5K Pro Giveaway
Two phases. No minimum days. One reward.
5K Pro Giveaway is a giveaway account built on the 2-phase structure. Pass both phases to reach the Master Account, then make a one time reward request at an 80% split.
- No minimum trading days in either phase.
- Overnight & weekend holding: allowed in both evaluation phases, not allowed on the Master Account.
- One time reward: 40% cash and 40% Tradin Credit.
- Account size: $5K only.
Evaluation to Master
Two evaluation phases lead to the Master Account. Phase 1 tests trading skills and helps define a trading profile; Phase 2 confirms consistency and validates the outcome of Phase 1.
Tests trading skills and helps define a trading profile.
- Achieve a 6% profit target.
- Zero minimum trading day to pass.
- Adhere to all trading rules and risk limits.
Confirms consistency and validates the outcome of Phase 1.
- Achieve a 6% profit target.
- Zero minimum trading day to pass.
- Adhere to all trading rules and risk limits.
Once both phases are passed, the opportunity to trade on a Master Account is offered.
- Setup instructions: Master Account Setup.
Account Violations
Hard Breaches
Equity or balance cannot hit 6% below the starting account size at any time.
Max Loss Limit: 6% of the starting account size. This is a static floor; it never moves. Equity or balance cannot touch this level at any point across all phases, including floating losses from open trades.
Account size: $100K
6% of $100K = $6K. Equity or balance cannot drop to $94K at any point.
Max daily loss from the higher of opening balance or equity.
Daily Loss Limit: 3% of the higher value between the opening balance or opening equity for that day.
At the start of each trading day, the system records both balance and equity. Whichever is higher becomes the baseline. Equity cannot fall by more than 3% of that baseline at any point during the day, including floating losses from open trades.
Opening balance: $105K / Opening equity: $107K
Baseline = $107K (equity is higher)
3% of $107K = $3,210. Equity cannot drop to $103,790 that day.
Opening balance: $100K / Opening equity: $99K
Baseline = $100K (balance is higher)
3% of $100K = $3K. Equity cannot drop to $97K that day.
Account breached if no completed trades within 30 consecutive days.
The account is breached if no trades are completed in 30 consecutive calendar days. At least one complete trade, opened and fully closed, must occur within any 30-day window to keep the account active.
No trades placed yet: the clock starts from the account creation date.
Previously traded: the clock starts the day after the last trade was fully closed.
A trade only counts as activity once it is fully closed. Leaving a trade open does not reset or pause the inactivity timer.
News & Weekend Holding
News & Speeches Trading
We use the Economic Calendar on the FundingPips dashboard as our official news source, which features the News and Speeches. Trading during high-impact news and speeches is subject to specific restrictions depending on account phase.
There are no news trading restrictions during the Evaluation phase. Trades can be held and managed during the news events.
These rules do not result in account closure, but affected profits will be deducted. Trades can be held during news events, however specific rules apply to trades opened or closed near high-impact news events.
The restricted window (Master Account)
Swing trader exception: the 5-hour rule
Trades opened 5 hours or more before a high-impact event or speech are excluded from the restriction and can be closed within the restricted window. Profits from these trades will count.
- Related currency: if news affects USD, trades cannot be opened or closed on any USD-related pairs within the 5-minute before or 5-minute after window.
- Trade opened 30 minutes before the event: closing it within the window will result in those profits not being counted.
Trading Rule Clarification
- Trades opened more than 5 hours before the news or speeches: profits will count if closed within the restricted window.
- Trades opened less than 5 hours before the news or speeches: profits will not count if closed during the restricted window.
- Closing any partial orders will affect the entire order, leading to a news trading flag.
- Traders are responsible for violations if deductions exceed the daily or max loss limit.
Overnight & Weekend Holding
Overnight and weekend holding are allowed for all instruments during both phases.
Overnight and weekend holding are not allowed. Open trades are closed automatically by the system each day.
Trades closed by the system will not result in an account breach. However, the day will not count as a valid trading day.
When are open trades closed on the Master Account?
Open positions on 5K Pro Giveaway Master Accounts are closed by the system each day within a 15-minute window. Closing starts at the beginning of the window; any position still open at the end of the window will be closed.
| Period | Starts | Auto-close window |
|---|---|---|
| Summer time | First Sunday of March | 20:45 to 21:00 UTC |
| Winter time | First Sunday of November | 21:45 to 22:00 UTC |
Weekend trades and the consistency score
Profits from weekend trades are added to the account balance. The biggest winning day and biggest losing day are included in the consistency score calculation.
Jump to related FAQs ↓Rewards
You can make a one time reward request with an 80% reward split. The reward splits between two channels:
Sent via your selected reward method: card, crypto, Rise, or Tradin transfer.
Auto-transferred to your Tradin account. Usable for trading on Tradin only.
About Tradin Credit: Tradin Credit lands in the Credit slot on your Tradin account and is permanently non-withdrawable and non-transferable. It is usable for trading only and does not convert to Balance. If you do not already have a Tradin account, one is created automatically, named PIPS-PO. This is distinct from the Tradin Bonus (the 30% bonus on FP-to-Tradin reward transfers), which also lands as Credit but converts to Balance via cashback on opened lots.
Commission & Leverage
Mechanics of the Master Account, including purchasing power, trade costs, and execution limits.
Dynamic leverage has been applied to Metals, Energies, and Indices on Master Accounts. See Temporary Dynamic Leverage below.
Commission
Commission charged per instrument on the 5K Pro Giveaway account.
| Instrument | Commission |
|---|---|
| Forex | $5 per lot |
| Metals | $5 per lot |
| Energies / Indices | No commission |
| Crypto | 0.04% |
Leverage
| Instrument | Leverage |
|---|---|
| Forex | 1:100 |
| Metals | 1:30 |
| Energies | 1:10 |
| Indices | 1:20 |
| Crypto | 1:2 |
Once Phase 2 is passed and the account moves to the Master Account, Crypto leverage changes from 1:2 to 1:1. This is a temporary change and is separate from the Dynamic Leverage below. During the evaluation phases, Crypto leverage stays at 1:2.
Important Information
We actively monitor market conditions and geopolitical developments to ensure a safe and stable trading environment. When volatility, liquidity, or overall risk levels change, we may adjust trading conditions as needed. This can include temporary changes to leverage and margin requirements. All updates will be communicated to clients promptly by email.
Dynamic leverage is designed to give more trading flexibility while maintaining responsible risk controls. Instead of applying a single fixed leverage ratio to the entire position, it uses a tiered structure where smaller trade lot sizes benefit from higher leverage, and the ratio gradually decreases as position size grows. The temporary Dynamic Leverage is applied to Metals, Indices, and Energies on Master Accounts.
Dynamic leverage tiers
| Lot size | Leverage |
|---|---|
| 0.00 – 0.05 lots | 1:50 |
| 0.05 – 0.10 lots | 1:30 |
| 0.10 – 0.15 lots | 1:25 |
| 0.15 – 0.25 lots | 1:20 |
| 0.25 – 0.50 lots | 1:10 |
| 0.50 lots and above | 1:5 |
The first 0.05 lots of any position uses 1:50 leverage, meaning only a small fraction of the trade's full value is needed as margin. As the position grows beyond that, each additional portion requires progressively more margin (stepping through 1:30, 1:25, 1:20, and 1:10) until any volume above 0.50 lots uses the base rate of 1:5.
The margin requirement is calculated cumulatively: each tier only applies to the portion of volume within its range, not the entire position. So, the lower tiers always benefit the trade, no matter how large it becomes.
Instruments
41 instruments across 5 asset classes: Forex, Metals, Indices, Energies, and Crypto.
| Category | Instruments |
|---|---|
| FX Majors7 | EURUSD, GBPUSD, USDJPY, USDCHF, USDCAD, AUDUSD, NZDUSD |
| FX Crosses21 | AUDCAD, AUDCHF, AUDJPY, AUDNZD, CADCHF, CADJPY, CHFJPY, EURAUD, EURCAD, EURCHF, EURGBP, EURJPY, EURNZD, GBPAUD, GBPCAD, GBPCHF, GBPJPY, GBPNZD, NZDCAD, NZDCHF, NZDJPY |
| Metals2 · spot | XAUUSD Gold (1 lot = 100 oz), XAGUSD Silver (1 lot = 5,000 oz) |
| Indices7 · cash | DJI30 (US Wall Street 30), FTSE100 (UK 100), GER40 (Germany 40), JP225 (Japan 225), NDX100 (US Tech 100), SPX500 (US SPX 500), STX50 (EU Stocks 50) |
| Energies2 · spot | UKOIL (Crude Oil Brent), USOIL (Crude Oil WTI) |
| Crypto2 | BTCUSD (Bitcoin vs USD), ETHUSD (Ethereum vs USD) |
Instrument specifics such as market hours, contract size, and swap rates are available in the trading platform.
Lot Size Limit
Frequently Asked Questions
Evaluation to Master
Back to section ↑Is there a time limit to pass the evaluation?
No. There is no time limit on either phase. Any pace works, as long as at least one trade is completed every 30 days to avoid inactivity and all trading rules are followed throughout.
When will I receive my Phase 2 account after passing Phase 1?
Once all Phase 1 objectives are finished, the Phase 2 account will be ready! The new login details appear on the dashboard under Credentials.
When will I receive my Master Account after passing Phase 2?
After passing Phase 2, the Master Account is issued once the standard Master Account onboarding process is complete. This includes KYC verification, a review by the Responsible Trading Team (up to 2 working days), Customer Agreement signing, and connection to the risk management framework (a further 2 working days).
If my open trades are showing a profit above the target, have I passed?
No. To pass either phase, the profit target must be reached with all open trades closed. Profits from trades that are still open do not count, even if they are showing a gain above the target.
How do I qualify to receive a 5K Pro Giveaway account?
The 5K Pro Giveaway is offered periodically by FundingPips. Eligibility and entry requirements are announced when each giveaway runs. Keep an eye on your dashboard and FundingPips communications for when the next one opens.
Account Violations
Back to section ↑If my account drops below the limit for just a moment and then recovers, is it still a violation?
Yes. The moment the account value touches or drops below the limit, even briefly, it is counted as a violation. It does not matter if the account recovers right after.
My trade hit the loss limit during the day but closed in profit. Is my account still violated?
Yes. The violation is confirmed the moment the limit is touched. Even if the trade turns around and closes in profit, the account remains violated because the rule was broken at some point during the trade.
When does the 30-day inactivity clock start?
If no trades have been placed yet, the clock starts from the day the account was created. If trading has occurred before, it starts the day after the last trade was fully closed. At least one trade must be completed within any 30-day window to keep the account active.
I have an open trade right now. Does that count as activity?
No. A trade only counts as activity once it is fully closed. Leaving a trade open does not reset or pause the inactivity timer. The trade must be completed before the 30-day window runs out.
What happens if I break one of the trading rules?
The account is immediately locked. Any open trades are closed automatically, and the account switches to view-only mode, allowing full visibility but no further trading.
The dashboard will show exactly which rule was broken and when. An email notification is also sent immediately.
Can I get a reset if my 5K Pro Giveaway account is breached?
No. The 5K Pro Giveaway does not include a reset option. A breached account, in either phase or on the Master Account, does not trigger a reset.
News & Weekend Holding
Back to section ↑Does the news trading restriction apply to all order types?
Yes. The news window restriction on the Master Account applies to all order types. Opening or closing any position type within the restricted window on the affected currency will result in those profits not being counted.
Rewards
Back to section ↑Can I take the full reward as cash, or does part of it always go to Tradin?
Part of it always goes to Tradin. The reward is an 80% split: 40% of your profit is sent as cash via your chosen reward method (card, crypto, Rise, or Tradin transfer), and 40% lands on your Tradin account as Tradin Credit. Tradin Credit is usable for trading on Tradin only; it is non-withdrawable and non-transferable. The split applies only in Tradin-supported countries; you cannot opt out of it on this account type.
What happens if my country doesn't support Tradin?
The 40% Tradin Credit auto-transfer applies only in Tradin-supported countries. If Tradin is not supported in your country, the auto-transfer does not apply and the remaining reward is sent through your selected reward method.
How many times can I request a reward on the 5K Pro Giveaway account?
Only once. The 5K Pro Giveaway allows a single, one time reward request. After the reward request, the account will be closed.
Trading Conditions
Back to section ↑How many lots can I open at once on crypto?
A max of 1 lot per click can be opened on crypto, as long as the account has enough available margin. A separate platform-wide limit of 20 lots per click applies across all instruments, but the 1-lot limit applies specifically to crypto.