Passing a prop firm challenge is a huge milestone, but it’s not the end of the process. It’s where the real work with the firm begins. After you hit your profit target and meet all the risk rules, most traders expect instant payouts and total freedom, yet there’s still a structured transition between “challenged passed” and “trading funded capital”. From KYC Verification and account assignment to understanding how payouts, scaling, and rule enforcement work on a funded account, each step determines whether you actually keep and grow that account. If you’re trading with Upcomers or planning to, understanding this phase…