Top One Trader Nova Challenge: prices, rules and payouts (2026)
Top One Trader's Nova Challenge is a 1-step challenge you can take in 5 sizes, from 25K to 300K. At 100K it's $7 + $550 activation fee. You'll aim for 5% profit while keeping daily losses under None (3% funded) and total losses under 6%. It works on a pay-after-pass basis: you pay a small amount to start, and the activation fee only if you pass.
Top One Trader Nova Challenge against other 1-Step 100K challenges
Needle = Top One Trader. Tick = the middle of 37 similar challenges.
Nova Challenge prices by size
| Account | Price | Target | Daily loss | Max loss | Split |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | $7 + $165 activation fee | 5% | None (3% funded) | 6% | 90% |
| $50,000 | $7 + $275 activation fee | 5% | None (3% funded) | 6% | 90% |
| $100,000 | $7 + $550 activation fee | 5% | None (3% funded) | 6% | 90% |
| $200,000 | $7 + $880 activation fee | 5% | None (3% funded) | 6% | 90% |
| $300,000 | $7 + $1,210 activation fee | 5% | None (3% funded) | 6% | 90% |
Regular prices without promo codes, checked on 14 November 2026. Firms update prices a lot, so please double-check on their site before you buy.
Rules worth knowing
The drawdown trails: your loss limit climbs whenever your balance hits a new high, so a hot streak followed by a cold one can still cost you the account. There's no consistency rule, so one amazing day won't hold back your payout. There's no time limit, so take your time.
Other 100K challenges to consider
Here are other 1-step challenges at 100K, cheapest first. For comparison, Nova Challenge costs $7 + $550 activation fee.
| Firm | Price | Target | Max loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instant Funding | $259 One-Phase Micro | 7% | 7% |
| FundedElite | $369 Lite 1 Step | 12% | 6% |
| Maven Trading | $380 1-Step Challenge | 8% | 5% |
| Atmos Funded | $383 1-Step Standard | 10% | 6% |
| FXIFY | $399 Lightning | 5% | 4% |
| AquaFunded | $421.60 One Step Standard | 9% | 6% |
What we think
You won't find this size cheaper at any firm we follow. Traders seem happy with this firm (4.5 out of 5 on Trustpilot).
Questions traders ask us
How much is Top One Trader Nova Challenge at 100K?
It's $7 + $550 activation fee. Depending on size, you'll pay anywhere from $7 + $165 activation fee (25K) to $7 + $1,210 activation fee (300K).
What target and limits come with Nova Challenge?
You'll need 5% to pass. The daily loss limit is None (3% funded) and the overall limit is 6%, with a trailing drawdown.
How often does Nova Challenge pay out?
Payouts come Every 14 days, and you keep 90%.