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| 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2026 · fundednext.com(84%)· Verified Jun 17, 2026 · fundednext.com· 105 changes pending review since Jul 8, 2026May be out of date | Topstep Checked Jun 16, 2026 · topstep.com(83%)· 47 changes pending review since Jun 14, 2026May be out of date |
|---|---|---|
| Account Size | $25K | $50K |
| Overall Score | ||
| Trader Friendliness | 54/100Fair | 68/100Good |
| Cost Summary | ||
| Eval Cost | $100StaleFirm-level: verified Jun 17, 2026 · fundednext.com · this field not individually reviewed · firm review over 14 days old | $49/moUnknownNot independently verified |
| Total to Start | Incomplete: activation fee unknown | $198(first mo + activation) |
| Monthly Cost (Funded) | — | — |
| Activation Fee | — | $149 |
| Reset Fee | $92 | $49 |
| 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 | $3,000 (6%)UnknownNot independently verified |
| Min Trading Days | — | 2 days |
| Min Days to Funded | Not stated | 2 days |
| Pass Rate | N/A | 16.8% |
| 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 | $2,000(4%)UnknownNot independently verified |
| Daily Loss Limit | None | None |
| 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 explicit news trading restriction. CBOT commodity market pause 7:45-8:30 AM CST on TopstepX (exchange-level, no orders accepted during pause). No swing trading allowed — all positions must close by 3:10 PM CT daily. |
| Automation | Allowed | Conditional |
| Hedging | Banned | Cross-Acct Banned |
| Overnight Holds | ||
| Must Be Flat By | 3:10 PM CT | 3:10 PM CT |
| 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 | $125 |
| Funded Account | ||
| Payout Accessibility | 73/100 | 78/100 |
| Consistency Rule | 40% max/dayModerate | None |
| Funded Rules | ||
| Funded Consistency | 40% max/day | None |
| Funded Daily Loss Limit | None | None |
| Buffer Requirement | None | None |
| Activation Fee | Unknown | $149 |
| Min Profitable Days | 3 days | 5 days |
| Profit Split | 80% StaleFirm-level: verified Jun 17, 2026 · fundednext.com · this field not individually reviewed · firm review over 14 days old | Held for review |
| Payout Frequency | On Demand | Daily |
| Max Payout | — | $2,000 |
| Winning Days | 3 days | 5 days |
| Days Between Payouts | 3 calendar days | 5 trading days |
| Qualifying Day Min | $200/day | $150/day |
| Best Day Cap | 40% max | — |
| Max Payout % | — | 50% of profit |
| Max Payouts | 5 total | — |
| Min Payout | $250 | $125 |
| Withdrawal Fee | 3.5% | Free |
| Processing Time | Within 24 hours | 1-3 business days |
| Payout Methods | ACH, Crypto, PayPal, Wire | Prop Payout to Brokerage (Free), Aeropay (Free), Wise (Free), ACH ($30), Wire/SWIFT ($30) |
| Max Contracts | 2 full / 10 micro | 5 full / 50 micro |
| Max Accounts | — | 5 accounts |
| Platforms | Rithmic, Tradovate, TradingView, NinjaTrader | TopstepX, Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView, Quantower |
| Min Payout | $250 | $125 |
| Max Per Request | $800 | $2,000 |
| Withdrawal Fee | 3.5% | Free |
| Post-Payout DD | Converts to Static, floor $25,000 (start) | Converts to Static, floor $50,000 (start) |
| Account Lifecycle | ||
| Max Funded Accounts | — | 5 |
| Reactivation | — | Yes ($599) |
| Max Reactivations | — | 2 |
| Reactivation Window | — | 7 days |
| Inactivity Limit | 7 days | 30 days |
| Reactivation Eligibility | — | Before first payout only |
| Quick Math | ||
| Eval + Activation | — $100 eval + activation fee unknown | $198 $49/mo eval + $149 activation |
| Daily Profit Target | — | $1,500/day over 2 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% | Held for review |