Top One Trader Nova Challenge: prices and rules (2026)
Nova Challenge from Top One Trader is a 1-step challenge with 5 account sizes from 25K to 300K. The 100K account costs $7 + $550 activation fee, with a 5% profit target, None (3% funded) daily loss limit and 6% maximum loss. It is a pay-after-pass model: you pay a small amount to start and the rest (the activation fee) only if you pass.
Nova Challenge: prices by account 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% |
List prices without discount codes, checked on 13 November 2026. Firms change prices often, so confirm on their website before you buy.
Key rules
The drawdown is trailing: the loss limit moves up as your account makes profit, so a good run followed by a bad one can cost you the account. There is no consistency rule, so one very good day won't hold up a payout. There is no time limit.
Alternatives at 100K
1-step challenges at 100K from other firms we cover, cheapest first. For reference, Nova Challenge costs $7 + $550 activation fee.
| Firm | Price | Target | Max loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instant Funding | $259 One-Phase Micro | 7% | 7% |
| Blue Guardian | $320 1 Step Nano | 10% | 6% |
| 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% |
Our verdict
It's the cheapest option at this size among the firms we cover. The firm has a good reputation (4.5 out of 5 on Trustpilot).
Frequently asked questions
How much is Top One Trader Nova Challenge at 100K?
$7 + $550 activation fee. Depending on account size, the price runs from $7 + $165 activation fee (25K) to $7 + $1,210 activation fee (300K).
What target and limits does Nova Challenge have?
The profit target is 5%. The maximum daily loss is None (3% funded) and the maximum overall loss is 6%, with trailing drawdown.
How often does Nova Challenge pay out?
Payout frequency: Every 14 days. Profit split: 90%.