26 firms · 52 challenges

3-Step challenges (2 firms, October 2026)

Three-step challenges use smaller targets per phase and are typically the cheapest per dollar of capital.

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Goat Funded Trader

Unranked · insufficient data

2 challenges · split 90%–100% (add-on) · payouts Bi-weekly

Forex / CFD3-StepInstant funding

Last change 2026-08-01: 1-Step daily drawdown tightened (reported)

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Which is the top-ranked firm in "3-Step challenges"?

By our published formula, Maven Trading ranks highest here (#13 · score 74/100). Rankings come from verifiable data, not payments.

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Firms' rules pages are snapshotted and diffed regularly; changes are logged on the changelog. Last full check: 2026-10-18.

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