Purdia Capital offers two entry paths: Evaluations and Instant Funded Accounts (IFAs). Both lead to the same end goal — a Live Funded Account — but differ in structure, cost, and how traders progress through the early stages. The right choice depends on your experience level, risk tolerance, and how you prefer to approach the process.
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Evaluation Path
The Evaluation is a structured, lower-cost entry point designed to assess performance before granting access to a funded account.
Traders begin in a simulated Evaluation account and must reach a defined profit target while following all risk rules. Once passed, the account is activated and the trader moves into a Sim Funded Account.
Key characteristics:
Monthly subscription (active until passed or canceled)
$99 resets available at any time
$130 Activation fee required after passing
Progression:
→ Evaluation → Sim Funded → Temp Sim → Live
Evaluations are best suited for traders who want a lower upfront cost and are comfortable working toward qualification over time.
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Instant Funded Account (IFA)
Instant Funded Accounts skip the Evaluation stage and begin directly in a Sim Funded Account.
This path removes the qualification phase but requires a higher upfront payment. Traders are immediately operating under funded account rules from day one.
Key characteristics:
One-time payment (no subscription)
No resets available
No activation fee
Progression:
→ Sim Funded → Temp Sim → Live
IFAs are best suited for experienced traders who want a more direct path and are confident operating within funded account rules immediately.
You can find more information on the Instant Funded Accounts here.
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Key Differences
Payment Structure
Evaluation: monthly subscription + activation fee
IFA: one-time payment, no activation
Risk & Flexibility
Evaluation: resets available, lower initial cost
IFA: no resets, higher upfront commitment
Starting Point
Evaluation: begins in Evaluation stage
IFA: begins directly in Sim Funded
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Available Account Types
Both paths offer multiple account configurations based on trader preference.
Evaluations:
Intraday Trailing Drawdown (Pro Evaluation)
End-of-Day (EOD) Trailing Drawdown (Beginner Evaluations & EOD Evaluations)
Instant Funded Accounts:
End-of-Day (EOD) Trailing Drawdown
Static Drawdown
Each structure defines how risk is managed and how drawdown is calculated. Traders should choose based on their trading style and risk tolerance.
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Summary
Both Evaluation accounts and Instant Funded Accounts lead to the same outcome — a Live Funded Account. The difference is how you get there.
Choose an Evaluation if you want lower upfront cost and flexibility through resets
Choose an IFA if you want to start funded immediately and are confident operating without a qualification phase
The objective is the same in both cases: demonstrate consistent, controlled performance and progress into live capital.
