP MODEL](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476458-3-step-model)
- [1 Step Standard](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281183-1-step-standard)
- [1 Step Pro](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281185-1-step-pro)
- [2 Step Standard](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281226-2-step-standard)
- [2 Step Pro](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281229-2-step-pro)

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[Account Violations (Hard Breach)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_7eceaeb02c)[Minimum Trading days (Funded Only)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_609dd5b0a9)[WaveStop 1% (Funded Only)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_150a731adc)[First Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_040a2ef1bd)[Second Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_4ffe323903)[Third Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_74e776ed1d)[Rewards](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_1e97a19ac3)[Profit Split](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_29ff403489)[Reward Cycle](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_1d0ff538dd)[Leverage](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_eb8dd64dc2)

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# 1 Step Flex

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[Account Violations (Hard Breach)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_7eceaeb02c)[Minimum Trading days (Funded Only)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_609dd5b0a9)[WaveStop 1% (Funded Only)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_150a731adc)[First Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_040a2ef1bd)[Second Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_4ffe323903)[Third Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_74e776ed1d)[Rewards](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_1e97a19ac3)[Profit Split](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_29ff403489)[Reward Cycle](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_1d0ff538dd)[Leverage](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_eb8dd64dc2)

**1 Step Flex**

The 1-Step FlexChallenge is your opportunity to reach a 10% profit target without violating any rules or trading parameters. Complete this challenge, and you’re on your way to being funded!

**Step 1 Trading Objectives:**

- Achieve a **10% profit target** on Step 1 without breaking any rules or trading parameters.

- Adhere to the trading rules and loss limits


**_Upon successfully passing, your entire evaluation period will be reviewed. Congratulations, once the review is a success, you will be a funded Aqua Trader._**

* * *

# **Account Violations (Hard Breach)**

All 1 Step Flex accounts use a **3% daily trailing drawdown** and a **10% static maximum drawdown**.

Hard breach are serious violations to our established rules. A **hard breach** happens when a trader exceeds the **maximum daily loss** or **total drawdown limit**, resulting in the **immediate closure** of the account. This applies during evaluation and funded.

## **Daily Drawdown Limit – 3%**

- **What does this mean?**

The maximum daily loss allowed is 3% of your initial account balance. This is calculated daily at 00:00 UTC, based on the higher value of either your account balance or account equity.

- **How is it calculated?**

At the 00:00 UTC day reset:





  - We check the higher of your account balance or equity.

  - We subtract 3% of the initial account balance from this value to calculate your daily drawdown limit for the next day.


## **Examples:**

1. **$100K Account with $2,000 floating profit at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Account equity is $102,000.

   - Daily loss limit: $102,000 - $3,000 = **$99,000**.


2. **$100K Account with $2,000 floating loss at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Account equity is $98,000, but the balance is $100,000 (higher value used).

   - Daily loss limit: $100,000 - $3,000 = **$97,000**.


3. **No open trades at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Daily drawdown is calculated as 3% of the closed balance.


## **Max Drawdown Limit – 10%**

**What does this mean?**

Your maximum drawdown is **10% of your initial account balance**. Unlike a trailing drawdown, this drawdown is **static**, meaning it remains fixed throughout both the evaluation and funded stages regardless of how much profit you make.

​

​ **How is it calculated?**

The maximum drawdown includes all closed trade profits/losses, floating positions, swap fees, and commissions.

**Examples:**

1. **$100K Account**





   - Your maximum drawdown is $10,000.

   - Your account balance or equity must never fall below $90,000.


2. **$50K Account:**





   - Your maximum drawdown is $5,000.

   - Your account balance or equity must never fall below $45,000.


* * *

**Key Notes:**

- Daily drawdown resets daily at **00:00 UTC**.

- Maximum drawdown is **static** and does not trail as your account grows.

- All calculations include closed trade profits/losses, floating positions, swap fees, and commissions.


* * *

# **Minimum Trading days**(Funded Only)

Once you become funded, you must complete a minimum of **3 trading days** before requesting your first reward.

Each qualifying trading day must achieve at least **0.5% profit**.

These trading days do not need to be consecutive. Any day with at least 0.5% profit counts towards the 3-day trading period.

* * *

# **WaveStop 1% (Funded Only)**

WaveStop applies to funded accounts only and is designed to encourage disciplined risk management.

If your floating PnL reaches **-1%** of your account balance, the following progression applies:

## First Strike

Your reward split will be reduced to **50%**.

## Second Strike

Your reward split will be reduced to **25%**.

## Third Strike

Your funded account will be permanently breached.

WaveStop does not apply during the evaluation phase.

* * *

# Rewards

## Profit Split

Traders receive a **90% profit** split as standard. **Example:** If a trader earns a profit of $5,000 and requests a payout, they will receive $4,500 as their total payout.

Upon checkout you have the option to upgrade with an add on to:

- **100% PROFIT SPLIT**


## Reward Cycle

We offer **bi-weekly payouts**, allowing traders to withdraw their profits every **14 days**. Simply request a rewards, and your earnings will be processed accordingly.

Upon checkout you have the option to upgrade with an add on to:

- **FIRST PAYOUT IN 7 DAYS**


* * *

# **Leverage**

The account leverage is the ratio of a trader’s capital to the size of positions they can control.

\- Forex 1:100

\- Indices : 1:20

\- Commodities : 1:20

\- Crypto : 1:2

Max Leverage is applied to all phases of the Evaluation.

Consequently, we use lower leverage to protect us from unforeseen losses as a distributor of large capital on a funded account.

\- Forex: 1:50

\- Indices : 1:10

\- Commodities : 1:10

\- Crypto : 1:2

Depending on the traders risk management we increase the leverage back to its Max.

**Trade with our capital and keep 100% of the profit**

​ _Take advantage of our limited time sale live now_

[Get Funded](https://www.aquafunded.com/#Evaluations)

* * *

Related Articles

- [3 STEP MODEL](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476458-3-step-model)
- [1 Step Standard](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281183-1-step-standard)
- [1 Step Pro](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281185-1-step-pro)
- [2 Step Pro](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281229-2-step-pro)
- [2 Step Elite](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281231-2-step-elite)

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# 1 Step Flex

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[Account Violations (Hard Breach)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_7eceaeb02c)[Minimum Trading days (Funded Only)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_609dd5b0a9)[WaveStop 1% (Funded Only)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_150a731adc)[First Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_040a2ef1bd)[Second Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_4ffe323903)[Third Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_74e776ed1d)[Rewards](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_1e97a19ac3)[Profit Split](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_29ff403489)[Reward Cycle](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_1d0ff538dd)[Leverage](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_eb8dd64dc2)

**1 Step Flex**

The 1-Step FlexChallenge is your opportunity to reach a 10% profit target without violating any rules or trading parameters. Complete this challenge, and you’re on your way to being funded!

**Step 1 Trading Objectives:**

- Achieve a **10% profit target** on Step 1 without breaking any rules or trading parameters.

- Adhere to the trading rules and loss limits


**_Upon successfully passing, your entire evaluation period will be reviewed. Congratulations, once the review is a success, you will be a funded Aqua Trader._**

* * *

# **Account Violations (Hard Breach)**

All 1 Step Flex accounts use a **3% daily trailing drawdown** and a **10% static maximum drawdown**.

Hard breach are serious violations to our established rules. A **hard breach** happens when a trader exceeds the **maximum daily loss** or **total drawdown limit**, resulting in the **immediate closure** of the account. This applies during evaluation and funded.

## **Daily Drawdown Limit – 3%**

- **What does this mean?**

The maximum daily loss allowed is 3% of your initial account balance. This is calculated daily at 00:00 UTC, based on the higher value of either your account balance or account equity.

- **How is it calculated?**

At the 00:00 UTC day reset:





  - We check the higher of your account balance or equity.

  - We subtract 3% of the initial account balance from this value to calculate your daily drawdown limit for the next day.


## **Examples:**

1. **$100K Account with $2,000 floating profit at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Account equity is $102,000.

   - Daily loss limit: $102,000 - $3,000 = **$99,000**.


2. **$100K Account with $2,000 floating loss at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Account equity is $98,000, but the balance is $100,000 (higher value used).

   - Daily loss limit: $100,000 - $3,000 = **$97,000**.


3. **No open trades at 00:00 UTC:**





   - Daily drawdown is calculated as 3% of the closed balance.


## **Max Drawdown Limit – 10%**

**What does this mean?**

Your maximum drawdown is **10% of your initial account balance**. Unlike a trailing drawdown, this drawdown is **static**, meaning it remains fixed throughout both the evaluation and funded stages regardless of how much profit you make.

​

​ **How is it calculated?**

The maximum drawdown includes all closed trade profits/losses, floating positions, swap fees, and commissions.

**Examples:**

1. **$100K Account**





   - Your maximum drawdown is $10,000.

   - Your account balance or equity must never fall below $90,000.


2. **$50K Account:**





   - Your maximum drawdown is $5,000.

   - Your account balance or equity must never fall below $45,000.


* * *

**Key Notes:**

- Daily drawdown resets daily at **00:00 UTC**.

- Maximum drawdown is **static** and does not trail as your account grows.

- All calculations include closed trade profits/losses, floating positions, swap fees, and commissions.


* * *

# **Minimum Trading days**(Funded Only)

Once you become funded, you must complete a minimum of **3 trading days** before requesting your first reward.

Each qualifying trading day must achieve at least **0.5% profit**.

These trading days do not need to be consecutive. Any day with at least 0.5% profit counts towards the 3-day trading period.

* * *

# **WaveStop 1% (Funded Only)**

WaveStop applies to funded accounts only and is designed to encourage disciplined risk management.

If your floating PnL reaches **-1%** of your account balance, the following progression applies:

## First Strike

Your reward split will be reduced to **50%**.

## Second Strike

Your reward split will be reduced to **25%**.

## Third Strike

Your funded account will be permanently breached.

WaveStop does not apply during the evaluation phase.

* * *

# Rewards

## Profit Split

Traders receive a **90% profit** split as standard. **Example:** If a trader earns a profit of $5,000 and requests a payout, they will receive $4,500 as their total payout.

Upon checkout you have the option to upgrade with an add on to:

- **100% PROFIT SPLIT**


## Reward Cycle

We offer **bi-weekly payouts**, allowing traders to withdraw their profits every **14 days**. Simply request a rewards, and your earnings will be processed accordingly.

Upon checkout you have the option to upgrade with an add on to:

- **FIRST PAYOUT IN 7 DAYS**


* * *

# **Leverage**

The account leverage is the ratio of a trader’s capital to the size of positions they can control.

\- Forex 1:100

\- Indices : 1:20

\- Commodities : 1:20

\- Crypto : 1:2

Max Leverage is applied to all phases of the Evaluation.

Consequently, we use lower leverage to protect us from unforeseen losses as a distributor of large capital on a funded account.

\- Forex: 1:50

\- Indices : 1:10

\- Commodities : 1:10

\- Crypto : 1:2

Depending on the traders risk management we increase the leverage back to its Max.

**Trade with our capital and keep 100% of the profit**

​ _Take advantage of our limited time sale live now_

[Get Funded](https://www.aquafunded.com/#Evaluations)

* * *

Related Articles

- [3 STEP MODEL](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476458-3-step-model)
- [1 Step Standard](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281183-1-step-standard)
- [1 Step Pro](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281185-1-step-pro)
- [2 Step Standard](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281226-2-step-standard)
- [2 Step Pro](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281229-2-step-pro)

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[Account Violations (Hard Breach)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_7eceaeb02c)[Minimum Trading days (Funded Only)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_609dd5b0a9)[WaveStop 1% (Funded Only)](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_150a731adc)[First Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_040a2ef1bd)[Second Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_4ffe323903)[Third Strike](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_74e776ed1d)[Rewards](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_1e97a19ac3)[Profit Split](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_29ff403489)[Reward Cycle](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_1d0ff538dd)[Leverage](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476451-1-step-flex#h_eb8dd64dc2)

SHA-256 2cb28a277afc06016d454eb037fdc820099e3182d5353fdbeda03aac4706d931

**1 Step Flex**

The 1-Step Flex Challenge is your opportunity to reach a 10% profit target without violating any rules or trading parameters. Complete this challenge, and you’re on your way to being funded!

**Step 1 Trading Objectives:**

-   Achieve a **10% profit target** on Step 1 without breaking any rules or trading parameters.
    
-   Adhere to the trading rules and loss limits
    

**_Upon successfully passing, your entire evaluation period will be reviewed. Congratulations, once the review is a success, you will be a funded Aqua Trader._**

* * *

# **Account Violations (Hard Breach)**

All 1 Step Flex accounts use a **3% daily trailing drawdown** and a **10% static maximum drawdown**.

Hard breach are serious violations to our established rules. A **hard breach** happens when a trader exceeds the **maximum daily loss** or **total drawdown limit**, resulting in the **immediate closure** of the account. This applies during evaluation and funded.

## **Daily Drawdown Limit – 3%**

-   **What does this mean?**  
    The maximum daily loss allowed is 3% of your initial account balance. This is calculated daily at 00:00 UTC, based on the higher value of either your account balance or account equity.
    
-   **How is it calculated?**  
    At the 00:00 UTC day reset:
    
    -   We check the higher of your account balance or equity.
        
    -   We subtract 3% of the initial account balance from this value to calculate your daily drawdown limit for the next day.
        
    

## **Examples:**

1.  **$100K Account with $2,000 floating profit at 00:00 UTC:**
    
    -   Account equity is $102,000.
        
    -   Daily loss limit: $102,000 - $3,000 = **$99,000**.
        
    
2.  **$100K Account with $2,000 floating loss at 00:00 UTC:**
    
    -   Account equity is $98,000, but the balance is $100,000 (higher value used).
        
    -   Daily loss limit: $100,000 - $3,000 = **$97,000**.
        
    
3.  **No open trades at 00:00 UTC:**
    
    -   Daily drawdown is calculated as 3% of the closed balance.
        
    

## **Max Drawdown Limit – 10%**

**What does this mean?**  
Your maximum drawdown is **10% of your initial account balance**. Unlike a trailing drawdown, this drawdown is **static**, meaning it remains fixed throughout both the evaluation and funded stages regardless of how much profit you make.  
​  
​**How is it calculated?**  
The maximum drawdown includes all closed trade profits/losses, floating positions, swap fees, and commissions.

**Examples:**

1.  **$100K Account**
    
    -   Your maximum drawdown is $10,000.
        
    -   Your account balance or equity must never fall below $90,000.
        
    
2.  **$50K Account:**
    
    -   Your maximum drawdown is $5,000.
        
    -   Your account balance or equity must never fall below $45,000.
        
    

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**Key Notes:**

-   Daily drawdown resets daily at **00:00 UTC**.
    
-   Maximum drawdown is **static** and does not trail as your account grows.
    
-   All calculations include closed trade profits/losses, floating positions, swap fees, and commissions.
    

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# **Minimum Trading days** (Funded Only)

Once you become funded, you must complete a minimum of **3 trading days** before requesting your first reward.

Each qualifying trading day must achieve at least **0.5% profit**.

These trading days do not need to be consecutive. Any day with at least 0.5% profit counts towards the 3-day trading period.

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# **WaveStop 1% (Funded Only)**

WaveStop applies to funded accounts only and is designed to encourage disciplined risk management.

If your floating PnL reaches **\-1%** of your account balance, the following progression applies:

## First Strike

Your reward split will be reduced to **50%**.

## Second Strike

Your reward split will be reduced to **25%**.

## Third Strike

Your funded account will be permanently breached.

WaveStop does not apply during the evaluation phase.

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# Rewards

## Profit Split

Traders receive a **90% profit** split as standard. **Example:** If a trader earns a profit of $5,000 and requests a payout, they will receive $4,500 as their total payout.

Upon checkout you have the option to upgrade with an add on to:

-   **100% PROFIT SPLIT**
    

## Reward Cycle

We offer **bi-weekly payouts**, allowing traders to withdraw their profits every **14 days**. Simply request a rewards, and your earnings will be processed accordingly.

Upon checkout you have the option to upgrade with an add on to:

-   **FIRST PAYOUT IN 7 DAYS**
    

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# **Leverage**

The account leverage is the ratio of a trader’s capital to the size of positions they can control.

\- Forex 1:100

\- Indices : 1:20

\- Commodities : 1:20

\- Crypto : 1:2

Max Leverage is applied to all phases of the Evaluation.

Consequently, we use lower leverage to protect us from unforeseen losses as a distributor of large capital on a funded account.

\- Forex: 1:50

\- Indices : 1:10

\- Commodities : 1:10

\- Crypto : 1:2

Depending on the traders risk management we increase the leverage back to its Max.

**Trade with our capital and keep 100% of the profit**  
​_Take advantage of our limited time sale live now_

[Get Funded](https://www.aquafunded.com/#Evaluations)

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**1 Step Flex**

The 1-Step Flex Challenge is your opportunity to reach a 10% profit target without violating any rules or trading parameters. Complete this challenge, and you’re on your way to being funded!

**Step 1 Trading Objectives:**

-   Achieve a **10% profit target** on Step 1 without breaking any rules or trading parameters.
    
-   Adhere to the trading rules and loss limits
    

**_Upon successfully passing, your entire evaluation period will be reviewed. Congratulations, once the review is a success, you will be a funded Aqua Trader._**

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# **Account Violations (Hard Breach)**

All 1 Step Flex accounts use a **3% daily trailing drawdown** and a **10% static maximum drawdown**.

Hard breach are serious violations to our established rules. A **hard breach** happens when a trader exceeds the **maximum daily loss** or **total drawdown limit**, resulting in the **immediate closure** of the account. This applies during evaluation and funded.

## **Daily Drawdown Limit – 3%**

-   **What does this mean?**  
    The maximum daily loss allowed is 3% of your initial account balance. This is calculated daily at 00:00 UTC, based on the higher value of either your account balance or account equity.
    
-   **How is it calculated?**  
    At the 00:00 UTC day reset:
    
    -   We check the higher of your account balance or equity.
        
    -   We subtract 3% of the initial account balance from this value to calculate your daily drawdown limit for the next day.
        
    

## **Examples:**

1.  **$100K Account with $2,000 floating profit at 00:00 UTC:**
    
    -   Account equity is $102,000.
        
    -   Daily loss limit: $102,000 - $3,000 = **$99,000**.
        
    
2.  **$100K Account with $2,000 floating loss at 00:00 UTC:**
    
    -   Account equity is $98,000, but the balance is $100,000 (higher value used).
        
    -   Daily loss limit: $100,000 - $3,000 = **$97,000**.
        
    
3.  **No open trades at 00:00 UTC:**
    
    -   Daily drawdown is calculated as 3% of the closed balance.
        
    

## **Max Drawdown Limit – 10%**

**What does this mean?**  
Your maximum drawdown is **10% of your initial account balance**. Unlike a trailing drawdown, this drawdown is **static**, meaning it remains fixed throughout both the evaluation and funded stages regardless of how much profit you make.  
​  
​**How is it calculated?**  
The maximum drawdown includes all closed trade profits/losses, floating positions, swap fees, and commissions.

**Examples:**

1.  **$100K Account**
    
    -   Your maximum drawdown is $10,000.
        
    -   Your account balance or equity must never fall below $90,000.
        
    
2.  **$50K Account:**
    
    -   Your maximum drawdown is $5,000.
        
    -   Your account balance or equity must never fall below $45,000.
        
    

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**Key Notes:**

-   Daily drawdown resets daily at **00:00 UTC**.
    
-   Maximum drawdown is **static** and does not trail as your account grows.
    
-   All calculations include closed trade profits/losses, floating positions, swap fees, and commissions.
    

* * *

# **Minimum Trading days** (Funded Only)

Once you become funded, you must complete a minimum of **3 trading days** before requesting your first reward.

Each qualifying trading day must achieve at least **0.5% profit**.

These trading days do not need to be consecutive. Any day with at least 0.5% profit counts towards the 3-day trading period.

* * *

# **WaveStop 1% (Funded Only)**

WaveStop applies to funded accounts only and is designed to encourage disciplined risk management.

If your floating PnL reaches **\-1%** of your account balance, the following progression applies:

## First Strike

Your reward split will be reduced to **50%**.

## Second Strike

Your reward split will be reduced to **25%**.

## Third Strike

Your funded account will be permanently breached.

WaveStop does not apply during the evaluation phase.

* * *

# Rewards

## Profit Split

Traders receive a **90% profit** split as standard. **Example:** If a trader earns a profit of $5,000 and requests a payout, they will receive $4,500 as their total payout.

Upon checkout you have the option to upgrade with an add on to:

-   **100% PROFIT SPLIT**
    

## Reward Cycle

We offer **bi-weekly payouts**, allowing traders to withdraw their profits every **14 days**. Simply request a rewards, and your earnings will be processed accordingly.

Upon checkout you have the option to upgrade with an add on to:

-   **FIRST PAYOUT IN 7 DAYS**
    

* * *

# **Leverage**

The account leverage is the ratio of a trader’s capital to the size of positions they can control.

\- Forex 1:100

\- Indices : 1:20

\- Commodities : 1:20

\- Crypto : 1:2

Max Leverage is applied to all phases of the Evaluation.

Consequently, we use lower leverage to protect us from unforeseen losses as a distributor of large capital on a funded account.

\- Forex: 1:50

\- Indices : 1:10

\- Commodities : 1:10

\- Crypto : 1:2

Depending on the traders risk management we increase the leverage back to its Max.

**Trade with our capital and keep 100% of the profit**  
​_Take advantage of our limited time sale live now_

[Get Funded](https://www.aquafunded.com/#Evaluations)

* * *

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    3 STEP MODEL
    
    ](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/10476458-3-step-model)
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    ](https://help.aquafunded.com/en/articles/15281183-1-step-standard)
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