$25K Funded Account: What You Actually Get for the Fee
$25K Funded Account: What You Actually Get for the Fee
A $25K funded account on TBM's Mad Men tier costs $156 on 2-Phase or $189 on Rapid — a one-time evaluation fee, not a deposit. For that fee you get the same rule set as every other size: fixed targets, a fixed drawdown limit, and no time pressure to hit either.
What exactly does $156 buy you at this size
It buys one attempt at an evaluation sized to $25,000 — not a discount version of the rules, not a smaller drawdown allowance, and not a lower split. Every TBM tier from Soldier ($5,000) to Don ($100,000) runs the identical percentage targets and drawdown limits; only the dollar amount and the fee scale with size. $25,000 is the midpoint of that ladder, not a special or reduced product.
The full rule set at this size, both products
| Rule | 2-Phase ($156) | Rapid ($189) |
|---|---|---|
| Phase targets | 8% then 5% | 6% then 6% |
| Max drawdown | 10% (static, evaluation) | 6% (trailing, evaluation) |
| Daily drawdown | 5% | 3% |
| Minimum trading days | 5 | 3 |
| Time limit | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Profit split | 80% | 90% |
Both products fund the same $25,000 account size. The difference is pace and risk tolerance: 2-Phase gives you more room (10% drawdown, unlimited days at a relaxed cadence) for a lower 80% split; Rapid tightens the drawdown to 6% and the minimum trading days to 3 in exchange for a 90% split. Neither is objectively better — they're built for different trading styles, both explained in full on How It Works.
Why $25,000 specifically, and who it actually fits
This size makes sense once you've already proven some consistency — either on a smaller TBM tier or in your own trading history — but before you're ready to manage the larger dollar swings of a $50,000 or $100,000 account. The rules don't get harder at $25,000 than they are at $5,000; what changes is your comfort managing bigger numbers on the same percentage moves. If you're newer to structured evaluations, our account size guide walks through exactly how to size correctly on the first attempt.
What you don't pay for, and what you do
You never deposit $25,000 — the account itself is simulated capital, and the $156 or $189 fee is the entire cost of the attempt. What you're actually paying for is the evaluation itself: a defined, published set of rules you either clear or don't, with a real payout on the other side if you do. Full current fees for every size are on Pricing.
Quick questions
Is the $25K tier harder to pass than smaller sizes? No. Every TBM tier runs identical percentage targets and drawdown limits — a $25,000 evaluation isn't more difficult than a $5,000 one, just bigger in dollar terms.
Do I get a bigger profit split for choosing a bigger size? No. Split is set by product, not size — 80% on 2-Phase, 90% on Rapid, at every tier from Soldier to Don.
What's the actual difference between 2-Phase and Rapid at $25K? 2-Phase: 10% max drawdown, 5 minimum trading days, 80% split. Rapid: 6% max drawdown (trailing), 3 minimum trading days, 90% split. Both have unlimited time.
Can I start smaller and move up to $25K later? Yes — many traders start at Soldier or Capo and size up once they've proven consistency, rather than starting at $25,000 on a first attempt.
More questions like these are answered in our full FAQ. Ready to start? Begin your challenge at the size that actually fits your trading.
Risk disclaimer: Trading forex and CFDs carries real risk and can result in loss of your capital. Prop firm challenges involve fees and don't guarantee funding or income. This isn't financial, legal, or tax advice — see our full Risk Disclosure.