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 | 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2026 · fundednext.com(84%)· Verified Jun 17, 2026 · fundednext.com· 105 changes pending review since Jul 8, 2026May be out of date | Trade Day· Quick Pay Intraday Checked Jul 17, 2026 · tradeday.com· Verified Jun 12, 2026 · tradeday.com· 170 changes pending review since Jun 18, 2026May be out of date |
|---|---|---|
| Account Size | $25K | $50K |
| Overall Score | ||
| Trader Friendliness | 54/100Fair | 60/100Good |
| Cost Summary | ||
| Eval Cost | $100StaleFirm-level: verified Jun 17, 2026 · fundednext.com · this field not individually reviewed · firm review over 14 days old | $62/mo(TDNEW 50% promo / official TradeDay 2.0 pricing verified 2026-06-15; no activation fee.)StaleFirm-level: verified Jun 12, 2026 · tradeday.com · this field not individually reviewed · firm review over 14 days old |
| Total to Start | Incomplete: activation fee unknown | $62(first mo + activation) |
| Monthly Cost (Funded) | — | — |
| Activation Fee | — | $0 |
| Reset Fee | $92 | $60 |
| 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%)StaleFirm-level: verified Jun 12, 2026 · tradeday.com · this field not individually reviewed · firm review over 14 days old |
| Min Trading Days | — | 5 days |
| Min Days to Funded | Not stated | 5 days |
| Pass Rate | N/A | 28.2% |
| Drawdown Rules | ||
| Type | EOD Trailing | Intraday 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%)StaleFirm-level: verified Jun 12, 2026 · tradeday.com · this field not individually reviewed · firm review over 14 days old |
| 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. | ±2min window T1 news trading profits are stripped on funded accounts. No explicit flat-before/after window — profits from T1 data releases are confiscated if found in breach. Evaluation accounts are not affected. |
| Automation | Allowed | Semi-Auto Only |
| Hedging | Banned | Banned |
| Overnight Holds | ||
| Must Be Flat By | 3:10 PM CT | 5:30 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 | $500 |
| Funded Account | ||
| Payout Accessibility | 73/100 | 99/100 |
| 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 | $0 |
| 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 | Held for review |
| 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 | — |
| Min Payout | $250 | $500 |
| Withdrawal Fee | 3.5% | — |
| Processing Time | Within 24 hours | Within 24 hours (before 5:30 PM CT) |
| Payout Methods | ACH, Crypto, PayPal, Wire | — |
| Max Contracts | 2 full / 10 micro | 5 full / 50 micro |
| Max Accounts | — | 10 accounts |
| Platforms | Rithmic, Tradovate, TradingView, NinjaTrader | NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView, Jigsaw, Quantower |
| Min Payout | $250 | $500 |
| Max Per Request | $800 | — |
| Withdrawal Fee | 3.5% | — |
| Funded Fee | — | $156/mo |
| Post-Payout DD | Converts to Static, floor $25,000 (start) | — |
| Account Lifecycle | ||
| Max Funded Accounts | — | — |
| Inactivity Limit | 7 days | — |
| Quick Math | ||
| Eval + Activation | — $100 eval + activation fee unknown | $62 $62/mo eval |
| Daily Profit Target | — | $600/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% | Held for review |
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