QT Prime is a proprietary trading challenge from QuantTekel, designed to offer flexible trading conditions, clear risk management, and structured account options. This page summarizes all current QT Prime rules and features for 2025.
What Is QT Prime?
QT Prime is a funded trading evaluation program where traders complete either a 2-step or 3-step challenge to qualify for a funded account.
- Available globally, subject to local restrictions.
- Operated by QuantTekel.
- Allows traders to select account types and trading rules before starting.
How Does the Evaluation Work?
Traders choose between a 2-step or 3-step evaluation. Each stage requires hitting a profit target under fixed risk rules.
Evaluation Models
| Challenge | Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Step | 8% | 5% | — |
| 3-Step | 6% | 6% | 6% |
- Minimum 4 trading days per stage.
- Funded accounts: At least 2 profitable days (minimum 0.5% gain).
What Are the Drawdown Rules?
QT Prime sets fixed drawdown limits for all accounts, based on initial balance.
- Daily Drawdown: 4% of starting balance (resets at midnight server time: GMT+3 in summer, GMT+2 in winter).
- Max Drawdown: 10% of starting balance.
- Equity Protector: If any trade shows a 1.5% floating loss, all positions auto-close. This is a protective measure, not a breach.
- Execution delays may occur due to market volatility; always use stop losses for best risk control.
What Trading Rules Apply?
QT Prime applies multiple trading rules to both evaluation and funded accounts.
- No Layering: Max two open positions per asset at once (no limit for accounts after April 9, 2025).
- News Trading (Funded Only): No opening, closing, or modifying trades 5 minutes before/after Red Folder news. SL/TP always honored.
- Stop Loss Rule (Funded Only): Must set a stop loss within 60 seconds of trade entry, and it must remain for the entire trade.
- Maximum Risk (Funded Only): Funded traders may not risk more than 2.5% of starting balance at once.
- Minimum Trading Days: 4 per evaluation phase; 2 profitable days per funded cycle (≥0.5% profit).
- No “All or Nothing” (Gambling Rule): All-in strategies are not allowed.
What Account Options Are Offered?
Traders select their preferred account type before starting the QT Prime challenge.
| Account Option | Spread | Commission | Swap Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raw Spread + Commission | Raw (tight) | $2 per lot/side | None |
| Variable Spread (No Comm) | Variable | None | None |
- All accounts are swap-free.
- Commissions apply to all instruments on raw spread accounts.
What Is the Payout Policy?
Funded traders receive an 80% profit split, paid biweekly.
- Accounts opened after April 9, 2025 use the latest rules for payout resets and upgrades.
- Payouts are processed every two weeks.
- No promotional bonuses or incentives.
QT Prime Compared to Other Prop Firms
Below is a factual comparison of QT Prime and two major competitors (public info, 2025):
| Feature | QT Prime | FTMO | MyFundedFX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strategy Limits | None (Eval) | Many | Few |
| Profit Targets | 8%/5% or 6%/6% | 10%/5% | 8%/5% |
| Daily Drawdown | 4% fixed | 5% trailing | 5% trailing |
| Max Drawdown | 10% fixed | 10% trailing | 10% trailing |
| Layering Rule | Off after 4/9/25 | Yes | No |
| Swap-Free | Yes (all) | Paid add-on | Yes (all) |
| Payout Split | 80% | 80% | 80% |
| Payout Frequency | Biweekly | Monthly | Biweekly |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the QT Prime Challenge?
QT Prime is a funded trading challenge where traders must meet set profit and risk targets in 2 or 3 phases to qualify for a funded account.
How are drawdowns calculated?
Drawdown is always based on your starting balance (never your peak balance). Daily drawdown is 4%; maximum drawdown is 10%.
Are all QT Prime accounts swap-free?
Yes, every QT Prime account is swap-free by default.
What is the Equity Protector?
A mechanism that auto-closes all open trades when a single trade floats a 1.5% loss. Intended for risk control; not a breach.
Is news trading allowed?
No new trades or adjustments 5 minutes before/after Red Folder news (funded only). Stop Loss and Take Profit triggers will always execute.
What is the minimum trading day requirement?
A minimum of 4 days per evaluation phase. Funded accounts need at least 2 profitable days (≥0.5% profit).
What leverage is available?
- Forex: 1:50
- Indices & Oil: 1:20
- Metals: 1:15
- Crypto: 1:1
How are commissions handled?
Raw spread accounts charge $2 per lot/side ($4 round trip) on all instruments. Variable spread accounts have no commission.
When are payouts issued?
Payouts are processed biweekly for all funded traders.
