Futures Prop Firm Challenges Compared 2026
Side-by-side comparison of 220 challenges. Filter by price, profit target, drawdown rules, and profit split to find the right challenge for your capital and trading style.
27 challenges found
Price$75
ProgramStatic - one-time fee with a f
100,0001 Step
Profit Target
$5,750
Profit Split
Daily Loss
None
Max Loss
$1,500
(static)
Consistency Rule
50%
(evaluation), 30% (funded)
PayoutMax $3,000 per request
Price$240/month
ProgramQuickPay Intraday - monthly su
100,0001 Step
Profit Target
$6,000
Profit Split
Daily Loss
Max Loss
$3,000
(intraday trailing)
Consistency Rule
30%
Payout
Price$285/month
ProgramQuickPay End of Day - monthly
100,0001 Step
Profit Target
$6,000
Profit Split
Daily Loss
Max Loss
$3,000
(eod trailing (evaluation), intraday (funded))
Consistency Rule
30%
Payout
Price$330/month
ProgramFastPass End of Day - monthly
100,0001 Step
Profit Target
$6,000
Profit Split
Daily Loss
Max Loss
$3,000
(eod trailing)
Consistency Rule
45%
Payout
Take Profit TraderPrice$330/month
ProgramPRO - monthly subscription eva
100,0001 Step
Profit Target
$6,000
Profit Split
80%
(PRO), 90% (PRO+)
Daily Loss
None - removed by the firm
Max Loss
$3,000
(eod trailing)
Consistency Rule
N/A
PayoutFrom day one of the PRO account
Lucid TradingPrice$307
ProgramLucidPro - one-time evaluation
100,0001 Step
Profit Target
$6,000
Profit Split
90%
Daily Loss
$1,800
(can be switched off)
Max Loss
$3,000
(eod)
Consistency Rule
N/A
PayoutNo payout windows
Lucid TradingPrice$293
ProgramLucidFlex - the cheaper one-ti
100,0001 Step
Profit Target
$6,000
Profit Split
90%
Daily Loss
$1,800
Max Loss
$3,000
(eod)
Consistency Rule
N/A
PayoutNo payout windows
Lucid TradingPrice$700
ProgramLucidDirect - one-time fee, st
100,000Instant
Profit Target
Profit Split
90%
Daily Loss
$2,100
Max Loss
$3,500
(eod)
Consistency Rule
20%
PayoutFrom 5 minimum days to payout
Price$230
ProgramStandard - one-time evaluation
100,0001 Step
Profit Target
$6,000
Profit Split
Daily Loss
Max Loss
$3,000
(eod (evaluation), real-time (funded))
Consistency Rule
40%
(funded)
Payout
Price$372.5
ProgramNo Activation Fee - same rules
100,0001 Step
Profit Target
$6,000
Profit Split
Daily Loss
Max Loss
$3,000
(eod (evaluation), real-time (funded))
Consistency Rule
40%
(funded)
Payout
Price$831.66
ProgramInstant Funding - one-time fee
100,000Instant
Profit Target
Profit Split
Daily Loss
Max Loss
$3,000
(real-time)
Consistency Rule
30%
Payout
Price$225/month
ProgramVelocity - monthly subscriptio
100,0001 Step
Profit Target
$7,000
Profit Split
Daily Loss
Max Loss
$3,250
(intraday trailing)
Consistency Rule
40%
Payout
Price$299/month
ProgramPremier+ - monthly subscriptio
100,0001 Step
Profit Target
$6,000
Profit Split
Daily Loss
Max Loss
$2,500
(end of day)
Consistency Rule
N/A
Payout
Price$319/month
ProgramPrime - monthly subscription e
100,0001 Step
Profit Target
$6,000
Profit Split
Daily Loss
Max Loss
$3,000
(end of day)
Consistency Rule
None
Payout
Price$629
ProgramStraight to Funded - one-time
100,000Instant
Profit Target
Profit Split
Daily Loss
Max Loss
$3,000
(end of day)
Consistency Rule
25%
Payout
Price$350/month
ProgramTrader Career Path - monthly s
100,0001 Step
Profit Target
$6,000
Profit Split
Daily Loss
$2,200
Max Loss
$3,500
(eod)
Consistency Rule
30%
PayoutAfter the funded stage begins
Price$315/month
ProgramThe Gauntlet Mini - monthly su
100,0001 Step
Profit Target
$6,000
Profit Split
Daily Loss
$2,200
Max Loss
$3,500
(eod)
Consistency Rule
30%
PayoutAfter the funded stage begins
Price$159
ProgramStandard
100,0001 Step
Profit Target
$2,000
Profit Split
80%
Daily Loss
Max Loss
$1,000
(eod — locks at starting balance)
Consistency Rule
None
(funded)
PayoutDaily — request on any profitable dayno payout caps
Price$99
ProgramLegacy NYC
100,0001 Step
Profit Target
$2,000
Profit Split
80%
Daily Loss
Max Loss
$1,000
(eod — locks at starting balance)
Consistency Rule
None
(funded)
PayoutDaily — request on any profitable dayno payout caps
Alpha FuturesPrice$689(one-time activation
ProgramDirect
100,000Instant
Profit Target
$6,000 first / $4,000 after
Profit Split
90%
Daily Loss
$2,000
Max Loss
$3,000
(eod trailing (stops at starting balance))
Consistency Rule
20%
PayoutUp to 4×/month(no winning-day requirement; withdraw at profit target)
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| Firm / Program | Size | Steps | Profit Target | Daily Loss | Max Loss | Profit Split | Consistency | Payout | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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DayTraders.comStatic - one-time fee with a f
|
100K | 1 Step | $5,750 |
None
|
$1,500(static)
|
|
50%(evaluation), 30% (funded)
|
Max $3,000 per request
|
$75 |
|
TradeDayQuickPay Intraday - monthly su
|
100K | 1 Step | $6,000 |
|
$3,000(intraday trailing)
|
|
30%
|
|
$240/month |
|
TradeDayQuickPay End of Day - monthly
|
100K | 1 Step | $6,000 |
|
$3,000(eod trailing (evaluation), intraday (funded))
|
|
30%
|
|
$285/month |
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TradeDayFastPass End of Day - monthly
|
100K | 1 Step | $6,000 |
|
$3,000(eod trailing)
|
|
45%
|
|
$330/month |
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Take Profit TraderPRO - monthly subscription eva
|
100K | 1 Step | $6,000 |
None - removed by the firm
|
$3,000(eod trailing)
|
80%(PRO), 90% (PRO+)
|
N/A
|
From day one of the PRO account
|
$330/month |
|
Lucid TradingLucidPro - one-time evaluation
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100K | 1 Step | $6,000 |
$1,800(can be switched off)
|
$3,000(eod)
|
90%
|
N/A
|
No payout windows
|
$307 |
|
Lucid TradingLucidFlex - the cheaper one-ti
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100K | 1 Step | $6,000 |
$1,800
|
$3,000(eod)
|
90%
|
N/A
|
No payout windows
|
$293 |
|
Lucid TradingLucidDirect - one-time fee, st
|
100K | Instant |
$2,100
|
$3,500(eod)
|
90%
|
20%
|
From 5 minimum days to payout
|
$700 | |
|
Ylos TradingStandard - one-time evaluation
|
100K | 1 Step | $6,000 |
|
$3,000(eod (evaluation), real-time (funded))
|
|
40%(funded)
|
|
$230 |
|
Ylos TradingNo Activation Fee - same rules
|
100K | 1 Step | $6,000 |
|
$3,000(eod (evaluation), real-time (funded))
|
|
40%(funded)
|
|
$372.5 |
|
Ylos TradingInstant Funding - one-time fee
|
100K | Instant |
|
$3,000(real-time)
|
|
30%
|
|
$831.66 | |
|
Funded Futures FamilyVelocity - monthly subscriptio
|
100K | 1 Step | $7,000 |
|
$3,250(intraday trailing)
|
|
40%
|
|
$225/month |
|
Funded Futures FamilyPremier+ - monthly subscriptio
|
100K | 1 Step | $6,000 |
|
$2,500(end of day)
|
|
N/A
|
|
$299/month |
|
Funded Futures FamilyPrime - monthly subscription e
|
100K | 1 Step | $6,000 |
|
$3,000(end of day)
|
|
None
|
|
$319/month |
|
Funded Futures FamilyStraight to Funded - one-time
|
100K | Instant |
|
$3,000(end of day)
|
|
25%
|
|
$629 | |
|
Earn2TradeTrader Career Path - monthly s
|
100K | 1 Step | $6,000 |
$2,200
|
$3,500(eod)
|
|
30%
|
After the funded stage begins
|
$350/month |
|
Earn2TradeThe Gauntlet Mini - monthly su
|
100K | 1 Step | $6,000 |
$2,200
|
$3,500(eod)
|
|
30%
|
After the funded stage begins
|
$315/month |
|
Traders LaunchStandard
|
100K | 1 Step | $2,000 |
|
$1,000(eod — locks at starting balance)
|
80%
|
None(funded)
|
Daily — request on any profitable dayno payout caps
|
$159 |
|
Traders LaunchLegacy NYC
|
100K | 1 Step | $2,000 |
|
$1,000(eod — locks at starting balance)
|
80%
|
None(funded)
|
Daily — request on any profitable dayno payout caps
|
$99 |
|
Alpha FuturesDirect
|
100K | Instant | $6,000 first / $4,000 after |
$2,000
|
$3,000(eod trailing (stops at starting balance))
|
90%
|
20%
|
Up to 4×/month(no winning-day requirement; withdraw at profit target)
|
$689(one-time activation |
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How to Choose a Prop Firm Challenge
Match the price to your risk tolerance
Challenge fees range from ~$50 (small accounts) to ~$1,200 (six-figure accounts). Don't buy a challenge you can't afford to fail at — most traders need 2–4 attempts before passing. Budget for multiple attempts and treat the fee as a tuition cost, not a one-time payment.
Check the profit target vs the time limit
A 10% profit target with no time limit is much easier than 8% in 30 days. Aggressive profit targets with tight deadlines push traders into overtrading and tilt. Always check whether the firm gives you unlimited time or a hard deadline before buying.
Understand the drawdown rules
Trailing daily drawdown is the silent killer. A 5% trailing drawdown that resets on equity highs is much stricter than a 5% static drawdown. Always read the firm's exact rule before paying — the difference between static and trailing can determine whether a normal winning pullback fails your account.
Verify the profit split actually pays
A "90% profit split" is meaningless if the firm denies payouts. Cross-reference Trustpilot reviews mentioning the word "payout" and check the firm's payout frequency (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly). Only trade with firms that have a documented track record of paying funded traders on time.
12 Things to Compare Across Prop Firm Challenges
- 1
Challenge fee — The upfront cost. Refundable on most firms only if you reach payout.
- 2
Account size — The simulated capital. Larger isn't always better — bigger accounts have bigger drawdown limits but also bigger profit targets.
- 3
Profit target phase 1 — Percentage gain required to pass the first phase. Industry standard is 8–10%.
- 4
Profit target phase 2 — Lower than phase 1 (typically 4–5%). Some firms have 1-step evaluations with no phase 2.
- 5
Maximum daily drawdown — How much you can lose in a single day. Typically 4–5%.
- 6
Maximum overall drawdown — Total loss limit. Critical to understand if it's static (calculated from starting balance) or trailing (follows equity highs).
- 7
Time limit — Days you have to complete each phase. "Unlimited time" is the most trader-friendly.
- 8
Profit split — Percentage of profits you keep when funded. Industry standard is 80–90%.
- 9
Payout frequency — How often funded traders can withdraw (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly).
- 10
Minimum trading days — Some firms require 4–5 days of activity before phase completion.
- 11
News trading allowed — Trading during high-impact news is restricted by some firms — a deal-breaker for news traders.
- 12
EA / copy trading allowed — Important if you run automated strategies or copy from a master account.
Frequently Asked Questions
Challenge prices vary by account size, so "cheapest" depends on the capital you want to trade. For $10K accounts, prices range from roughly $50–$100. For $100K accounts, prices range from $500–$700. Use the filters above to sort by price within your target account size.
"Easy" usually means low profit target, generous drawdown, and no time limit. Look for challenges with 6–8% phase 1 targets, 5%+ static (not trailing) maximum drawdown, and unlimited time. Pass rates across the industry sit around 10% — no challenge is truly easy.
A 1-step challenge has a single profit target (typically 10%) before you're funded. A 2-step challenge has phase 1 (8–10%) then phase 2 (4–5%) before funding. 1-step is faster but usually has stricter drawdown rules; 2-step is slower but more forgiving on risk parameters.
Static drawdown is a fixed dollar amount calculated from your starting balance — easier to understand and respect. Trailing drawdown moves up with your equity highs but rarely moves down, meaning a winning streak followed by a normal pullback can fail you even if you're up overall.
The reputable ones in our database do. We track payout reliability via Trustpilot keyword analysis ("payout", "withdrew", "deposit received") and only show firms with consistently positive payout history. Be cautious of firms with a high volume of "no payout" complaints regardless of how cheap their challenge is.
For disciplined traders with a proven strategy, yes — passing means trading larger capital than you could fund personally. For undisciplined or unprepared traders, the challenge fee is effectively a loss. Average trader fails 2–4 attempts before passing, so budget accordingly.
Mostly yes, but rules vary. Most firms allow forex, indices, commodities, and crypto. Restrictions to watch for: news trading bans (high-impact economic events), hedging restrictions, weekend position rules, and minimum holding times. Always read the specific firm's rulebook before paying.
You lose the challenge fee but keep your knowledge. Most firms offer discounted "reset" fees if you want to retry without paying the full price again. Some firms include a free reset if you breach by a small margin in the final phase.