Trade our capital. Keep up to 90% of the gains.* Pass a straightforward 2-Step Challenge with simple, transparent rules — no trailing drawdown, no time limits, and no gimmicks.
Pay one affordable, one-time fee, trade at your own pace, and request your first payout on demand once eligible — then every 30 days after that.
Start your 2-Step Challenge today.
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Up to 90% profit split
No hidden rules. No minimum trading days. No maximum trading days. Withdrawals every 30 days.
KickStart's 2-Step Program is built for serious traders who want a fair, transparent evaluation before accessing funded capital. If you can trade with discipline, manage risk, and follow clear rules, we provide the capital to help you scale — without artificial hurdles.
No minimum trading days. No forced position counts. No unnecessary restrictions.
Trade your strategy, your schedule, and your style — as long as you respect the drawdown rules. If you're ready to trade professionally and keep up to 90% of what you earn, the 2-Step Program was built for you.
*Available as an optional add-on at checkout. Standard trader's share is 75%
Start with a balance between $5,000 and $500,000 USD.
Generate 10% net profit to pass Step 1.
Generate 5% net profit to pass Step 2.
Don't lose more than 4% in a day.
Don't lose more than 8% of your starting balance.
Share in up to 90% of profits.
Just don't be inactive for more than 30 days consecutively.
Weekend Holding is also available as an optional add-on at checkout.
Full performance analytics and risk tracking included.
Trade with up to 30:1 Leverage.
Select your account size and start the Two-Step Challenge.
Complete both stages while respecting risk limits. No time pressure.
Pass the two-phase challenge and receive a funded trading account.
Every 30 days – min $100 or 1% of starting balance
Our most popular choice. The perfect balance of capital and accessibility — pass two stages, trade with $50,000 in funded capital and keep up to 90% of your profits. Static drawdown, no time limits.
Based on verified Trustpilot reviews
"The trading environment was top-notch with reasonable spreads and a reliable platform. Additionally, the 5% relative drawdown rule was manageable with proper risk management. The support team at KickStart was always there to assist me with any questions or issues I had and I never felt alone throughout the process. Now, I am a funded trader with a real account of $500,000 and I can't wait to see my results with the help of KickStart Trading."
"Simple rules, no minimum trading days, can trade any style and use trade copiers with multiple accounts. Customer support always responds quickly as well. Overall great company! Excited to start my trading journey with them."
"Just passed my Audition for a funded Account. Can't tell something negative. Easy rules and no time limit. I already knew the rules from some other firms."
"KickStart Trading is an incredible platform that provides opportunities for growing traders that are in need of either the knowledge or the funding to take their trading to the next level. In such a spurious market like Forex it is rare to find a genuine and true platform like KickStart in which a trader can truly progress."
"Kickstart Trading is one of a few trading firms out there, that actually care about you and your performance and will do anything they can to help you and guide you to become consistently profitable trader. I have been through tens of courses and mentorships so have extensive knowledge about trading. Yet I was very surprised to learn so much new information from Lesson one onwards. The support they give you is out of this world and I would highly recommend you working with them. All in all very good deal, both price-wise and content and support-wise. I am glad to be part of Kickstart Trading students and traders. Thank you guys, You really are awesome."
"KickStart Trading definitely 100% has the best Forex trading course that I have come across. Since enrolling in KickStart, my win rate and trading performance in general has greatly improved. The support is amazing! Unlike many other courses out there, they actually care about their students, they give true mentor-ship and support is always available to help when you are in need of it. The Forex course that KickStart offers, teaches everything you need to know to become a profitable trader, from psychology to risk management, to trading strategy and technical analysis. Instead of teaching about over-complicated strategies and a whole bunch of useless indicators, they teach in a very clear concise way. The CEO is genuine and helpful and has a very welcoming energy. A course I would definitely recommend!"
"The UFTC gave me a real edge. The strategies are clear, structured, and actually work in live markets. I went from guessing to executing with confidence."
"KickStart's funding program is the real deal. Fair rules, no games, and I got my first payout within weeks. The dashboard makes everything transparent."
"I've taken other courses before, but nothing compares to the depth and structure of the UFTC. Chris genuinely cares about his students' success. Best investment I've made."
"The coaching calls with Chris changed everything for me. He helped me see patterns I was missing and tighten my risk management. My consistency improved dramatically."
"I was skeptical at first, but KickStart delivers. The course is comprehensive, the funding rules are fair, and the support team actually responds. Highly recommend."
"From zero trading knowledge to passing my first evaluation in 3 months. The UFTC gave me the foundation, and KickStart's funding gave me the opportunity. Life-changing."
"The trading environment was top-notch with reasonable spreads and a reliable platform. Additionally, the 5% relative drawdown rule was manageable with proper risk management. The support team at KickStart was always there to assist me with any questions or issues I had and I never felt alone throughout the process. Now, I am a funded trader with a real account of $500,000 and I can't wait to see my results with the help of KickStart Trading."
"Simple rules, no minimum trading days, can trade any style and use trade copiers with multiple accounts. Customer support always responds quickly as well. Overall great company! Excited to start my trading journey with them."
"Just passed my Audition for a funded Account. Can't tell something negative. Easy rules and no time limit. I already knew the rules from some other firms."
"KickStart Trading is an incredible platform that provides opportunities for growing traders that are in need of either the knowledge or the funding to take their trading to the next level. In such a spurious market like Forex it is rare to find a genuine and true platform like KickStart in which a trader can truly progress."
"Kickstart Trading is one of a few trading firms out there, that actually care about you and your performance and will do anything they can to help you and guide you to become consistently profitable trader. I have been through tens of courses and mentorships so have extensive knowledge about trading. Yet I was very surprised to learn so much new information from Lesson one onwards. The support they give you is out of this world and I would highly recommend you working with them. All in all very good deal, both price-wise and content and support-wise. I am glad to be part of Kickstart Trading students and traders. Thank you guys, You really are awesome."
"KickStart Trading definitely 100% has the best Forex trading course that I have come across. Since enrolling in KickStart, my win rate and trading performance in general has greatly improved. The support is amazing! Unlike many other courses out there, they actually care about their students, they give true mentor-ship and support is always available to help when you are in need of it. The Forex course that KickStart offers, teaches everything you need to know to become a profitable trader, from psychology to risk management, to trading strategy and technical analysis. Instead of teaching about over-complicated strategies and a whole bunch of useless indicators, they teach in a very clear concise way. The CEO is genuine and helpful and has a very welcoming energy. A course I would definitely recommend!"
"The UFTC gave me a real edge. The strategies are clear, structured, and actually work in live markets. I went from guessing to executing with confidence."
"KickStart's funding program is the real deal. Fair rules, no games, and I got my first payout within weeks. The dashboard makes everything transparent."
"I've taken other courses before, but nothing compares to the depth and structure of the UFTC. Chris genuinely cares about his students' success. Best investment I've made."
"The coaching calls with Chris changed everything for me. He helped me see patterns I was missing and tighten my risk management. My consistency improved dramatically."
"I was skeptical at first, but KickStart delivers. The course is comprehensive, the funding rules are fair, and the support team actually responds. Highly recommend."
"From zero trading knowledge to passing my first evaluation in 3 months. The UFTC gave me the foundation, and KickStart's funding gave me the opportunity. Life-changing."
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At KickStart, we believe trader funding should be simple, fair, and transparent. Our Two-Step Trader Funding Program gives disciplined traders a clear path to funded capital — without unnecessary barriers, gimmicks, or rulebooks designed to trip you up.
At KickStart, we believe your success should be yours to keep. That's why we offer one of the industry's most rewarding profit splits, so you can retain up to 90%* of your account gains. Your hard work and trading skills deserve to be recognized—and rewarded—on your terms.
*Available as an optional add-on at checkout. Standard Trader's Share is 75%.
Once you successfully complete both steps of the assessment, you'll gain immediate access to your live funded account. When you're in profit, you can begin submitting withdrawal requests. The first withdrawal is available right away, and thereafter, you can request one on-demand withdrawal every 30 days.
With our fixed drawdown structure, you'll never be "trapped" by a moving target. Your drawdown level remains constant, allowing you to trade freely without the concern that a profitable trade might push your risk limit higher. For example, if you start with $100,000, your Equity Stop Out (ESO) level is set at $95,000 (5% of the initial balance). Even if your account grows to $102,000, your ESO remains fixed at $95,000—providing you with stability and confidence to trade on your terms. This approach offers you ultimate freedom and flexibility, without the pressure of adjusting to changing risk levels. Trade with peace of mind, knowing your drawdown will never increase as your account grows.
Our Daily Loss Limit is designed to help traders manage risk and avoid escalating losses. The Daily Loss Limit resets each day at 5:00 PM EST and is calculated using the greater of the prior day's end-of-day balance (closed P&L only) or the prior day's end-of-day equity (balance plus open P&L). This means if you finish the day with open positions in profit, unrealized gains are reflected in the next day's Daily Loss Limit calculation. If you finish the day with no open positions (or with open positions in a loss), the calculation will be based on your balance. The more you protect your account during drawdown periods, the more room you preserve to recover and continue trading with confidence.
Swing trader? Prefer not to close positions every Friday? With the Weekend Holding add-on, you can keep positions open through the weekend without forced liquidation. No last-minute exits. No unnecessary disruption to your strategy.
Want to keep more of what you earn? Upgrade at checkout and retain up to 90% of your trading profits - one of the most generous splits in the industry. Your success should work for you - not the other way around. That's why KickStart lets you earn more, keep more, and scale responsibly.
Protect your gains if the account is breached. If your funded account is breached while in profit, Payout Protector allows you to still receive your share of the gains made before the breach — provided all withdrawal conditions are met. It does not prevent breaches or change account rules; it simply helps protect earned profits that would otherwise be forfeited.
With so many tradeable instruments at your fingertips, including FX, Indices, Commodites and Crypto, the opportunities are endless. Trade on your terms - whenever, however, and whatever you choose. Just don't exceed the STATIC maximum 8% DD, or lose more than 4% per day. Generate 10% in Step One, and a further 5% in step two. That's it. Simple, Transparent, and Fair. These are the pillars on which we've built this program. If you're a serious trader, what are you waiting for?
It requires a well-crafted plan. However, that's just the beginning.
To truly gauge your progress and evaluate your performance against your goals, you need access to comprehensive performance analytics.
With our trader dashboard, you'll have a complete view of your trading journey. It presents everything you need to know in a single, streamlined platform. Keep track of your qualification progress, monitor your distance from your drawdown (DD) thresholds, and conveniently view your last-snapped High Watermark (HWM). Additionally, we provide you with reminders of the few program rules we have in place and even project your annual return for added clarity.
Informed decisions are empowered decisions. By arming yourself with full performance analytics, you gain the knowledge and insights needed to unlock your potential and make the most of every trading opportunity.
Got questions? You're not alone. We've compiled quick answers to the most common things traders ask about KickStart's 2-Step Program.
The 2-Step Program requires you to pass two evaluation phases before receiving a funded account. Step 1 has a 10% profit target and Step 2 has a 5% profit target. Both phases share the same 8% static drawdown and 4% daily loss limits.
The 2-Step Program uses an 8% STATIC drawdown. This means the drawdown level is fixed from your starting balance — it does not trail. This gives you more freedom and predictability than trailing drawdown models.
Your first withdrawal is available on demand once funded. Thereafter, you can submit one withdrawal request every 30 days. Minimum withdrawal is $100 or 1% of starting balance.
No. There are no minimum or maximum trading day requirements. Trade at your own pace.
The daily loss limit is 4% and resets daily at 5:00 PM EST. It is calculated using the greater of the prior day's end-of-day balance or equity.
If you're brand new to trading and not quite ready to pursue trader funding, check out our Ultimate Markets Trading Course, which will give you all the necessary building blocks to KickStart your trading career. Our 90-Day Accelerator program includes structured mentorship and a path to funding.
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