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Score
7.5/10
Safety grade
A
Founded
Aug 2021
Direct funding
Not available
Profit split50-90% (tiered, up to 90% with 90% Lock Rule)
PayoutsEvery time you hit the scaling target; any profit once a month; weekly withdrawals on the top level of the model or with the 90% Lock rule

Programs & evaluation30

Choose from a range of evaluation programs with flexible profit splits and trading conditions.

Account size

Premier - Executive

1 step$10K
Profit target
7%
Maximum drawdown
5% static
Profit split
50% (scales to 90% at Max Equity)
Drawdown model
Static

Program details

Premier Executive - scale to $5,000,000 Max Equity, breakeven Level 2, 12 levels to Max Equity, capital increase 70% per level, 1:200 leverage, no time limit

Premier - Director

1 step$5K
Profit target
7%
Maximum drawdown
5% static
Profit split
50% (scales to 90% at Max Equity)
Drawdown model
Static

Program details

Premier Director - scale to $2,000,000 Max Equity, breakeven Level 2, 12 levels to Max Equity, capital increase 70% per level, 1:200 leverage, no time limit

Premier - CEO

1 step$25K
Profit target
7%
Maximum drawdown
5% static
Profit split
50% (scales to 90% at Max Equity)
Drawdown model
Static

Program details

Premier CEO - scale to $10,000,000 Max Equity, breakeven Level 2, 12 levels to Max Equity, capital increase 70% per level, 1:200 leverage, no time limit

Premier - Associate

1 step$3K
Profit target
7%
Maximum drawdown
5% static
Profit split
50% (scales to 90% at Max Equity)
Drawdown model
Static

Program details

Premier Associate - scale to $1,000,000 Max Equity, breakeven Level 2, 11 levels to Max Equity, capital increase 70% per level, 1:200 leverage, no time limit

Empire - Spanish

1 step$10K
Profit target
10%
Maximum drawdown
10% static drawdown (fixed)
Profit split
50%
Drawdown model
Static

Xtreme - Explorer

1 step$10K
Profit target
6%
Maximum drawdown
3% static drawdown (fixed)
Profit split
50%
Drawdown model
Static

Instant Funded - Explorer L1

Instant funding$10K
Profit target
6%
Maximum drawdown
3% static drawdown (fixed)
Profit split
50%
Drawdown model
Static

Instant Funded - Spanish L1

Instant funding$10K
Profit target
10%
Maximum drawdown
10% static drawdown (fixed)
Profit split
50%
Drawdown model
Static

Foundation - Foundation 10K

2 steps$10K
Profit target
10%
Maximum drawdown
6% static drawdown (fixed)
Profit split
65% | 70% | 85% | 90% profit share
Drawdown model
Static

Foundation - Foundation 5K

2 steps$5K
Profit target
10%
Maximum drawdown
6% static drawdown (fixed)
Profit split
65% | 70% | 85% | 90% profit share
Drawdown model
Static

Empire - British

1 step$25K
Profit target
10%
Maximum drawdown
10% static drawdown (fixed)
Profit split
50%
Drawdown model
Static

Foundation - Foundation 25K

2 steps$25K
Profit target
10%
Maximum drawdown
6% static drawdown (fixed)
Profit split
65% | 70% | 85% | 90% profit share
Drawdown model
Static

Empire - Mongol

1 step$50K
Profit target
10%
Maximum drawdown
10% static drawdown (fixed)
Profit split
50%
Drawdown model
Static

Xtreme - Legend

1 step$50K
Profit target
6%
Maximum drawdown
3% static drawdown (fixed)
Profit split
50%
Drawdown model
Static

Instant Funded - Legend L1

Instant funding$50K
Profit target
6%
Maximum drawdown
3% static drawdown (fixed)
Profit split
50%
Drawdown model
Static

Instant Funded - Mongol L1

Instant funding$50K
Profit target
10%
Maximum drawdown
10% static drawdown (fixed)
Profit split
50%
Drawdown model
Static

Empire - Inca

1 step$100K
Profit target
10%
Maximum drawdown
10% static drawdown (fixed)
Profit split
50%
Drawdown model
Static

Xtreme - Goat

1 step$100K
Profit target
6%
Maximum drawdown
3% static drawdown (fixed)
Profit split
50%
Drawdown model
Static

Empire - Aztec

1 step$200K
Profit target
10%
Maximum drawdown
10% static drawdown (fixed)
Profit split
50%
Drawdown model
Static

Xtreme - Trailblazer

1 step$20K
Profit target
6%
Maximum drawdown
3% static drawdown (fixed)
Profit split
50%
Drawdown model
Static

Traditional - Jr. Associate

1 step$1K
Profit target
6%
Maximum drawdown
4% static drawdown (fixed)
Profit split
50%
Drawdown model
Static

Instant Funded - Empire Starter L1

Instant funding$1K
Profit target
10%
Maximum drawdown
10% static drawdown (fixed)
Profit split
50%
Drawdown model
Static

Instant Funded - Jr. Associate L1

Instant funding$1K
Profit target
6%
Maximum drawdown
4% static drawdown (fixed)
Profit split
50%
Drawdown model
Static

Traditional - Asst. Manager

1 step$2K
Profit target
6%
Maximum drawdown
4% static drawdown (fixed)
Profit split
50%
Drawdown model
Static

Instant Funded - Asst. Manager L1

Instant funding$2K
Profit target
6%
Maximum drawdown
4% static drawdown (fixed)
Profit split
50%
Drawdown model
Static

Traditional - Manager

1 step$2.5K
Profit target
6%
Maximum drawdown
4% static drawdown (fixed)
Profit split
50%
Drawdown model
Static

Traditional - Floor Manager

1 step$1.5K
Profit target
6%
Maximum drawdown
4% static drawdown (fixed)
Profit split
50%
Drawdown model
Static

Instant Funded - Traditional Starter L1

Instant funding$0.5K
Profit target
6%
Maximum drawdown
4% static drawdown (fixed)
Profit split
50%
Drawdown model
Static

Instant Funded - Associate L1

Instant funding$5.1K
Profit target
7%
Maximum drawdown
5% static drawdown (fixed)
Profit split
50%
Drawdown model
Static

Instant Funded - Executive L1

Instant funding$17K
Profit target
7%
Maximum drawdown
5% static drawdown (fixed)
Profit split
50%
Drawdown model
Static

Promo codes

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Platforms

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Company overview

The Concept Trading (TCT) is an Australian proprietary trading firm operated by The Concept AU/NZ Pty Ltd (ABN 78 652 938 399, ACN 652 938 399), registered in Queensland and active since 18 August 2021. TCT offers a 1-step evaluation across five programs - Foundation, Traditional, Premier, Empire, and Xtreme - plus an Instant Funded path that skips assessment. Programs scale from $97 entry up to a $50 million maximum capital. The firm advertises static drawdown (no daily drawdown rule), weekly payouts, 50-90% tiered profit splits, the 90% Lock Rule, 1:200 leverage (1:30 on Xtreme), unrestricted trading styles, and up to 3 concurrent accounts. Co-founded by Thomas Grayson (Australia) and named winner of Best Prop Trading Firm Global 2023 and 2025 by World Business Outlook. Headquartered in QLD 4350.

Payouts & rules

Payment methods
Multiple options (see official website)
Payout methods
Multiple options (see official website)
Payouts
Every time you hit the scaling target; any profit once a month; weekly withdrawals on the top level of the model or with the 90% Lock rule
Payout frequency note
FAQ: Once on Live accounts, Level 1 and higher, you get paid your profit share every time you hit the scaling target. Outside of the scaling event you are also allowed to withdraw any profit once a month. If you are on the top level of that model, or have elected the 90% Lock rule, you are allowed weekly withdrawals. Terms clause 12.17: Only 1 payout per calendar month is allowed. The two pages differ on weekly withdrawals; both are quoted.

Trading rules

Payout rules

Proof note
However profit payments will not be released until you have provided proof of identification and bank account ownership, by completing the KYC Verification process in the client portal.
Profit split
50%
Proof required
Yes
Processing time
24-48 hours via bank transfer or crypto
Payouts
Monthly (standard); Weekly (top-level)
Maximum withdrawal note
Payout is a maximum figure as per the Level and Program you are in and shown on our website as Payout Matrix.
Profit split scaling
On the top level of your program you get 90% of the profit.

Trading rules

Hedging allowed
Allowed
Inactivity rule
If the Prop account is inactive for 6 weeks, or 42 days, the account will be terminated.
Scalping allowed
Allowed
Maximum position size
100 Standard lots
Stop loss required
No
Allowed instruments
FX Majors, FX Minors, FX Crosses, FX Exotics, Metals, Energy, Crypto, Indices, FX Index, Commodities
Challenge time limit
There is no time limit for you to reach the target.
Copy trading allowed
Allowed
Funded drawdown rules
Static
Funded drawdown model
Static
Expert advisors allowed
Allowed
Prohibited strategies
TCT does not permit: Coordinated opposing positions across accounts designed to artificially reduce risk or achieve targets; Account arbitrage or intentionally sacrificing losing accounts to benefit another account; Trading behaviour that is exploitative, manipulative, or not commercially replicable in real market environments.
Challenge drawdown rules
Static
Weekend holding allowed
Allowed
Challenge drawdown model
Static
Overnight holding allowed
Allowed

What stands out

Published advantages and trade-offs to review before choosing a program.

Key benefits

One-time assessment fee with no subscription, no time limit to reach the target, static drawdown with no daily drawdown, and an Instant Funded option. EAs, algorithms and scalpers are accepted without restriction. 200 leverage on the Premier, Traditional and Empire programs. Pro Spreads option with commission, Normal Spreads without. 90% Lock Rule available. Checkout in AUD or USD. Multiple accounts allowed, with limits per program: 3 Empire, 3 Xtreme, 5 Premier, 10 Tradition, 10 Foundation.

Things to consider

Profit share is 50% on every model and reaches 90% only on the top level of a program or with the 90% Lock Rule. Terms clause 12.17 allows only 1 payout per calendar month, while the FAQ allows weekly withdrawals on the top level or with the 90% Lock rule. Accounts are terminated after 6 weeks (42 days) of inactivity. The Xtreme program has 30 leverage.

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