OctoFunded on YouTube: Video Guides on Prop Firm Rules, Drawdown and Payouts
Six video guides on the OctoFunded YouTube channel break down the rules that decide most challenge outcomes, from daily loss limits to trailing drawdown to real payout proof.
OctoFunded Trading DeskUpdated · 6 min read
Watching a three-minute video can explain a rule that trips up traders who skim the fine print.
The OctoFunded YouTube channel publishes short guides on the rules that decide most prop firm challenge outcomes. Each video tackles one topic: what the rule is, how it works and what happens when traders ignore it. This article lists every video, explains what each one teaches and shows how to use the channel alongside the written rules.
Why video guides help funded traders
Reading rules is necessary. Watching them visualized is faster for the concepts that rely on movement: how a trailing floor rises, where the daily clock resets, what a payout transaction looks like on-chain.
Prop firm YouTube videos work when they show, not just tell. The OctoFunded channel keeps videos short and focused on one rule at a time, so you can find the exact topic you need without watching a forty-minute stream.
If you are new to how prop firms operate, start with our explainer on how prop firms work and what a funded trading account actually is.
The six OctoFunded YouTube videos
Below is every video currently on the channel, with a short explanation of what each one teaches. The list follows the order traders usually need the information: risk rules first, then program differences, then payouts, then failure patterns.
1. Daily Loss Limit
This video explains the daily loss limit rule: what counts toward it, when it resets and how breaching it ends an account.
At OctoFunded, the daily loss limit is measured from the start of each trading day. If your open and closed losses combined reach the limit, the account closes. The video walks through examples so you can see how a morning loss restricts what you can risk in the afternoon.
For the written rule and edge cases, read our guide on the daily loss limit.
2. Trailing Drawdown
The trailing drawdown video shows how the maximum loss floor moves on a 1-Step account.
On the Classic 1-Step, the drawdown is end-of-day trailing. The floor rises each day you close higher, then locks once it reaches the initial balance. The video uses a visual timeline so you can see the floor climb, lock and protect your room.
This is the concept most traders confuse with static drawdown. Watch the video, then compare it to the written breakdown in static vs trailing drawdown.
3. Best Day Rule
The best day rule limits how much of your profit can come from a single trading day. The video explains the percentage cap, shows how it applies to the evaluation phase and walks through a scenario where a trader passes the target but fails the consistency check.
At OctoFunded, the best day cap on Classic programs is 50% of the phase profit. If one day earns more than half, you need more trading days to dilute it. The video makes this arithmetic visible.
Our written guide on the best day rule covers the same topic with tables and examples.
4. 1-Step vs 2-Step vs Instant
This video compares the three program types on the Classic market: the one-phase 1-Step, the two-phase 2-Step and the evaluation-free Instant.
It covers profit targets, loss limits, drawdown type and fee refund eligibility. Traders who want fast funding without an evaluation learn what the Instant gives up in exchange. Traders who want a higher loss buffer learn why the 2-Step starts at 5% daily and 10% max.
After watching, check the program rules for exact numbers and the current price table below.
5. Payout Proof
The payout proof video shows what a real payout looks like: the request, the approval, the on-chain transaction and the block explorer confirmation.
OctoFunded payouts go out in USDT or USDC with a public transaction hash. The video walks through how to verify your own hash and why on-chain proof matters more than a screenshot. Traders can also check certificates at octofunded.com/verify.
For step-by-step instructions, read verify a transaction hash and our guide to payout proof.
6. Why Traders Fail
The final video lists the most common reasons traders fail their challenges: breaching the daily limit, ignoring the trailing floor, overtrading after a win and misunderstanding the best day cap.
It does not promise a secret to passing. It shows the patterns that end accounts early so you can avoid them. Failures are often rule violations, not market losses.
How to use the channel
Three habits make prop firm YouTube videos useful:
- Watch before you fund. Watch the rule videos before you buy a challenge. Understanding the daily limit and the drawdown type before your first trade is cheaper than learning them after a breach.
- Pair video with text. The videos are summaries. The written prop firm challenge rules and the program rules page have the exact percentages, exceptions and edge cases.
- Return when something confuses you. If your dashboard shows a trailing floor you did not expect, watch the trailing drawdown video again. A replay takes three minutes and can prevent a costly mistake.
What does an OctoFunded challenge cost?
Below are the entry sizes for Classic programs, at list price and with OFF10, the public code that takes 10% off every plan.
| Program | Smallest size | List price | With OFF10 | Split |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Step | $10,000 | $69 | $62.10 | 80% |
| 2-Step | $10,000 | $79 | $71.10 | 80% |
| Instant | $10,000 | $109 | $98.10 | 100% |
Prices checked 5 November 2026.
On every 1-Step and 2-Step, the fee is refunded with your first payout. Instant accounts have no refund but skip the evaluation entirely.
Compare all sizes and markets · Code OFF10 takes 10% off every plan.
Other OctoFunded channels
YouTube is one of five official channels. Each serves a different purpose:
| Channel | Link | What it offers |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube | youtube.com/@OctoFunded | Video guides on rules, drawdown and payouts |
| X | x.com/octofunded | Short updates, rule reminders and payout announcements |
| Telegram | t.me/octofunded | Community chat and direct announcements |
| instagram.com/octofunded | Visual posts and story updates | |
| TradingView | tradingview.com/u/octofunded | Chart ideas and market commentary |
Follow the channels that fit how you consume information. Telegram is best for real-time questions, YouTube for learning rules before you trade, X for quick updates.
FAQ
Where is the OctoFunded YouTube channel?
The official OctoFunded YouTube channel is at youtube.com/@OctoFunded. It hosts video guides on prop firm rules, drawdown types and payout proof.
What topics do the OctoFunded videos cover?
The six current videos cover the daily loss limit, trailing drawdown, the best day rule, differences between 1-Step, 2-Step and Instant programs, payout proof and common reasons traders fail challenges.
Does OctoFunded have other social channels?
Yes. OctoFunded is on X at x.com/octofunded, Telegram at t.me/octofunded, Instagram at instagram.com/octofunded and TradingView at tradingview.com/u/octofunded.
Are prop firm YouTube videos enough to pass a challenge?
Videos explain the rules. Passing depends on following those rules in your trading. Watch the videos, then read the written program rules before you trade.
What does an OctoFunded challenge cost?
The Classic 1-Step on a $10,000 simulated account costs $69 at list price, or $62.10 with the public code OFF10. Prices checked 5 November 2026.
Watch the videos, then read the rules
The OctoFunded YouTube channel gives you a visual introduction to the rules that end most challenges early. Start with the daily loss limit and trailing drawdown videos, compare what you learned to the written rules, then decide which program fits your trading style.
Compare the programs · Code OFF10 takes 10% off every plan.
Prices checked 5 November 2026.
