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Why this plan/path
This is a partial fit: $309 to first payout.
11 public evidence blockers still reduce confidence. Missing values are not treated as favorable.
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Why this plan/path
This is a partial fit: $329 to first payout.
11 public evidence blockers still reduce confidence. Missing values are not treated as favorable.
Why this plan/path
This is a partial fit: $429 to first payout.
11 public evidence blockers still reduce confidence. Missing values are not treated as favorable.
| Category | FundedNext Futures ✓ Verified Apr 18, 2026 | Purdia Capital· EOD ✓ Verified Mar 31, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Account Size | $25K | $50K |
| Overall Score | ||
| Trader Friendliness | 69/100Good | 68/100Good |
| Cost Summary | ||
| Eval Cost | $100FNBDAY | $179/mo |
| Total to Start | $100(eval + activation) | $309(first mo + activation) |
| Monthly Cost (Funded) | — | — |
| Activation Fee | — | $130 |
| Reset Fee | $92 | — |
| Evaluation Rules | ||
| Profit Target | $1,500 (6%) | $3,000 (6%) |
| Min Trading Days | — | 5 days |
| Min Days to Funded | No minimum | 5 days |
| Pass Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Drawdown Rules | ||
| Type | EOD Trailing | EOD Trailing |
| Max Drawdown | $1,000(4%) | $2,000(4%) |
| Daily Loss Limit | None | $1,000 |
| Lock Behavior | Locks at $25,000 after $1,000 profit | Locks at $50,000 after $2,000 profit |
| Strictness | 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. | No restrictions. News trading is fully allowed on all account types. |
| Automation | Banned | Banned |
| Hedging | Banned | Banned |
| Overnight Holds | ||
| Must Be Flat By | 3:10 PM CT | — |
| Inactivity Limit | 7 days | — |
| Weekend Holding | Must Flat | 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 |
| Min Payout | $250 | $3,000 |
| Funded Account | ||
| Payout Accessibility | 90/100 | 98/100 |
| Consistency Rule | 40% max/dayModerate | None |
| Funded Rules | ||
| Funded Consistency | 40% max/day | None |
| Funded DLL | None | None |
| Buffer Requirement | None | None |
| Activation Fee | $0 | $130 |
| Min Profitable Days | None | 5 days |
| Profit Split | 80% | 90% |
| Payout Frequency | On Demand | Daily |
| Max Payout | — | — |
| Winning Days | — | 5 days |
| Qualifying Day Min | $200/day | — |
| Day 1 Payouts | No | Yes |
| Min Payout | $250 | $3,000 |
| Withdrawal Fee | $4 | Free |
| Processing Time | Within 24 hours | 24 hours |
| Payout Methods | ACH, Crypto, PayPal, Wire | ACH (US + Wise), International Wire |
| Max Contracts | 2 full / 10 micro | 5 full / 50 micro |
| Max Accounts | — | — |
| Platforms | Rithmic, Tradovate, TradingView, NinjaTrader | Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView |
| Min Payout | $250 | $3,000 |
| Withdrawal Fee | $4 | — |
| Consistency Expires | After payout #3 | — |
| Account Lifecycle | ||
| Max Funded Accounts | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Inactivity Limit | 7 days | None |
| Quick Math | ||
| True Cost to Start | $100 $100 eval | $309 $179/mo eval + $130 activation |
| Daily Profit Target | — | $600/day over 5 days |
| First Payout Timeline | ~24 days 24d processing | ~34 days 5d eval + 5d winning + 24d processing |
| Best Profit Split | 80% | 90% |