{"id":12814,"date":"2026-01-13T15:06:12","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T15:06:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/persistent-cyan-ant.theproptrade.com\/edge-1-step-faqs\/how-does-classic-2-step-work\/"},"modified":"2026-03-29T12:16:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T12:16:50","slug":"how-does-edge-1-step-work","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/persistent-cyan-ant.theproptrade.com\/?docs=edge-1-step-faqs\/how-does-edge-1-step-work","title":{"rendered":"How does PayFlex (Edge 1-Step) work?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <strong>PayFlex (Edge 1-Step) model<\/strong> is designed for traders who prefer a <strong>flexible, low-entry evaluation<\/strong>. Instead of paying the full challenge fee upfront, you start with a <strong>reduced entry fee<\/strong>, complete a single evaluation phase, and only pay the remaining activation fee <strong>after you successfully pass<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This structure lowers the initial cost while still maintaining a structured path to a Funded Account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-passing-objectives\"><strong>Passing Objectives<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"h-\"><strong><strong><strong>Step 1 \u2013 Evaluation Phase<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"h-\">In the first step, you trade a simulated evaluation account with a defined profit target and risk limits.<br>Your goal is to demonstrate controlled, rule-compliant trading performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To complete Step 1, you must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reach a 3% profit target*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow all risk rules and guidelines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"h-\"><strong><strong>After Passing Step 1<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the evaluation is completed successfully:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your trading activity is <strong>reviewed for eligibility and compliance<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unique Activation Payment link to pay the remaining one-time activation fee is issued<\/strong>. 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