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Account Setup & Onboarding

Last updated on Jan 18, 2026

How to Buy a Challenge Account

Visit our website and select your desired account type. Trade4U offers three product options:

1. Standard Challenge (Traditional Two-Phase)

  • 25K ($287), 50K ($332), 100K ($447), or 150K ($505)

  • 2 trading days minimum in Challenge phase

  • 5 trading days minimum in Funded phase

  • 50% consistency rule in both phases

  • 30-day evaluation period for Challenge

2. Instant Activation Challenge (Reduced Upfront Cost)

  • Initial $10 fee + activation fee upon passing

  • Activation fee: 25K ($189), 50K ($249), 100K ($449), or 150K ($519)

  • 1 trading day minimum in Challenge phase

  • 10 trading days minimum in Funded phase

  • No consistency rule in Challenge, 50% in Funded

  • 30-day evaluation period for Challenge

3. Instant Funded (Skip Evaluation)

  • 25K ($387), 50K ($492), 100K ($645), or 150K ($874)

  • No Challenge phase - immediate funded access

  • 10 trading days minimum in Funded phase

  • 20% consistency rule in Funded phase

  • No evaluation time limit

After selecting your product, you will be redirected to our sign-up page where you can complete your purchase. Select the product you want, click "Add Order" and complete the checkout form with your personal information, ensuring all details are accurate as they will be used for your trading account setup.

Use a Visa or Mastercard with international transaction capability to complete payment. After successful payment, you'll receive an order confirmation email immediately, followed by account setup instructions in the following minutes.

How Do I Know When My Account is Active?

You'll receive an email containing your login credentials once your account is fully activated. This typically occurs within minutes of successful payment processing.

Your account status will also update in your trader dashboard at dashboard.trade4u.com, showing "Active" status with your account details, profit target, and current balance. You cannot begin trading until you receive the email and can successfully log into the platform.

Complete Onboarding Process

After receiving your credentials, access the trading platform from the links provided in your welcome email. Install the software, log in with your provided credentials, and familiarize yourself with the platform before trading begins.

We recommend you set up two-factor authentication for security, and also review all trading rules specific to your account type and size. Complete the platform walkthrough and start trading!

What Are the Steps to Start Trading?

First, ensure your account shows "Active" status in your trader dashboard and you can log into the platform successfully. Review your account specifications: profit target, drawdown limit, maximum contracts, trading hours, and specific requirements for your product type in your account summary.

For Standard and Instant Activation Challenge accounts:

  • Note that Challenge phases use End of Day (EOD) drawdown - evaluated at market close only

  • You have 30 calendar days to complete the Challenge

  • Standard: Complete 2 trading days with profit target

  • Instant Activation: Complete 1 trading day with profit target, then pay activation fee

For Instant Funded accounts:

  • Begin trading immediately - no Challenge phase required

  • Account uses Intraday Trailing drawdown from day one

  • Complete 10 profitable days of $100+ for withdrawal eligibility

Plan your first trades carefully - start with smaller position sizes to familiarize yourself with the platform's execution speed and order types. Check the economic calendar for high-impact news events and avoid trading during restricted times on your first few days.