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.
Specific tiers and funded paths from the selected firms, ranked with public-rule fit and blockers visible.
| Category | FundedNext Futures· Rapid Checked Jun 30, 2026 · fundednext.com(84%)· Verified Jun 17, 2026 · fundednext.com· 105 changes pending review since Jul 8, 2026May be out of date | Take Profit Trader Checked Jun 12, 2026 · takeprofittrader.com(95%)· 61 changes pending review since Apr 3, 2026May be out of date |
|---|---|---|
| Account Size | $25K | $25K |
| Overall Score | ||
| Trader Friendliness | 54/100Fair | 59/100Fair |
| Cost Summary | ||
| Eval Cost | $100StaleFirm-level: verified Jun 17, 2026 · fundednext.com · this field not individually reviewed · firm review over 14 days old | $90/moUnknownNot independently verified |
| Total to Start | Incomplete: activation fee unknown | $220(first mo + activation) |
| Monthly Cost (Funded) | — | — |
| Activation Fee | — | $130 |
| Reset Fee | $92 | $79 |
| Evaluation Rules | ||
| Profit Target | $1,500 (6%)StaleFirm-level: verified Jun 17, 2026 · fundednext.com · this field not individually reviewed · firm review over 14 days old | $1,500 (6%)UnknownNot independently verified |
| Min Trading Days | — | 5 days |
| Min Days to Funded | Not stated | 5 days |
| Pass Rate | N/A | 20.37% |
| Drawdown Rules | ||
| Type | EOD Trailing | EOD Trailing |
| Max Drawdown | $1,000(4%)StaleFirm-level: verified Jun 17, 2026 · fundednext.com · this field not individually reviewed · firm review over 14 days old | $1,500(6%)UnknownNot independently verified |
| Daily Loss Limit | None | $500 |
| Lock Behavior | Locks at $25,000 after $1,000 profit | Locks at $25,000 after $1,500 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. | 1 min flat window before/during/after prohibited news. All PRO accounts: FOMC (Wed 2pm ET), NFP (monthly Fri 8:30am ET), CPI. Product-specific: Crude Oil Inventories (CL only), Bond Auctions (ZN/ZB only). No news rule on evaluations. |
| Automation | Allowed | Banned |
| Hedging | Banned | Banned |
| Overnight Holds | ||
| Must Be Flat By | 3:10 PM CT | 5:00 PM ET |
| Inactivity Limit | 7 days | — |
| Weekend Holding | Must Flat | Must Flat |
| 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 | — |
| Funded Account | ||
| Payout Accessibility | 73/100 | 65/100*Overall score capped at 65: the buffer never clears and in-zone profit is locked until account termination, so cadence, minimum and cap scores cannot offset the gate. |
| Consistency Rule | 40% max/dayModerate | None |
| Funded Rules | ||
| Funded Consistency | 40% max/day | None |
| Funded Daily Loss Limit | None | None |
| Buffer Requirement | None | $1,500(never clears) |
| Activation Fee | Unknown | $130 |
| Min Profitable Days | 3 days | None |
| Profit Split | 80% StaleFirm-level: verified Jun 17, 2026 · fundednext.com · this field not individually reviewed · firm review over 14 days old | 80% UnknownNot independently verified |
| Payout Frequency | On Demand | Daily |
| Max Payout | — | — |
| Winning Days | 3 days | — |
| Days Between Payouts | 3 calendar days | — |
| Qualifying Day Min | $200/day | — |
| Best Day Cap | 40% max | — |
| Max Payouts | 5 total | — |
| Day 1 Payouts | No | Yes |
| Min Payout | $250 | — |
| Withdrawal Fee | 3.5% | — |
| Processing Time | Within 24 hours | 1 business day |
| Payout Methods | ACH, Crypto, PayPal, Wire | Plaid (Free (US)), PayPal (Free), Wise (Free) |
| Max Contracts | 2 full / 10 micro | 3 full / 30 micro |
| Max Accounts | — | 5 accounts |
| Platforms | Rithmic, Tradovate, TradingView, NinjaTrader | NinjaTrader, TradingView, Tradovate, RTrader, Quantower, MotiveWave |
| Buffer Required | No buffer | Yes, must clear buffer before payouts |
| Buffer Amount | — | $1,500(never clears) |
| Min Payout | $250 | — |
| Max Per Request | $800 | — |
| Withdrawal Fee | 3.5% | — |
| Post-Payout DD | Converts to Static, floor $25,000 (start) | — |
| Account Lifecycle | ||
| Max Funded Accounts | — | 5 |
| Reactivation | — | Yes ($449) |
| Max Reactivations | — | 3 |
| Inactivity Limit | 7 days | — |
| Quick Math | ||
| Eval + Activation | — $100 eval + activation fee unknown | $220 $90/mo eval + $130 activation |
| Daily Profit Target | — | $300/day over 5 days |
| First Payout Timeline | Needs model proof Missing public evidence: Selected Economic Product. | Needs model proof Missing public evidence: Selected Economic Product. |
| Best Profit Split | 80% | 80% |
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