# Getting Started

**You only need 3 steps to start trading with Upscale capital:**

## 🔶 Step 1: Choose a Deposit and Pay for the Challenge

👉 **Start the process right now:**

* 🤖 [Open Telegram Bot](http://t.me/upscaletradebot)
* 🌐 [Go to Upscale Website](https://upscale.trade)

Unlike traditional trading, prop trading gives you access to significant capital by paying for a challenge.

### Available Payment Methods

You can pay for Upscale challenges [via browser](https://app.upscale.trade/paywall) or through the [app](https://t.me/UpscaleTradeBot/start?startapp=eyJyZWZDb2RlIjoiNzVSTjkifQ==).

| Payment Method              | App | Web Version |
| --------------------------- | :-: | :---------: |
| Telegram Stars              |  ✅  |      ✅      |
| TON (Toncoin)               |  ✅  |      ✅      |
| USDT (TON)                  |  ✅  |      ✅      |
| USDT (TRC-20)               |  ❌  |      ✅      |
| USDT (BEP-20)               |  ❌  |      ✅      |
| USDT (ERC-20)               |  ❌  |      ✅      |
| USDC (ERC-20)               |  ❌  |      ✅      |
| ETH (Ethereum)              |  ❌  |      ✅      |
| BNB (BEP-20)                |  ❌  |      ✅      |
| TRX (Tron)                  |  ❌  |      ✅      |
| SBP (Russian Fast Payments) |  ❌  |      ✅      |

> ℹ️ **Please note:** Some payment methods are available **only via browser**.

### How to Choose a Payment Method

* If you want to pay via BEP-20, TRC-20, or ERC-20 networks — use the **web version** of Upscale. Select the network, connect your crypto wallet, and confirm the transaction.
* Through the Telegram app, you can only pay using **Stars, TON, and USDT (TON)**.
* When paying via SBP, scan the QR code and complete the payment through your preferred bank. The QR code will be valid for 15 minutes.

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## 🔶 Step 2: Choose a Challenge Type and Complete the Evaluation

This evaluation is designed to let you demonstrate consistency and risk management skills before trading with real capital.

You have **3 options** to choose from:

### 🟠 Basic — Standard Two-Phase Challenge

A classic evaluation format with two phases for gradually demonstrating your skills.

| Upscale                 | Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| ----------------------- | ------- | ------- |
| Profit Target           | 5%      | 8%      |
| Maximum Daily Loss      | 5%      | 5%      |
| Maximum Total Drawdown  | 10%     | 10%     |
| Minimum Profitable Days | 3       | 5       |

**Profit targets for challenge phases:**

* Phase 1 (Evaluation): 5% of the starting balance (e.g., $500 for a $10,000 account).
* Phase 2 (Evaluation): 8% of the starting balance (e.g., $800 for a $10,000 account).

📌 Important! Only realized profit (closed trades) counts.

**Basic Challenge Pricing:**

| **Account Size** | **Crypto** | **RWA** | **ALL** |
| ---------------- | ---------- | ------- | ------- |
| 5k               | $69        | $59     | $81     |
| 10k              | $119       | $99     | $144    |
| 25k              | $249       | $219    | $315    |
| 50k              | $399       | $349    | $540    |
| 100k             | $799       | $699    | $899    |
| 200k             | $1,399     | $1,299  | $1,499  |

### ⚡ Accelerated — Fast-Track Challenge

For those who want to reach funding faster, this accelerated format features tighter deadlines and a higher profit target:

| Upscale                 | Phase 1 |
| ----------------------- | ------- |
| Profit Target           | 10%     |
| Maximum Daily Loss      | 3%      |
| Maximum Total Drawdown  | 6%      |
| Minimum Profitable Days | 3       |

**Accelerated Challenge Pricing:**

| **Account Size** | **Crypto** | **RWA** | **ALL** |
| ---------------- | ---------- | ------- | ------- |
| 5k               | $79        | $69     | $99     |
| 10k              | $129       | $109    | $189    |
| 25k              | $259       | $249    | $399    |
| 50k              | $459       | $399    | $649    |
| 100k             | $899       | $799    | $999    |
| 200k             | $1,499     | $1,399  | $1,599  |

### 🚀 Turbo — Instant Funding

Get access to real capital trading **instantly**, without completing a challenge. Turbo is a **directly funded phase** — you start trading on a funded account from day one.

| Upscale                 | Funding              |
| ----------------------- | -------------------- |
| Profit Target           | ∞                    |
| Maximum Total Drawdown  | 6% of *peak* balance |
| Minimum Profitable Days | 5                    |

**Turbo Pricing:**

| **Account Size** | **Crypto** | **RWA** | **ALL** |
| ---------------- | ---------- | ------- | ------- |
| 5k               | $229       | $199    | $269    |
| 10k              | $449       | $399    | $549    |
| 25k              | $899       | $799    | $1,099  |

#### ⚠️ Important! Turbo Drawdown Calculation

The **6% maximum total drawdown** in Turbo is calculated based on the **peak balance** achieved throughout your trading history, **not from the starting balance** as in other challenges.

**How it works:**

* You start with a deposit of, say, $10,000
* Your balance grows to $12,000 — this becomes your **new peak balance**
* The drawdown limit (maximum total loss) is now calculated from $12,000: you cannot drop below $11,280 (12,000 - 6%)
* If you withdraw profits, the peak balance and drawdown limit decrease accordingly

💡 **Turbo Advantage:** You start trading on a funded account immediately and can withdraw profits after meeting the minimum profitable days requirement.

🎯 **Who is Turbo for:** Experienced traders who are confident in their strategy and want to start earning right away without going through challenge phases.

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> When purchasing any challenge, an additional option is available to increase your profit share from **80% to 90%**.

💡 **Tip:** *Start with a smaller account size to test your strategy before scaling up!*

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## 🔶 Step 3: Get Your Deposit and Start Trading

After successfully completing a challenge (Basic or Accelerated) or purchasing Turbo, you'll gain access to a real deposit and can withdraw **80% or more of your profits**.

Depending on the challenge type you completed, risk parameters will differ:

| **Funded Account Trading**  | **After Basic**   | **After Accelerated** | **Turbo (Immediate)** |
| --------------------------- | ----------------- | --------------------- | --------------------- |
| **Profit Target**           | ∞                 | ∞                     | ∞                     |
| **Maximum Daily Loss**      | 5%                | 3%                    | -                     |
| **Maximum Total Drawdown**  | 10%               | 6%                    | 6% of peak balance    |
| **Minimum Profitable Days** | 5 days            | 5 days                | 5 days                |
| **Min/Max Deposit**         | $5,000 / $200,000 | $5,000 / $200,000     | $5,000 / $25,000      |

> 📎 For more details on trading conditions (leverage, commissions, spread, funding) — see:
>
> * [📈 Positions & Leverage](https://docs.upscale.trade/trade-mechanics/positions_and_leverage)
> * [💸 Fees](https://docs.upscale.trade/trade-mechanics/fees)
> * [🔄 Funding](https://docs.upscale.trade/trade-mechanics/funding)

⚠️ **Please note:**

* Profitable days can be accumulated with no time limit
* After completing the Accelerated challenge, stricter drawdown limits are retained (3% daily and 6% total), requiring more conservative risk management on the funded account.
* With Turbo, you get immediate access to trading, but with a total drawdown limit of 6% from the peak balance (see detailed description above).