The Trading Pit Updates CFDs Prime Product Conditions for New Acquisitions

The Trading Pit, the renowned prop trading firm, has announced a series of significant updates to the conditions of its CFDs Prime product. These changes, set to become effective on April 29, 2026, are designed to strengthen risk management and promote long-term trading consistency among its traders.

It is crucial to note that these modifications will apply only to new purchases of the product. Existing accounts will maintain the conditions under which they were established, ensuring their operations remain unaffected by these revisions.

Changes to CFDs Prime: 1-Phase Challenges & Earning Phase

The following updates will be implemented for 1-Phase Challenges and the Earning Phase:

Maximum Drawdown

• For $100,000 and $200,000 accounts, the Maximum Drawdown type will change from static to trailing based on End-of-Day balance**.
  (It will trail until it reaches the starting balance, after which it will remain fixed).

Daily Drawdown

• Will be adjusted from 4% to 3% for all account types.

Overall Maximum Drawdown

• Will be adjusted from 7% to 6% for all account types.

Automated Risk Management Rules

• Automated rules for risk per trade idea and margin used per trade idea will be removed for accounts up to and including $50,000. These rules will continue to be applied and monitored by The Trading Pit's risk team.

Refund Condition

• The refund condition will change from the 1st payout to the 3rd payout (payout frequency comparison).
  (Refunds will be issued after achieving 3 payouts).

Changes to CFDs Prime: 2-Phase Challenges & Earning Phase

The following updates will be implemented for 2-Phase Challenges and the Earning Phase:

Maximum Drawdown

• For $100,000 accounts, the Maximum Drawdown type will change from static to trailing based on End-of-Day balance.
  (It will trail until it reaches the starting balance, after which it will remain fixed).

Daily Drawdown

• Will be adjusted from 5% to 4% for $50,000 and $100,000 accounts.

Overall Maximum Drawdown

• Will be adjusted from 10% to 8% for $50,000 and $100,000 accounts.

Phase 1 Profit Target

• The Phase 1 profit target will increase from 8% to 10% for all account types (challenge phase only).

Automated Risk Management Rules

• Automated rules for risk per trade idea and margin used per trade idea will be removed for accounts up to and including $50,000. These rules will continue to be applied and monitored by The Trading Pit's risk team.

Refund Condition

• The refund condition will change from the 1st payout to the 3rd payout.
  (Refunds will be issued after achieving 3 payouts).