Darwinex Zero

Restarts

Darwinex Zero allows restarts:

• Restarts are allowed at any time for the cost of a monthly fee
• Traders can restart their calibration phase
• This provides flexibility if traders want to reset their performance

Time Limit

Darwinex Zero has time limits for the calibration phase:

• Calibration Phase: Minimum 15 days, maximum 90 days
• Time limit may be extended if traders are actively trading
• After calibration, trades are analyzed by Risk Engine and copied to investable instrument called a Darwin

Risk Engine

Darwinex Zero uses a Risk Engine:

• Trades are analyzed by a Risk Engine and copied to an investable instrument called a Darwin
• The Risk Engine manages leverage to meet a target VaR (Value at Risk) of 6.5% monthly
• Actual leverage applied to the public Darwin is managed by the proprietary Risk Engine
• This ensures risk management while allowing trading freedom

Copy Trading

Copy trading is permitted on all Darwinex Zero accounts:

• Copy trading between accounts is allowed
• This provides flexibility for traders
• Must comply with trading conditions

News Trading

News trading is allowed on all Darwinex Zero accounts:

• Trading during major news events is permitted
• No restrictions on news trading
• This applies to all account types

Account Types

Darwinex Zero offers multiple account types:

Instant Funding - Permanent Allocation:

• No evaluation required - start trading immediately
• Steps: 0 (instant access)
• Minimum trading days: 15
• Maximum drawdown: 100% static
• No daily loss limit
• Permanent allocation model
• News/EAs/copy trading: Allowed
• Weekend/overnight holding: Allowed

1-Step Evaluation - Permanent Allocation:

• Single evaluation phase
• Profit targets: 5%, 10%, 15%, or 20% (varies by challenge)
• Minimum trading days: 15
• Maximum drawdown: 100% static
• No daily loss limit
• Permanent allocation model
• News/EAs/copy trading: Allowed
• Weekend/overnight holding: Allowed

Darwinex Zero explicitly states there are NO RULES for trading, which is a major differentiator from typical prop firms.

Profit Targets

Profit targets vary by challenge type:

Instant Funding:

• No profit target required (instant access)

1-Step Evaluation:

• Profit targets: 5%, 10%, 15%, or 20% (varies by challenge)
• Profit targets are in percentages of the initial account balance

Profit targets only apply to 1-step evaluation challenges.

Expert Advisors

The use of Expert Advisors (EAs) and automated trading systems is permitted on all Darwinex Zero accounts:

• EAs are allowed
• Automated trading is permitted
• Must comply with trading conditions
• This provides flexibility for algorithmic traders

Consistency Rule

Darwinex Zero has NO consistency rules:

• No single trading day restrictions
• No consistency requirements
• This is a major differentiator from typical prop firms

Multiple Accounts

Darwinex Zero allows multiple accounts:

• Multiple accounts are permitted, but each requires a separate subscription
• Each account operates independently
• This provides flexibility for traders with multiple strategies

Capital Management

Darwinex Zero offers capital management:

• Seed Capital: Allocated through DarwinIA program, ranging from $30,000 to $500,000, with durations of 3 months (Silver) or 6 months (Gold)
• Capital from External Investors: Available to Darwins that reach DarwinIA Gold status, offering higher scaling potential with no time limit
• Capital allocation is based on consistent profitability, Sharpe Ratio, consistency, and drawdown levels

Maximum Daily Loss

There is no daily loss limit on Darwinex Zero accounts:

• Darwinex Zero explicitly states there are NO RULES for trading
• No daily loss restrictions
• This is a major differentiator from typical prop firms

Maximum Total Loss

The maximum total loss (drawdown) is 100% of the initial account balance:

• This is a static drawdown measured from the starting balance
• This is a very generous limit compared to other firms
• Drawdown is managed by the Risk Engine to meet target VaR of 6.5% monthly

Minimum Trading Days

A minimum of 15 trading days is required for all Darwinex Zero accounts:

• Calibration Phase: Minimum 15 days, maximum 90 days
• Time limit may be extended if traders are actively trading
• A trading day is defined as a day where at least one position is opened

Stop Loss Requirements

Stop losses are NOT required on Darwinex Zero accounts:

• Darwinex Zero explicitly states there are NO RULES for trading
• Traders have complete freedom in their trading approach
• However, risk management is still important

Weekend and Overnight Holding

Weekend holding and overnight holding are permitted on all Darwinex Zero accounts:

• Traders can hold positions over the weekend
• Overnight holding is allowed
• This provides flexibility for swing trading strategies

Fee Refund

Darwinex Zero operates on a monthly subscription model:

• Monthly subscription fees apply
• Fees are NOT refundable
• However, restarts are allowed at any time for the cost of a monthly fee
• Multiple accounts require separate subscriptions

Profit Split

Darwinex Zero offers a unique profit split structure:

• Management Fee: 15% of profits generated on invested capital
• Traders earn a 15% management fee when they generate a positive return on invested capital (either seed capital or external investment)
• This is different from most prop firms which offer higher percentages but more frequent payouts

The profit split is based on management fees rather than traditional profit sharing.

Payout Methods

Darwinex Zero offers payout methods:

• Bank Transfer / Bank Wire
• Skrill
• PayPal

Multiple payment options provide flexibility for traders worldwide.

Payout Frequency

Darwinex Zero offers quarterly payouts:

• Every 3 months (quarterly)
• Traders are eligible for a 15% profit split every 3 months
• This is a longer payout cycle compared to most other prop firms
• Payouts are based on performance over the quarter

Payout Requirements

Payout requirements for Darwinex Zero accounts:

• Must generate a positive return on invested capital
• Management fee: 15% of profits
• Payout frequency: Every 3 months (quarterly)
• Capital can be seed capital ($30k-$500k) or external investor capital

Quarterly payouts provide consistent access to profits.