NYS Markets
5.0 out of 10
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The short answer
Budget traders who want upside: $36 entry on the 2-step, a split that scales from 80% to 100%, and 24-hour payout processing. You want instant funding at full flexibility: instant accounts lock at 80% on a 30-day cycle, and live-account news trading pauses for 10 minutes around events.
Who it suits
Best for
- Budget traders who want upside: $36 entry on the 2-step, a split that scales from 80% to 100%, and 24-hour payout processing.
Avoid if
- You want instant funding at full flexibility: instant accounts lock at 80% on a 30-day cycle, and live-account news trading pauses for 10 minutes around events.
How the 5.0 adds up
5.0/10
Category assessment weighted across rules, payouts, cost, platform, support and transparency.
3 plans, from $36
Evaluation fee, not an account deposit. Listed prices are before promotions unless stated. Check the current contract and checkout.
PlanFromPrices by account size
2-Step$36$5K $36
1-Step$59$5K $59
Instant$69$5K $69
Account rules
| Profit target | 8%, then 5% |
|---|---|
| Daily loss | 5% |
| Maximum drawdown | 10% static |
| Consistency and days | 3 trading days per phase, at least one trade each day |
| Profit target | 10% |
|---|---|
| Daily loss | 3% |
| Maximum drawdown | 6% static |
| Consistency and days | 3 trading days, at least one trade each day |
| Profit target | No evaluation |
|---|---|
| Daily loss | 3% |
| Maximum drawdown | 5% trailing |
| Consistency and days | 80% fixed split; 30-day payout cycle |
| Platforms | MetaTrader 5 (MT5), MatchTrader |
|---|---|
| Instruments | Forex, indices, metals, energies, cryptocurrencies |
| News trading (evaluation) | Allowed |
| News trading (live/Instant) | Restricted within 10 minutes of major events (5 min before, 5 min after) |
| Overnight / weekend holding | Allowed on all programmes |
| Expert Advisors | Permitted (latency arbitrage and HFT exploits prohibited) |
| Scaling plan | Profit split increase based on payout history and performance |
NYS Markets in numbers
- Account Sizes
- $5K to $150K
- Phase 1 Target
- 8% (2-step)
- Phase 2 Target
- 5%
- Max Drawdown
- 10% static
- Daily Loss Limit
- 5% (2-step)
- Profit Split
- 80% to 100%
- Min. Trading Days
- 3 days
- Platforms
- MT5
Payout policy and conditions
| First payout | After first funded trade (standard accounts) |
|---|---|
| Default cycle | Every 14 days (standard) / every 30 days (Instant) |
| Profit split | 80% starting; 90% after 3 payouts; up to 100% with consistent performance |
| Instant account split | 80% fixed |
| Minimum payout | $100 |
| Processing time | Within 24 hours of approval |
| Payment methods | Crypto and bank transfer |
| KYC required | Yes, before first payout |
Evidence and company
Risk 1
No MT4, DXtrade, or TradingView support
Risk 2
Instant funded accounts locked at 80% split
Risk 3
News trading restricted within 10 minutes of events on live accounts
Risk 4
Instant accounts on a 30-day payout cycle only
Risk 5
Relatively small review count (106 Trustpilot reviews)
Risk 6
Some traders report account suspensions without clear explanation
Risk 7
Maximum account size of $150,000 is below many competitors
Sources
3 questions traders ask
Which platforms are available?
MT5 and MatchTrader.
How does the split increase?
Standard accounts start at 80%, rise to 90% after three payouts and can reach 100% with consistent performance. Instant accounts stay at 80%.
Can I trade news?
Allowed during evaluation. Live and Instant accounts restrict trading five minutes before and after major news events.
Before you choose NYS Markets
Match the loss limits, payout conditions and eligibility to how you trade. Read the firm’s current agreement before paying.
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