2-Step Amped – 30% Equity Stability Score (ESS)
When it comes to trading, making profits is only one part of the story. What truly separates a disciplined trader from a lucky one is consistency.
At Top One Trader, we use the Equity Stability Score (ESS) to measure not just how much you earn, but how steadily you earn it while maintaining controlled risk.
What Is the Equity Stability Score (ESS)?
The Equity Stability Score (ESS) is a percentage that reflects how balanced and consistent your trading has been.
It considers both:
Your largest winning day
Your largest losing day
These are then compared to your total profit.
A lower ESS indicates stable and consistent performance.
A higher ESS suggests your results rely too heavily on a few large trades.
ESS Requirement (2-Step Amped)
Stage | Requirement |
Phase 1 | Not applicable |
Phase 2 | Not applicable |
Funded | 30% ESS |
To request a payout:
If your ESS is ≤ 30% → you are eligible (if all other rules are met)
If your ESS is > 30% → you must continue trading until your score improves
ESS Formula
ESS = (Largest Winning Day + Largest Losing Day |absolute value|) ÷ Total Profit × 100
Where:
Largest Winning Day = your biggest profitable day
Largest Losing Day = your biggest losing day (counted as a positive value)
Total Profit = your net profit on the account
Examples of ESS in Action
✅ Example 1: ESS Meets Requirement
Largest winning day: $1,000
Largest losing day: –$800
Total profit: $6,000
Calculation:
Convert loss → $800
Add → $1,000 + $800 = $1,800
Divide → $1,800 ÷ $6,000 = 0.30 × 100 = 30% ESS
✅ Eligible for payout
❌ Example 2: ESS Too High
Largest winning day: $2,000
Largest losing day: –$1,500
Total profit: $5,000
Calculation:
Convert loss → $1,500
Add → $2,000 + $1,500 = $3,500
Divide → $3,500 ÷ $5,000 = 0.70 × 100 = 70% ESS
❌ Not eligible for payout
❌ Example 3: Small Profit, Large Impact
Largest winning day: $800
Largest losing day: –$700
Total profit: $2,000
Calculation:
Convert loss → $700
Add → $800 + $700 = $1,500
Divide → $1,500 ÷ $2,000 = 0.75 × 100 = 75% ESS
❌ Not eligible for payout
❌ Example 4: Low Profit Base
Largest winning day: $1,000
Largest losing day: –$900
Total profit: $2,000
Calculation:
Convert loss → $900
Add → $1,000 + $900 = $1,900
Divide → $1,900 ÷ $2,000 = 0.95 × 100 = 95% ESS
❌ Not eligible for payout
How to Improve Your ESS
If your ESS is too high:
Continue trading to increase total profit
Avoid creating new large winning or losing days
Focus on steady, consistent gains
As your total profit grows, your ESS will naturally decrease.