How Mako Markets Works
Mako Markets uses a clear evaluation process to identify disciplined traders before granting access to a simulated funded trading environment.
How to Begin with Mako Markets
Select Your Challenge
Choose the account size that fits your preferred trading style. Each option provides structured evaluation criteria and simulated market conditions designed to assess risk management and consistency.
Prove Your Skill
Trade within the defined rules, including profit targets and equity-based risk limits. Staying within these parameters demonstrates control and discipline throughout the evaluation period.
Collect Your Payouts
After successfully completing the evaluation, your account transitions into a funded simulated environment. When your performance meets the payout requirements, you can request compensation in USDC, delivered directly to your wallet.
Built by traders. Backed by real market experience.
Led by Scott Melker The Wolf Of All Streets
With Scott Melker as a co founder, Mako Markets brings institutional-level perspective, trader education, and transparency into the crypto proprietary trading space.
Mako Markets was created by experienced market participants who understand what serious crypto traders actually need.
Our evaluation rules, risk limits, and payout structure are designed around real market behavior, not gimmicks or unrealistic conditions.
This is a platform built for discipline, consistency, and long-term performance.
Choose your account
Mako Markets gives you two evaluation paths built for every trading style. Choose One Step or Two Step, then pick the account size that matches your trading plan.
The One Step Evaluation works best for traders with a refined strategy who want a fast and straightforward path to qualification.
Trading Objectives
Universal for every account size
The percentage of trading profits you keep after meeting all rules and payout requirements.
90%
The amount of profit you must reach to successfully pass the evaluation phase.
The most you are allowed to lose in a single trading day.
The total loss limit across the account before it is considered a breach.
The amount of buying power provided relative to your account balance.
Our Two Step Evaluation is designed for traders who want a gradual progression through two measured stages of evaluation.
Trading Objectives
Universal for every account size
The percentage of trading profits you keep after meeting all rules and payout requirements.
90%
The amount of profit you must reach to successfully pass the first evaluation phase.
5%
The amount of profit you must reach to successfully pass the second evaluation phase.
10%
The amount of profit you must reach to successfully pass the evaluation phase.
The most you are allowed to lose in a single trading day.
The total loss limit across the account before it is considered a breach.
Choose your account
Mako Markets gives you two evaluation paths built for every trading style. Choose One Step or Two Step, then pick the account size that matches your trading plan.
The One Step Evaluation works best for traders with a refined strategy who want a fast and straightforward path to qualification.
The percentage of trading profits you keep after meeting all rules and payout requirements.
Your Profit Share
Our Two Step Evaluation is designed for traders who want a gradual progression through two measured stages of evaluation.
The percentage of trading profits you keep after meeting all rules and payout requirements.
Your Profit Share
The amount of profit you must reach to successfully pass the first evaluation phase.
Profit Target 1
The amount of profit you must reach to successfully pass the second evaluation phase.
Profit Target 2
Frequently Asked Questions
Find your answers here!
What is an evaluation, and how does it work?
Mako Markets uses a structured evaluation to assess a trader’s discipline, risk management, and consistency. You trade in a simulated environment and must meet the profit target while following equity-based rules. Successful traders move into the funded phase.
Do I trade real capital during the evaluation or funded phase?
No. All trading takes place in a simulated environment that mirrors real market conditions. This allows traders to demonstrate performance without risking personal funds.
How are payouts handled?
Once you’re in the funded phase and meet the payout requirements, you can request a payout. Mako Markets will issue payments in USDC, bank transfer, or other supported methods.
What rules do I need to follow to pass the evaluation?
Each plan has defined objectives, including a profit target, maximum daily loss, maximum overall drawdown, and other trading parameters. Consistently managing your equity within these guidelines is required to advance.
What happens if I violate a rule?
If a rule is broken — such as exceeding daily loss or maximum drawdown — the evaluation is marked as unsuccessful. Traders can start a new evaluation at any time.
Who is allowed to participate, and is KYC required?
Participants must be from approved jurisdictions and meet minimum age requirements. KYC verification is required before any payout during the funded phase to comply with AML and regulatory standards.
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