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Why this plan/path
This is a partial fit: $0 to first payout, payout access 80/100.
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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 | Legends Trading ✓ Verified Apr 6, 2026 | Trade Day· Intraday ✓ Verified Apr 6, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Account Size | $25K | $25K | $50K |
| Overall Score | |||
| Trader Friendliness | 63/100Good | 72/100Good | 59/100Fair |
| Cost Summary | |||
| Eval Cost | $309DT | $119LTG | $125/mo$87/mo30% offSAVE30 |
| Total to Start | $439(eval + activation) | $119(eval + activation) | $264$226(first mo + activation) |
| Monthly Cost (Funded) | — | — | — |
| Activation Fee | $130 | — | $139 |
| Reset Fee | — | — | $80 |
| Evaluation Rules | |||
| Profit Target | $1,500 (6%) | $1,500 (6%) | $3,000 (6%) |
| Min Trading Days | 2 days | — | 5 days |
| Min Days to Funded | 2 days | No minimum | 5 days |
| Pass Rate | N/A | N/A | 28.2% |
| Drawdown Rules | |||
| Type | EOD Trailing | EOD Trailing | Intraday Trailing |
| Max Drawdown | $1,000(6%) | $1,250(5%) | $2,000(4%) |
| Daily Loss Limit | $800 | None | None |
| Lock Behavior | Locks at $25,000 after $1,000 profit | Locks at $25,000 after $1,250 profit | Locks at $50,000 after $2,000 profit |
| Strictness | Moderate | 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. | ±2min window T1 news trading profits are stripped on funded accounts. No explicit flat-before/after window — profits from T1 data releases are confiscated if found in breach. Evaluation accounts are not affected. | |
| Automation | Banned | Banned | Semi-Auto Only |
| Hedging | Banned | Banned | Banned |
| Overnight Holds | |||
| Must Be Flat By | 4:59 PM ET | 3:55 PM CT | 3:50 PM CT |
| Inactivity Limit | — | — | — |
| Weekend Holding | Allowed | Unknown | Must Flat |
| Account Rolling | No Restriction | No Restriction | No Restriction |
| Min Payout | $500 | $500 | $250 |
| Funded Account | |||
| Payout Accessibility | 75/100 | 59/100 | 96/100 |
| Consistency Rule | 30% max/dayModerate | 40% max/dayModerate | None |
| Funded Rules | |||
| Funded Consistency | 30% max/day | 40% max/day | None |
| Funded DLL | None | $700 | None |
| Buffer Requirement | None | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| Activation Fee | $130 | $0 | $139 |
| Min Profitable Days | 8 days | 5 days | None |
| Profit Split | 100% | 100% | 80%(Up to $50K lifetime) 90%($50K-$100K lifetime) 95%($100K+ lifetime) |
| Payout Frequency | On Demand | On Demand | On Demand |
| Max Payout | $1,000 | $800 | — |
| Winning Days | 8 days($100+) | 5 days($100+) | — |
| Days Between Payouts | — | 10 trading days | — |
| Qualifying Day Min | $100/day | $100/day | — |
| Min Balance for Payout | $26,600 | — | — |
| Min Balance After Payout | $26,000 | — | — |
| Day 1 Payouts | Yes | No | Yes |
| Min Payout | $500 | $500 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free | $15 |
| Processing Time | ~32 minutes (automated) | Quick review | Within 24 hours (before 5:30 PM CT) |
| Payout Methods | ProjectX Automated | Rise | Wire (US) (Free), Wire (International) ($15), Crypto L1 ($2.50 + gas), Crypto L2 (Free) |
| Max Contracts | 6 full / 60 micro | 2 full / 20 micro | 5 full / 50 micro |
| Max Accounts | 5 accounts | 5 accounts | 6 accounts |
| Platforms | ProjectX, Quantower | Rithmic, Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView, Sierra Chart, Quantower | NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView, Jigsaw, Quantower |
| Total Withdrawal Cap | $150,000 | — | — |
| Buffer Required | No buffer | Yes — must clear buffer before payouts | Yes — must clear buffer before payouts |
| Buffer Amount | — | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| Min Payout | $500 | $500 | $250 |
| Max Per Request | $1,000 | $800 | — |
| Withdrawal Fee | — | — | $15 |
| Account Lifecycle | |||
| Max Funded Accounts | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Inactivity Limit | None | None | None |
| Quick Math | |||
| True Cost to Start | $439 $309 eval + $130 activation | $119 $119 eval | $264$226 $87/mo eval + $139 activation (SAVE30) |
| Daily Profit Target | $750/day over 2 days | $500/day over 3 days | $600/day over 5 days |
| First Payout Timeline | ~42 days 2d eval + 8d winning + 32d processing | ~5 days 5d winning | ~35 days 5d eval + 30d processing |
| Best Profit Split | 100% | 100% | 95% |