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What Evaluation Options Are Available at NSF?

At NSF, we understand that traders have different strategies, risk tolerances, and goals. To support this, we offer two main challenge programs, each with clearly defined options.

NextStage Pro

NextStage Pro is NSF’s standard evaluation program, where traders pay upfront and complete a challenge to earn a funded account.

Available Options:

1-Step Challenge

A single-phase evaluation designed for traders who want a faster path to funding.

  • One evaluation phase

  • Clear profit target

  • Defined daily and overall drawdown limits

  • No time limit to complete the challenge

This option is ideal for confident traders who want to qualify for funding quickly.

2-Step Challenge

A structured two-phase evaluation focused on consistency and risk control.

  • Phase 1: Reach the initial profit target while respecting risk rules

  • Phase 2: Achieve a reduced profit target to confirm consistency

  • Same drawdown rules apply across both phases

This challenge is well suited for traders who prefer a more gradual and methodical evaluation process.

Instant Funding

Designed for experienced traders who want to skip evaluations entirely.

  • No evaluation phases

  • No profit targets before funding

  • Trade a funded account immediately

  • Trailing drawdown structure applies

Instant Funding is ideal for traders who want to start trading funded capital from day one.

Pay After Pass

Pay After Pass allows traders to complete the evaluation before paying the full challenge fee. This program is designed for traders who want to prove performance first.

Available Options:

1-Step Pay After Pass

  • Single-phase evaluation

  • Small initial entry fee

  • Remaining fee is paid only after passing

  • Lower profit target and wider drawdown than standard

2-Step Pay After Pass

  • Two-phase evaluation

  • Small entry fee for each phase

  • Remaining balance is paid after successfully passing

  • Generous, wide drawdown allowances

Pay After Pass is best for traders who want a lower upfront commitment and are confident in their ability to pass.

Choosing the Right Program

Both programs lead to a funded account once successfully completed. The best option depends on your experience level, trading style, and risk tolerance.

  • NextStage Pro: Pay upfront, standard rules, multiple formats

  • Pay After Pass: Pay later, easier rules, performance-first approach

For full challenge specifications, pricing, and current offers, visit nextstagefunded.com.

If you need help choosing the right challenge, NSF support is always available to assist.

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