Frequently Asked Questions

Answers for everything you need to know before starting your Vanta Evaluation.

Getting Started

What is Vanta?

Vanta is a next-generation simulated trading platform where traders can prove their skill, earn rewards, scale their accounts, and receive weekly, performance-based rewards through decentralized infrastructure.

How does the Evaluation work?

The Vanta Evaluation is a one-step challenge. Your goal is to reach a 10% profit target without exceeding the 5% daily and EOD trailing drawdown criteria from your account's high water mark. You have an unlimited trading period with no minimum trading days, though you must place at least one trade within 30 days of account activation. Rules are consistent regardless of your tier.

You may choose from one of four challenge types: Crypto, Forex (which includes Gold & Silver pairs), Equities, or All Markets (which includes all 60 instruments across every asset class). You may register for individual asset class evaluations (one per class), or a single All Markets evaluation — but not both at the same time.

Who can join?

Anyone can take the Vanta Evaluation.

Am I trading with real money?

During your Vanta Evaluation and in your Scaled Account, trading takes place in a simulated environment using real-time market data. Traders can earn real payouts with a Vanta Scaled Account based on performance. All trades occur in a simulated environment.

Do I need to verify my identity?

You must complete standard KYC through Stripe when activating your Scaled Account in order to receive payouts.

Evaluation Rules

What leverage can I use during the evaluation?

Leverage depends on your asset class and account stage. Full leverage tables are available on the Rules page.

What is the profit target?

• Crypto: 10% of your Evaluation account size
• Equities: 10% of your Evaluation account size
• Forex (includes Gold & Silver pairs): 8% of your Evaluation account size

What is the maximum drawdown?

The maximum drawdown is 5% daily and 5% EOD trailing. Breaching either rule results in failure of the Vanta Evaluation.

Rule 1: Daily Loss Limit (5%) - Account equity cannot drop more than 5% from the day's opening equity at any point during the day.

Rule 2: EOD Trailing Loss Limit (5%) - End-of-day account equity cannot drop more than 5% from the end-of-day high water mark.

Scaled accounts have the same rules, but 8% thresholds.

What are the simulated spreads, fees, & slippage for trading?

Spreads, fees, and slippage vary by asset class. Full details are available on the Rules page.

Is there a minimum number of trading days or time limit?

No minimum trading days — you can pass the Evaluation in a single day if you hit the target, and the trading period is unlimited. However, you must place at least one trade within 30 days of account activation. Accounts with no trading activity within 30 days will be removed. The Evaluation is complete when you achieve the profit target or breach the drawdown limit.

How does the drawdown limit work?

There are two components to the drawdown limits:
Rule 1: Daily Loss Limit (5%) - Account equity cannot drop more than 5% from the day's opening equity at any point during the day.

Rule 2: EOD Trailing Loss Limit (5%) - End-of-day account equity cannot drop more than 5% from the end-of-day high water mark.

The trading day resets at 00:00 UTC for both crypto and forex. Breaching either rule results in elimination.

Are there any hidden rules?

No. The full rule set is transparent: profit target (10% for Crypto and Equities, 8% for Forex — which includes Gold & Silver), 5% daily and EOD trailing drawdown, no maximum or minimum days. That’s it.

Trading Conditions

Which platforms can I trade on?

You can trade through the Vanta Trading Desk, which provides access to institutional-grade data for simulated trading execution. Hyperliquid Native is also available as a platform option on all tiers, allowing you to trade directly on Hyperliquid with 60+ instruments.

Are there restrictions on trading style?

No. You may trade manually, algorithmically, intraday, swing — any approach that follows the risk parameters.

Are EAs, algos, or bots allowed?

Yes, provided they are your own strategies and follow the rules.

Can I hold my simulated trades overnight or over the weekend?

Yes, for all markets that support overnight/weekend trading. Crypto is 24/7; Forex and Equities follow their respective market hours.

Can I copy simulated trades?

Only if the strategy is your own. Third-party copy trading is not allowed and will result in immediate disqualification from your Evaluation or Scaled Account.

Is news trading allowed?

Yes. There are no restrictions on trading during news events.

Scaled Accounts

What happens when I pass the Evaluation?

Your Scaled Account is activated immediately. You will receive a new account with an 8% trailing drawdown limit from your account's high water mark — the same structure as the evaluation but with increased thresholds.

Your performance and payouts are tracked independently through decentralized infrastructure, with payouts delivered weekly.

What leverage can I use?

Once you pass your Vanta Evaluation, you will receive increased leverage limits across all asset classes. Full leverage tables are available on the Rules page.

Do Scaled Accounts have a profit target?

No. You trade for 7 days and receive rewards based on your realized profit. You keep 100% of the profits you generate.

Why does Vanta Trading offer 100% reward splits?

Vanta’s model differs from traditional funded trading platforms.

Traditional firms monetize traders by retaining 10–30% of profits, selling challenge resets, and creating friction around payouts. We monetize differently.

We operate as infrastructure:

- Traders generate performance data and signals
- Those signals contribute to advanced models across the Vanta ecosystem
- These models are copy-traded in real financial markets to generate profits.

This allows us to deliver the most trader-aligned prop firm in the world, with 100% profit splits and scaling for traders up to $2.5M.

Is scaling available?

Yes. Scaling is available for top performers on a quarterly basis. All paid tiers can scale up to $2,500,000. See the full scaling path on the Rules page.

Can my Scaled Account be breached?

Yes. Your scaled account will be breached if end-of-day equity drops more than 8% from your account's high water mark. If breached, the account is closed and you may attempt the Evaluation again.

Performance-based rewards

How do rewards work?

Reward payouts occur every 7 days based on simulated realized profits of your Scaled Account. All issuances of rewards are verified through decentralized infrastructure to ensure they cannot be altered or denied.

How are rewards delivered?

Payouts are issued in USD through Stripe to your connected bank account.

Does Vanta take any of my rewards?

No. You keep 100% of your rewards. Vanta takes zero percent, even on scaled accounts.

Are rewards verifiable or trackable?

Yes. Every reward payout is verified independently through decentralized systems, removing human discretion entirely. You can track your payout via blockchain technology.

Is my Evaluation fee refunded?

No. This is a fee to participate in our Evaluation, not a deposit.

Pricing & Payments

What does the Evaluation cost?

Evaluation fees vary by account size and platform. View the full pricing breakdown at vantatrading.io/pricing.

Why is there a fee?

The Evaluation fee covers the infrastructure used to verify performance and support Funded Accounts.

Do you offer discounts or promos?

Promotions may be offered solely at Vanta’s discretion.

What payment methods do you accept?

We accept crypto, debit/credit cards, and bank accounts for payment. All debit/credit card and back account transactions are processed through Stripe, and all crypto payments are processed through NowPayments. More payment options coming soon.

Accounts & Platforms

Can I upgrade my Evaluation tier?

You cannot upgrade your Evaluation tier for any active account. However, if you do not have an active Evaluation, you may purchase a new Evaluation at any time.

Can I trade multiple Evaluations simultaneously?

Yes. You may register for individual asset class evaluations (one per class — Crypto, Forex & Commodities, Equities), or a single All Markets evaluation. You cannot have both an All Markets evaluation and an individual asset class evaluation active at the same time. For example, you may trade a Tier III Forex and Tier III Crypto evaluation simultaneously, but not alongside an All Markets evaluation.

Can I switch my market after the Evaluation starts?

No. Market selection is locked when the Evaluation begins.

Do I get new credentials for each Evaluation?

Yes. Each account comes with its own trading credentials.

Policies & Safety

Is Vanta regulated?

Vanta is a proprietary funded trading platform for simulated trading evaluations, not a broker. We do not handle customer deposits or trade against users.

Can Vanta deny a reward payout?

No. All payouts are verified independently using decentralized infrastructure. If you’re entitled to a payout, it cannot be denied.

Why does Vanta use decentralized verification?

It removes discretion, prevents manipulation, and guarantees fairness for traders.

Is my data secure?

Yes. All account data, payouts, and performance records follow strict security and privacy standards.

Additional Questions

Where can I contact support?

Support is available through the Help Center or via email. Response times are typically within 24 hours.

Support Email: Support@VantaTrading.io

Who is the team behind Vanta Trading?

Vanta Trading is built by the team behind Taoshi, one of the leading decentralized trading infrastructure providers in the Bittensor ecosystem.

Unlike anonymous funded trading platforms, Vanta operates with:

- Public infrastructure
- Open-source components
- On-chain verification of payouts
- Long-term ecosystem commitment

We are dedicated builders, committed to open-source infrastructure and transparency.

Do you offer an affiliate program?

Yes. The affiliate program will launch soon with competitive terms and transparent reporting.

Interested in participating? Email us: Marketing@VantaTrading.io

Where can I view trader performance or leaderboards?

Leaderboards and trader highlights will be introduced after launch.

Still Have Questions?

Our team is here to help.