NPE Prop Firm Rules and Regulations
At NPE Market, we deliver innovative and secure trading solutions designed for every level of trader. Our mission is to empower individuals with the tools and support they need to succeed in today’s fast-paced financial markets.
NPE Prop Firm Rules and Regulations
At NPE Market, we deliver innovative and secure trading solutions designed for every level of trader. Our mission is to empower individuals with the tools and support they need to succeed in today’s fast-paced financial markets.
- Introduction
- Challenges
- Profit Target for the Three-Phase Plan
- Daily Drawdown Limit in the Three-Phase Plan
- Overall Drawdown Limit – Three-Phase Plan
- Profit Withdrawal Request – Three-Phase Plan
- Floating Risk Rule – Funded Accounts
- News-Time Trading
- Use of VPN and VPS
- Copy Trading in NPE Prop
- How is Identity Verification Done?
- Tick Scalping Rule
- Profit Target – Two-Phase Plan
- Profit Target in the Funded (Real) Phase
- Daily Drawdown Limit – Two-Phase Plan
- Overall Drawdown Limit – Two-Phase Plan
- Profit Withdrawal Request – Two-Phase Plan
- Floating Risk Rule – Two-Phase Plan
- The 80% Rule
- Prohibited Trading Practices
- Funding Cap
- Prohibition on Using Someone Else’s Bank Card
- Trading on Saturdays and Sundays
- Commission and Swap in Trading Accounts
- Device Usage Limit
- Copy Trading in NPE Prop
- Refund
Challenges
NPE Market offers two challenge plans for traders:
• Three-Stage Plan: Includes three evaluation stages.
• Two-Stage Plan: Includes two evaluation stages.
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Three-Stage Plan
• Evaluation Type: 3-stage evaluation
• Profit Sharing: 90%
• Profit Target – Stage 1: 6%
• Profit Target – Stage 2: 6%
• Profit Target – Stage 3: 6%
• Minimum Trading Days: 1 day
• Stage 1 Duration: No time limit
• Stage 2 Duration: No time limit
• Stage 3 Duration: No time limit
• Maximum Leverage: 1:50
• Daily Drawdown Limit: 4%
• Overall Drawdown Limit: 10%
• Account Sizes: $5,000, $10,000, $25,000, $50,000
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Two-Stage Plan
• Evaluation Type: 2-stage evaluation
• Profit Sharing: 80%
• Profit Target – Stage 1: 8%
• Profit Target – Stage 2: 5%
• Minimum Trading Days: 5 days
• Stage 1 Duration: No time limit
• Maximum Leverage: 1:50
• Daily Drawdown Limit: 5%
• Overall Drawdown Limit: 10%
• Account Sizes: $1,000, $2,000, $3,000, $5,000, $10,000, $25,000, $50,000
Profit Target for the Three-Phase Plan
In all three phases of the Three-Phase Plan, the profit target is set at 6% of the initial trading account balance.
Examples:
• Example 1: Initial balance of $25,000
Profit target for each phase: 6% of $25,000 = $1,500
• Example 2: Initial balance of $5,000
Profit target for each phase: 6% of $5,000 = $300
• Example 3: Initial balance of $10,000
Profit target for each phase: 6% of $10,000 = $600
Daily Drawdown Limit in the Three-Phase Plan
The daily drawdown limit is one of the key rules in risk management and is applied in all phases of the Three-Phase Plan.
Definition and Calculation:
The daily drawdown limit in all phases is equal to 4% of the account’s daily balance. This means that on any trading day, the account equity must not fall below this allowed threshold. The following formula is used for calculation:
Examples:
• Example 1: Daily account balance: $25,000
Maximum daily drawdown: 4% of $25,000 = $1,000
• Example 2: Daily account balance: $27,000
Maximum daily drawdown: 4% of $27,000 = $1,080
• Example 3: Daily account balance: $23,000
Maximum daily drawdown: 4% of $23,000 = $920
Important Note:
If, during an open trade, the live equity drops even a few cents below the specified daily drawdown limit—even if it later returns to the allowed level—this will be considered a violation of the rule.
Overall Drawdown Limit – Three-Phase Plan
The overall drawdown limit indicates the maximum allowed reduction in the account balance or live equity during the trading period. This limit is set at 10% of the initial balance for all phases.
Definition and Calculation:
The overall drawdown means that the account balance or live equity must not drop more than 10% below the initial balance. If this limit is exceeded, the trading account will be closed.
Examples:
• Example 1: Initial account balance: $25,000
Maximum overall drawdown: 10% of $25,000 = $2,500
If the balance or live equity drops to $22,500, a rule violation occurs.
• Example 2: Initial account balance: $5,000
Maximum overall drawdown: 10% of $5,000 = $500
If the balance or live equity drops to $4,500, a rule violation occurs.
• Example 3: Initial account balance: $3,000
Maximum overall drawdown: 10% of $3,000 = $300
If the balance or live equity drops to $2,700, a rule violation occurs.
Important Note:
If, during an open trade, the live equity even briefly falls below the specified overall drawdown limit—even by just a few cents—and then returns to the allowed level, it will still be considered a violation of the rule.
No Time Limit & Account Deactivation Policy
We do not impose any time limit for completing the challenge phases or for the funded (real) stage. However, to prevent account deactivation, traders are required to place at least one trade within every 30-day period. To meet this requirement, you may open and close a trade with the minimum possible lot size.
Important Note:
This rule takes effect from the moment you purchase the account, not from your first trade. Therefore, if no trades are made within a 30-calendar-day period, the account will be deactivated and access will be permanently lost.
Please note that this process is automatically enforced by the broker and trading platforms, and we have no control over it. Be sure to follow this rule to keep your account active.
Profit Withdrawal Request – Three-Phase Plan
Profit Withdrawal:
The first profit withdrawal request can be made 14 days after receiving the funded (real) account.
Withdrawal requests must be submitted through the user dashboard. Once the request is properly submitted according to the instructions, the processing time may take between 12 to 72 hours. However, we always strive to complete this process as quickly as possible.
Floating Risk Rule – Funded Accounts
The floating risk rule is applied in funded (real) accounts.
Traders are allowed to fully utilize the daily drawdown limit with no restriction in that regard. However, they must ensure that at no point during an open trade or simultaneous open trades does the account experience a drawdown of more than 2%.
The allowed floating risk percentage (2%) is calculated based on the current account balance, meaning the equity (i.e., the result of open trades) must not fall below 98% of the balance.
Exceeding the allowed floating risk percentage is considered a violation of the rules, except in cases where the breach is due to slippage, and the total of all stop-losses for simultaneously open trades remains 1.5% or less.
News-Time Trading
In all plans and phases of trading with NPE Prop Firm, news-time trading is allowed.
However, due to the high volatility and potential spread spikes during major news releases, it is recommended to trade with reduced risk during these times.
Use of VPN and VPS
• VPN: Use of a VPN to access the platform and perform trades is permitted.
• VPS: Use of a VPS is strictly prohibited and will be considered a violation of the rules.
Copy trading is available between accounts within the NPE Prop system. However, if you intend to set one account as the copy receiver and another as the master (source), the desired Unity Prop account must be designated as the master account.
Additionally, before enabling copy trading, you must notify the support team and clearly specify which account will act as the master and which as the copy receiver.
If no official notice is provided, the trader will be fully responsible for any discrepancies or potential issues that may arise.
Copy Trading in NPE Prop
Copy trading is allowed between accounts within the NPE Prop system.
However, if you intend to copy trades from another account, the target Unity Prop account must be set as the master account.
How is Identity Verification Done?
To complete identity verification, traders must be at least 18 years old.
It is mandatory to provide a valid form of identification, such as a passport, national ID card, or birth certificate.
A clear and readable selfie holding the national ID card must also be submitted.
Additionally, the payer’s information on the payment gateway must match the information registered on the website.
Tick Scalping Rule
You are allowed to earn up to 10% of the profit target in the challenge phases, and 10% of the total profit in the funded (real) phase, through quick trades lasting less than 30 seconds.
Example:
In Phase 1 with a $10,000 account and a profit target of $800, you may earn up to $80 through trades under 30 seconds.
If your profit from such trades exceeds this amount, the excess profit will be removed.
Profit Target – Two-Phase Plan
In Phase 1 of the Two-Phase Plan, the profit target is set at 8% of the initial trading account balance.
To clarify, here are three examples:
• Example 1: Initial balance: $25,000
Phase 1 profit target: 8% of $25,000 = $2,000
• Example 2: Initial balance: $5,000
Phase 1 profit target: 8% of $5,000 = $400
• Example 3: Initial balance: $3,000
Phase 1 profit target: 8% of $3,000 = $240
In Phase 2, the profit target is 5% of the initial trading account balance:
• Example 1: Initial balance: $25,000
Phase 2 profit target: 5% of $25,000 = $1,250
• Example 2: Initial balance: $5,000
Phase 2 profit target: 5% of $5,000 = $250
• Example 3: Initial balance: $3,000
Phase 2 profit target: 5% of $3,000 = $150
Profit Target in the Funded (Real) Phase
In the funded phase, there is no fixed profit target.
Instead, the focus is on risk management and maintaining consistent and disciplined performance.
In this stage, traders are encouraged to continue trading with a structured and professional approach, aiming for sustainable profitability rather than hitting a specific target.
Daily Drawdown Limit – Two-Phase Plan
The daily drawdown limit is one of the key risk management rules and is enforced during all trading stages in this plan. It defines the maximum allowable equity reduction in a single trading day.
Definition and Calculation:
In all phases, the daily drawdown limit is 5% of the day’s starting balance. This means that at any point during the trading day, the account equity must not fall below this threshold. The following formula is used for calculation:
• Example 1: Daily account balance: $25,000
Max daily drawdown: 5% of $25,000 = $1,250
• Example 2: Daily account balance: $27,000
Max daily drawdown: 5% of $27,000 = $1,350
• Example 3: Daily account balance: $23,000
Max daily drawdown: 5% of $23,000 = $1,150
This rule helps traders maintain better control over capital loss and ensures they operate within a structured risk management framework.
Important Note:
If, during an open trade, the live equity drops even a few cents below the allowed daily drawdown limit—even if it returns to within the limit—it will still be considered a violation of the rule.
Overall Drawdown Limit – Two-Phase Plan
The overall drawdown limit represents the maximum allowable reduction in account balance or live equity during the entire trading period. This rule is set at 10% for all phases.
Definition and Calculation:
The overall drawdown means that the account balance or equity must not drop more than 10% below the initial balance. If this limit is exceeded, the trading account will be closed.
• Example 1: Initial account balance: $25,000
Max overall drawdown: 10% of $25,000 = $2,500
If the balance or live equity reaches $22,500, it is considered a rule violation.
• Example 2: Initial account balance: $5,000
Max overall drawdown: 10% of $5,000 = $500
If the balance or live equity reaches $4,500, it is considered a rule violation.
• Example 3: Initial account balance: $3,000
Max overall drawdown: 10% of $3,000 = $300
If the balance or live equity reaches $2,700, it is considered a rule violation.
This rule serves as a protective mechanism, helping traders manage capital drawdown more effectively throughout their trading period.
Important Note:
If, during an open trade, the live equity drops even a few cents below the set overall drawdown limit—even if it later returns to within the acceptable range—it will still be considered a violation of the rule.
Profit Withdrawal Request – Two-Phase Plan
Initial Withdrawal:
The first profit withdrawal request can be made 30 days after receiving the funded (real) account.
Subsequent Withdrawals:
The second and any further withdrawals can only be requested 14 days after receiving a new account following the initial withdrawal.
Example:
Assume a trader receives their account on March 15, 2025.
The first profit withdrawal request can be submitted starting from April 14, 2025 (30 days after March 15).
Once the initial withdrawal is processed, a new account will be issued to the trader.
Then, the second and any following withdrawals can be requested 14 days after the new account is delivered.
For instance, if the new account is received on April 14, 2025, the second withdrawal can be requested starting from April 28, 2025.
Floating Risk Rule – Two-Phase Plan
The floating risk rule applies in the second phase and the funded (real) account, and it is not enforced in Phase 1 of the challenge.
Traders are allowed to fully utilize the daily drawdown limit with no restrictions.
However, they must ensure that during any open trade or simultaneous open trades, the drawdown does not exceed 2% of the account balance.
The allowed floating risk percentage (2%) is calculated based on the current account balance, meaning the equity (after accounting for open trade losses) must not fall below 98% of the balance.
Exceeding the allowed floating risk is considered a violation of the rules, unless the breach is caused by slippage, and the total stop-losses of simultaneously open trades remain at or below 1.5%.
If the trader requests a review of the 80% rule from the support team before submitting a profit withdrawal request on a real account, the account will be reviewed, and if a violation is found, the trader will be given an opportunity to resolve the issue.
However, if the withdrawal request is submitted without prior notice or without requesting a review, and it is later found that the 80% rule has been violated, the account will be fully reset.
The 80% Rule
Profit Limitation:
You are not allowed to earn a profit equal to or greater than 80% of your profit target or total gross profit (i.e., total profits before deducting losses) from one or multiple simultaneous trades on one or several instruments.
Example:
Suppose your net profit is $800, but your gross profit (excluding losses) is $1,100.
In this case, the maximum allowed profit from one or multiple simultaneous trades is 80% of $1,100 = $880.
You must not exceed this amount in a single trade or group of simultaneous trades.
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Action if Violated:
If you reach this 80% threshold, the firm allows you to continue trading in order to correct the 80% rule violation.
Example:
Let’s say you earn $1,000 from one or more simultaneous trades, but your gross profit is $1,100.
To fix the 80% violation, you would need to earn an additional $150, raising your gross profit to $1,250.
This would make your previous $1,000 profit fall within the allowed 80% limit.
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Time Gap Definition:
“Less than 5 minutes apart” means that if a trade is opened on one instrument, and before that trade is closed, another trade is opened on the same or a different instrument within less than 5 minutes, these trades are considered simultaneous.
To avoid this, you must first close your active trade and wait at least 5 minutes before opening a new one.
Prohibited Trading Practices
At NPE Market, traders are provided with the flexibility to choose their own trading styles and strategies. However, in order to prevent misuse and ensure a fair trading environment, certain restrictions are in place. Below is a comprehensive list of prohibited trading practices. Any violation of these rules will result in immediate disqualification and account termination.
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Reverse Trading / Group Hedging:
• Hedging or taking opposite positions within a single account is permitted.
• However, executing a buy trade in one account while simultaneously executing a sell trade in another account is strictly prohibited.
• Group hedging, where multiple individuals coordinate to open opposing positions across one or more prop firms to reduce or eliminate risk and exploit the rules, is also forbidden.
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Account Management Services:
• Buying or offering account management services (for challenge or funded accounts) is strictly prohibited.
• Participating in account transfer schemes between prop firms is also not allowed.
• Additionally, sharing account login details or allowing another person to complete the challenge on your behalf is a violation.
Breaching this rule will result in termination of all related trading accounts.
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High-Frequency Trading (HFT):
• The use of high-frequency trading (HFT) techniques or arbitrage strategies is strictly banned at NPE Prop Firm.
• Any HFT-related activity will be treated as a violation, and all associated accounts will be terminated.
These restrictions are in place to ensure a fair, transparent, and consistent trading environment for all participants.
Funding Cap
In each plan, a trader is allowed to have a maximum of two active accounts with a combined funding limit of $50,000 from NPE Prop Firm.
The funding cap per plan is $50,000.
Prohibition on Using Someone Else’s Bank Card
You are required to use a bank card registered in your own name.
Using a bank card that does not belong to you is not allowed.
Trading on Saturdays and Sundays
On Saturdays and Sundays, no orders, balance changes, or equity changes are allowed in the account.
Traders are kindly asked to strictly adhere to this rule.
Note:
If this rule is violated, the account will be disqualified.
Refund
If a trader reaches the funded (real) account—whether in the Two-Phase or Three-Phase plan—100% of the challenge fee paid by the user will be refunded along with the first profit withdrawal.
If the purchase was made using a discount code, the refund amount will be adjusted based on the discounted price paid.
Device Usage Limit
To maintain account security and prevent potential unauthorized activities, users are allowed to access their trading account from a maximum of two devices only:
One desktop or laptop (PC or Mac)
One mobile phone or tablet
Simultaneous or frequent logins from additional devices, use of remote access software, or constant switching between devices may be considered a violation of security policies and could result in account deactivation or challenge rejection.
Copy trading is available between accounts within the NPE Prop program. However, if you intend to set one account as the copy receiver and another as the master (source), the desired Unity Prop account must be designated as the master account.
Additionally, before enabling copy trading, you must inform the support team and clearly specify which account will act as the master and which as the copy receiver.
If this is not officially communicated, the trader will be held responsible for any discrepancies or potential issues.
- Introduction
- Challenges
- Profit Target for the Three-Phase Plan
- Daily Drawdown Limit in the Three-Phase Plan
- Overall Drawdown Limit – Three-Phase Plan
- Profit Withdrawal Request – Three-Phase Plan
- Floating Risk Rule – Funded Accounts
- News-Time Trading
- Use of VPN and VPS
- Copy Trading in NPE Prop
- How is Identity Verification Done?
- Tick Scalping Rule
- Profit Target – Two-Phase Plan
- Profit Target in the Funded (Real) Phase
- Daily Drawdown Limit – Two-Phase Plan
- Overall Drawdown Limit – Two-Phase Plan
- Profit Withdrawal Request – Two-Phase Plan
- Floating Risk Rule – Two-Phase Plan
- The 80% Rule
- Prohibited Trading Practices
- Funding Cap
- Prohibition on Using Someone Else’s Bank Card
- Trading on Saturdays and Sundays
- Commission and Swap in Trading Accounts
- Device Usage Limit
- Copy Trading in NPE Prop
- Refund
You need to submit a ticket to the Challenge Department. After review and approval, you will receive access to the next phase account.
No, activating any type of order (including Pending Orders, TP, SL, Buy, or Sell) is prohibited on all accounts during Saturdays and Sundays.
Please note that global market open and close times are the standard for determining weekend trading restrictions.
Example:
Currently, the EUR/USD pair closes at 12:30 AM (Tehran time) on Friday and reopens at 12:30 AM on Sunday.
During this window, trading cryptocurrencies is also prohibited.
So, whenever the global market is closed, crypto trading is also restricted, and once the market reopens, crypto trading becomes allowed again.
If you violate the rules, you will be disqualified and lose your chance to receive funding.
However, please note that you are welcome to register again and prove your trading skills in a new challenge.
Yes, under no circumstances should the account’s equity drop below the allowed drawdown limit.
If it does—even briefly—the rules are considered violated, and the trader will lose their account.
No, if your account is in profit after a rule violation, you cannot withdraw the remaining profit.
Example:
If you grow a $10,000 account to $12,000 and then lose $1,000 in a single day—bringing the account down to $11,000—you have violated the daily drawdown rule.
As a result, you will no longer be allowed to withdraw the remaining $1,000 profit.
In all plans and trading phases with Unity Prop, trading during news releases is allowed.
However, due to the high volatility and potential for sharp spread fluctuations during major news events, it is strongly recommended to trade with reduced risk during these times.
Yes, in all account types, you are allowed to reduce your lot size to the minimum possible.
Yes, a trader may choose not to withdraw part of their profit.
For example, if you grow a $10,000 Real account (from the Two-Phase Challenge) to $12,000, and then withdraw $1,000, your new balance becomes $11,000. However, your overall drawdown limit will still be based on the original $10,000, meaning it remains at $8,800.
When the account grows with company scaling (e.g., a 30% increase), the overall drawdown is recalculated based on the new balance.
Example:
On a $100,000 account that grows to $130,000, the maximum drawdown becomes $114,400.
Yes, the use of a trading bot (Expert Advisor) is allowed only if it is the trader’s own intellectual property.
Ownership Verification Process:
The trader must submit the bot (Expert Advisor) to Unity Prop’s experts, and also insert the specific text provided by the team into the bot’s magic number and comment section.
