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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 | Legends Trading ✓ Verified Apr 6, 2026 | Purdia Capital· EOD ✓ Verified Mar 31, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Account Size | $25K | $50K |
| Overall Score | ||
| Trader Friendliness | 72/100Good | 68/100Good |
| Cost Summary | ||
| Eval Cost | $119LTG | $179/mo |
| Total to Start | $119(eval + activation) | $309(first mo + activation) |
| Monthly Cost (Funded) | — | — |
| Activation Fee | — | $130 |
| Reset Fee | — | — |
| 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 | $1,250(5%) | $2,000(4%) |
| 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 | Moderate | Moderate |
| Trading Restrictions | ||
| News Trading | No restrictions. News trading is fully allowed on all account types. | |
| Automation | Banned | Banned |
| Hedging | Banned | Banned |
| Overnight Holds | ||
| Must Be Flat By | 3:55 PM CT | — |
| Inactivity Limit | — | — |
| Weekend Holding | Unknown | Unknown |
| Account Rolling | No Restriction | No Restriction |
| Min Payout | $500 | $3,000 |
| Funded Account | ||
| Payout Accessibility | 59/100 | 98/100 |
| Consistency Rule | 40% max/dayModerate | None |
| Funded Rules | ||
| Funded Consistency | 40% max/day | None |
| Funded DLL | $700 | None |
| Buffer Requirement | $1,000 | None |
| Activation Fee | $0 | $130 |
| Min Profitable Days | 5 days | 5 days |
| Profit Split | 100% | 90% |
| Payout Frequency | On Demand | Daily |
| Max Payout | $800 | — |
| Winning Days | 5 days($100+) | 5 days |
| Days Between Payouts | 10 trading days | — |
| Qualifying Day Min | $100/day | — |
| Day 1 Payouts | No | Yes |
| Min Payout | $500 | $3,000 |
| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
| Processing Time | Quick review | 24 hours |
| Payout Methods | Rise | 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 |
| Buffer Required | Yes — must clear buffer before payouts | No buffer |
| Buffer Amount | $1,000 | — |
| Min Payout | $500 | $3,000 |
| Max Per Request | $800 | — |
| Account Lifecycle | ||
| Max Funded Accounts | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Inactivity Limit | None | None |
| Quick Math | ||
| True Cost to Start | $119 $119 eval | $309 $179/mo eval + $130 activation |
| Daily Profit Target | $500/day over 3 days | $600/day over 5 days |
| First Payout Timeline | ~5 days 5d winning | ~34 days 5d eval + 5d winning + 24d processing |
| Best Profit Split | 100% | 90% |