Leverate, a global technology provider for brokers and prop trading firms, has rolled out version 7.2, introducing a key upgrade for prop firms: Manual Control Over Step Approvals.
Until now, most prop firm challenge steps – such as moving from audition to funded accounts – were auto-approved when traders met the set criteria. While efficient, this automation gave firms limited visibility into a trader’s risk profile or potential rule breaches before granting access to funded capital.
With the new update, firms can choose between:
- Auto-Approval – The default setting, where steps unlock automatically.
- Manual Approval – The step stays “Pending” until reviewed and approved via CRM.
On the trader side, the Prop Dashboard will now clearly display a “Pending Approval” label, reducing uncertainty and support tickets while maintaining transparency.
This feature strengthens risk management, enabling firms to:
- Review trading style and strategy consistency
- Detect suspicious behavior before funding
- Protect capital and challenge integrity
“This is a simple but powerful change. It puts risk control where it belongs: in the hands of the firm,” said Idan Stambulchik, Head of Product at Leverate. “It’s another step toward giving our partners the operational flexibility they need to thrive globally.”The new manual approval joins Leverate’s existing LXRisk suite, Prop Conditions, Max Daily Profit, and auto-approval flexibility – giving prop firms a balanced mix of automation and oversight to scale securely in a competitive market.
