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KYC verification is mandatory before receiving your funded account. This is a legal requirement that allows us to process your payouts and comply with international regulations.

We strongly recommend completing the KYC process as soon as you purchase a challenge, to avoid any delays once you pass the evaluation.

The process is simple and includes only standard due diligence:

  • To start trading, you’ll need to provide a valid identification document (passport or national ID).

  • Before your first payout, you’ll also need to submit proof of residence (e.g. utility bill or bank statement).

You don’t need to complete both steps at once — you can start trading after submitting your ID, and provide proof of residence later, before your withdrawal.

As a company working with a licensed broker, Thaurus is legally required to verify who is using each trading account. We handle all data securely and in full compliance with regulatory standards.

Anyone aged 18 or older is welcome to join ThaurusGuru, as long as they are not located in a restricted country.

We currently do not accept applications from residents of jurisdictions under international sanctions or local regulatory restrictions.

ThaurusGuru is more than just a prop trading platform — it’s a structured environment for traders who want to grow, get funded, and be rewarded for discipline, not luck.

Here’s why traders choose ThaurusGuru:

  • Clear Evaluation Process
    Our challenges are designed to test real trading skill, not short-term speculation. Rules are transparent and performance is reviewed manually.

  • Backed by a Licensed Broker
    We operate through a regulated broker, ensuring secure infrastructure, transparency, and compliance.

  • Real Market Conditions
    Trade via MetaTrader 5 using live pricing and execution quality that reflects institutional standards.

  • Payout-Ready Structure
    Funded traders can earn up to 80% of profits, with bi-weekly withdrawals and no hidden fees.

  • AI-Powered Tools
    Our proprietary app provides 24/7 support, analysis, education, and trade planning — powered by intelligent systems.

  • Scaling Opportunities
    Consistent traders can scale their accounts over time without restarting from zero.

Whether you’re a beginner seeking structure or an experienced trader ready to scale, ThaurusGuru provides the tools and conditions to support your journey.

Yes — ThaurusGuru is a trusted prop trading platform operating in partnership with a licensed and regulated broker.

Our brokerage partner, Thaurus Ltd., is authorized and supervised by the Financial Services Commission (FSC) of Mauritius. This ensures that all trading infrastructure is compliant with international regulatory standards.

As part of this relationship, live accounts and trading operations are subject to regulatory oversight. That means trading activity is transparent and monitored by a recognized financial authority.

You can feel confident knowing that the systems behind ThaurusGuru are secured, compliant, and built on regulated infrastructure.

The Core Questions Every Trader Asks

Failing a challenge is not the end — it’s part of the process for many traders. At ThaurusGuru, there are no limits on how many times you can try. Every challenge is a new opportunity to test your strategy, improve your discipline, and learn from experience.

Some traders pass on the first attempt. Others need two, three, or more tries to reach consistency. That’s normal — trading is not about luck, but timing, focus, and control.

You may enter the market during a flat phase. Or perhaps you weren’t fully ready yet. Either way, progress takes patience, and persistence is often what separates long-term success from short-term frustration.

We encourage you to approach each attempt with a clearer mindset and better preparation. One failure doesn’t define you — what you do next does.

Using a stop loss is not mandatory during the evaluation phases or on the funded (master) account at ThaurusGuru.

However, traders are expected to operate within the framework of our maximum daily loss and maximum total drawdown rules. These limits serve as objective risk boundaries, and it is your responsibility to stay within them — with or without a stop loss.

A stop loss is a valuable tool for risk control and discipline. It allows you to predefine your acceptable level of loss and avoid emotional decisions during live trading. While it’s not required, we strongly recommend using it as part of a responsible trading strategy.

Trading is restricted during high-impact economic news releases. Specifically, you are not allowed to open or close trades 2 minutes before and 2 minutes after major news events such as (following list is exemplary, NOT exhaustive):

  • NFP (Non-Farm Payrolls)

  • CPI (Consumer Price Index)

  • Interest rate decisions

  • Speeches by central bank officials

Any trades placed within the restricted window may be voided or flagged by our risk department.

This rule ensures that evaluations are based on strategy and consistency, not on short-term volatility or news-driven spikes.

At ThaurusGuru, the risk department reviews all trading activity to ensure fairness and rule compliance. Here’s what is evaluated:

    • Was the trade opened or closed during a restricted time window (e.g., around news)?

    • Did the trade exceed the allowed risk based on lot size or capital exposure?

    • Was an automated system or bot used without prior approval?

    • Was the trade part of any hedging, mirroring, or arbitrage setup (internally or externally coordinated)?

    • Did the trade involve price manipulation, exploiting off-market quotes or slippage?

  • Does the trading behavior align with the trader’s declared or consistent style?

The purpose of this review is not to restrict traders — but to ensure that all funded accounts represent genuine trading skill, not system exploitation.

Profitable Days refer to any trading day where your profit exceeds 0.5% of your initial account balance. For example, if you have a $100,000 account, the day is considered profitable if you make more than $500 in profit. This threshold may vary depending on the specific account type, but the general rule is: your profit must be greater than 0.5%.

Get to Know ThaurusGuru

ThaurusGuru is a prop trading firm legally registered in Slovakia. We provide traders with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills through a structured evaluation process. Those who pass receive access to a funded account with simulated capital and real profit payouts.

We are not a broker or an investment company. Our goal is to support disciplined, consistent traders by offering tools, structure, and a performance-based reward model.

  • Legally registered and compliant with EU business regulations

  • Multiple challenge formats to suit different trader profiles

  • Transparent rules and clearly defined evaluation criteria

  • Fast and reliable payouts with up to 80% profit share

  • Real market conditions through MT5 integration

  • Proprietary AI app to support learning, analysis, and planning

  • All accounts are reviewed manually to ensure fairness
  1. Select a challenge that fits your trading style

  2. Trade according to the rules and reach the profit target

  3. All trading activity is reviewed by our risk team

  4. If approved, you receive a funded account with simulated capital

  5. Continue trading and receive profit splits on a regular basis

No. All accounts are simulated, meaning no real deposits or financial risk. However, all performance is tracked in real time using live market data. Traders who succeed are rewarded with real payouts from ThaurusGuru.

Our mission is to provide a fair, structured, and professional environment for traders to grow. We value consistency, discipline, and long-term strategy over speculation or short-term luck. ThaurusGuru is built for serious traders who want to be evaluated on merit.

Join the ThaurusGuru Affiliate Program

Partner with a prop trading company that values professionalism, transparency, and long-term results.

The ThaurusGuru Affiliate Program is designed for creators, educators, and community leaders who want to recommend a serious trading platform — and earn strong, performance-based commissions for doing so.

We are a legally registered company operating in cooperation with a regulated and licensed broker, giving traders access to real market infrastructure, structured evaluation, and reliable payouts.

1. Competitive Commission Structure

Earn up to 30% commission per referral — one of the highest rates in the prop trading space.
There are no caps or hidden limits. If you grow, we grow with you.

2. Promote a Platform Built for Professionals

ThaurusGuru was built for one thing: helping disciplined traders succeed.
As an affiliate, you’re promoting a system that includes:

  • Full MetaTrader 5 integration with real-time market data

  • Challenges designed to test skill, not luck

  • AI systems that educate, guide, and analyze performance

  • A transparent evaluation model with no automation in approvals

  • Regular payouts for traders who deliver results

3. Dedicated Affiliate Support

We don’t leave you on your own. Our team is available to support your campaigns with strategy, content, tracking, and optimization. Whether you’re new to affiliate marketing or already experienced — we’ll help you scale.

4. Real-Time Tracking & Payout Visibility

Your affiliate dashboard gives you full access to track performance, referrals, and commissions in real time. No delays, no guesswork.

5. Ready-to-Use Marketing Materials

Get access to tested and branded content, banners, landing pages, and copy — everything optimized for conversion and easy to deploy on your platform.

6. Reputation-Driven Growth

We only work with affiliates who understand the value of trust, quality, and long-term positioning. You’re not promoting hype — you’re representing a real company, with real systems, serving real traders.

  • Content creators in trading, finance, and education

  • Discord server and community admins

  • Performance marketers and media buyers

  • Course owners, trading mentors, and educators

Fill out the short form and our affiliate team will review your application.
We’re selective about who we work with — but if your values align with ours, we’ll give you everything you need to succeed.

Grow with a company that takes trading seriously. Grow with ThaurusGuru.

What’s Behind ThaurusGuru Scaling Logic?

At ThaurusGuru, we reward consistency — not just profit. Our Scaling Plan is designed to support traders who demonstrate long-term discipline and risk management by gradually increasing their account size as they progress.

If you achieve a 10% net profit on your funded (live) account and meet all risk parameters, you qualify for account scaling.

  • Your account balance increases by 50%
  • This bonus applies only to funded accounts from the $5,000 / $10,000 / $25,000 challenge tiers
  • There is no reset or new challenge required — your balance is simply increased
  • You can scale multiple times as long as you continue to meet the performance criteria

Our scaling system exists to create real growth potential. It encourages responsible trading and gives serious traders more space to work with — without unnecessary pressure or unrealistic targets.

Unlike instant “upgrades” based on one lucky trade, our scaling is based on repeatable, sustainable performance. This is how we identify and support real professionals.

At ThaurusGuru, traders get access to a wide variety of instruments across multiple asset classes — all under real market conditions, using the MetaTrader 5 platform.
You trade with simulated capital, but based on live pricing and execution quality that reflects real environments.

This allows you to apply serious strategies, manage risk properly, and grow under conditions close to professional trading.

Forex
Trade over 30 currency pairs, including majors (EURUSD, GBPUSD), minors (AUDCAD, NZDJPY), and exotics. Forex offers high liquidity and flexible conditions.

Metals

  • Gold (XAUUSD)

  • Silver (XAGUSD)

  • Palladium (XPDUSD)

  • Platinum (XPTUSD)

Energies

  • BrentOil / BrentOil Cash

  • WTI Crude Oil CFD
    These markets are ideal for momentum-based or macro traders.

Indices
Access leading global equity indices such as:

  • US500 (S&P 500)

  • US30 (Dow Jones)

  • GER40 (DAX)

  • other major benchmarks

Crypto

  • BTCUSD (Bitcoin)

  • ETHUSD (Ethereum)

  • LTCUSD (Litecoin)

  • BCHUSD (Bitcoin Cash)
  • All trades are executed on MT5 with real-time pricing

  • Leverage up to 1:50, depending on challenge type

  • Same-day execution quality as real brokers

Trading Rules

Trading is restricted during high-impact economic news releases. Specifically, you are not allowed to open or close trades 2 minutes before and 2 minutes after major news events such as (following list is exemplary, NOT exhaustive):

  • NFP (Non-Farm Payrolls)
  • CPI (Consumer Price Index)
  • Interest rate decisions
  • Speeches by central bank officials

Any trades placed within the restricted window may be voided or flagged by our risk department.

This rule ensures that evaluations are based on strategy and consistency, not on short-term volatility or news-driven spikes.

At ThaurusGuru, we value fairness and transparency. To maintain a level playing field for all traders, the following practices are strictly prohibited:

  • Copy Trading
    Trading must reflect your own strategy. Using signals or copying trades from others defeats the purpose of personal evaluation.

  • Scalping
    Extremely short-term trades (typically under 30 seconds) aimed at exploiting liquidity or price feeds are not allowed.

  • Latency Trading & Arbitrage
    Using feed delays, reverse arbitrage, or counter-position setups to exploit execution timing is forbidden.

  • High-Frequency Trading (HFT)
    Submitting a large number of orders in a short period based on micro-movements is not permitted.

  • One-Side Bets / Hedging Across Accounts
    Opening opposite or correlated positions across multiple accounts to manipulate outcomes violates evaluation integrity.

  • Automated Trading Robots
    Use of bots or EAs (Expert Advisors) is not allowed unless specifically approved by the risk team.

  • Account Rolling
    Purchasing multiple accounts and placing trades with the expectation that one will pass — while others fail — is a breach of policy.

  • Gap trading: Opening or closing trades immediately before or after market gaps (e.g., weekend, overnight, or news-related) with the intent to benefit from price jumps without realistic risk exposure is strictly prohibited and may result in trade cancellation or disqualification.

If any of these practices are detected, we will issue a warning and void the violating trades from your evaluation.

Repeated violations may result in permanent account closure without refund.

Our goal is to support real, disciplined trading — not exploitative tactics.

At ThaurusGuru, margin usage is actively monitored as part of our commitment to responsible risk management.

To promote disciplined trading, participants are permitted to utilize up to 70% of their available margin at any given time. This rule applies throughout both the evaluation and funded phases.

Exceeding the 70% threshold is considered overexposure, regardless of whether drawdown limits are breached, and may be treated as a violation of our risk policy.

This guideline is in place to discourage excessive leverage, support consistent trading behavior, and encourage capital preservation — all essential traits for long-term success and eligibility for funding.

Risk Management

Yes. ThaurusGuru sets a minimum number of trading days to ensure traders show consistency — not just one-time results. In some cases, there is also a maximum time limit to complete a phase.

Here are the requirements for each challenge type:

  • Instant Challenge – No minimum or maximum
    You receive a funded account immediately. No evaluation phase is required.

  • One Step Challenge – minimum of 3 trading days
    You must trade on at least three separate days before becoming eligible for funding.

  • Two Step Challenge – minimum of 4 trading days per phase
    Applies to both Phase 1 and Phase 2. No maximum time limit.

  • Three Step Challenge – minimum of 3 trading days per phase, and a maximum of 30 calendar days to complete each phase.
    If a phase is not completed within 30 days, the challenge is automatically failed.

These rules are in place to support sustainable performance and give traders clear structure without unnecessary pressure — except where time-based evaluation is part of the design.

At ThaurusGuru, simulated accounts are designed to replicate real market conditions, including the cost of holding positions overnight.

As part of this, we apply swap charges (also known as rollover fees) to open positions that are held open past the daily market rollover time.

Swaps are the interest rate differentials between the two currencies in a forex pair or the cost of carrying positions in other instruments like indices, commodities, or cryptocurrencies.

Depending on the direction of the trade and the instrument, swaps can be either credited or debited.

Swaps are applied automatically at the daily rollover time (typically 23:59 platform time) on all open positions.

To account for the weekend, triple swaps are charged every Wednesday.

Including swaps in the evaluation and funded accounts allows us to more accurately measure a trader’s cost awareness and strategy sustainability.

Swap-free accounts are not available on our platform, as our objective is to simulate a consistent and realistic trading environment for all users.

IP and Device Monitoring

The Company monitors all login activity including device, IP address, and geolocation.

Clients must maintain consistent access from their primary location and device.

Frequent changes in IP address without justification may lead to an investigation.

Right to Investigation and Disqualification

The Company reserves the right to investigate any activity deemed suspicious or inconsistent with fair trading practices.

Any attempt to bypass system controls, disguise trading origins, or simulate multi-location access may result in:

Trade voiding

Account closure

VPS Usage

The use of a Virtual Private Server (VPS) is permitted only for the purpose of trading automation and account access.

Clients must ensure the VPS is used exclusively by them and is not shared with other traders or third parties.

ThaurusGuru reserves the right to request information regarding the VPS IP address and hosting provider, and may disqualify trades or terminate the account if it detects that a VPS is being used for:

Coordinated/group trading

Latency arbitrage

Copying or mirroring trades between multiple accounts

Prohibited Use of VPN, Proxy, or Anonymizing Tools

The use of VPNs, proxy services, or IP-masking tools to conceal location or identity is strictly prohibited.

Any access from rotating IPs, suspicious locations, or IPs tied to known manipulation networks may result in:

Immediate suspension or review of the account

Trade cancellation or withdrawal restrictions

Disqualification from current or future evaluations or funded accounts

What is Slippage?

At ThaurusGuru, trading is conducted under real market-like conditions, even though accounts are simulated. We use live pricing and spreads sourced from a regulated broker to provide an experience that closely reflects institutional execution.

What is Slippage?

Slippage refers to the difference between the expected price of a trade and the price at which it is actually executed. This typically happens during periods of increased market volatility or reduced liquidity, and can result in either positive or negative price movement.

Slippage is a natural and expected aspect of financial markets.

How Is Slippage Reflected on Our Platform

To maintain a realistic trading environment, price execution on evaluation and funded accounts reflects actual market conditions, including possible slippage. This is based on:

  • Live price feeds and spreads provided by our data partners.

  • Market depth and liquidity at the time of trade execution.

  • No intervention to artificially alter execution quality or slippage outcomes.

Why Is This Important

Our aim is to fairly assess trader performance under conditions that resemble live trading, helping to prepare traders for real-world market dynamics. By incorporating real-time pricing and natural execution outcomes, we evaluate how traders manage risk and adapt to market behavior — essential skills for long-term success.

At ThaurusGuru, the focus isn’t just on achieving short-term gains, it’s about building the discipline and skills required for professional level trading.

At ThaurusGuru, our goal is to support traders in reaching consistent profitability, without unnecessary costs or hidden fees.

That’s why we operate with no commissions per lot. Instead, trading conditions are based solely on market spreads, which reflect real pricing from our broker’s liquidity providers.

This structure allows traders to manage their strategies more freely, without worrying about extra charges on each trade. It also aligns with our core principle: focusing on clean execution and fairness, especially during the evaluation and funded stages.

By removing fixed commissions, we help you concentrate on what matters most — strategy, discipline, and performance.

When do I breach the daily loss limit under ThaurusGuru rules?

You breach the daily loss limit when your account equity drops by more than 4% from the day’s starting balance, including both closed and floating losses.

This rule applies at any moment during the trading day — even if your trade later recovers. If the drawdown hits or exceeds the 4% threshold, the account is automatically disqualified.

Example:

If you start the day with $100,000, your daily loss limit is $4,000.
If your equity drops below $96,000 — due to open or closed trades — that’s a breach.

The daily limit resets at the start of each new trading day.
This rule exists to ensure consistent risk management, not just profit potential.

You breach the maximum loss limit when the total drawdown on your account — whether from closed or floating trades — exceeds the allowed percentage defined by your challenge type.

This limit is calculated from the initial starting balance, not from equity highs or lows.

Example:

If your account starts with $100,000 and the maximum loss limit is 10%, your total account equity (including open positions) must not fall below $90,000 at any time.

Breaching this threshold results in automatic disqualification from the challenge or termination of the funded account.

Key points to remember:

  • Both closed losses and unrealized losses count toward the maximum loss limit

  • Hitting the limit even for a moment (due to floating drawdown) counts as a breach

  • The rule is strict and final — no exceptions or resets

We recommend tracking your equity and open risk carefully, especially when holding overnight positions or using multiple trades at once.

Evaluation Model

The 1-Step Challenge is designed for traders who want to prove their consistency with a single-phase evaluation before receiving a funded account.

Here are the key conditions for the $100,000 account:

  • Account Balance: $100,000

  • Profit Target: 8%

  • Daily Loss Limit: 4%

  • Maximum Total Loss: 10%

  • Minimum Trading Days: 3

  • Leverage: 1:50

  • Refundable Fee: $499

Once you reach the profit target without violating the loss limits and complete the minimum number of trading days, you qualify for funding — and your evaluation fee is fully refunded.

This model is ideal for confident traders looking for a faster route to capital while maintaining risk discipline.

The 2-Step Challenge is one of the most balanced evaluation models at ThaurusGuru — offering a structured, fair process with clear rules and realistic risk parameters.

It consists of two phases: Challenge and Verification, followed by a funded account.

Phase 1 – Challenge

  • Account Balance: $100,000

  • Profit Target: 8%

  • Daily Loss Limit: 4%

  • Maximum Total Loss: 10%

  • Minimum Trading Days: 4

  • Leverage: 1:50

  • Trading Period: Unlimited

Phase 2 – Verification

  • Account Balance: $100,000

  • Profit Target: 4%

  • Daily Loss Limit: 4%

  • Maximum Total Loss: 10%

  • Minimum Trading Days: 4

  • Leverage: 1:50

  • Trading Period: Unlimited

Funded Account

  • Account Balance: $100,000

  • Profit Split: 80/20

  • Daily Loss Limit: 4%

  • Maximum Total Loss: 10%

  • Leverage: 1:50

  • Trading Period: 14 days per payout cycle

  • Refundable Fee: 469

This challenge is ideal for traders who value consistency and want a realistic path toward funded trading with institutional conditions.

The 3-Step Challenge offers the most cost-effective path to funding at ThaurusGuru. With a gradual evaluation structure and a low refundable fee, it’s perfect for traders who want to prove themselves through steady, disciplined performance.

Phase 1 – Challenge

  • Account Balance: $100,000

  • Profit Target: 6%

  • Daily Loss Limit: 4%

  • Maximum Total Loss: 10%

  • Minimum Trading Days: 3

  • Leverage: 1:50

  • Trading Period: 30 days

Phase 2 – Verification 1

  • Account Balance: $100,000

  • Profit Target: 4%

  • Daily Loss Limit: 4%

  • Maximum Total Loss: 10%

  • Minimum Trading Days: 3

  • Leverage: 1:50

  • Trading Period: 30 days

Phase 3 – Verification 2

  • Account Balance: $100,000

  • Profit Target: 2%

  • Daily Loss Limit: 4%

  • Maximum Total Loss: 10%

  • Minimum Trading Days: 3

  • Leverage: 1:50

  • Trading Period: 30 days

Funded Account

  • Account Balance: $100,000

  • Profit Split: 80/20

  • Daily Loss Limit: 4%

  • Maximum Total Loss: 10%

  • Trading Period: Unlimited

  • Payout Cycle: Every 14 days

  • Leverage: 1:50

  • Refundable Fee: $279

This model is ideal for traders who want a structured challenge with low financial commitment, clear targets, and a fair pathway to live capital.

To get funded by ThaurusGuru, you need to successfully complete one of our evaluation challenges:

  1. Choose your challenge type – Instant, One-Step, Two-Step, or Three-Step.

  2. Follow the rules – Stay within daily and overall loss limits, meet the profit target, and respect all risk policies.

  3. Complete the required minimum trading days – Each model has a specific minimum.

  4. Pass all phases – For multi-step challenges, each phase must be completed in order.

Once all conditions are met, your account is reviewed and upgraded to a funded live account. You can then start earning real payouts based on your performance.

The time it takes to get funded depends on two key factors:

  1. The type of challenge you choose
    Each evaluation model has a different minimum trading day requirement:

    • Instant Challenge: no evaluation phase

    • One-Step: 3 minimum trading days

    • Two-Step: 4 days per phase

    • Three-Step: 3 days per phase

  2. Your individual trading performance
    Once you reach the profit targets while respecting all risk rules, and complete the required number of days, your account is eligible for review. Some traders qualify in a matter of days; others take longer depending on market conditions and their strategy.

There’s no fixed deadline (except in the 3-Step model, where each phase must be completed within 30 days), so you can progress at your own pace.

Why Do I Have to Pay a Fee?

The evaluation fee covers the operational costs of maintaining the platform, support systems, software, and risk monitoring. It ensures that we can deliver a stable and professional experience to every trader.

This fee also serves as a filter to attract serious traders and reduce abusive activity. Keep in mind that you cannot lose more than the initial fee, and in return, you gain access to a much larger opportunity — the chance to manage real capital.

Can I Get a Refund?

Yes, but only under specific conditions.
If you have not opened any trades (including pending or executed positions), you are eligible for a full refund to your original payment method.

However, if you’ve opened at least one trade, the fee becomes non-refundable.

In cases where the refund cannot be processed to the original method, we will work with you to arrange an alternative solution after verifying your request.

If you receive a challenge or instant funded account for free (e.g., through a giveaway, promotion, or special offer), these accounts come with special conditions that differ from regular purchased accounts.

Conditions for Free Instant Accounts:

Daily Loss: 2%

Max Drawdown: 4%

Consistency Rule: 20% (no more than 20% of total profit can be made in a single day)

Maximum Profit Cap: 5% of the account balance. Once this cap is reached, the account will be closed.

Conditions for Free Challenge Accounts:

Daily Loss: 3%

Max Drawdown: 6%

Profit Targets: remain the same as standard challenge accounts

Maximum Payout on Funded/Live Account: 10% profit. Once this is reached, the account will be closed.

These rules only apply to free accounts. All paid accounts are subject to the standard terms and conditions.

Funded Accounts

Yes, you are allowed to hold trades during news releases and over the weekend. However, you must not open or close positions within the restricted news window — typically 2 minutes before and after high-impact economic events.

Please note:
If your trade is automatically closed by hitting stop loss (SL) or take profit (TP) during the restricted news period, it still counts as a violation.

To stay compliant, ensure that your positions are managed in advance and avoid any activity that leads to executions during restricted windows.

At ThaurusGuru, we strictly prohibit any trading behavior that compromises fairness, integrity, or the purpose of our evaluation system. The following strategies are not allowed:

  1. Copy Trading
    Replicating trades from other traders or using signal services.

  2. Scalping
    Opening and closing trades within extremely short periods (e.g., under 30 seconds) to exploit price ticks or liquidity.

  3. Latency Arbitrage
    Taking advantage of price feed delays or execution speed differences between platforms.

  4. High-Frequency Trading (HFT)
    Placing an unusually high number of trades in a short time using automated or semi-automated methods.

  5. One-Side Bets / Hedging Between Accounts
    Opening opposite positions across multiple accounts to game the evaluation process.

  6. Automated Trading Bots
    Using expert advisors (EAs), scripts, or any automated systems without prior approval.

  7. Account Rolling
    Opening multiple challenge accounts and betting different directions with the goal that one of them passes.

Any violation of these rules may lead to the cancellation of trades, disqualification from the challenge, or permanent account suspension — even if profit targets were met.

At the moment, the maximum account size available at ThaurusGuru is $100,000.

This is the highest starting balance you can select during the evaluation phase. However, traders who demonstrate consistent performance may be eligible for scaling plans that increase their capital over time.

Instant Funding

All available instruments can be traded on Instant Funding accounts, but with reduced leverage settings to reflect a more conservative risk environment.

The leverage for Instant Funding is limited as follows:

  • Forex: 1:30

  • Metals/Energies: 1:20

  • Indices: 1:15

  • Crypto: 1:2

This ensures that even with direct access to a funded account, traders maintain disciplined risk exposure.

The Consistency Rule applies to Instant Funded Challenges and is designed to promote sustainable trading behavior.

According to the rule, no single trading day can be responsible for 20% or more of the total profits within a payout period. If that happens, you won’t be eligible to request a payout until your trading becomes more balanced in future cycles.

Example:

Let’s say you made a total profit of $5,000 over a 14-day payout cycle.

  • 20% of $5,000 is $1,000.

  • If one trading day produced a profit of $1,200, that day accounts for 24% of the total profit.

  • As a result, you would not be eligible for payout at the end of that cycle.

You would need to continue trading until your most profitable day contributes less than 20% of the overall profit, proving consistent performance over time.

This rule ensures that traders aren’t relying on single high-risk trades, but are building reliable, professional results.

Yes, you are allowed to hold positions during news events and over the weekend on Instant Accounts — as long as you do not open or close trades during the restricted news window (typically 2 minutes before and after high-impact events).

However, please note:
If a trade hits Take Profit (TP) or Stop Loss (SL) during the restricted window, it still counts as a violation, even if you didn’t manually close it.

Also keep in mind that risk limits on Instant accounts are stricter:

  • Daily loss limit: 3%

  • Total loss limit: 5%

This means your margin for error is smaller, and every position must be managed with extra care.

No. Instant Funding accounts do not offer a refundable fee.
Because you skip the evaluation and start with a live funded account immediately, the fee is considered payment for accessing live capital and cannot be refunded, even after a successful payout.

Daily Loss Limit

For Instant Accounts, the daily loss limit is 3% of your starting balance.
This includes both closed and floating losses. If your equity drops by 3% at any time during the trading day, even briefly, your account will be disqualified.

Maximum Overall Loss

The maximum total loss allowed is 5% from the original balance.
Once your account hits this drawdown limit, it will be permanently breached and disabled.

These tighter limits reflect the fact that you are trading with live capital from the beginning, not in a simulation.

Stop Loss Usage

Using a stop loss is not mandatory, but it is highly recommended.
It helps ensure that you remain within risk boundaries and avoid accidental violations — especially on volatile instruments or around news events.

Consistently trading without risk control may lead to additional review by the risk department, even if technical limits haven’t been breached.

Trading an Instant Account at ThaurusGuru gives you immediate access to a funded live environment, without the need to complete a multi-phase evaluation. However, this direct access comes with stricter rules and higher expectations for risk management.

Here’s what you can expect:

  • Tighter Risk Limits
    Instant accounts have a 3% daily loss limit and a 5% total drawdown limit, which must be respected at all times.

  • No Evaluation Delays
    You skip the simulation phase and start managing capital right away — perfect for experienced traders who want to act immediately.

  • Profit Withdrawals
    You are eligible for payouts based on performance, but must follow all trading rules, including the Consistency Rule (no single day should generate ≥20% of total profits in a cycle).

  • Restricted Leverage
    Instant accounts operate with lower leverage:

    • FX: 1:30

    • Metals/Energies: 1:20

    • Indices: 1:15

    • Crypto: 1:2

  • Holding Rules Apply
    You may hold trades over the weekend or through news — but you must not open or close positions within the restricted news windows.

Summary

Instant Funding is designed for traders who are confident in their discipline, risk control, and strategy execution. With great opportunity comes strict accountability — but if you manage your trades wisely, you can access real capital without delay.

You can start trading immediately after purchasing your Instant Funding account.
As soon as your payment is confirmed, your login credentials are generated and you gain instant access to your funded trading environment — no evaluation or waiting period required.

Payout

When Can I Request a Payout?

Payouts become available once you have a live (funded) account and have traded for at least 14 days. Once you’ve generated profits and remained within all risk parameters, you can initiate your payout request directly from the client zone.

You don’t need to wait until the end of the month — biweekly payouts are also available.

How Are Payouts Processed?

Profits are typically distributed on a monthly or on-demand biweekly basis, depending on your preference.
Payouts are handled via bank transfer or cryptocurrency, depending on the method you selected in your account settings. Note that minimum withdrawal thresholds apply.

Once you’re trading on a funded account and have completed at least 14 days of active trading, you can request a payout through your client dashboard.

Here’s how the process works:

  1. Request Initiation:
    Go to your client zone and submit a payout request once eligible.

  2. Compliance Check:
    The risk department verifies that all trading was compliant — including adherence to drawdown rules, news restrictions, and the consistency rule (for Instant accounts).

  3. Approval and Processing:
    Once approved, payouts are processed via your selected payment method — either bank transfer or cryptocurrency.

Timeline:
Payouts are generally processed within a few business days after approval. You can request them biweekly or monthly, based on your trading activity.

If you’re participating in a refundable challenge (e.g., One-Step, Two-Step, or Three-Step), your registration fee is returned with your second payout — after you’ve received your first profit withdrawal from the funded account.

This refund is processed automatically, as long as:

  • You successfully passed all challenge phases

  • Your trading remained compliant with all rules

  • You reached the required payout stage

There is no need to request the refund separately — it will be included in your second payout as part of your performance-based rewards.

How to Log In to our Trading Platforms

How to Connect to MetaTrader 5 (MT5)

Follow these simple steps to log in to your funded or challenge account through the MT5 platform.

  1. Account Details

Once your challenge is approved, you will receive an email with all necessary credentials:

Account number

Password

Server address

Keep this information safe — you’ll need it to access your trading platform.

  1. Download MetaTrader 5 (MT5)

Desktop (Windows / Mac)

Log in to your ThaurusGuru account.

Click on the “Downloads” button at the top of the page.

Download and install the MT5 platform for your operating system.

Mobile (iOS / Android)

Use official app stores:

Android: Search for MetaTrader 5 on Google Play

iOS: Search for MetaTrader 5 on the App Store

Install the app on your mobile device, then proceed to login.

  1. Login to Your Trading Account

When you first open MT5:

In the “Open an Account” window, choose:

“Connect with an existing trade account”

Enter your login credentials:

Login: Enter your account number (e.g., 102759)

Password: Enter the password provided in your email

Important:

In the Server dropdown menu, select:

Thaurus-Server

Do not select Thaurus-Demo — this will not work.

Click “Done” to complete the connection.

Troubleshooting Tips

Double-check for typos in the login or password

Make sure you selected the correct server (Thaurus-Server)

If you’re still unable to connect, try restarting the platform and re-entering the details

Contact support if issues persist