Instead of paying the full fee upfront, traders only pay a small entry fee and complete the evaluation. The full fee is only paid once both steps are successfully passed.
Overview
TF8 Pass Then Pay offers A simplified one-phase model for faster evaluation and fewer requirements.
Pass Then Pay Challenge Structure
Stage | Trading Period | Minimum Trading Days | Profit Target | Profit On Evaluation | Max Daily Loss | Max Overall Loss | Consistency Rule | News Trading |
Step 1 | Unlimited | No Minimum | 3% | 15% | N/A | 7% | N/A | Allowed |
Funded | Unlimited | No Minimum | – | _ | 3% | 7% | 15% | Allowed |
Pricing – Pass Then Pay
Account Size | Phase 1 | Funded Fee |
$5K | $5 | $78 |
$10K | $5 | $138 |
$25K | $5 | $278 |
$50K | $5 | $418 |
$100K | $5 | $788 |
$200K | $5 | $1,478 |
$300K | $5 | $2,278 |
Add-Ons (Optional at Checkout)
Add-On | Description | Cost |
On Demand Payout | Allows withdrawals on demand | +25% |
weekly Payout | Request payouts every week | 20% of the cost when unlocking funded |
100% Profit Split | Upgrade from 90% to full payout | 25% of the cost when unlocking funded |
All add-ons must be selected at checkout and cannot be added later.
Account Breaches & Risk Management
A hard breach occurs if you exceed the Maximum Daily Loss or Maximum Overall Loss. This results in immediate account closure during both evaluation and funded stages.
Reset options are available for 72 hours after a breach.
Max Overall Loss – Static
The Pass Then Pay model uses a 7% Trailing Maximum Drawdown during both the evaluation and funded phases.
The maximum drawdown follows your highest account balance until it reaches your initial account balance, where it permanently locks.
Example
Let's say you purchase a $100,000 account.
Starting Balance: $100,000
Maximum Drawdown: 7%
Initial Drawdown Threshold: $93,000
If your account equity falls to $93,000, your account is breached.
Once your account reaches $107,000, the trailing drawdown reaches your initial balance of $100,000 and permanently locks.
From this point forward, the maximum drawdown will never increase, regardless of how much additional profit you make.
For example:
Account grows to $115,000 → Drawdown remains $100,000
Account grows to $130,000 → Drawdown remains $100,000
After a Payout
Once the trailing drawdown has locked at your initial balance, requesting a payout does not lower the drawdown threshold.
For example:
Highest balance reached: $115,000
Drawdown locked at: $100,000
You withdraw $6,000
New account balance: $109,000
Your maximum drawdown threshold remains $100,000, giving you a $9,000 buffer before reaching the breach level.
Key Points
The maximum drawdown is 7%.
It trails your highest account balance until it reaches your initial account balance.
Once it reaches the initial balance, it locks permanently.
Payouts do not reduce the locked drawdown level.
If your account equity falls to the maximum drawdown threshold at any time, the account will be breached.
Max Daily Loss
The Pass Then Pay model has a 3% Daily Drawdown during the funded phase.
The daily drawdown is calculated based on your starting balance (or equity) at the beginning of each trading day. If your account equity falls by more than 3% during that day, your account will be breached.
Example
Let's say you have a $100,000 funded account.
Daily Drawdown Limit: 3%
Maximum Daily Loss: $3,000
At the start of the trading day, your account balance is $100,000.
Your account equity must not fall below $97,000 at any point during that trading day.
Scenario 1 – Account Breached
Start of Day Balance: $100,000
Account increases to $101,500
Later falls to $96,900
Although you were in profit earlier, your equity has now fallen below $97,000, exceeding the 3% daily drawdown limit.
Result: Your account is breached.
Scenario 2 – Account Remains Active
Start of Day Balance: $100,000
Lowest equity during the day: $97,300
End of Day Balance: $99,800
Since your equity never fell below $97,000, your account remains active.
New Trading Day
If you finish the day with a balance of $102,000, your daily drawdown is recalculated.
New Starting Balance: $102,000
New Daily Drawdown Limit (3%): $3,060
New Daily Loss Threshold: $98,940
Each new trading day resets the daily drawdown based on your account balance at the start of that day.
Rewards & Profit Split
Profit splits are 90% by default. Traders can upgrade to 100% at checkout.
Payout schedules depend on selected add-ons: on demand, weekly.
Payout Rules
Minimum Payout Amount is $100
You cannot have a single trading day account for more than 15% of your total profits during a payout cycle. If your best day exceeds this:
You won’t be breached
But you can’t request a payout until your profits are more evenly distributed
Please note: Pass Then Pay accounts are limited to one active account at a time per customer.
You may not have more than one active Pass Then Pay account simultaneously.
However, once an account is completed, failed, or closed, you may purchase a new one.
You can hold multiple Pass Then Pay accounts in total — including funded accounts — up to the maximum allocation limit of $400,000.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do I pay the full fee?
Only after you successfully pass both evaluation phases.
Can I reset my account at any time?
No. Resets are only available after a breach and must be purchased within 72 hours.
Are Expert Advisors (EAs) allowed?
Yes, they are allowed across all stages.
Are add-ons automatically charged?
No, add-ons are not automatically included or charged with your account. You will only be billed for the base account fee.
If you wish to apply or purchase add-ons, please contact our support team for assistance.
Start for Just $5. Only Pay If You Pass.
With TF8 Pass Then Pay, you prove your edge before committing.
No time limits. 100% profit split. No pressure.
