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| Category | Legends Trading Checked Jun 12, 2026 · thelegendstrading.com(95%)· 143 changes pending review since Apr 11, 2026May be out of date | Purdia Capital· EOD Checked Oct 5, 2026 · purdia.com(76%)· 388 changes pending review since Apr 3, 2026May be out of date |
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| Account Size | $25K | $50K |
| Overall Score | ||
| Trader Friendliness | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | 64/100Good |
| Cost Summary | ||
| Eval Cost | $119UnknownNot independently verified | $179/moUnknownNot independently verified |
| Total to Start | Incomplete: activation fee unknown | $309(first mo + activation) |
| Monthly Cost (Funded) | — | — |
| Activation Fee | — | $130 |
| Reset Fee | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | $99 |
| Evaluation Rules | ||
| Profit Target | $1,500 (6%)UnknownNot independently verified | $3,000 (6%)UnknownNot independently verified |
| Min Trading Days | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | 5 days |
| Min Days to Funded | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | 5 days |
| Pass Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Drawdown Rules | ||
| Type | EOD Trailing | EOD Trailing |
| Max Drawdown | $1,250(5%)UnknownNot independently verified | $2,000(4%)UnknownNot independently verified |
| Daily Loss Limit | None | $1,000 |
| Lock Behavior | Locks at $25,000 after $1,250 profit | Locks at $50,000 after $2,000 profit |
| Strictness | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | Moderate |
| Trading Restrictions | ||
| News Trading | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | No restrictions. News trading is fully allowed on all account types. |
| Automation | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | Banned |
| Hedging | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | Banned |
| Overnight Holds | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | |
| Must Be Flat By | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | 3:45 PM CT |
| Inactivity Limit | — | — |
| Weekend Holding | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | Unknown |
| Account Rolling | No Restriction | No Restriction |
| Min Payout | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | — |
| Funded Account | ||
| Payout Accessibility | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | 86/100 |
| Consistency Rule | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | None |
| Funded Rules | ||
| Funded Consistency | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | None |
| Funded Daily Loss Limit | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | None |
| Buffer Requirement | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | None |
| Activation Fee | Unknown | $130 |
| Min Profitable Days | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | 5 days |
| Profit Split | 100% UnknownNot independently verified | 90% UnknownNot independently verified |
| Payout Frequency | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | Daily |
| Max Payout | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | — |
| Winning Days | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | 5 days |
| Qualifying Day Min | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | $200/day |
| Max Payout % | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | 100% of profit |
| Min Balance After Payout | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | $100 |
| Account Closure | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | withdrawal_pct_of_profits: 100 |
| Day 1 Payouts | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | Yes |
| Min Payout | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | — |
| Withdrawal Fee | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | — |
| Processing Time | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | within 24 hours; generally received within 1-3 business days |
| Payout Methods | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | ACH (US + Wise), International Wire |
| Max Contracts | 2 full / 20 micro | 5 full / 50 micro |
| Max Accounts | 5 accounts | — |
| Platforms | Rithmic, Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView, Sierra Chart, Quantower | Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView |
| Live Transition | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | 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 | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | Yes, must clear buffer before payouts |
| Funded Fee | — | $0/mo |
| Post-Payout DD | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | Converts to Static, floor $50,100 (start + $100) |
| Account Lifecycle | ||
| Max Funded Accounts | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | 3 |
| Inactivity Limit | Not publicly verified (last public source 2026-03-17) | — |
| Quick Math | ||
| Eval + Activation | — $119 eval + activation fee unknown | $309 $179/mo eval + $130 activation |
| Daily Profit Target | $500/day over 3 days | $600/day over 5 days |
| First Payout Timeline | Needs model proof Missing public evidence: Selected Economic Product. | Needs model proof Missing public evidence: Activation Fee, Field Evidence Ledger, Funded Monthly Fee, Max Payout Per Request, Min Payout Amount. |
| Best Profit Split | 100% | 90% |
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