Profit Target

What is a profit target in a prop firm challenge?

A profit target is the net-profit objective for one phase of a prop firm challenge. The percentage and the amount it is calculated from come from that program's current rules.

Reaching the number does not replace the other conditions. The firm's current dashboard, contract and rule page decide whether the phase is complete.

How do you calculate the target?

Program reference amount × stated target percentage = target amount.

Here is a fictional example:

$100,000 × 8% = $8,000

If the program uses the starting amount as its reference, the arithmetic target is $8,000 and the matching ending balance would be $108,000. This example only explains the multiplication. It does not mean every challenge uses 8%.

Why the target amount and official status can differ

You may see the target amount in your own calculation before the firm marks the phase complete. Check:

1. Whether open profit counts or positions must be closed.
2. How commissions, spreads, swaps or other costs affect net profit.
3. Whether you respected the daily drawdown limit and overall drawdown limit.
4. Whether minimum days, a consistency rule, prohibited practices, KYC or another condition applies.
5. Whether the program uses a reset, retry or another pass process.

Current examples show that programs differ

• FTMO 2-Step: its page checked on 5 October 2026 lists 10% for the Challenge and 5% for Verification. It also describes a closed-position condition.
• FundedNext Stellar 2-Step: its page checked on 5 October 2026 lists 8% for Phase 1 and 5% for Phase 2. The later FundedNext Account described on that page has no profit target.

These values belong only to the named programs and checked pages. They can change. Always read the rule page for your exact program and stage.

A phase target is not a daily quota

An 8% phase target does not tell you to make 8% in one day. It is not a reason to increase size, force an XAUUSD trade or trade outside your plan. Work from your normal setup and risk rules.

A later funded account may use different objectives or no profit target. The agreement for that stage controls.

How PropLogAI helps

PropLogAI's P&L calendar can help you review the progress recorded in your journal. It does not replace the firm's dashboard or decide whether you passed. The prop-firm rules guide gives you the wider checklist.