In the world of forex trading, success is not only about market knowledge but also about discipline, consistency, and trust in tested strategies. Passing a funded trader evaluation is one of the toughest challenges that traders face when aiming to prove their skills on a prop firm account. On 25th May 2025, Aaron Cole entrusted YoForex with a Funded Trader two-stage evaluation account. Within a month, on 26th June 2025, YoForex successfully cleared both stages, completing the evaluation and earning Aaron his official funded trader certificate.
This milestone highlights YoForex’s trading expertise, risk-management approach, and its ability to deliver consistent results under strict prop firm rules. Let’s dive deeper into how this success was achieved, why it matters, and what it means for traders who want to work with YoForex.
What Is a Funded Trader Account?
A funded trader account is a program run by prop trading firms where traders must prove their skills through evaluation phases. Once they pass, they are funded with real capital to trade on behalf of the firm. The trader keeps a percentage of the profits while the firm takes the rest.
The challenge usually includes:
- Two evaluation phases – where traders must hit profit targets while respecting strict drawdown rules.
- Risk controls – including daily loss limits, maximum overall drawdowns, and minimum trading days.
- Consistency requirements – traders must avoid over-leveraging or gambling strategies.
Passing this evaluation shows a trader’s discipline and capability to trade profitably without exposing the account to unnecessary risk.
YoForex Takes on the Challenge
When Aaron Cole handed over his Funded Trader evaluation account on 25th May 2025, the YoForex team immediately created a structured plan. The goal was not just to hit the profit target, but to do it in a way that was sustainable and risk-controlled.
Here’s how YoForex approached the challenge:
- Account Setup & Strategy Alignment
- Analyzed the account size, risk parameters, and rules of the Funded Trader program.
- Designed a trading plan tailored to these rules.
- Two-Stage Evaluation Strategy
- Stage 1: Focused on achieving the initial profit target while keeping drawdowns minimal.
- Stage 2: Continued with more conservative trades to demonstrate consistency.
- Risk Management First
- Daily risk capped at a fraction of the allowed limit.
- Maximum leverage avoided; instead, YoForex focused on smaller lot sizes and compounding returns.
- Consistency & Psychology
- No impulsive trades were placed.
- Each trade followed a clear strategy—trend setups, liquidity zones, and price action confirmation.
Completion of the Evaluation
By 26th June 2025, just a month after taking control, YoForex successfully passed both evaluation phases. The account met the profit targets, stayed well within the drawdown limits, and demonstrated stable trading performance.
Aaron Cole received his certificate of completion from the prop firm, officially confirming that his account had been cleared. This achievement was more than just a win—it was proof of YoForex’s expertise in real market conditions.
Key Factors Behind the Success
Passing a prop firm challenge is no easy feat. Many traders fail because they chase quick profits or ignore rules. YoForex succeeded by focusing on four main principles:
1. Strict Risk Management
No trade risked more than 1–2% of the account balance. This ensured that even a losing streak wouldn’t violate the daily or maximum drawdown limits.
2. Precision Entries and Exits
Instead of taking random trades, YoForex focused on liquidity grabs, supply and demand zones, and clean technical structures to maximize probability.
3. Discipline and Patience
YoForex avoided over-trading. Each setup was pre-planned, and patience was exercised until the market conditions aligned with the strategy.
4. Consistency Over Aggression
Rather than chasing the target with oversized positions, YoForex achieved steady growth that looked professional and reliable in the eyes of the prop firm.
Why This Matters
For Aaron Cole, this was more than just passing an evaluation—it was about unlocking access to real trading capital. With the funded account, he can now trade larger positions, generate meaningful profits, and scale up his trading career without risking his own funds.
For YoForex, this achievement strengthens its reputation as a trusted trading partner. Successfully clearing a prop firm challenge showcases the team’s ability to handle pressure, adapt to rules, and trade profitably under scrutiny.
The Bigger Picture
The funded trader model is rapidly growing in popularity worldwide. Many traders aspire to join prop firms but fail due to lack of discipline or knowledge. By passing Aaron Cole’s account evaluation, YoForex demonstrated that with the right strategy and mindset, prop firm challenges are achievable.
This also opens doors for more collaborations where traders can partner with YoForex to manage their evaluations or seek mentorship in passing funded accounts.
Lessons for Aspiring Funded Traders
- Respect the rules – prop firms are strict; breaking rules often leads to disqualification even if you’re profitable.
- Focus on risk, not reward – protect your account first; profits will follow.
- Trade quality over quantity – a few good trades are better than over-trading.
- Stay consistent – show the firm that you can trade with discipline, not recklessness.
Future Outlook with YoForex
- Helping more traders pass their evaluations.
- Offering strategy guidance for those struggling with prop firm rules.
- Building a stronger track record of funded account success stories.
Conclusion
On 25th May 2025, Aaron Cole trusted YoForex with his funded trader evaluation account. By 26th June 2025, YoForex had successfully passed both stages, delivering consistent results and securing his official certificate. This milestone proves that YoForex’s combination of discipline, strategy, and risk management is a powerful formula for success in prop firm challenges.
