How to Pass Smart Prop Trader Challenge: Complete Strategy Guide

Smart Prop Trader (SPT) offers one of the more straightforward evaluations in the industry. Here's how to approach it strategically.

SPT Challenge Requirements

The Proven Strategy

Step 1: Trade the NY Session

The best opportunities occur during high-volatility periods:

Step 2: Risk Management

For an 8% profit target with 4% daily loss limit:

Step 3: The Momentum Breakout Approach

1. Wait for London session to establish range
2. Mark high and low of the range
3. At NY open, watch for breakout with volume
4. Enter on retest of broken level
5. Target 1:2 or 1:3 risk-reward

Common Mistakes to Avoid

SPT-Specific Tips

1. Understand Balance-Based Drawdown

Unlike trailing drawdown:

• Your drawdown recalculates from your balance (after closing trades)
• Floating losses don't immediately affect your limit
• This allows more breathing room for swing trades

2. No Consistency Rule

SPT doesn't enforce a consistency rule, meaning:

• You can have larger winning days
• No restriction on percentage per day
• More flexibility in approach

3. Use Their Dashboard

SPT provides real-time tracking:

• Current drawdown status
• Profit progress
• Trading statistics

Final Thoughts

SPT rewards momentum-based trading with disciplined risk management. The balance-based drawdown gives you more flexibility than trailing drawdown firms. Focus on:

1. NY session momentum opportunities
2. 1% max risk per trade
3. Quality setups over quantity