Select 2 or more firms to compare evaluation costs, drawdown rules, profit splits, payout structures, and trading restrictions across the CME futures prop firms we track.
Specific tiers and funded paths from the selected firms, ranked with public-rule fit and blockers visible.
| Category | Apex Trader Funding· Intraday Trail Checked Jul 10, 2026 · apextraderfunding.com(76%)· 90 changes pending review since Sep 30, 2026May be out of date | DayTraders· Full Checked Jun 12, 2026 · daytraders.com(79%)· 219 changes pending review since Jul 19, 2026May be out of date | Legends Trading Checked Jun 12, 2026 · thelegendstrading.com(95%)· 41 changes pending review since Apr 21, 2026May be out of date |
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| Account Size | $25K | $25K | $25K |
| Overall Score | |||
| Trader Friendliness | 65/100Good | 78/100Excellent | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Cost Summary | |||
| Eval Cost | $167 one-timeUnknownNot independently verified | $55 one-timeUnknownNot independently verified | $119$77.34 one-time35% offLTGChecked on firm's site · Oct 21, 2026 · source unavailable |
| Total to Start | $256(eval + activation)UnknownNot independently verified | $60(eval + activation)UnknownNot independently verified | $119$77(eval + activation)UnknownNot independently verified |
| Monthly Cost (Funded) | — | — | — |
| Activation Fee | $89UnknownNot independently verified | $5UnknownNot independently verified | $0UnknownNot independently verified |
| Reset Fee | — | — | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Evaluation Rules | |||
| Profit Target | $1,500 (6%)UnknownNot independently verified | $1,500 (6%)UnknownNot independently verified | $1,500 (6%)UnknownNot independently verified |
| Min Trading Days | 1 day | 2 days | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Min Days to Funded | 1 day | 2 days | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Pass Rate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Drawdown Rules | |||
| Type | Intraday Trailing | Intraday Trailing | EOD Trailing |
| Max Drawdown | $1,000(4%)UnknownNot independently verified | $1,500(6%)UnknownNot independently verified | $1,250(5%)UnknownNot independently verified |
| Daily Loss Limit | None | None | None |
| Daily Loss Limit Breach | Soft | N/A | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Lock Behavior | Trails indefinitely | Locks at $25,000 after $1,500 profit | Locks at $25,000 after $1,250 profit |
| Strictness | Strict | Moderate | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Trading Restrictions | |||
| News Trading | News trading is allowed for your normal trading strategy. Using news trading strategies that chase the market or place orders on both sides to gamble the outcome of news is not allowed. Non-directional bracket trading (orders left open on both sides) to catch windfall moves is also prohibited. | News trading allowed on all accounts (eval + funded). Not recommended due to volatility/liquidity risks. No flat window, no prohibited events. Exercise caution during high-impact releases. | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Automation | Banned | Banned | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Copy Trading | Not Allowed | Not Allowed | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Hedging | Banned | Cross-Acct Banned | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Overnight Holds | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | ||
| Must Be Flat By | 4:59 PM ET | — | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Inactivity Limit | — | — | — |
| Weekend Holding | Must Flat | Allowed | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Account Rolling | Stockpiling evaluation accounts prohibited. Purchasing multiple discounted evaluations to cycle through and intentionally blow up accounts in pursuit of windfall profits is not permitted. | No Restriction | No Restriction |
| Min Payout | $500 | $500 | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Funded Account | |||
| Payout Accessibility | 59/100 | 58/100 | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Consistency Rule | 50% max/dayFavorable | 30% max/dayModerate | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Funded Rules | |||
| Funded Consistency | 50% max/day | 30% max/day | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Funded Daily Loss Limit | $1,250(soft) | None | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Buffer Requirement | $1,100 | None | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Activation Fee | $89UnknownNot independently verified | $5UnknownNot independently verified | $0UnknownNot independently verified |
| Min Profitable Days | 5 days | 8 days | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Profit Split | 100% UnknownNot independently verified | 100% UnknownNot independently verified | 100% UnknownNot independently verified |
| Payout Frequency | Weekly | On Demand | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Max Payout | $1,000 | — | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Winning Days | 5 days($100+) | 8 days($100+) | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Days Between Payouts | 5 trading days | 8 qualifying days | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Qualifying Day Min | $100/day | $100/day | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Min Balance for Payout | $26,600 | $26,600 | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Min Balance After Payout | $26,100 | $26,000 | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Max Payouts | 6 total | — | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Account Closure | total_payouts: 6 (closes) | — | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Min Payout | $500 | $500 | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Withdrawal Fee | — | — | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Processing Time | 5-11 business days | average approval time 32 minutes; same-day reflection if approved before 5:00 PM ET | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Payout Methods | ACH direct deposit (US), Plane (international) | Plane | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Max Contracts | 4 full / 40 micro | 6 full / 60 micro | 2 full / 20 micro |
| Max Accounts | 20 accounts | 15 accounts | 5 accounts |
| Platforms | Rithmic, Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView, WealthCharts | ONYX, Quantower | Rithmic, Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView, Sierra Chart, Quantower |
| Buffer Required | No buffer | Yes, must clear buffer before payouts | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Buffer Amount | $1,100 | — | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Min Payout | $500 | $500 | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Max Per Request | $1,000 | $1,000 | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Funded Fee | $0/moUnknownNot independently verified | $0/moUnknownNot independently verified | — |
| Payout Caps | $1,000 → $1,000 → $1,000 → $1,000 → $1,000 → $1,000 | No cap | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Account Lifecycle | |||
| Max Funded Accounts | 20 | 15 | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Inactivity Limit | — | — | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) |
| Quick Math | |||
| Eval + Activation | $256 $167 eval + $89 activation | $60 $55 eval + $5 activation | $119$77 $77 eval (LTG) |
| Daily Profit Target | $1,500/day over 1 day | $750/day over 2 days | $500/day over 3 days |
| First Payout Timeline | Needs model proof Missing public evidence: Selected Economic Product. | Needs model proof Missing public evidence: Selected Economic Product. | Needs model proof Missing public evidence: Selected Economic Product, Unknown Buffer Rule. |
| Best Profit Split | 100% | 100% | 100% |
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