Skip the activation fee. These prop firms charge nothing extra when you pass and move to a funded account.
Topstep
Alpha Futures
Purdia Capital
My Funded Futures
Take Profit Trader
FundedNext Futures
Lucid Trading
E8 Futures
Tradeify
Trade Day
Apex Trader Funding
DayTraders
An activation fee is a one-time charge (typically $99-$149) paid after passing the evaluation to activate your funded account.
Several firms including E8, Lucid, and Tradeify charge $0 activation. Others waive it with specific promo codes.
Activation fees range from $99 to $149 at most firms. This cost is on top of the evaluation fee and should be factored into your total cost.