The proprietary trading industry has largely favored 2-step evaluations, but for experienced traders, proving consistency over two separate phases can feel like an unnecessary delay. You know your edge, you know your risk management, and you want access to live capital as quickly as possible.

To meet this demand, Next Level Funded (NLF) has launched the 1-Step Pro Option. This new account type is engineered for speed, offering a single-phase evaluation with highly competitive metrics, static drawdowns, and 100% profit retention.

Breakdown of the 1-Step Pro Rules

The 1-Step Pro is designed to balance a slightly higher profit target with a highly forgiving static drawdown, ensuring traders have the breathing room they need to pass.

Here are the exact metrics for the $5,000 1-Step Pro Account:

Metric 1-Step Pro Rule
Account Size $5,000
Price $54 (One-Time 100% Refundable Fee)
Profit Target 11% ($550)
Overall Drawdown 11% Static ($550)
Daily Drawdown 3% ($150)
Rewards Split 100%
Reward Cycle On-Demand
Maximum Trading Days Unlimited
Minimum Trading Days 5 Profitable Days

Why Choose the 1-Step Pro?

1. Speed to Funding

The primary advantage of the 1-Step Pro is speed. You only need to hit one profit target (11%) to secure your funded account. There is no Phase 2 to worry about. If you catch a strong trend or have a highly profitable week, you can be trading live capital in just 5 minimum trading days.

2. The Power of Static Drawdown

Unlike trailing drawdowns that punish you for making profit by moving your loss limit up, the 1-Step Pro features an 11% Static Overall Drawdown

If you start with $5,000, your absolute account loss limit is locked at $4,450. It never moves. This gives you massive psychological relief, knowing that your profits are actually buffering your account against future losses, rather than dragging your drawdown limit higher.

3. 100% Profit Splits & On-Demand Payouts

Once you pass the 1-Step Pro, you keep 100% of your rewards split. Furthermore, NLF's On-Demand reward cycle means you do not have to wait weeks to withdraw your earnings. When you make profit, you can request it immediately, backed by NLF's 12-hour payout guarantee.

4. 100% Refundable Fee

The $54 evaluation fee is fully refundable on your 3rd successful payout, making the 1-Step Pro effectively free for consistently profitable traders.

Is the 1-Step Pro Right for You?

If you are a disciplined trader who prefers a "one and done" evaluation and values the safety of a static drawdown, the 1-Step Pro is arguably the best single-phase challenge on the market today.

Start Your 1-Step Pro Evaluation Today

Author: Spencer Todd, Founder of Next Level Funded

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