The honest answer is that most people who buy an evaluation never reach a funded account, and a large share of those who do lose it within a few cycles. That is the base rate, and no article should skip it. For the traders who do last, here is the arithmetic.
What a realistic month produces
A consistent funded trader producing 2–4% a month, at an 80% split:
| Account size | 2% month | 4% month |
|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | $400 | $800 |
| $50,000 | $800 | $1,600 |
| $100,000 | $1,600 | $3,200 |
| $200,000 | $3,200 | $6,400 |
| $400,000 | $6,400 | $12,800 |
Why account size matters more than skill, up to a point
A trader producing 3% a month is producing 3% a month whether the account is $25,000 or $200,000. The skill is identical; the reward is eight times larger. This is the entire argument for prop funding — and the reason pay-after-pass matters, since sizing up costs $9.99 to attempt rather than four figures.
The costs to subtract
- The programme fee, once, on a pass.
- Any add-ons you bought.
- Tax, which in most jurisdictions treats these rewards as income. Get local advice.
- The cost of previous failed attempts — the number traders most often forget.
Run the numbers on your size
Every account size priced, with the rules that apply to each.
Frequently asked questions
How much can you make with a $100,000 funded account?
At an 80% reward split, a 2% month produces about $1,600 and a 4% month about $3,200. Consistent returns above roughly 4% monthly are rare and usually reflect a risk profile that eventually breaches.
Do most funded traders make money?
No. Most traders who buy an evaluation never reach a funded account, and many who do lose it within a few reward cycles. Funded trading is a small edge applied at scale, not a reliable income by default.
FundedAxe evaluations and funded accounts are simulated. Traders do not trade real client capital; rewards are paid on simulated performance under the terms of the FundedAxe trader agreement.