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Funding models · Rookie

One-step evaluation

By Omer Rapaport · Content updated 11 September 2026

Also searched as: 1-step, single phase

What does One-step evaluation mean?

A one-step evaluation has one assessment phase before the next account stage. It can still include several simultaneous objectives and a subsequent identity or account review.

Example

A trader passes one profit target, then completes the provider’s onboarding process.

Illustrative example; not a provider’s quoted offer.

Why it matters for prop traders

One phase does not necessarily mean easier loss limits, lower fees, or faster payout eligibility.

Sources and further reading

The following primary sources support the terminology. Provider rules describe their own products and may change.

  • FTMO - How it works

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Frequently asked questions

Does one evaluation phase necessarily make a program easier?

One phase does not necessarily mean easier loss limits, lower fees, or faster payout eligibility.

Sources: FTMO - How it works

What is a practical example of One-step evaluation?

Illustrative example: A trader passes one profit target, then completes the provider’s onboarding process.

Sources: FTMO - How it works

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