2-Step Standard vs. 2-Step OMO Challenge: Full Comparison
2-Step Standard vs. 2-Step OMO Challenge: Full Comparison
Both challenges follow a two-phase evaluation before granting a funded account, but they differ in several key areas. Below is a side-by-side breakdown of all rules and requirements.
At a Glance
Rule | 2-Step Standard | 2-Step OMO |
|---|---|---|
Phase 1 Profit Target | 8% | 6% |
Phase 2 Profit Target | 5% | 8% |
Daily Drawdown | 4% | 4% |
Maximum Drawdown | 8% (Static) | 8% (Static) |
Daily Drawdown Type | Balance/Equity (Highest at End of Day) | Balance/Equity (Highest at End of Day) |
Consistency Score | None | None |
News Trading | Not allowed 2 minutes before/after high-impact events | Allowed in challenge; funded profits capped at 0.50% per event |
Minimum Profitable Days | 3 | 4 |
Minimum Holding Time | At least 50% of trades held for over 60 seconds | 150 seconds per trade |
Maximum Trading Days | No limit | 180 days (both phases combined) |
Max Open Risk | None | 2% |
Payout Frequency | Every 10 business days | Every 10 business days |
Profit Split | 80% | 80% |
Minimum Withdrawal | $20 | $20 |
Refund | On the third withdrawal | On the third withdrawal |
Leverage (Forex) | 1:75 | 1:75 |
Leverage (Indices) | 1:20 | 1:20 |
Leverage (Commodities) | 1:10 | 1:10 |
Leverage (Digital ETFs) | 1:2 | 1:2 |
Key Differences Explained
Profit Targets
The 2-Step Standard has a higher Phase 1 target (8%) but a lower Phase 2 target (5%). The OMO flips this — a lower Phase 1 target (6%) but a higher Phase 2 target (8%).
News Trading
- 2-Step Standard: News trading is restricted during both the challenge and funded phases. Trades cannot be opened or closed within 2 minutes before or after a high-impact (red folder) news event.
- 2-Step OMO: News trading is fully allowed in Phase 1 and Phase 2 with no restrictions. In the funded stage, news trading is still permitted, but profits from any single news event are capped at 0.50% of account balance. For example, on a $100,000 account, the maximum profit counted from one news event is $500.
Minimum Profitable Days
- 2-Step Standard: 3 profitable days per phase (each day must generate at least 0.5% net profit).
- 2-Step OMO: 4 profitable days per phase (same 0.5% daily minimum).
Minimum Holding Time
- 2-Step Standard: At least 50% of all trades must be held for over 60 seconds (excessive scalping rule).
- 2-Step OMO: Every individual trade must be held for at least 150 seconds (2.5 minutes). Trades shorter than this do not count.
Maximum Trading Days
- 2-Step Standard: No time limit.
- 2-Step OMO: 180 days across both evaluation phases combined. There is no separate deadline per phase.
Max Open Risk
- 2-Step Standard: No maximum open risk rule.
- 2-Step OMO: Maximum open risk is capped at 2% of account balance at any time. The M2 Account Saver is a built-in protection that activates when drawdown reaches 2% with open trades:
- First Breach (Soft Breach): All open trades are closed. On funded accounts, profit split is permanently reduced to 50%. On challenge accounts, trades are closed but the profit split penalty does not apply and does not carry over to the funded stage — the M2 Account Saver policy resets each phase.
- Second Breach (Hard Breach): All open trades are closed and the account is permanently deactivated.
What They Share
- No Consistency Rule (applies only to Instant Funding, Instant Mini, and BNPL accounts)
- Same drawdown limits (4% daily, 8% maximum static)
- Same leverage across all asset classes
- Same payout frequency, profit split, minimum withdrawal, and refund policy
Updated on: 30/09/2026
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