Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ Summary
Prop Trading Academy is a prop trading company that offers traders the ability to trade with company capital. Traders can complete a Challenge or go directly to an Instant Funding account to receive a funded account and earn a percentage of the profits generated.
You can choose between two modes:
Challenge (One Step or Double Step) : You must prove your ability by exceeding profit targets and adhering to risk management rules. Once passed, you receive a funded account.
Instant Funding : get a funded account immediately, without having to pass a Challenge, with a payout proportional to the profits generated.
1️⃣ Access the login page : Go to Prop Trading Academy and access the registration section.
2️⃣ Choose your program : Select the Challenge or Instant Funding account you prefer and proceed with the purchase.
Select the Challenge type and account size.
Click on "START A NEW CHALLENGE FOR" to continue.
3️⃣ Using a discount coupon (if available):
Enter the code in the box next to the price and click "Continue" to apply it.
4️⃣ Fill out the registration form :
Enter the required data and set a password of your choice .
Choose your payment method:
Credit/debit card (via STRIPE ).
Cryptocurrencies (via CONFIRMO ).
5️⃣ Confirm registration :
You will receive a confirmation email to activate your account.
After activation, you will receive an email with your account credentials and instructions for downloading the platform.
6️⃣ Account Management :
Access your dashboard via the login page to view your trading account.
Review your progression goals and risk limits to get through the assessment stages.
You can download cTrader for free via a link that will be part of the welcome email. You can also download the platforms from the link provided via email or available within the dashboard in the download area.
We offer trading platforms in versions for PC (Windows, MAC) or mobile operating systems Android and iOS.
Login information will always be sent to your registered email address, so please check your spam folder as well.
If you cannot find the email, please contact our support team (support@proptradingacademy.com).
You can trade forex, indices, commodities and cryptocurrencies, depending on the type of account you choose. The full list of instruments is available in the cTrader dashboard that will be assigned to you once you have completed the purchase.
The currency used is USD.
PTA offers 100:1 leverage during evaluation phases and 30:1 on funded accounts.
🔹 Detail of the tool lever
Instrument | Evaluation Phase | Instant and Funded Accounts |
Forex | 1:100 | 1:30 |
Indexes | 1:30 | 1:10 |
Metals | 1:20 | 1:6 |
Energetic | 1:20 | 1:6 |
Crypto | 1:2 | 1:1 |
⚠️ Leverage Adjustment If an account shows excessive exposure in terms of volume, PTA may reduce the leverage up to 1:5 at its discretion.
Transaction fees are $2.5 per order* ($5 OPEN & CLOSE) / 1 lot (per order of 100,000 currency).
Please note that this fee will be deducted from your trading account each time an order is completed.
*When placing an order, the transaction fee for the opposite transaction will be deducted (total of 2 transactions).
One Step Challenge : Just one level to complete to get a funded account.
Double Step Challenge : two stages to overcome, but with more flexible rules.
Instant Funding : immediate access to financed capital, without preliminary testing.
You can trade freely when the markets are open and keep positions open even over the weekend .
You are permitted to open and close trades before, during and after highly volatile events , including economic announcements and news of significant importance.
Yes, Expert Advisors and automated strategies are allowed, as long as they comply with risk management rules and do not fall under prohibited trading practices.
No, PTA does not provide real accounts or collect deposits from customers.
All funded accounts operate in a virtual environment with virtual money . This allows PTA to offer its services globally, allowing traders to trade without restrictions .
At its sole discretion, PTA may copy trades from selected accounts .
Merging accounts with PTA is NOT possible.
PTA seeks traders who practice sound money management and sustainable exposure.
🔹 Exposure Control If an account has excessive volume relative to equity, PTA reserves the right to reduce leverage up to 1:5 at its discretion.
🔹 Goal of the rule
Ensure business stability while avoiding unsustainable operational risks
Safeguard traders by protecting them from sudden and potentially damaging movements
If you fail to meet your goals or violate a rule, your Challenge account will be closed. You can repurchase a new Challenge or, in some cases, get a free retake if your balance is positive with no violations.
We charge a one-time subscription fee based on the size of your account and the program described on our website. This is the only cost and risk you take in participating. Additionally, if you successfully complete the verification process within the PTA programs, the purchase fee refund will be issued with the first payout, and is valid for One-Step and Double-Step Challenges, while it is not available for Instant Funding accounts.
We would like to point out that the refund will be credited to the payment method used by the customer during the purchase.
In the event of platforms being reset following confirmed violations, the right to a refund of the purchase fee lapses immediately.
There are no other hidden fees or costs. You do not have to cover your losses.
The goal of each trader is to reach the profit target set by the program, in order to request the related payout and receive their share according to the profit split system.
Prop Trading Academy rewards a significant portion of profits to traders who operate within the rules and objectives set.
One-Step and Double-Step Challenges : The profit split is fixed at 80% from the first payout. There is no progressive scaling.
Instant Funding : The profit split is fixed at 70% for all payouts, regardless of the number of withdrawals made.
Payouts can be requested via the dashboard. Funds can be requested and sent by us either as a wire transfer to any bank account you own or as a virtual currency (crypto).
Before you can proceed with the withdrawal request, you must successfully complete the KYC (identity document and residence verification) process and communicate the methods and coordinates for crediting the requested payout.
Profits made on PTA demo funded accounts can be withdrawn provided that at least 21 trading days have passed for the first withdrawal, and at least 14 trading days for subsequent withdrawals.
You can withdraw any amount with a minimum of $100 net.
Unfortunately, this is not possible. Once the rules of a PTA account are violated, the account is closed and it will no longer be possible to request a withdrawal of the profit share. Any other option would promote excessively risky trading.
Once your purchase is complete and you have received your access codes to the virtual trading platform, refunds are no longer available. If you have not yet logged into the PTA dashboard or have not yet made a transaction on your account, we will accept refund requests within seven days of your purchase, provided that you have sent us your request by email. We will not accept refunds if you contact us via chat or contact form.
The purchase fee refund will be paid together with the first payout, and is valid for One-Step and Double-Step Challenges, while it is not available for Instant Funding accounts.
In the event of platforms being reset following confirmed violations, the right to a refund of the purchase fee lapses immediately.
We specify that the refund, when due, will be credited to the payment method used by the customer during the purchase.
You can have multiple accounts, but the total value of all accounts cannot exceed $1,000,000.
In the “Duplicate your account after 3 payouts” plan the maximum scaling can reach $800,000 after which it will no longer be possible to duplicate.
PTA reserves the right to terminate its partnership with a trader if the strategies adopted prove unprofitable or cannot be replicated on a real account.
🚫 Grounds for Termination An account may be closed immediately in the event of: 1️⃣ Software arbitrage to exploit price latencies 2️⃣ Abuse of a broker's technological problems, whether intentional or not 3️⃣ Participation in third-party account management services 4️⃣ Market manipulation, including opening opposing positions in linked accounts or at other entities 5️⃣ Use of software, Expert Advisors, AI, HFT or bulk order entry to gain unfair advantages or manipulate services
⚠️ Risk Management Traders must adhere to risk management rules, avoiding:
Opening excessively large positions without risk control
Opening minimum positions (e.g. 0.01 lots) for the sole purpose of meeting the trading days requirement
🔹 Evaluation of trading practices PTA reserves the right to evaluate, at its sole discretion, whether trading falls within prohibited practices.
🚨 Consequences If a trader engages in any of the prohibited practices, PTA may cancel services and terminate the relationship immediately.