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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: $70 to first payout, payout access 90/100.
3 public evidence blockers still reduce confidence. Missing values are not treated as favorable.
| Category | FundedNext Futures ✓ Verified Apr 18, 2026 | DayTraders· Full ✓ Verified Yesterday | Purdia Capital· EOD ✓ Verified Today |
|---|---|---|---|
| Account Size | $25K | $25K | $50K |
| Overall Score | |||
| Trader Friendliness | 69/100Good | 65/100Good | 64/100Good |
| Cost Summary | |||
| Eval Cost | $100FNBDAY | $249DT | $179/mo |
| Total to Start | $100(eval + activation) | $379(eval + activation) | $309(first mo + activation) |
| Monthly Cost (Funded) | — | — | — |
| Activation Fee | — | $130 | $130 |
| Reset Fee | $92 | — | $99 |
| Evaluation Rules | |||
| Profit Target | $1,500 (6%) | $1,500 (6%) | $3,000 (6%) |
| Min Trading Days | — | 2 days | 5 days |
| Min Days to Funded | No minimum | 2 days | 5 days |
| Pass Rate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Drawdown Rules | |||
| Type | EOD Trailing | Intraday Trailing | EOD Trailing |
| Max Drawdown | $1,000(4%) | $1,500(6%) | $2,000(4%) |
| Daily Loss Limit | None | None | $1,000 |
| Lock Behavior | Locks at $25,000 after $1,000 profit | Locks at $25,000 after $1,500 profit | Locks at $50,000 after $2,000 profit |
| Strictness | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Trading Restrictions | |||
| News Trading | 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. | 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. News trading is fully allowed on all account types. |
| Automation | Banned | Banned | Banned |
| Hedging | Banned | Banned | Banned |
| Overnight Holds | |||
| Must Be Flat By | 3:10 PM CT | 3:59 PM CT | 3:45 PM CT |
| Inactivity Limit | 7 days | — | — |
| Weekend Holding | Must Flat | Allowed | Unknown |
| Account Rolling | 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. | No Restriction | No Restriction |
| Min Payout | $250 | $500 | $200 |
| Funded Account | |||
| Payout Accessibility | 90/100 | 75/100 | 81/100 |
| Consistency Rule | 40% max/dayModerate | 30% max/dayModerate | None |
| Funded Rules | |||
| Funded Consistency | 40% max/day | 30% max/day | None |
| Funded DLL | None | $800 | None |
| Buffer Requirement | None | None | None |
| Activation Fee | $0 | $130 | $130 |
| Min Profitable Days | None | 8 days | 5 days |
| Profit Split | 80% | 100% | 90% |
| Payout Frequency | On Demand | On Demand | Daily |
| Max Payout | — | $1,000 | — |
| Winning Days | — | 8 days($100+) | 5 days |
| Qualifying Day Min | $200/day | $100/day | $200/day |
| Max Payout % | — | — | 100% of profit |
| Min Balance for Payout | — | $26,600 | — |
| Min Balance After Payout | — | $26,000 | $100 |
| Account Closure | — | — | withdrawal_pct_of_profits: 100 |
| Day 1 Payouts | No | Yes | Yes |
| Min Payout | $250 | $500 | $200 |
| Withdrawal Fee | $4 | Free | Free |
| Processing Time | Within 24 hours | ~32 minutes (automated) | within 24 hours; generally received within 1-3 business days |
| Payout Methods | ACH, Crypto, PayPal, Wire | ProjectX Automated | Bank Transfer, Wire |
| Max Contracts | 2 full / 10 micro | 6 full / 60 micro | 5 full / 50 micro |
| Max Accounts | — | 5 accounts | — |
| Platforms | Rithmic, Tradovate, TradingView, NinjaTrader | ProjectX, Quantower | Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView |
| Total Withdrawal Cap | — | $150,000 | $10,000 |
| Live Transition | — | — | Meet SFA requirements (10 minimum trading days and 5 profitable days) -> Temp Sim Funded Account with $10,000 total profit cap -> Live Funded Account. |
| Buffer Required | No buffer | No buffer | Yes — must clear buffer before payouts |
| Min Payout | $250 | $500 | $200 |
| Max Per Request | — | $1,000 | — |
| Withdrawal Fee | $4 | — | — |
| Funded Fee | — | — | $0/mo |
| Post-Payout DD | — | — | Converts to Static ($100) |
| Consistency Expires | After payout #3 | — | — |
| Account Lifecycle | |||
| Max Funded Accounts | Unlimited | Unlimited | 3 |
| Inactivity Limit | 7 days | None | None |
| Quick Math | |||
| True Cost to Start | $100 $100 eval | $379 $249 eval + $130 activation | $309 $179/mo eval + $130 activation |
| Daily Profit Target | — | $750/day over 2 days | $600/day over 5 days |
| First Payout Timeline | ~24 days 24d processing | ~42 days 2d eval + 8d winning + 32d processing | ~13 days 5d eval + 5d winning + 3d processing |
| Best Profit Split | 80% | 100% | 90% |