What is the difference between 1-Step and 2-Step Evaluation?

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1-Step uses one Qualifier with an end-of-day trailing drawdown and Best Day limit. 2-Step uses a Qualifier and Validator, a fixed drawdown and four trading days in each stage.

Stages: 1-Step Qualifier; 2-Step Qualifier + Validator.

Target: 1-Step 10%; 2-Step 10% Qualifier; 5% Validator.

Max Daily Loss: 1-Step 3%; 2-Step 5%.

Max Total Loss: 1-Step 10% EOD trailing; 2-Step 10% fixed.

Minimum trading days: 1-Step None; 2-Step 4 in each stage.

Best Day Rule: 1-Step 50% maximum; 2-Step Not applicable.

Time limit: 1-Step 90 calendar days; 2-Step 90 calendar days per issued stage.

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The percentages apply across all offered account sizes. Each stage must meet every applicable objective while the account remains valid and positions are closed for completion review.

Rule	1-Step Evaluation	2-Step Evaluation
Stages	Qualifier	Qualifier + Validator
Target	10%	10% Qualifier; 5% Validator
Max Daily Loss	3%	5%
Max Total Loss	10% EOD trailing	10% fixed
Minimum trading days	None	4 in each stage
Best Day Rule	50% maximum	Not applicable
Time limit	90 calendar days	90 calendar days per issued stage

What is the difference between 1-Step and 2-Step Evaluation?

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