Prop Firm Rules + Real Talk
Official rules are on their website. What actually happens is here.
Apex Trader Funding
1-Step (Apex 4.0 - one-time fee, 30-day access) Rithmic / Tradovate / NinjaTrader / TradingView / WealthCharts / Quantower / Sierra Chart / ATAS / Bookmap / MotiveWave| Account | Eval Cost | Profit Target | Drawdown | Daily Limit | Max Contracts (Eval) | Max Contracts (Funded) | Activation Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25K Intraday | $199 $19.90 | $1,500 | $1,000 | Yes | 4 mini / 40 micro | 2 mini / 20 micro | $89 | Details |
| Intraday trailing. With 90% off code SAVENOW: $19.90. | ||||||||
| $25K EOD | $299 $29.90 | $1,500 | $1,000 | Yes | 4 mini / 40 micro | 2 mini / 20 micro | $109 | Details |
| EOD trailing. With 90% off: $29.90. | ||||||||
| $50K Intraday | $249 $24.90 | $3,000 | $2,000 | Yes | 6 mini / 60 micro | 4 mini / 40 micro | $99 | Details |
| Intraday trailing. With 90% off: $24.90. | ||||||||
| $50K EOD | $349 $34.90 | $3,000 | $2,000 | Yes | 6 mini / 60 micro | 4 mini / 40 micro | $119 | Details |
| EOD trailing. With 90% off: $34.90. | ||||||||
| $100K Intraday | $399 $39.90 | $6,000 | $3,000 | Yes | 8 mini / 80 micro | 6 mini / 60 micro | $119 | Details |
| Most popular. With 90% off: $39.90. | ||||||||
| $100K EOD | $499 $49.90 | $6,000 | $3,000 | Yes | 8 mini / 80 micro | 6 mini / 60 micro | $139 | Details |
| EOD trailing. With 90% off: $49.90. | ||||||||
| $150K Intraday | $599 $59.90 | $9,000 | $4,000 | Yes | 12 mini / 120 micro | 9 mini / 90 micro | $139 | Details |
| Largest. With 90% off: $59.90. | ||||||||
| $150K EOD | $699 $69.90 | $9,000 | $4,000 | Yes | 12 mini / 120 micro | 9 mini / 90 micro | $159 | Details |
| Largest EOD. With 90% off: $69.90. | ||||||||
Automated trading/bots PROHIBITED. PA has $85-105/mo fee. Max 6 payouts then PA closes permanently. No resets under 4.0. 30-day eval window (fail or expire = buy new). Inactivity rule: 2 days with $50+ profit per 30 days or PA closes.
Manual traders who want cheap evals with forgiving EOD drawdown. Great for running multiple accounts (up to 20 PAs). Best payout split in the industry.
Apex runs 80-90% off nearly every week. A $100K EOD eval drops to ~$30 with 90% off. Discount applies to eval only, not activation or PA fees.
| Account | Eval Cost | Profit Target | Drawdown | Daily Limit | Max Contracts (Eval) | Max Contracts (Funded) | Activation Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50K | $49/mo (Standard) / $109/mo (No AF) | $3,000 | $2,000 | Optional add-on: $1,000. Not mandatory. | 5 mini / 50 micro | 2 mini (scales to 5 with profit) | $149 (Standard) / $0 (No AF path) | Details |
| Cheapest monthly entry at $49/mo. Only 2 contracts to start on funded - scales to 5 as you profit. DLL is now optional (added back April 2026). | ||||||||
| $100K | $99/mo (Standard) / $159/mo (No AF) | $6,000 | $3,000 | Optional add-on: $2,000. Not mandatory. | 10 mini / 100 micro | 3 mini (scales to 10 with profit) | $149 (Standard) / $0 (No AF path) | Details |
| Best Topstep value. Scales to 10 contracts. Free resets with subscription renewal. | ||||||||
| $150K | $149/mo (Standard) / $209/mo (No AF) | $9,000 | $4,500 | Optional add-on: $3,000. Not mandatory. | 15 mini / 150 micro | 3 mini (scales to 15 with profit) | $149 (Standard) / $0 (No AF path) | Details |
| Largest Topstep account. Same $5-6K max per payout. 3% drawdown is tighter than 50K's 4%. | ||||||||
After payout, MLL resets to $0 - extremely vulnerable. New accounts TopstepX only (no NinjaTrader/Tradovate). Funded starts at 2-3 contracts (must scale up). VPS/VPN usage PROHIBITED. Positions must close by 3:10 PM CT. $30 ACH payout fee.
Disciplined traders who want free resets and a reputable name. Automated strategies work on TopstepX API. Good for traders who profit consistently (not lumpy).
Standard prices ($49/$99/$149) may already be permanently discounted from 'full' prices ($165/$325/$375).
MFF Flex
1-Step (Flex Plan - replaced Core Jan 2026) NinjaTrader / Tradovate / TradingView / Quantower / Sierra Chart / ATAS / Jigsaw / Rithmic| Account | Eval Cost | Profit Target | Drawdown | Daily Limit | Max Contracts (Eval) | Max Contracts (Funded) | Activation Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25K | $84 one-time | $1,500 | $1,000 | None | 3 mini / 30 micro | 1-3 mini (scales with profit) | $0 | Details |
| Cheapest MFF entry. Scaling applies on funded (start at 1 contract). After first payout, MLL resets to $100 static. | ||||||||
| $50K | $107 one-time | $3,000 | $2,000 | None | 5 mini / 50 micro | 2-5 mini (scales with profit) | $0 | Details |
| Budget option. 80/20 split is below industry standard. Can upgrade to 90/10 for +$17 at checkout. | ||||||||
80/20 split (below standard). After first payout, MLL resets to just $100 static. Scaling applies on funded. Copy trading PROHIBITED. T1 news allowed on funded (unique advantage over Rapid/Pro).
Budget-conscious traders who want MFF's platform with minimal upfront cost. Good starting point. Upgrade to Rapid if you can afford it.
Flex replaced Core in Jan 2026. Cheapest MFF entry. T1 news trading ALLOWED on funded (unique to Flex).
MFF Rapid
1-Step (Rapid Plan) NinjaTrader / Tradovate / TradingView / Quantower / Sierra Chart / ATAS / Jigsaw / Rithmic| Account | Eval Cost | Profit Target | Drawdown | Daily Limit | Max Contracts (Eval) | Max Contracts (Funded) | Activation Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25K | $87 one-time | $1,500 | $1,000 | None | 3 mini / 30 micro | 3 mini / 30 micro | $0 | Details |
| Newest addition. Daily payouts once buffer ($1,100) is cleared. No consistency rule. | ||||||||
| $50K | $157 one-time | $3,000 | $2,000 | None | 5 mini / 50 micro | 5 mini / 50 micro | $0 | Details |
| Best MFF value. 90/10, no consistency, daily payouts, $0 activation. Full contracts from day 1. | ||||||||
| $100K | $267 one-time | $6,000 | $3,000 | None | 10 mini / 100 micro | 10 mini / 100 micro | $0 | Details |
| Most popular Rapid. $3K drawdown, no consistency, daily payouts. The gold standard for most traders. | ||||||||
| $150K | $347 one-time | $9,000 | $4,500 | None | 15 mini / 150 micro | 15 mini / 150 micro | $0 | Details |
| Largest Rapid. Same excellent terms as smaller sizes. | ||||||||
Drawdown switches from EOD to INTRADAY TRAILING when funded. T1 news trading RESTRICTED on funded (must be flat 2 min before/after FOMC/CPI/NFP). Copy trading PROHIBITED. Overnight is allowed but drawdown still trails.
Traders who want maximum flexibility. No consistency rule + daily payouts + overnight holding = freedom. Best for traders who understand intraday trailing drawdown.
Rapid is the most popular MFF plan. Daily payouts, no consistency, 90/10.
MFF Pro
1-Step (Pro Plan) NinjaTrader / Tradovate / TradingView / Quantower / Sierra Chart / ATAS / Jigsaw / Rithmic| Account | Eval Cost | Profit Target | Drawdown | Daily Limit | Max Contracts (Eval) | Max Contracts (Funded) | Activation Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50K | $227 one-time | $3,000 | $2,000 | None | 6 mini / 60 micro | 5 mini / 50 micro | $0 | Details |
| Higher eval cost, lower funded contracts vs Rapid. $100K total payout cap across ALL Pro accounts. | ||||||||
| $100K | $344 one-time | $6,000 | $3,000 | None | 9 mini / 90 micro | 10 mini / 100 micro | $0 | Details |
| EOD drawdown on funded (better than Rapid's intraday). But 80/20 split and $100K total cap. | ||||||||
| $150K | $477 one-time | $9,000 | $4,500 | None | 15 mini (est.) | 15 mini / 150 micro | $0 | Details |
| Largest Pro. Same $100K total payout cap across all Pro accounts combined. | ||||||||
$100K TOTAL payout cap across ALL Pro accounts. 80/20 split is below standard. T1 news restricted on funded. Copy trading PROHIBITED. More expensive eval than Rapid for same account sizes.
Traders who prioritize EOD drawdown on funded over payout split. Swing traders who need overnight holding with stable drawdown.
Pro is for traders who want EOD drawdown on funded (vs Rapid's intraday). Higher cost, lower split.
Tradeify
1-Step (3 families: Select, Growth, Lightning) NinjaTrader / Tradovate / TradingView / WealthCharts / Rithmic| Account | Eval Cost | Profit Target | Drawdown | Daily Limit | Max Contracts (Eval) | Max Contracts (Funded) | Activation Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25K Select | $109 one-time | $1,500 | $1,000 | Daily: $500 (Select Daily). Flex: None. | 1 mini / 10 micro | 1 mini / 10 micro | $0 | Details |
| Smallest account. Only 1 contract is very limiting. | ||||||||
| $50K Select | $159 one-time | $3,000 | $2,000 | Daily: $1,000. Flex: None. | 4 mini / 40 micro | 4 mini / 40 micro | $0 | Details |
| Best Select value. One-time $159 with $0 activation. Two funded paths: Daily (faster, has DLL) or Flex (no DLL, 5 winning days). | ||||||||
| $100K Select | $259 one-time | $6,000 | $3,000 | Daily: $1,250. Flex: None. | 8 mini / 80 micro | 8 mini / 80 micro | $0 | Details |
| Solid 100K option. 8 contracts is generous. Choose Daily for speed or Flex for no DLL. | ||||||||
| $150K Select | $359 one-time | $9,000 | $4,500 | Daily: $1,750. Flex: None. | 12 mini / 120 micro | 12 mini / 120 micro | $0 | Details |
| Largest Select. 12 contracts. Same two funded paths. | ||||||||
No resets - blown account means buying a new eval. Positions must close by 4 PM CT. Select Daily has daily loss limits. Max 5 funded accounts. 1 trade/week minimum activity.
Traders who hate recurring fees. The one-time pricing model is unmatched. Good for automation/bot traders. Select Flex for no-DLL trading.
One-time pricing is already competitive. With 40% off, $100K Select is ~$155.
Lucid Trading
1-Step (4 plans: LucidFlex, LucidPro, LucidDirect, LucidMaxx) Tradovate / TradingView / NinjaTrader / Sierra Chart / MotiveWave / Quantower / Bookmap / Rithmic| Account | Eval Cost | Profit Target | Drawdown | Daily Limit | Max Contracts (Eval) | Max Contracts (Funded) | Activation Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25K Flex | $100 $70 | $1,250 | $1,000 | None | 2 mini / 20 micro | 1-2 mini (scales) | $0 | Details |
| Reset: $60. Scaling: 0-999=$1 mini, 1000+=$2 mini. No DLL. No consistency funded. | ||||||||
| $50K Flex | $140 $98 | $3,000 | $2,000 | None | 4 mini / 40 micro | 2-4 mini (scales) | $0 | Details |
| Reset: $95. Scaling: 0-999=$2, 1000-1999=$3, 2000+=$4 mini. | ||||||||
| $100K Flex | $225 $157.50 | $6,000 | $3,000 | None | 6 mini / 60 micro | 3-6 mini (scales) | $0 | Details |
| Reset: $140. Scaling: 0-999=$3, 1000-1999=$4, 2000-2999=$5, 3000+=$6 mini. | ||||||||
| $150K Flex | $420 $294 | $9,000 | $4,500 | None | 10 mini / 100 micro | 4-10 mini (scales) | $0 | Details |
| Reset: $280. Scaling: 0-999=$4, 1000-1999=$5, 2000-2999=$6, 3000-4499=$8, 4500+=$10 mini. | ||||||||
| $25K Pro | $135 $94.50 | $1,250 | $1,000 | None | 2 mini / 20 micro | 2 mini / 20 micro | $0 | Details |
| Reset: $90. No DLL on 25K. 40% consistency on funded. Pass in 1 day. | ||||||||
| $50K Pro | $185 $129.50 | $3,000 | $2,000 | $1,200 | 4 mini / 40 micro | 4 mini / 40 micro | $0 | Details |
| Reset: $120. DLL $1,200. 40% consistency. | ||||||||
| $100K Pro | $285 $199.50 | $6,000 | $3,000 | $1,800 | 6 mini / 60 micro | 6 mini / 60 micro | $0 | Details |
| Reset: $180. DLL $1,800. 40% consistency. | ||||||||
| $150K Pro | $370 $259 | $9,000 | $4,500 | $2,700 | 10 mini / 100 micro | 10 mini / 100 micro | $0 | Details |
| Reset: $245. DLL $2,700. 40% consistency. | ||||||||
| $25K Direct | $340 $238 | N/A (instant funded) | $1,000 | None | N/A | 2 mini / 20 micro | $0 | Details |
| Instant funded. No DLL on 25K. LucidScale DLL: None. | ||||||||
| $50K Direct | $520 $364 | N/A (instant funded) | $2,000 | $1,200 | N/A | 4 mini / 40 micro | $0 | Details |
| Instant funded. DLL $1,200. | ||||||||
| $100K Direct | $700 $490 | N/A (instant funded) | $3,500 | $2,100 | N/A | 6 mini / 60 micro | $0 | Details |
| Instant funded. DLL $2,100. Max Loss $3,500. | ||||||||
| $150K Direct | $840 $588 | N/A (instant funded) | $5,000 | $3,000 | N/A | 10 mini / 100 micro | $0 | Details |
| Instant funded. DLL $3,000. Max Loss $5,000. | ||||||||
Founded 2025 - youngest major firm. Flex payout caps are low ($1K-$3K/cycle). No overnight holds on sim accounts (only LucidLive). Trades under 5 sec generating >50% of profits triggers review. Can't mix mini and micro contracts.
Traders wanting fastest payouts and most flexible rules. Automation/bot traders. Flex for no-consistency freedom. Pro for cheaper entry with 3-day cycles.
Founded 2025. 4.8 Trustpilot (3,200+ reviews). 15-minute payout processing. Growing extremely fast.
TopOne Futures
1-Step (6 plans: Elite, Elite Daily, Elite ACCESS, Instant Sim, S2F PRO, Ignite) Tradovate / NinjaTrader / TradingView / Rithmic| Account | Eval Cost | Profit Target | Drawdown | Daily Limit | Max Contracts (Eval) | Max Contracts (Funded) | Activation Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50K Elite | $105/mo | $3,000 | $2,000 | $1,250 | 3 mini / 30 micro | 3 mini / 30 micro | $149 | Details |
| Monthly eval. 25% consistency on funded. $149 activation fee. | ||||||||
| $100K Elite | $209/mo | $6,000 | $3,000 | $2,500 | 5 mini / 50 micro | 5 mini / 50 micro | $149 | Details |
| 5 contracts only. 25% consistency. Same-day payouts via Rise. | ||||||||
| $100K S2F PRO | $632 one-time | $6,000 | $3,250 (INTRADAY trailing) | $2,000 | 8 mini / 80 micro | 8 mini / 80 micro | $0 | Details |
| More contracts (8 vs 5) but INTRADAY trailing drawdown. Copy trading allowed across up to 5 accounts of same size. 10-day payout cycle. | ||||||||
| $100K Ignite | $563 one-time | 5% per payout | $3,000 | $2,000 | 5 mini / 50 micro | 5 mini / 50 micro | $0 | Details |
| Instant funded. 15% consistency is very tight. Low payout cap ($1.5K). Flat 5% target per payout (not tiered). | ||||||||
Overnight holding NOT allowed on any account. Daily loss limits on all plans. 10-second minimum hold. Payout split drops to 80/20 after $10K cumulative. Automated trading prohibited. 14-day inactivity = account terminated.
Copy traders (S2F PRO allows 5 accounts). Traders wanting no consistency (Elite Daily). Traders who like tiered targets that get easier. Same-day payout speed.
Founded 2025. $23M+ verified payouts. 88K+ active accounts. 4.8 Trustpilot.
Elite Trader Funding
1-Step (6 types: 1-Step, EOD, Static, Diamond Hands, Fast Track, DTF) Tradovate / NinjaTrader / TradingView / Rithmic / Quantower / Sierra Chart / ATAS / Bookmap| Account | Eval Cost | Profit Target | Drawdown | Daily Limit | Max Contracts (Eval) | Max Contracts (Funded) | Activation Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $100K 1-Step | $205/mo | $6,000 | $3,000 (intraday trailing) | None | 14 mini / 140 micro | 14 mini / 140 micro | $87/mo or $177-$307 one-time | Details |
| Intraday trailing drawdown (harsher). No DLL. 14 contracts is generous. $25K total sim payout cap. | ||||||||
| $100K EOD | $430/mo | $6,000 | $3,000 (EOD trailing) | $2,200 (2.2%) | 14 mini / 140 micro | 14 mini / 140 micro | $87/mo or one-time | Details |
| EOD trailing (more forgiving) but has daily loss limit. More expensive than 1-Step. | ||||||||
| $50K Static | $449 one-time | $3,000 | $2,000-$2,500 (STATIC - never trails) | None | 4 mini / 40 micro | 4 mini / 40 micro | $87/mo or one-time | Details |
| Static drawdown = floor NEVER moves up. Unique in the industry. Great for swing-style traders. | ||||||||
| $100K Fast Track | $75 one-time | $6,000 | $2,750-$3,000 (intraday) | None | 14 mini | 14 mini | $87/mo | Details |
| Cheapest entry at $75 but NO RESETS. 14-day time limit. Lower payout caps. High risk, high reward. | ||||||||
$87/mo funded fee (one of few firms charging monthly). 10-second minimum hold on ALL trades. $25K total sim payout cap. Fast Track has NO resets and 14-day time limit. After 20% profit growth, losing 35% triggers disqualification.
Traders wanting static drawdown (unique). Fast Track for cheap entry. Diamond Hands for overnight holding. Those who want 100% on first $12.5K.
Most plan variety in the industry (6 types). Static drawdown is unique. 48-hour payout guarantee ($1K added if late).
OneUp Trader
1-Step Rithmic / NinjaTrader (free license when funded) / Sierra Chart / Quantower / Bookmap / Jigsaw| Account | Eval Cost | Profit Target | Drawdown | Daily Limit | Max Contracts (Eval) | Max Contracts (Funded) | Activation Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25K | $65/mo | $1,500 | $1,500 | None | 3 mini | 2-3 mini (dynamic scaling) | None | Details |
| Cheapest monthly entry. Drawdown locks at starting balance once profit exceeds drawdown. | ||||||||
| $50K | $75/mo | $3,000 | $2,500 | None | 6 mini | Dynamic scaling | None | Details |
| Good value at $75/mo. Dynamic scaling adjusts lot size with balance. | ||||||||
| $100K | $150/mo | $6,000 | $3,500 | None | 12 mini | Dynamic scaling | None | Details |
| Standard 100K. Strict consistency rule is the main gotcha. | ||||||||
| $250K | $325/mo | $15,000 | $5,500 | None | 25 mini | Dynamic scaling (6-25) | None | Details |
| Largest account. $15K target is challenging. Same strict consistency applies. | ||||||||
Strictest consistency rule in the industry. Rithmic only - no Tradovate. News restricted on funded (1 min buffer). No trading 3:15-5 PM CT. 10-second minimum hold. Must maintain 50% of eval volume weekly when funded.
Disciplined traders with consistent daily profits. If you naturally trade balanced days (no huge spikes), the consistency rule won't bother you.
No Tradovate support - Rithmic only. Free NinjaTrader license when funded.
Take Profit Trader
1-Step (Test -> PRO -> PRO+) NinjaTrader / Tradovate / TradingView / Rithmic / Quantower / MotiveWave| Account | Eval Cost | Profit Target | Drawdown | Daily Limit | Max Contracts (Eval) | Max Contracts (Funded) | Activation Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50K | $170/mo | $3,000 | $2,000 | None | 6 mini / 60 micro | 6 mini / 60 micro | $130 (PRO) | Details |
| PRO drawdown switches to INTRADAY trailing (Test was EOD). PRO+ invite only after ~$5K profits. | ||||||||
| $100K | $330/mo | $6,000 | $3,000 | None | 12 mini / 120 micro | 12 mini / 120 micro | $130 (PRO) | Details |
| Buffer system: must build to $103K before withdrawing. 80/20 on PRO is below standard. | ||||||||
| $150K | $360/mo | $9,000 | $4,500 | None | 15 mini / 150 micro | 15 mini / 150 micro | $130 (PRO) | Details |
| Largest account. Same buffer system and PRO/PRO+ upgrade path. | ||||||||
PRO drawdown switches to INTRADAY trailing (biggest trap). 80/20 split on PRO. Early withdrawal penalty (50% if <60 days). PRO resets cost $399-$1,299. News restricted on funded (1 min buffer FOMC/NFP). Automated trading prohibited.
Patient traders who can handle intraday trailing on PRO. No DLL + no consistency is clean. Goal: reach PRO+ for 90/10 + EOD drawdown.
NOFEE40 waives the $130 activation fee AND gives 40% off. Best ongoing deal.
Bulenox
1-Step (Option 1: trailing/no scaling OR Option 2: EOD/scaling) Rithmic / NinjaTrader / Sierra Chart / Bookmap / Quantower / ATAS / Jigsaw / MultiCharts| Account | Eval Cost | Profit Target | Drawdown | Daily Limit | Max Contracts (Eval) | Max Contracts (Funded) | Activation Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50K Opt1 | $265/mo (Opt1) | $3,000 | $2,500 (intraday trailing) | None | 7 mini | 7 mini (no scaling) | $148 | Details |
| Option 1: Intraday trailing (harsher), NO daily loss limit, NO scaling. Full contracts day 1. | ||||||||
| $50K Opt2 | $315/mo (Opt2) | $3,000 | $2,500 (EOD trailing) | $1,100 | 2-7 mini (scales) | 2-7 mini (scales) | $148 | Details |
| Option 2: EOD trailing (forgiving), HAS daily loss limit, HAS scaling. Start at 2 contracts, scale to 7. | ||||||||
| $100K Opt1 | $375/mo (Opt1) | $6,000 | $3,000 (intraday trailing) | None | 12 mini | 12 mini | $248 | Details |
| Option 1: Full 12 contracts, no DLL, but intraday trailing is unforgiving. | ||||||||
| $100K Opt2 | $475/mo (Opt2) | $6,000 | $3,000 (EOD trailing) | $2,200 | 3-12 mini (scales) | 3-12 mini (scales) | $248 | Details |
| Option 2: EOD trailing + DLL + scaling (3->5->8->12 contracts with profit tiers). | ||||||||
Copy trading PROHIBITED. No resets. High activation fees ($98-$898). Opt1 intraday trailing is unforgiving. Monthly pricing is expensive without promos. Max 11 active funded accounts.
Automation/bot traders (explicitly allowed). Budget traders with 91% off promos. Option 1 for experienced traders who want full contracts + no DLL. Option 2 for those wanting EOD protection.
At 91% off, accounts are extremely cheap. $50K Opt1 drops from $265 to ~$24.
Leeloo Trading
1-Step (Foundation, Entry, Bundle, Weekly, Express, Kickstart) Rithmic / NinjaTrader / Sierra Chart / Bookmap / MotiveWave / MultiCharts / ATAS / Jigsaw| Account | Eval Cost | Profit Target | Drawdown | Daily Limit | Max Contracts (Eval) | Max Contracts (Funded) | Activation Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25K Entry | $26/mo (Entry) | $1,500 | $1,500 | None | 3 mini / 30 micro | 3 mini / 30 micro | $88/mo or $250 one-time | Details |
| Cheapest entry in entire industry at $26/mo. Limited payout caps on Entry accounts ($500-$1,500/mo). | ||||||||
| $100K Foundation | $320/mo (Foundation) | $6,000 | $3,000 | None | 12 mini / 120 micro | 12 mini / 120 micro | $88/mo or $250 one-time | Details |
| Standard Foundation account. 30 traded days before first payout. $88/mo funded fee. | ||||||||
| $100K Express | $77 one-time (14 days) | $6,000 | $3,000 | None | 12 mini / 120 micro | 12 mini / 120 micro | $88/mo or $250 one-time | Details |
| Fast-track: 14 days to pass. $77 one-time. Cannot be reset. | ||||||||
Drawdown trails UNREALIZED P&L (worst drawdown type). $88/mo funded fee. 30% consistency (tight). 30 traded days before first payout. Monthly payouts only (slowest). Automated trading PROHIBITED. 5% flipping rule.
Absolute beginners ($26/mo to learn). Budget traders ($77 Express). Not ideal for serious funded trading due to slow payouts and harsh drawdown.
Entry accounts start at $26/mo - cheapest in industry. Express at $77 one-time is also cheap.
Earn2Trade
1-Step (Gauntlet Mini or Trader Career Path with scaling to $400K) NinjaTrader / Tradovate / TradingView / Rithmic / Finamark / 15+ platforms| Account | Eval Cost | Profit Target | Drawdown | Daily Limit | Max Contracts (Eval) | Max Contracts (Funded) | Activation Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50K Gauntlet | $170/mo | $3,000 | $2,000 (EOD) | $1,100 (2.2%) | 6 mini (scales) | 6 mini | $139 (deducted from first withdrawal) | Details |
| Gauntlet Mini. Paid resets ($100). 30% consistency. Strict rules but reputable firm. | ||||||||
| $100K Gauntlet | $315/mo | $6,000 | $3,500 (EOD) | $2,200 (2.2%) | 12 mini (scales) | 12 mini | $139 | Details |
| Most popular Gauntlet. $4K max withdrawal cap on LiveSim. | ||||||||
| $100K TCP | $350/mo | $6,000 | $3,500 (EOD) | $2,200 (2.2%) | 12 mini (scales) | 12 mini | $139 | Details |
| Trader Career Path: $100K -> $150K -> $200K -> $400K. Free monthly resets (unique). Best for long-term scaling. | ||||||||
80/20 split (worst in industry). $4K max withdrawal. Copy trading PROHIBITED. Automation PROHIBITED. 2.2% daily loss limit. Live account data fees ~$140/mo. Email-based payout process.
Long-term traders who want the TCP scaling path to $400K. Those who value free monthly resets. Not for traders wanting quick/large payouts.
TCP free monthly resets are the unique selling point. Widest platform support (15+).
Alpha Futures
1-Step (3 plans: Standard, Advanced, Zero) Tradovate / NinjaTrader / Quantower / TradingView| Account | Eval Cost | Profit Target | Drawdown | Daily Limit | Max Contracts (Eval) | Max Contracts (Funded) | Activation Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $100K Standard | $119/mo | $6,000 (6%) | $4,000 (4% EOD) | Funded: 2% ($2,000) | 10 mini / 100 micro | 3-10 mini (scales) | $149 | Details |
| 70% starting split is worst initial split in industry. Takes ~10 weeks to reach 90%. Withdrawals REDUCE your max loss limit. | ||||||||
| $100K Advanced | $279/mo | $8,000 (8%) | $3,500 (3.5% EOD) | None | 10 mini / 100 micro | 10 mini (full from day 1) | $149 | Details |
| Higher profit target (8%) but 90% from day one. No DLL on funded. No consistency on funded. Withdrawals DON'T reduce max loss (unique advantage). | ||||||||
| $100K Zero | $119/mo | $6,000 (6%) | $3,000 (3% EOD) | Funded: 2% ($2,000) | 6 mini / 60 micro | 6 mini (fixed) | $0 | Details |
| $0 activation but only 6 contracts (vs 10). Lower drawdown ($3K vs $4K). Tight payout caps. | ||||||||
Standard 70% starting split (worst in industry). Micro-scalping ban (2 min / 10 ticks). HFT ban (100+ trades/day). News restricted on Standard/Zero (2 min buffer). Automation prohibited. Standard/Zero: withdrawals reduce max loss limit.
Advanced plan for traders who want the cleanest funded experience (no DLL, no consistency, drawdown doesn't shrink after payouts). Standard for those wanting maximum drawdown room cheaply.
4% drawdown on Standard is most generous at any size. Advanced has no DLL + no consistency on funded.
Phidias PropFirm
1-Step (Static, Fundamental, Swing accounts) Tradovate / NinjaTrader / Rithmic / Sierra Chart / MotiveWave / Quantower| Account | Eval Cost | Profit Target | Drawdown | Daily Limit | Max Contracts (Eval) | Max Contracts (Funded) | Activation Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25K Static | $55 one-time | $1,500 | $500 (STATIC) | None | 2 mini | 2 mini | $0 | Details |
| Cheapest entry in entire industry at $55. But $500 static drawdown is extremely tight. | ||||||||
| $50K | $116 one-time | $3,000 | $2,500 (5% EOD trailing) | None | 6 mini | 6 mini | $0 | Details |
| 5% drawdown is most generous percentage in industry. $0 activation. | ||||||||
| $100K | $144.60 one-time | $6,000 | $5,000 (5% EOD trailing) | None | 12 mini | 12 mini | $0 | Details |
| Best value in industry? $144.60 for 100K with $5K drawdown (5%) and $0 activation. | ||||||||
| $150K | $172.60 one-time | $9,000 | $7,500 (5% EOD trailing) | None | 15 mini | 15 mini | $0 | Details |
| $172.60 for 150K is absurdly cheap. $7,500 drawdown (5%) is most generous at this size. | ||||||||
80/20 split is below standard. Young firm. Consistency rule details unclear. 10 min trading days. $25K Static has only $500 drawdown.
Value-focused traders. If you want cheapest path to funded with most drawdown room, Phidias is hard to beat on numbers.
$144.60 for 100K account is the lowest price in the industry. 5% drawdown is the most generous percentage.
Legends Trading
1-Step (3 paths: Apprentice, Straight to Master, Elite) Tradovate / NinjaTrader| Account | Eval Cost | Profit Target | Drawdown | Daily Limit | Max Contracts (Eval) | Max Contracts (Funded) | Activation Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50K | $185/mo | $2,700 | $2,200 | None | 4 mini / 40 micro | 4 mini / 40 micro | $0 (Elite) | Details |
| No DLL. EOD trailing. Automation allowed with visual builder. | ||||||||
| $100K | $180/mo | $6,000 | $3,000 | None | 8 mini / 80 micro | 8 mini / 80 micro | $0 (Elite) | Details |
| Standard 100K. Built-in automation tools differentiator. | ||||||||
| $150K | $185/mo | $2,700 | $2,200 | None | 4 mini / 40 micro | 4 mini / 40 micro | $0 (Elite) | Details |
| Largest account. Same solid terms. | ||||||||
Payout caps first 3 months. Launched 2024 - still proving itself. Pricing not fully published. 30% Apprentice consistency is tight.
Traders who want automation tools built into their prop firm. Visual automation builder is unique.
Launched 2024. Built-in visual automation builder and trading dashboard are unique differentiators.