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  • Apex Trader Funding

    4 evaluation tracks · 25K – 150K
    Partner

    Intraday and end-of-day evaluations leading to simulated Performance Accounts. The funded stage does not use the same risk limits as the evaluation, and what you pay depends on the package picked at checkout.

    Entry from
    $167one-time
    Drawdown
    Intraday or EOD trail
    Profit split
    100% of each payout
    Programs
    Intraday & EODWith or without activation fee
    Platforms
    Rithmic, TradovateWealthCharts · by configuration
    Evaluation days
    From 1 trading day
    Evaluation consistency
    None in evaluationFunded payout rules are separate

  • Lucid Trading

    4 programs · 25K – 150K
    Overview

    Three one-time-fee evaluations (LucidFlex, LucidPro, LucidDaily) and one straight-to-funded plan, LucidDirect. An invite-only LucidMaxx program sits above them.

    Entry from
    $89one-time
    Drawdown
    EOD trail
    Profit split
    90% to the trader
    Programs
    LucidFlex, LucidProLucidDaily, LucidDirect
    Platforms
    NinjaTrader, TradovateTradingView + Rithmic options
    Evaluation days
    Pro: from 1 dayFlex & Daily: from 2 days
    Evaluation consistency
    Flex & Daily: 50% or lessPro: none in evaluation

  • Bulenox

    3 programs · 25K – 150K
    Overview

    Qualification, Momentum and Fast Track, which starts simulated funded. The drawdown model is chosen when you buy and is then locked for the life of the account.

    Entry from
    $94one-time
    Drawdown
    Intraday or EOD, fixed at purchase
    Profit split
    100% to $10,000then 90%
    Programs
    Qualification, MomentumFast Track
    Platforms
    Rithmic platformsNinjaTrader, Quantower + more
    Evaluation days
    No minimum day ruleOther passing conditions apply
    Evaluation consistency
    None in evaluationFunded rules are separate

  • FundedNext Futures

    4 programs · 25K – 150K
    Overview

    Flex, Rapid Pro and Rapid Daily evaluations, plus a 50K Direct account. Consistency, buffer and daily-loss rules differ between them. Futures products only, not the forex and CFD programs.

    Entry from
    $133.99one-time
    Drawdown
    EOD trail
    Profit split
    90% or 95%by program
    Programs
    Flex, Rapid ProRapid Daily, Direct
    Platforms
    TradovateNinjaTrader also available on Flex
    Evaluation days
    Rapid: from 1 dayFlex: at least 3 days
    Evaluation consistency
    Flex: 40%Rapid Pro & Daily: none

  • Take Profit Trader

    1 evaluation, 3 funded stages · 25K – 150K
    Overview

    A monthly one-step Test that converts on a pass into a simulated PRO account for a one-time fee. The drawdown model changes between stages, which is the thing to read twice here.

    Entry from
    $150per month
    Drawdown
    EOD in the Test, intraday in PRO
    Profit split
    80% above the buffer
    Programs
    Test → PROPRO+ and PRO+ Development
    Platforms
    CQG / Rithmic in Test & PROTradovate for live PRO+
    Evaluation days
    At least 3 trading days
    Evaluation consistency
    Best day strictly below 50%Of total net profit in the Test

  • Top One Futures

    4 programs · 25K – 150K
    Overview

    Elite Daily and Elite Access evaluations, plus Instant Sim Funded 2.0 and Ignite, which both start funded. Legacy programs carry separate rules and are not covered by these figures.

    Entry from
    $139one-time
    Drawdown
    EOD trail
    Profit split
    90% to the trader
    Programs
    Elite Daily, Elite AccessInstant Sim Funded, Ignite
    Platforms
    Chosen at checkoutPlatform lists differ; see details
    Evaluation days
    Access: 1 profitable dayDaily: no minimum; consistency applies
    Evaluation consistency
    Elite Daily: 40%Elite Access: none

  • Funded Futures Network

    4 programs · 25K – 250K
    Overview

    MAX Standard and STEADY evaluations, each with its own consistency rule, plus Skip the Eval versions that start simulated funded. A Promotion Review is triggered by a set number of payout requests.

    Entry from
    $148one-time
    Drawdown
    EOD trail
    Profit split
    80% or 90%by program
    Programs
    MAX Standard, STEADYSkip the Eval options
    Platforms
    Rithmic / CQGOnyx, Quantower, Nexus + more
    Evaluation days
    MAX: 5 winning daysSTEADY: 2 qualifying winning days
    Evaluation consistency
    MAX: 40% · STEADY: 52%Exceeding the limit raises the target

  • The5ers

    2 programs · 25K – 50K
    Overview

    Day Trade and Swing futures evaluations. The consistency rule is measured per position rather than per day. These are the futures programs, separate from the CFD products the firm is better known for.

    Entry from
    $59one-time
    Drawdown
    EOD trail
    Profit split
    80% to the trader
    Programs
    Day TradeSwing (Summer Plan)
    Platforms
    BlackArrowDesktop, web, iOS & Android
    Evaluation days
    Can pass in 1 dayAll evaluation rules must be met
    Evaluation consistency
    40% per positionMeasured per trade, not per day

  • FTMO

    2 programs · 50K – 150K
    Overview

    Futures Growth and Pro are monthly evaluations followed by simulated funded accounts. The futures rules and fees are distinct from the CFD challenges.

    Entry from
    $119per month
    Drawdown
    EOD trail
    Profit split
    90% to the trader
    Programs
    Growth & Pro
    Platforms
    NinjaTrader, TradovateTradingView
    Evaluation days
    Growth: earliest 3 daysPro: earliest 2 days · consistency-based
    Evaluation consistency
    Growth: 40% · Pro: 50%Best-day share of evaluation profit

  • 4PropTrader

    1 program · 10K – 250K
    Overview

    One futures evaluation sold with 30-day access, followed by a simulated Performance Account. Fees are charged in euros while balances, targets and payouts are in US dollars.

    Entry from
    €109per 30 days
    Drawdown
    EOD trail
    Profit split
    100% to $8,000then 95%
    Programs
    Futures Evaluation
    Platforms
    DXFeed-compatibleATAS advertised
    Evaluation days
    At least 5 trading days
    Evaluation consistency
    None in evaluation

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