Prop Firm Guide

Futures Prop Firm
Guide 2026

Rules, account types, drawdown limits, and payout structures for 16 futures prop firms — researched and verified for NinjaTrader traders.

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17 firms — click any card to expand
Last verified: August 2026
Apex Trader Funding
ATF · apextraderfunding.com
Multi-Platform
EOD or Intraday drawdown 100% first 5 payouts 50% consistency (funded)

Major 4.0 overhaul March 2026. One-time fees, no monthly billing. Choose EOD or Intraday drawdown at checkout. No consistency rule during eval. Metals suspended March 14, 2026. Up to 20 accounts.

Drawdown typeEOD trailing (calculated at close)
$50K drawdown$2,500
$100K drawdown$3,000
$150K drawdown$5,000
Daily Loss LimitYes — $1,000 on $50K
Eval profit target6% of starting balance
Drawdown locks atStarting balance + $100
Drawdown typeIntraday trailing (tracks live equity)
Key differenceTrails unrealized highs — harder to manage
Daily Loss LimitNone
Eval profit target6% of starting balance
PriceTypically cheaper than EOD
RiskHigher — open profits raise the floor
Consistency rule50% — no single day >50% of profits (funded)
Eval consistencyNone during evaluation
Min qualifying days5 per payout cycle
Payout ladder6 steps — caps lifted after 6th
Profit split100% of early profits, then 90/10 — verify current ladder with Apex
Max accounts20 simultaneous
PlatformsRithmic, Tradovate, or Wealthcharts at checkout (NT8 connects via Rithmic)
Payout methodACH (US) / Plane (international)
News tradingAllowed
Stop-loss / take-profitMandatory on every order — enforced at platform level (Mar 2026)
PA activity rule2 days of $50+ profit per rolling 30 days or PA is permanently closed
MetalsSuspended as of March 14, 2026
Official site ↗
Topstep
TOP · topstep.com
TopstepX Only
EOD trailing drawdown 90/10 split 50% consistency $150 winning day

Longest-running futures prop firm. New accounts trade on TopstepX only — third-party platforms (NT8, Tradovate, Quantower) were removed for new signups. XFA dual path since Feb 2026. 90/10 for accounts opened after Jan 12, 2026. New in 2026: No-Activation-Fee Combines, the Topstep Labs $25K Funded Account (July), and Octagon monthly bonuses for live traders.

DrawdownEOD trailing — MLL updates at session close
$50K MLL$2,000
$100K MLL$3,000
$150K MLL$4,500
Daily Loss Limit$1,000 / $2,000 / $3,000 by size
Consistency ruleBest day cannot exceed 50% of total profit
No time limitTrade at your own pace
PricingMonthly — Standard or No-Activation-Fee path (higher monthly, $0 XFA activation)
DrawdownEOD trailing
Winning days required5 days at $150+ net profit
Profit target$5,000 cumulative
Payout caps (Apr 2026)New $50K: $2,000 · $100K: $3,000 · $150K: $5,000 per request
Repeat payoutsRequire winning days AND profitable since last payout (Dec 2025 rule)
Profit split90/10 (new accounts post Jan 12 2026)
DrawdownEOD trailing
Winning days required3 days at $150+ net profit
Profit target$6,000 cumulative
Consistency ruleNo single day >40% of total profit
Payout caps (Apr 2026)New $50K: $3,000 · $100K: $4,000 · $150K: $6,000 per request
Profit split90/10
Access rate0.71% of XFA traders advance
Starting balanceOpens at 20% of combined XFA balances (80% held in reserve) — Feb 2026 restructure
Shoulder TapRisk team can tighten limits during drawdown
Performance bonusesTopstep Octagon — monthly cash bonuses for live traders (replaced the $250K ladder, July 2026)
Official rules ↗
Take Profit Trader
TPT · takeprofittrader.com
Multi-Platform
Drawdown changes between phases 80% PRO / 90% PRO+ Day-1 payouts

Day-one payouts once buffer is met. Watch out: drawdown switches from EOD in eval to intraday in PRO — the #1 complaint. PRO+ auto-promotion since March 2026 restores EOD and 90/10.

DrawdownEOD trailing
$50K drawdown$2,000
Daily Loss LimitNone
Consistency rule50% — no single day >50% of total profit
Min trading days5 days
Trading hours6 AM – 5 PM ET
DrawdownIntraday trailing (switches from eval!)
Profit split80/20
Buffer zone ($50K)Must reach $52,000 before withdrawing
Activation fee$130
Payout timingDay 1 once buffer met
News tradingRestricted (1 min buffer)
Bots/algosNot allowed
DrawdownEOD trailing (back to EOD)
Profit split90/10
Buffer requirementNone
Market typeLive market execution
PromotionAuto (since March 18, 2026) — no fee
PRO+ is awarded by TPT based on consistency and risk review. No application required.
Official site ↗
Earn2Trade
E2T · earn2trade.com
Multi-Platform
EOD trailing drawdown 80% funded Education included

Unique blend of trader education and evaluation. Two paths: TCP (subscription with curriculum) and Gauntlet Mini (one-time eval). Funding provided via partner prop firms after passing.

ModelMonthly subscription
EducationCurriculum + progression plan included
ResetsFree resets included in subscription
DrawdownEOD trailing
PlatformsNinjaTrader, Tradovate
FundingVia partner prop firms (not direct)
ModelOne-time fee
StructureFixed profit target evaluation
SpeedFaster path to funding vs TCP
DrawdownEOD trailing
FundingVia partner prop firms
Official site ↗
MyFundedFutures
MFF · myfundedfutures.com
Multi-Platform
EOD & intraday plans 90/10 split Daily payouts available

Lineup rebuilt in July 2025: Core, Rapid, and Pro replaced the old Starter/Expert/Milestone plans, plus the Builder live-transition program. Daily payouts once funded; live transition after your 5th approved withdrawal. Note: Rapid uses a 4% intraday drawdown — not EOD.

DrawdownEOD trailing
Profit split90/10
ConsistencyDuring evaluation — removed once funded
PayoutsDaily payouts available once funded
Live transitionAutomatic after 5th approved withdrawal
Core replaced the retired Starter/Expert plans (July 2025). Verify current targets with MFF.
Drawdown4% intraday trailing — not EOD
Profit split90/10
PayoutsDaily
Best forTraders comfortable managing a live-tracking floor
Rapid's 90/10 comes with an intraday drawdown mechanic — a different risk profile than Core/Pro.
DrawdownEOD trailing
Profit split90/10
Target audienceExperienced traders — larger sizes
Live pathBuilder program supports live-account transition
Official site ↗
TradeDay
TRD · tradeday.com
Multi-Platform
3 drawdown types 30% eval-only consistency 80%→95% split Day-1 on-demand payouts

Three drawdown types at checkout. Tiered split improves to 95% after $100K in profits. 30% consistency rule during eval only — zero funded consistency. News auto-liquidates 2 min before/after Tier 1 events.

DrawdownEOD trailing
Daily Loss LimitNone
Eval consistency30% — no single day >30% of profit
Funded consistencyZero — none on funded
Profit split80% → 90% → 95% tiered
Activation fee$139
PayoutOn-demand from day 1 via Riseworks
DrawdownIntraday trailing
Daily Loss LimitYes
Eval consistency30%
Funded consistencyZero
PriceTypically lower than EOD
DrawdownFixed static drawdown
$25K account$750 max loss, $2,500 target
FeeLowest of the three options (~$175/mo)
Best forTraders who want fixed risk parameters
Official site ↗
Bulenox
BUL · bulenox.com
Multi-Platform
Option 1 or EOD drawdown 100% first $10K then 90% 40% funded consistency

Two drawdown options at checkout (Option 1 real-time trailing / Option 2 EOD). Structure: Qualification → Master → Funded, with mandatory Funded transition after 3 Master payouts. 20+ platforms via Rithmic including NT8, Sierra Chart, and Quantower. News trading and bots allowed. Weekly Wednesday payouts. Up to 11 Master accounts. Verify current profit split with Bulenox.

DrawdownReal-time trailing (tracks live equity)
Daily Loss LimitNone
Contract accessFull contracts from day 1
Risk levelHigher — intraday peaks raise the floor
Best forConfident traders who manage intraday risk well
DrawdownEOD trailing
Daily Loss LimitYes — enforced intraday
Scaling planContract limits scale as balance grows
Drawdown lockLocks once floor reaches starting balance
Best forTraders who prefer EOD risk management
Profit split100% on first $10K / 90% thereafter
Consistency rule40% at payout on Master account
Account sizes$25K to $250K
Max accounts11 Master accounts ($2.75M total)
Activation fee$98–$490 by size
Platform requiredNinjaTrader 8 (free license included)
PayoutsWeekly — Wednesdays
News tradingAllowed
Bots/algosAllowed
Official site ↗
BluSky Trading
BSK · blusky.pro
Multi-Platform
EOD, static & intraday plans Up to 90% split Daily payouts — no min days 30% consistency

US-based (est. 2022) with a multi-stage pipeline: Evaluation → BluLive buffer → Sim Funded → brokerage alignment. Six account paths including instant-funding options that skip the eval. Daily Mon–Fri payouts with no minimum trading days, $250 minimum, same-day if requested before 11 AM ET. Note: drawdown type can change between stages — reread the rules at each phase.

Propel PremiumEOD trailing drawdown · 90% split
Propel StaticFixed static drawdown — never moves
LaunchMulti-phase path — lowest entry cost
OrbitNo consistency during eval — funded in as little as 1 day
Consistency30% on Premium/Static plans
BillingMonthly until passed — auto-renews; cancel if you stop
Instant Sim FundedNo evaluation — $50K start, 80% split
Instant drawdown$2K trailing — locks at $51K once balance hits $53K
Instant DLL$1,000 — pauses trading, does not fail the account
Direct 2 FundedOne-time fee — 50% split first 30 days, then 80% · 21% consistency
Payout capsRolling 7-day window by account size
PayoutsDaily Mon–Fri · no minimum trading days · $250 min
Same-day processingRequests before 11 AM ET weekdays
Sim Funded split90/10
PlatformsNinjaTrader (free license), Tradovate, Rithmic, Volumetrica, and more
Close-of-day ruleAuto-liquidation 15 min before market close
News tradingAllowed (at your own risk)
Official site ↗
Elite Trader Funding
ETF · elitetraderfunding.com
Multi-Platform
EOD trailing drawdown 90/10 split 1-Step evaluation Up to $300K

Six evaluation models (including Fast Track from $75) with one-time pricing on most plans. $25,000 per-trader sim payout cap and 40% consistency rule. LIVE Elite program offers a real-capital path — one of the few structured live-account options. $300K tier added 2026.

Evaluation1-step
DrawdownEOD trailing
Profit split90/10
Account sizesMultiple tiers available
Account size$300,000 funded
Launched2026 — for experienced traders
DrawdownEOD trailing
Profit split90/10
Verify eligibility requirements for the $300K tier directly with Elite Trader Funding.
Plan FAQ ↗
Funded Trading Plus
FTP · fundedtradingplus.com
Multi-Platform
EOD trailing drawdown 80/20 split $1K/24hr payout guarantee

Industry-first $1,000 payout guarantee if withdrawal not processed within 24 hours. 2-step evaluation. Copy trading between personal accounts allowed on select plans.

Evaluation2-step
DrawdownEOD trailing
Profit split80/20
Payout guarantee$1,000 if not paid in 24 hours
Copy tradingAllowed between personal accounts
EvaluationAccelerated path
DrawdownEOD trailing
Payout guarantee$1,000 if not paid in 24 hours
Verify current Rapid plan availability and rules directly with Funded Trading Plus.
Terms & Conditions ↗
Leeloo Trading
LEE · leelootrading.com
Multi-Platform
EOD trailing drawdown 90/10 split Consistency required Weekly payouts

Well-established futures prop firm. Rules have evolved in 2026 — verify current daily loss limits and consistency percentages directly with Leeloo before trading.

DrawdownEOD trailing
Profit split90/10
ConsistencyRequired — verify current % with Leeloo
PayoutsWeekly
Rules have changed multiple times in 2026. Always verify directly at leelootrading.com before trading.
DrawdownEOD trailing
Target audienceHigher-capital experienced traders
Profit split90/10
Verify Elite plan availability and requirements directly with Leeloo Trading.
Official site ↗
Lucid Trading
LUC · lucidtrading.com
Multi-Platform
EOD trailing drawdown No consistency on LucidFlex 15-min payout processing

Current lineup: LucidFlex, LucidPro, and LucidDirect (plus invite-only LucidMaxx). 90/10 on every account since March 2026. Live program: 5 sim payouts then live review, with a $1,000–$4,500 Live Bonus replacing the old escrow. LucidBlack is discontinued for new traders. ~15-minute payout processing.

DrawdownEOD trailing
Daily Loss LimitNone
Eval consistency50% — largest day ≤ half of eval profit
Funded consistencyZero — none once funded
Profit split90/10
$50K example$3,000 target / $2,000 max loss limit
PricingOne-time evaluation fee
Evaluation1-day pass possible
DrawdownEOD trailing
Consistency40% rule applies on every payout
Profit split90/10
LucidPro absorbed the best features of the discontinued LucidBlack tier.
StructureInstant funded — no evaluation
DrawdownEOD trailing
Consistency20% — strictest in the lineup
Sizes25K / 50K / 100K / 150K (100K added 2026)
PayoutsNo fixed windows — request when eligible
Official site ↗
TickTick Trader
TTT · tickticktrader.com
NinjaTrader
EOD trailing drawdown 100% first $25K then 90% 7–8 min trading days

Evaluation accounts plus Direct (instant funding $50K–$250K, 20% consistency, live transition after 6th payout). 100% profit split on first $25,000 — verify current terms. Platforms include NinjaTrader, Bookmap, SierraChart, MotiveWave — popular with order flow traders. Payouts via Rise.

DrawdownEOD trailing
Profit split100% first $25K / 90% thereafter
Min trading days7–8 days
PlatformsNinjaTrader, Bookmap, SierraChart, MotiveWave
Target audienceHigher-capital traders
DrawdownEOD trailing
Profit split100% first $25K / 90% thereafter
Verify Elite plan account sizes and targets directly with TickTick Trader.
Official site ↗
FundedNext Futures
FNX · fundednext.com
Multi-Platform
EOD trailing drawdown Up to 100% split 40% funded consistency 24hr payout guarantee

Futures lineup (distinct from their CFD Stellar plans): Flex, Legacy, Rapid Pro, and Rapid Daily. All use EOD trailing drawdown that locks at starting balance. 40% consistency applies in challenges only. 24-hour payout guarantee with $1,000 late bonus. No overnight or weekend holds.

DrawdownEOD trailing — locks at starting balance
Consistency40% during challenge only
Profit splitUp to 100%
Payout guarantee24-hour processing, $1,000 late bonus
DrawdownEOD trailing ($50K allowance $2,000 since Jan 2026)
Consistency40% on challenge — removed on funded (2026)
Overnight/weekendNot permitted — flat by 3:10 PM CT
Rapid ProNo daily loss limit — rewards every 3 days
Rapid DailyDaily rewards — no consistency at any stage
Profit split90%
NoteBolt $50K and original Rapid retired July 2026
Futures page ↗
DayTraders
DTR · daytraders.com
Multi-Platform
EOD trailing drawdown Automated payouts Futures-only

Futures-only infrastructure with automated payout processing. Educational resources for developing traders. Verify current profit splits, consistency rules, and account types directly with DayTraders.com.

DrawdownEOD trailing
PayoutsAutomated processing
EducationResources provided
Verify current Standard plan profit targets, drawdown amounts, and consistency rules at daytraders.com.
DrawdownEOD trailing
PayoutsAutomated processing
Verify current Pro plan rules and availability directly at daytraders.com.
Official site ↗
Tradeify
TRF · tradeify.co
Multi-Platform
EOD trailing drawdown $0 activation fee Instant funded option 4.8 Trustpilot

Tradeify 3.0 (March 2026): all plans now one-time pricing, new $25K size for Growth and Select, Elite Live Reward Pool up to $90K, instant funded activation, and ProjectX platform plus Rithmic/TradeSea integrations. Select is a 3-day eval with Daily or 5-Day funded payout options. Growth passes in as little as 1 day.

Evaluation1-step (pass in as little as 1 day)
DrawdownEOD trailing
Daily Loss LimitYes (soft breach — pauses day, no fail)
Profit split100% first $15K / 90% thereafter
Funded consistency35% rule on funded
Activation fee$0
Reset feeFrom $85
Evaluation1-step — 3-day minimum
DrawdownEOD trailing
Daily Loss LimitNone during eval
Eval consistency40% during evaluation only
Select FlexZero consistency rule funded — every 5 winning days
Select DailyDaily payouts with buffer requirement
Profit split90/10
Activation fee$0
EvaluationNone — instant funded access
DrawdownEOD trailing
Profit split90/10
One-time feePay once — no recurring billing
PlatformsNinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView, Quantower
Activation fee$0
Official site ↗
MyFundedFX Futures
MFU · myfundedfx.tech
Multi-Platform
EOD trailing drawdown 80%→90% split Copy trading allowed

Futures accounts alongside their primary forex offering. Copy trading allowed on up to 5 accounts simultaneously. PRO+ gives 90/10. Primarily known for forex — verify futures-specific rules directly.

DrawdownEOD trailing
Profit split80/20
Copy tradingUp to 5 accounts simultaneously
PayoutsWeekly
DrawdownEOD trailing
Profit split90/10
Copy tradingAllowed
MyFundedFX's primary focus is forex. Verify current futures-specific rules at myfundedfx.tech before trading.
Official site ↗

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