Breakout Profit Target: Per Account Type (2026)

Breakout's profit targets vary by account type, size, and evaluation structure. The Classic 1-Step requires 10 percent, the Classic 2-Step requires 5 percent on Phase 1 and 10 percent on Phase 2, and the Pro account requires 12 to 24 percent depending on size. The maximum drawdown is 6 percent on Classic and a tighter 5 percent on Pro. There is no time limit on evaluations and no minimum trading days, so theoretically you can pass any Breakout evaluation in a single trading day if your edge produces the required return without breaching.

This guide breaks down every profit target across the Breakout lineup, the math behind the target-to-drawdown ratios, the profit split scaling structure, and the fee refund mechanic that turns evaluation cost to zero for traders who pass and request a first payout. The framing assumes you are evaluating Breakout against peer firms and want a clear cost-and-target comparison.

Breakout is a CFD prop firm operating with a transparent target structure. The profit target percentages stay constant across account sizes within each account type; what scales is the absolute dollar target and the corresponding fee. Understanding the percentage logic helps you compare across Breakout sizes and across other firms with similar structures.

The article also walks through edge cases (exactly hitting the target, fee impact on net profit, breach near the target), peer comparisons across the CFD evaluation space, and the strategy implications of the target-to-drawdown ratio. By the end, you should have enough information to pick the Breakout variant that matches your style and to model the realistic post-refund cost of getting funded.

Classic 1-Step profit targets at a glance

The Classic 1-Step is Breakout's simplest evaluation path: hit 10 percent, respect the 6 percent drawdown, and pass. No time limit, no minimum trading days.

The 1.67x target-to-drawdown ratio is consistent across sizes. Practically this means for every $1 of drawdown capacity, you need to generate $1.67 of net profit to pass. That ratio is competitive with peer 1-step CFD evaluations and on the trader-friendly end of the market.

Classic 2-Step structure

The Classic 2-Step splits the evaluation into two phases. Phase 1 requires 5 percent profit, Phase 2 requires 10 percent profit, both with the same 6 percent maximum drawdown. The 2-step structure typically prices below the 1-step for the same account size because the two-phase gate produces fewer pass-throughs to funded status.

On the 2-Step path, the combined profit you need across both phases is 15 percent of starting balance, which is meaningfully higher than the 1-Step's 10 percent. The trade-off is the typically lower upfront fee on the 2-Step. Whether the 2-Step is cheaper in total depends on your pass rate across two phases versus one.

Pro account profit targets

The Pro account is Breakout's premium tier. Profit targets run 12 to 24 percent depending on size, with a tighter 5 percent maximum drawdown. The Pro is for experienced traders comfortable with the higher target and tighter drawdown, in exchange for a different rule profile and a different funded-account framework.

The Pro's higher target-to-drawdown ratio (up to 4.80x on the largest size) makes it significantly harder than Classic. Experienced traders pursue the Pro for the rule profile or the funded structure rather than for an easier evaluation; the Pro is a deliberate step up in difficulty.

Profit split structure

Breakout's profit split is 80 percent default, upgradeable to 90 percent at purchase, and 95 percent after three months of profitability with two payouts. The 80 percent default is competitive entry, and the upgrade paths to 90 and 95 percent are meaningful incentives for long-term traders.

The 95 percent tier is structurally generous compared to most peer firms which top out at 90 percent. The qualification (3 months plus 2 payouts) is achievable for steady traders within a single quarter of funded trading. Over a year of consistent funded trading the 95 percent tier compounds into a meaningful absolute dollar difference versus the 80 percent default, which is why long-term Breakout traders prioritize reaching the upgrade tier as soon as the qualification window allows.

The upgrade-at-purchase 90 percent tier is worth modeling against the time horizon you expect on the account. For short horizons (1 to 2 months), the upfront upgrade may not pay back. For longer horizons before reaching the 95 percent tier, the upgrade can be the right choice. Run the numbers against your honest cadence expectation.

The fee refund mechanic

Breakout refunds the full evaluation fee with your first successful payout. This means the net cost of the evaluation is effectively zero for traders who pass and request a payout. The refund applies to the original evaluation fee and is processed automatically as part of the first payout.

Worked example: Buy Classic 1-Step $50K for $500. Pass evaluation, transition to funded, generate profits, request first payout of $1,000. Breakout pays the $1,000 payout plus the $500 fee refund. Net cost of the evaluation: $0. Net cash from first payout cycle: $1,000.

The mechanic shifts the math of trying Breakout. Traders who pass and reach payout do not pay anything net for the evaluation; traders who fail bear the full fee. The structure rewards traders who execute through to payout.

No time limit and no minimum trading days

Breakout evaluations have no time limit. You can take as long as you need to reach the profit target without breaching drawdown limits. There are also no minimum trading days, so theoretically you can pass on the first trade of the first day if your trade produces the required return.

The combination of no time limit and no minimum days makes Breakout one of the more flexible CFD evaluation structures. Traders are not forced to trade aggressively to meet a deadline, and they are not held back from passing quickly if their edge produces fast results.

Per-account-size cost vs target comparison

Across all variants, the post-refund net cost on a successful pass is $0. The variables are the fee paid upfront, the target percentage, and the drawdown distance. Traders should pick the variant that matches their actual edge rather than the cheapest variant by default, because failing on a cheaper variant produces zero refund anyway.

Strategy implications of the target structure

The profit target percentages shape the optimal trading approach across the Breakout lineup.

Classic 1-Step strategy

10 percent target with 6 percent drawdown rewards a steady trading approach. Aim for 1 to 2 percent daily gains over 5 to 10 trading days, or fewer larger sessions if your edge produces concentrated wins. The 1.67x target-to-drawdown ratio is forgiving enough to absorb 1 or 2 losing days without ending the run.

Classic 2-Step strategy

5 percent Phase 1 then 10 percent Phase 2 with the same 6 percent drawdown rewards a conservative Phase 1 (lower target, less pressure) followed by a more aggressive Phase 2 push. Many traders use Phase 1 to confirm they have edge and Phase 2 to execute the same edge at the higher target.

Pro strategy

12 to 24 percent target with 5 percent drawdown demands an outsized edge. The 4.4x to 4.8x target-to-drawdown ratio on larger Pro sizes is the most-challenging in the Breakout lineup. Pro is reserved for traders with proven high-conviction edge; it is not the entry-level path.

How Breakout compares to peer CFD evaluations

Breakout Classic sits in the easier half of the peer set on the target-to-drawdown ratio. Combined with the fee refund and the no-time-limit structure, Breakout is competitive on overall cost-effectiveness for traders confident in their edge.

What happens when you exactly hit the profit target

The system automatically passes you when your balance reaches or exceeds the target. Hitting exactly the number counts as a pass. The pass triggers the transition flow to the funded account; you do not need to take any specific action to claim the pass.

Trading fees affect reaching the profit target. Fees reduce net profit, so your balance must reach the target net of all trading and swap fees. Plan for this; aiming exactly at the target without accounting for fees can leave you 1 or 2 percent short on the final session.

Common mistakes around Breakout targets

• Forgetting that fees reduce net profit, aiming at the gross target instead of the fee-adjusted net target
• Choosing the Pro account because it is premium without honestly assessing whether your edge supports a 12 to 24 percent target
• Going for the cheapest fee tier (smallest account) when the larger size would suit your style better
• Misreading the 2-Step combined target (15 percent) as a 1-Step alternative (10 percent)
• Not budgeting for repeated attempts if your pass rate is below 50 percent; the fee refund only applies to successful passes

Edge cases on the target rules

Can you overshoot the profit target

Yes. No penalty for exceeding the target. Extra profit is yours at your profit split percentage. The system passes you when you cross the target; any additional gains belong to you when you reach the payout phase.

Does the target reset if you take a break

No. The target is cumulative across the evaluation. Whatever profit you have accumulated stays accumulated unless you breach drawdown, in which case the account closes regardless of where you sit on target.

What if you breach right before reaching the target

Breach closes the account regardless of how close you were to the target. There is no partial-pass mechanism. Plan position sizing toward the end of an evaluation conservatively; one oversized position can erase weeks of accumulated work.

Breakout profit split scaling, worked out

Worked example showing how the split scaling affects your take-home over time. Assume Classic 1-Step $50K, monthly net profit of $3,000 on the funded account.

On the 6-month example, total payable is $15,750 versus $14,400 at the flat 80 percent tier. The $1,350 difference is meaningful and grows over longer time horizons. Traders who upgrade to 90 percent at purchase or reach the 95 percent long-term tier capture this difference.

How to choose the right Breakout account type

The choice between Classic 1-Step, Classic 2-Step, and Pro depends on three factors: your honest pass-rate expectation, your time horizon for funded trading, and your tolerance for the higher Pro target. Walk through each factor explicitly before purchasing.

Pass-rate expectation

If you expect to pass first attempt, Classic 1-Step is the cleanest choice because the single-phase structure lets you reach payout fastest. If your honest pass rate is in the 30 to 50 percent range, Classic 2-Step at a lower fee per attempt may amortize better across multiple tries. If your pass rate is below 30 percent, focus on improving your edge before paying for any evaluation.

Time horizon

Short horizons (1 to 3 months of funded trading expected) favor Classic 1-Step because it reaches payout fastest. Longer horizons (6 months plus) favor the structure that minimizes total cost over the longer period, which can be Classic 1-Step with the 95 percent long-term split or Pro if your edge supports the higher target.

Pro account fit

Pro is for traders with a demonstrated high-conviction edge that produces 20 percent plus returns over short periods. If your typical trading produces 5 to 10 percent monthly on funded capital, Pro is not the right fit; the 22 percent target on $100K Pro will be a multi-month grind. Choose Pro for a real strategic reason, not for premium signaling.

Drawdown mechanics across Breakout

Classic uses 6 percent maximum drawdown. Pro uses 5 percent. The specific mechanic (static, trailing, EOD-trailing, intraday-trailing) is documented on each product page. Verify the mechanic before sizing your first position because the difference between static and trailing drawdown materially changes optimal trading style.

On most Breakout product variants, the drawdown is calculated from the starting balance and represents the absolute maximum loss the account can sustain before closing. The headline number (6 or 5 percent) is straightforward; the calculation rule is the detail to confirm at purchase.

Drawdown breach closes the account regardless of how close you were to the profit target. There is no partial credit, no grace period, and no second chance. Plan position sizing conservatively as you approach key milestones (profit target hit, post-pass first trades) because a single oversized loss can end the run.

Pricing strategy across account sizes

Breakout's fee structure scales roughly linearly with account size on Classic. The $5,000 account at $60 has a per-dollar-target cost of 12 cents per dollar of target. The $100,000 account at $999 has a per-dollar-target cost of about 10 cents. The larger sizes are slightly more cost-efficient per dollar of potential payout, but the absolute fee is higher and the absolute drawdown distance is larger so position sizing has to scale too.

For most first-time Breakout traders, the $25,000 to $50,000 range is the sweet spot. The fee is moderate, the target is achievable with realistic edge expectations, and the drawdown distance is meaningful. The $5,000 account is too small to extract serious payouts; the $100,000 account is appropriate only for traders with proven edge on smaller sizes.

How the fee refund shifts the decision

The refund mechanic changes how traders should think about Breakout's fees. The upfront fee is real money out the door, but the post-refund net cost on a successful pass is zero. That structure makes Breakout structurally cheaper than peer firms without refunds for traders who actually pass.

The flip side is that failed evaluations bear the full fee with no refund. The economic logic is simple: confident traders with proven edge pay nothing net for the evaluation; uncertain traders pay the fee multiple times across attempts. The structure self-selects for traders who execute through to payout.

When modeling expected cost, multiply the fee by your inverse pass rate plus your honest expectation of how many attempts you might need. A trader with 60 percent pass rate expects to pay on average 1.67 fees per successful pass (one fee on the pass that gets refunded, plus 0.67 fees on the failed attempts that do not). The math becomes more punishing as pass rates drop.

How Breakout compares structurally to peer firms

Two structural features distinguish Breakout from many peer CFD evaluation firms: the fee refund on first payout, and the 95 percent long-term split tier. Both are at the trader-friendly end of the market.

Peer firms with no refund structure require traders to amortize the evaluation cost over their payouts. Peer firms that cap at 90 percent split give traders a smaller share of long-term profits. Breakout's structure tilts the long-term economics more favorably to traders who execute consistently.

The trade-off is that Breakout's drawdown rules and target percentages are not always the absolute most-trader-friendly in the peer set. A trader optimizing strictly for the easiest evaluation might prefer a different firm; a trader optimizing for total post-payout economics will often find Breakout competitive.

Mistakes that prevent reaching the target

Even with the trader-friendly target structure, traders fail Breakout evaluations for predictable reasons. Knowing them in advance helps avoid them.

First, oversized positions late in the evaluation. A trader 80 percent of the way to target gets impatient, increases position size, and breaches drawdown on a single bad trade. The most-common single failure pattern across CFD prop evaluations.

Second, ignoring fees in the target math. Aiming at the gross target and hitting it leaves you below the net-of-fees target. The system passes you on net balance, not gross profit. Add 1 to 2 percent buffer above the headline target to absorb fees and slippage.

Third, chasing the loss after a bad day. The drawdown distance is finite. A 2 percent loss on a 6 percent maximum drawdown account leaves 4 percent of buffer. Chasing the loss with bigger size eats the buffer fast and ends the evaluation.

Fourth, picking the wrong account type for your style. A scalping strategy on a $5,000 Breakout account hits a different commission load than the same strategy on a $50,000 account, and the small-account fees can be a real fraction of the target. Match account size to the realistic position size your strategy generates.

Funded account behavior after passing

Once you pass evaluation, the account transitions to funded status. The profit split applies (80 percent default, higher with upgrade or long-term tier), the drawdown rule continues, and the fee refund processes on first payout. Funded trading rules are largely the same as evaluation rules with the addition of the payout mechanic.

Most traders find the post-pass period easier than the evaluation because the pressure of hitting a specific target is replaced by ongoing trading toward payouts. The structural pressure of accumulating to a fixed number disappears; the cadence becomes about steady profit production rather than time-bound milestones.

Payout cadence varies by product; verify the specific cadence on your account type at purchase. The fee refund is processed automatically with the first payout regardless of cadence. Subsequent payouts follow the firm's standard cycle without refund attachments.

The bottom line

Breakout's profit target structure is transparent and competitive. Classic 1-Step at 10 percent target / 6 percent drawdown is the standard entry; Classic 2-Step at 5 percent plus 10 percent is the cheaper-fee, two-phase alternative; Pro at 12 to 24 percent is the premium tier for experienced traders. The fee refund on first successful payout makes the net cost effectively zero for passers, the no-time-limit and no-minimum-days structure removes urgency pressure, and the 95 percent long-term split is generous compared to most peers. Choose the account type that matches your edge, plan for the fee-adjusted net target, and Breakout's structure is one of the more trader-friendly evaluation paths in the CFD prop firm space.

As a practical buying heuristic for most readers: start with Classic 1-Step at $25,000 or $50,000, run your strategy as you would on any other CFD prop firm, and rely on the fee refund to make the net cost zero once you reach first payout. If your edge produces 10 percent over the size you can comfortably manage, Breakout will route you to a funded account quickly. From there, the 95 percent long-term tier compounds in your favor over months of consistent trading.

For experienced traders with a strong edge: consider Pro at the right size for your strategy. The higher target is meaningful but the tighter 5 percent drawdown forces discipline that many traders need anyway. The funded structure differs from Classic; verify the specific payout and rule profile against your strategy before committing.

For new prop traders building skill: Classic 2-Step is a reasonable training-wheel path because the lower fee per attempt absorbs the cost of learning. Once you have a few passes under your belt, switch to 1-Step for faster time-to-payout. Plan the progression deliberately rather than picking the cheapest option once and assuming it is the right long-term fit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the profit target for a Breakout $100K account?

Classic 1-Step $100K requires 10 percent ($10,000). Classic 2-Step requires 5 percent then 10 percent ($5,000 then $10,000 across the two phases). Pro $100K requires 22 percent ($22,000). All three respect the corresponding drawdown limit (6 percent on Classic, 5 percent on Pro).

Can you pass Breakout in one day?

Yes. No minimum trading days. Hit the profit target in one trade on day one and you pass immediately. The system passes you automatically once your balance reaches the target. Practical 1-day passes happen but require a high-conviction setup and disciplined exit.

Is there a time limit to reach the profit target at Breakout?

No. Breakout evaluations have no time limit. Take as long as you need without breaching drawdown limits. The no-time-limit structure removes the deadline pressure that some peer firms impose and lets traders work at their natural cadence.

What profit split does Breakout offer?

80 percent default, upgradeable to 90 percent at purchase, and 95 percent after three months of profitability with two payouts. The 95 percent long-term tier is generous compared to peers who typically cap at 90 percent. Upgrade options at purchase are worth modeling if your time horizon is short.

Does Breakout refund the evaluation fee?

Yes. The full evaluation fee is refunded with your first successful payout, making the net cost $0 for traders who pass. The refund applies automatically as part of the first payout. Failed evaluations do not receive the refund.

Are Breakout Pro targets harder than Classic?

Significantly. Pro $100K requires 22 percent profit vs Classic's 10 percent, with tighter 5 percent drawdown vs 6 percent. The Pro target-to-drawdown ratio reaches 4.4x to 4.8x on larger sizes. Pro is for experienced traders with a proven high-conviction edge, not the entry-level path.

What happens if you hit exactly the profit target?

The system automatically passes you when your balance reaches or exceeds the target. Hitting exactly the number counts. The pass triggers the transition flow to the funded account; you do not need to take any specific action to claim the pass.

Do trading fees affect reaching the profit target?

Yes. Fees reduce net profit. Your balance must reach the target net of all trading and swap fees. Plan for this; aiming exactly at the gross target without accounting for fees can leave you short by 1 or 2 percent on the final session.

Which Breakout account has the easiest profit target?

Classic 2-Step Phase 1 at 5 percent is the lowest single-phase percentage. For single-phase simplicity, Classic 1-Step at 10 percent is most popular. Pro is the hardest by ratio. The right choice depends on whether you prefer one-phase simplicity or two-phase lower-pressure structure.

Can you overshoot the profit target?

Yes. No penalty for exceeding the target. Extra profit is yours at your profit split percentage. The system passes you when you cross the target; any additional gains belong to you when you reach the payout phase.

What is the drawdown on Breakout Classic vs Pro?

Classic Classic uses 6 percent maximum drawdown. Pro uses tighter 5 percent. The drawdown is calculated from the account's high-water mark or starting balance depending on the specific rule (verify on the product page). Both rules end the account if breached.

What is the Classic 2-Step combined target?

15 percent of starting balance across both phases (5 percent Phase 1 plus 10 percent Phase 2). For a $50K account this is $2,500 then $5,000 for $7,500 total. The combined target is higher than the 1-Step's 10 percent, but the fee is typically lower.

How do I get to the 95 percent Breakout split tier?

Trade profitably for three months and complete at least two payouts. The combination qualifies you for the 95 percent tier on the same account. Most steady traders reach this within a single quarter of funded trading.

Is the Breakout fee refund automatic?

Yes. The refund processes automatically with your first successful payout. You do not need to request it. Verify the refund landed correctly on your first payout statement; in the rare case it does not, contact support with the payout reference.

What is the target-to-drawdown ratio at Breakout?

Classic Classic 1-Step is 1.67x (10 percent target over 6 percent drawdown). Classic 2-Step combined is 2.5x (15 percent target over 6 percent drawdown). Pro ranges from 2.4x to 4.8x depending on size. Lower ratios are easier; higher ratios require stronger edges to pass reliably.

Can I attempt Breakout multiple times if I fail?

Yes. There is no limit on attempts. Each attempt is a fresh evaluation purchase. The fee refund applies only to successful passes that reach first payout. Multiple failures mean multiple non-refunded fees, so the structure rewards confident, focused attempts rather than spray-and-pray repeated purchases.