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Why this plan/path
Public evidence supports this fit: difficulty 100/100, friction 25/100, $125 to first payout.
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Why this plan/path
Public evidence supports this fit: difficulty 100/100, friction 27/100, $153 to first payout.
No blocking public evidence fields are attached to this profile fit. Confidence 90%.
Why this plan/path
Public evidence supports this fit: difficulty 61/100, friction 11/100, $95 to first payout.
No blocking public evidence fields are attached to this profile fit. Confidence 90%.
| Category | DayTraders ✓ Verified Mar 31, 2026 | My Funded Futures· Flex ✓ Verified Today |
|---|---|---|
| Account Size | $25K | $25K |
| Overall Score | ||
| Trader Friendliness | 63/100Good | 71/100Good |
| Cost Summary | ||
| Eval Cost | $309DT | $95/moSTEADY |
| Total to Start | $439(eval + activation) | $95(first mo + activation) |
| Monthly Cost (Funded) | — | — |
| Activation Fee | $130 | $0 |
| Reset Fee | — | $95 |
| Evaluation Rules | ||
| Profit Target | $1,500 (6%) | $1,500 (6%) |
| Min Trading Days | 2 days | 2 days |
| Min Days to Funded | 2 days | 2 days |
| Pass Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Drawdown Rules | ||
| Type | EOD Trailing | EOD Trailing |
| Max Drawdown | $1,000(6%) | $1,000(3%) |
| Daily Loss Limit | $800 | None |
| Lock Behavior | Locks at $25,000 after $1,000 profit | Locks at $25,100 after $100 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. | ±2min window |
| Automation | Banned | Banned |
| Hedging | Banned | Banned |
| Overnight Holds | ||
| Must Be Flat By | 4:59 PM ET | 4:10 PM EST |
| Inactivity Limit | — | 7 days |
| Weekend Holding | Allowed | Unknown |
| Account Rolling | No Restriction | No Restriction |
| Min Payout | $500 | $250 |
| Funded Account | ||
| Payout Accessibility | 75/100 | 80/100 |
| Consistency Rule | 30% max/dayModerate | — max/dayFavorable |
| Funded Rules | ||
| Funded Consistency | 30% max/day | None |
| Funded DLL | None | None |
| Buffer Requirement | None | None |
| Activation Fee | $130 | $0 |
| Min Profitable Days | 8 days | 5 days |
| Profit Split | 100% | 80% |
| Payout Frequency | On Demand | On Demand |
| Max Payout | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Winning Days | 8 days($100+) | 5 days($100+) |
| Qualifying Day Min | $100/day | $150/day |
| Min Balance for Payout | $26,600 | — |
| Min Balance After Payout | $26,000 | — |
| Max Payouts | — | 5 total |
| Day 1 Payouts | Yes | Yes |
| Min Payout | $500 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
| Processing Time | ~32 minutes (automated) | Most payouts are approved instantly. If a manual review is required, processing may take up to 6-12 business hours on weekdays. |
| Payout Methods | ProjectX Automated | Rise |
| Max Contracts | 6 full / 60 micro | 2 full / 20 micro |
| Max Accounts | 5 accounts | 10 accounts |
| Platforms | ProjectX, Quantower | NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView, Quantower, Volumetrica, Volsys, ATAS |
| Total Withdrawal Cap | $150,000 | $100,000 |
| Min Payout | $500 | $250 |
| Max Per Request | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Account Lifecycle | ||
| Max Funded Accounts | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Inactivity Limit | None | 7 days |
| Quick Math | ||
| True Cost to Start | $439 $309 eval + $130 activation | $95 $95/mo eval |
| Daily Profit Target | $750/day over 2 days | $750/day over 2 days |
| First Payout Timeline | ~42 days 2d eval + 8d winning + 32d processing | ~19 days 2d eval + 5d winning + 12d processing |
| Best Profit Split | 100% | 80% |