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Why this plan/path
This is a partial fit: $0 to first payout, payout access 80/100.
4 public evidence blockers still reduce confidence. Missing values are not treated as favorable.
Why this plan/path
This is a partial fit: $130 to first payout, payout access 60/100.
3 public evidence blockers still reduce confidence. Missing values are not treated as favorable.
| Category | DayTraders ✓ Verified Mar 31, 2026 | FundedNext Futures ✓ Verified Apr 18, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Account Size | $25K | $25K |
| Overall Score | ||
| Trader Friendliness | 63/100Good | 69/100Good |
| Cost Summary | ||
| Eval Cost | $309DT | $100FNBDAY |
| Total to Start | $439(eval + activation) | $100(eval + activation) |
| Monthly Cost (Funded) | — | — |
| Activation Fee | $130 | — |
| Reset Fee | — | $92 |
| Evaluation Rules | ||
| Profit Target | $1,500 (6%) | $1,500 (6%) |
| Min Trading Days | 2 days | — |
| Min Days to Funded | 2 days | No minimum |
| Pass Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Drawdown Rules | ||
| Type | EOD Trailing | EOD Trailing |
| Max Drawdown | $1,000(6%) | $1,000(4%) |
| Daily Loss Limit | $800 | None |
| Lock Behavior | Locks at $25,000 after $1,000 profit | Locks at $25,000 after $1,000 profit |
| Strictness | Moderate | Moderate |
| Trading Restrictions | ||
| News Trading | 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. | No news trading restrictions. Traders are allowed to trade during news events on both the Challenge and the FundedNext Account. However, traders should be mindful of high volatility and liquidity risks during scheduled economic releases (NFP, CPI, FOMC) and unscheduled market events. |
| Automation | Banned | Banned |
| Hedging | Banned | Banned |
| Overnight Holds | ||
| Must Be Flat By | 4:59 PM ET | 3:10 PM CT |
| Inactivity Limit | — | 7 days |
| Weekend Holding | Allowed | Must Flat |
| Account Rolling | No Restriction | Account rolling strictly prohibited. Purchasing multiple challenge accounts in quick succession with intent to sacrifice some while focusing on passing others is banned. Violations may result in restrictions on purchasing new accounts or adjustments to the lifetime allocation limit. |
| Min Payout | $500 | $250 |
| Funded Account | ||
| Payout Accessibility | 75/100 | 90/100 |
| Consistency Rule | 30% max/dayModerate | 40% max/dayModerate |
| Funded Rules | ||
| Funded Consistency | 30% max/day | 40% max/day |
| Funded DLL | None | None |
| Buffer Requirement | None | None |
| Activation Fee | $130 | $0 |
| Min Profitable Days | 8 days | None |
| Profit Split | 100% | 80% |
| Payout Frequency | On Demand | On Demand |
| Max Payout | $1,000 | — |
| Winning Days | 8 days($100+) | — |
| Qualifying Day Min | $100/day | $200/day |
| Min Balance for Payout | $26,600 | — |
| Min Balance After Payout | $26,000 | — |
| Day 1 Payouts | Yes | No |
| Min Payout | $500 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fee | Free | $4 |
| Processing Time | ~32 minutes (automated) | Within 24 hours |
| Payout Methods | ProjectX Automated | ACH, Crypto, PayPal, Wire |
| Max Contracts | 6 full / 60 micro | 2 full / 10 micro |
| Max Accounts | 5 accounts | — |
| Platforms | ProjectX, Quantower | Rithmic, Tradovate, TradingView, NinjaTrader |
| Total Withdrawal Cap | $150,000 | — |
| Min Payout | $500 | $250 |
| Max Per Request | $1,000 | — |
| Withdrawal Fee | — | $4 |
| Consistency Expires | — | After payout #3 |
| Account Lifecycle | ||
| Max Funded Accounts | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Inactivity Limit | None | 7 days |
| Quick Math | ||
| True Cost to Start | $439 $309 eval + $130 activation | $100 $100 eval |
| Daily Profit Target | $750/day over 2 days | — |
| First Payout Timeline | ~42 days 2d eval + 8d winning + 32d processing | ~24 days 24d processing |
| Best Profit Split | 100% | 80% |