The Giveaway Account is a free evaluation account issued only through Shark Futures giveaways and promotions - it cannot be purchased. Winners start in the evaluation phase and must pass it to move to a funded account.
Giveaway Account - Rules & Parameters
Feature | Details |
Account Size | $50,000 evaluation on dxFeed |
Profit Split | 90% trader / 10% Shark Futures once funded - standard funded-account split |
Trading Days to Payout | 8 qualifying trading days |
Profit Target per Payout Cycle | 6% of starting balance ($3,000) must be reached before a payout can be requested |
Consistency Rule | 50% on Evaluation - 20% on Funded |
Max Drawdown | $2,000, End-of-Day trailing basis - locks permanently once it reaches the $50,000 starting balance |
Max Payout | $500 cap |
Daily Loss Limit | $1,000 - Hard breach on both stages |
Buffer Requirement | At least $1100 must remain in the account after any payout, or the request is rejected |
Max Trading Days | 120 calendar days maximum per payout cycle |
Inactivity Period | No trades for 7 consecutive calendar days risks account suspension |
Eligibility | Issued only through Shark Futures giveaways/promotions - not available for purchase |