← Return to IntelligenceFINANCIAL FORENSICS•Feb 13, 2026
Instant Funding: The Scam vs The Reality
## Skip the Test?
Instant Funding sounds like a dream. "Here is $10k, go trade."
**The Catch:**
1. **Price:** It costs 5x-10x more than an evaluation.
2. **Drawdown:** Usually extremely tight (3-5%).
3. **Scaling:** Very slow.
### The Math
- **Evaluation:** $50 cost -> Access to $50k Buying Power -> Target $3k profit.
- **Instant:** $500 cost -> Access to $10k Buying Power.
**Verdict:** Unless you are mentally unable to handle evaluation pressure, **Evaluations** mathematically offer 10x better R:R.
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