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.
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| Category | DayTraders· Full Checked Jun 12, 2026 · daytraders.com(79%)· 269 changes pending review since Jun 13, 2026May be out of date | Tradeify· Growth Checked Jun 12, 2026 · tradeify.co(76%)· 282 changes pending review since Apr 3, 2026May be out of date |
|---|---|---|
| Account Size | $25K | $25K |
| Overall Score | ||
| Trader Friendliness | 74/100Good | 72/100Good |
| Cost Summary | ||
| Eval Cost | $25UnknownNot independently verified · change pending review since Jul 23, 2026 | $99UnknownNot independently verified |
| Total to Start | $155(eval + activation) | $99(eval + activation) |
| Monthly Cost (Funded) | — | — |
| Activation Fee | $130 | $0 |
| Reset Fee | — | $60 |
| Evaluation Rules | ||
| Profit Target | $1,500 (6%)UnknownNot independently verified | $1,500 (6%)UnknownNot independently verified |
| Min Trading Days | 2 days | 1 day |
| Min Days to Funded | 2 days | 1 day |
| Pass Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Drawdown Rules | ||
| Type | Intraday Trailing | EOD Trailing |
| Max Drawdown | $1,500(6%)UnknownNot independently verified | $1,000(4%)UnknownNot independently verified |
| Daily Loss Limit | None | $600 |
| Lock Behavior | Locks at $25,000 after $1,500 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 restrictions. Tradeify allows trading during all news events without limitation. |
| Automation | Banned | Semi-Auto Only |
| Hedging | Cross-Acct Banned | Banned |
| Scalping Rules | None | 50% of trades AND profits from trades held 10+ seconds(min 10s) |
| Overnight Holds | ||
| Must Be Flat By | — | 4:59 PM ET |
| Inactivity Limit | — | Not verified (held) |
| Weekend Holding | Allowed | Must Flat |
| Account Rolling | No Restriction | No Restriction |
| Min Payout | $500 | $250 |
| Funded Account | ||
| Payout Accessibility | 58/100 | 69/100 |
| Consistency Rule | 30% max/dayModerate | 35% max/dayModerate |
| Funded Rules | ||
| Funded Consistency | 30% max/day | 35% max/day |
| Funded Daily Loss Limit | None | $600 |
| Buffer Requirement | None | None |
| Activation Fee | $130 | $0 |
| Min Profitable Days | 8 days | 5 days |
| Profit Split | 100% UnknownNot independently verified | 90% UnknownNot independently verified |
| Payout Frequency | On Demand | On Demand |
| Max Payout | — | — |
| Winning Days | 8 days($100+) | 5 days |
| Days Between Payouts | 8 qualifying days | 5 qualifying days |
| Qualifying Day Min | $100/day | $100/day |
| Min Balance for Payout | $26,600 | $26,500 |
| Min Balance After Payout | $26,000 | — |
| Day 1 Payouts | — | Yes |
| Min Payout | $500 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fee | — | — |
| Processing Time | average approval time 32 minutes; same-day reflection if approved before 5:00 PM ET | 24-48 hours after withdrawal processing |
| Payout Methods | Plane | Rise, Plane |
| Max Contracts | 6 full / 60 micro | 1 full / 10 micro |
| Max Accounts | 15 accounts | 5 accounts |
| Platforms | ONYX, Quantower | Tradovate, WealthCharts |
| Live Transition | — | 3 payouts on a single account or 10 total payouts since last live transition across all plan types |
| Buffer Required | Yes, must clear buffer before payouts | No buffer |
| Min Payout | $500 | $250 |
| Max Per Request | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Funded Fee | $0/mo | $0/mo |
| Account Lifecycle | ||
| Max Funded Accounts | 15 | 5 |
| Inactivity Limit | — | Not verified (held) |
| Quick Math | ||
| Eval + Activation | $155 $25 eval + $130 activation | $99 $99 eval |
| Daily Profit Target | $750/day over 2 days | $1,500/day over 1 day |
| First Payout Timeline | Needs model proof Missing public evidence: Field Evidence Ledger, PublicSourceUrls. | Needs model proof Missing public evidence: Field Evidence Ledger, Golden Fixture Public Evidence. |
| Best Profit Split | 100% | 90% |
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