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Scalper
High-frequency trader taking many small profits per session. Sensitive to consistency rules, daily-loss room, and event-trading permissions.
Characteristics
- Many trades per session (10-50+)
- Small profit targets per trade
- Sensitive to execution and rule friction
- Sensitive to consistency rules
What to Look For
- No consistency rule
- News trading allowed
- Micro contracts available
Top Firms for Scalpers
Not ranked for this style
- E8 Markets
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Checked Jun 21, 2026 · e8markets.com76 changes pending review since Apr 6, 2026May be out of date - Funded Futures Network
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Checked Oct 5, 2026 · fundedfuturesnetwork.comLast verified Jun 15, 2026 — source not machine-readable (fundedfuturesnetwork.zendesk.com)395 changes pending review since Apr 3, 2026May be out of date - Legends Trading
Required news trading permission is missing or unsupported. Required funded consistency rule is missing or unsupported.
Checked Jun 12, 2026 · thelegendstrading.com143 changes pending review since Apr 11, 2026May be out of date - Trade Day
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Checked Jul 17, 2026 · tradeday.comVerified Jun 12, 2026 · tradeday.com170 changes pending review since Jun 18, 2026May be out of date
1
Alpha FuturesChecked Jun 16, 2026 · help.alpha-futures.com84 changes pending review since Apr 6, 2026May be out of date
Scored plan: 50K Advanced → 50K Qualified Advanced
News trading OKNo consistency rule
Plans used for this score
- 50K Advanced · $50,000 · evaluation
- 50K Qualified Advanced · $50,000 · funded
2
DayTradersChecked Jun 12, 2026 · daytraders.com269 changes pending review since Jun 13, 2026May be out of date
Scored plan: 50K S2L Core Evaluation → 50K S2L Core Live
News trading OKNo consistency rule
Plans used for this score
- 50K S2L Core Evaluation · $50,000 · evaluation
- 50K S2L Core Live · $50,000 · funded
3
FundedNext FuturesChecked Jun 30, 2026 · fundednext.comVerified Jun 17, 2026 · fundednext.com105 changes pending review since Jul 8, 2026May be out of date
Scored plan: 100K Legacy Challenge → 100K Legacy FundedNext Account
News trading OKNo consistency rule
Plans used for this score
- 100K Legacy Challenge · $100,000 · evaluation
- 100K Legacy FundedNext Account · $100,000 · funded
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Day Trader
Intraday trader who opens and closes all positions within the same session. Trades around market events and doesn't need overnight holding.
Characteristics
- Closes all positions by end of day
- Trades market opens and news events
- Moderate trade frequency (3-10/day)
- Risk-managed with daily loss limits
What to Look For
- News trading allowed
- Low daily loss limit impact
- Reasonable profit target
- Fast evaluation (low min days)
Top Firms for Day Traders
Not ranked for this style
- E8 Markets
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Checked Jun 21, 2026 · e8markets.com76 changes pending review since Apr 6, 2026May be out of date - Funded Futures Network
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Checked Oct 5, 2026 · fundedfuturesnetwork.comLast verified Jun 15, 2026 — source not machine-readable (fundedfuturesnetwork.zendesk.com)395 changes pending review since Apr 3, 2026May be out of date - Legends Trading
Required news trading permission is missing or unsupported. Required evaluation days is missing or unsupported. Required evaluation days or profit target is missing or unsupported.
Checked Jun 12, 2026 · thelegendstrading.com143 changes pending review since Apr 11, 2026May be out of date - Trade Day
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Checked Jul 17, 2026 · tradeday.comVerified Jun 12, 2026 · tradeday.com170 changes pending review since Jun 18, 2026May be out of date
1
Alpha FuturesChecked Jun 16, 2026 · help.alpha-futures.com84 changes pending review since Apr 6, 2026May be out of date
Scored plan: 25K Zero → 25K Qualified Zero
News trading allowedOnly 1 min trading dayEOD trailing (intraday profits safe)
Plans used for this score
- 25K Zero · $25,000 · evaluation
- 25K Qualified Zero · $25,000 · funded
2
Apex Trader FundingChecked Jul 10, 2026 · apextraderfunding.com77 changes pending review since Sep 30, 2026May be out of date
Scored plan: 150K EOD Trail Evaluation → 150K EOD PA
News trading allowedOnly 1 min trading dayEOD trailing (intraday profits safe)
Plans used for this score
- 150K EOD Trail Evaluation · $150,000 · evaluation
- 150K EOD PA · $150,000 · funded
3
DayTradersChecked Jun 12, 2026 · daytraders.com269 changes pending review since Jun 13, 2026May be out of date
Scored plan: 300K EOD Evaluation → 300K EOD Funded
News trading allowedOnly 2 min trading daysEOD trailing (intraday profits safe)
Plans used for this score
- 300K EOD Evaluation · $300,000 · evaluation
- 300K EOD Funded · $300,000 · funded
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Swing Trader
Lower-frequency trader targeting larger moves. Sensitive to drawdown type, payout cadence, and broader lifecycle friction.
Characteristics
- Lower trade count
- Fewer but larger trades
- Patience-based strategy
- Less sensitive to intraday noise
What to Look For
- Static or EOD drawdown (not intraday)
- No daily loss limit or lenient one
- Clear payout cadence
Top Firms for Swing Traders
Not ranked for this style
- E8 Markets
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Checked Jun 21, 2026 · e8markets.com76 changes pending review since Apr 6, 2026May be out of date - Funded Futures Network
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Checked Oct 5, 2026 · fundedfuturesnetwork.comLast verified Jun 15, 2026 — source not machine-readable (fundedfuturesnetwork.zendesk.com)395 changes pending review since Apr 3, 2026May be out of date - Legends Trading
Required news trading permission is missing or unsupported.
Checked Jun 12, 2026 · thelegendstrading.com143 changes pending review since Apr 11, 2026May be out of date - Trade Day
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Checked Jul 17, 2026 · tradeday.comVerified Jun 12, 2026 · tradeday.com170 changes pending review since Jun 18, 2026May be out of date
1
Alpha FuturesChecked Jun 16, 2026 · help.alpha-futures.com84 changes pending review since Apr 6, 2026May be out of date
Scored plan: 25K Zero → 25K Qualified Zero
EOD trailingNews trading OK
Plans used for this score
- 25K Zero · $25,000 · evaluation
- 25K Qualified Zero · $25,000 · funded
2
Apex Trader FundingChecked Jul 10, 2026 · apextraderfunding.com77 changes pending review since Sep 30, 2026May be out of date
Scored plan: 150K EOD Trail Evaluation → 150K EOD PA
EOD trailingNews trading OK
Plans used for this score
- 150K EOD Trail Evaluation · $150,000 · evaluation
- 150K EOD PA · $150,000 · funded
3
DayTradersChecked Jun 12, 2026 · daytraders.com269 changes pending review since Jun 13, 2026May be out of date
Scored plan: 300K EOD Evaluation → 300K EOD Funded
EOD trailingNews trading OK
Plans used for this score
- 300K EOD Evaluation · $300,000 · evaluation
- 300K EOD Funded · $300,000 · funded
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Conservative / Grinder
Slow and steady approach targeting small consistent profits. Prefers the safest drawdown rules, scaling plans, and firms that reward longevity.
Characteristics
- Small daily profit goals
- Risk-averse position sizing
- Prefers static drawdown
- Values scaling programs
What to Look For
- Static drawdown available
- Scaling plan on funded
- No activation fee
- High profit split achievable
Top Firms for Conservative / Grinders
Not ranked for this style
- E8 Markets
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Checked Jun 21, 2026 · e8markets.com76 changes pending review since Apr 6, 2026May be out of date - Funded Futures Network
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Checked Oct 5, 2026 · fundedfuturesnetwork.comLast verified Jun 15, 2026 — source not machine-readable (fundedfuturesnetwork.zendesk.com)395 changes pending review since Apr 3, 2026May be out of date - FundedNext Futures
Choose a compatible evaluation and funded plan before comparing this score. Required plan activation fee is missing or unsupported.
Checked Jun 30, 2026 · fundednext.comVerified Jun 17, 2026 · fundednext.com105 changes pending review since Jul 8, 2026May be out of date - Legends Trading
Required funded payout rules are missing or unsupported. Required plan activation fee is missing or unsupported.
Checked Jun 12, 2026 · thelegendstrading.com143 changes pending review since Apr 11, 2026May be out of date - Lucid Trading
Required plan activation fee is missing or unsupported. Choose a compatible evaluation and funded plan before comparing this score.
Checked Aug 3, 2026 · lucidtrading.com335 changes pending review since Apr 11, 2026May be out of date - Topstep
Required funded profit split is missing or unsupported.
Checked Jun 16, 2026 · topstep.com47 changes pending review since Jun 14, 2026May be out of date - Trade Day
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Checked Jul 17, 2026 · tradeday.comVerified Jun 12, 2026 · tradeday.com170 changes pending review since Jun 18, 2026May be out of date
1
Alpha FuturesChecked Jun 16, 2026 · help.alpha-futures.com84 changes pending review since Apr 6, 2026May be out of date
Scored plan: 25K Zero → 25K Qualified Zero
No activation feeUp to 90% profit split
Plans used for this score
- 25K Zero · $25,000 · evaluation
- 25K Qualified Zero · $25,000 · funded
2
My Funded FuturesChecked Jun 29, 2026 · myfundedfutures.comVerified Jun 12, 2026 · myfundedfutures.com200 changes pending review since Jun 14, 2026May be out of date
Scored plan: 25K Rapid Evaluation → 25K Rapid Funded
No activation feeUp to 90% profit split
Plans used for this score
- 25K Rapid Evaluation · $25,000 · evaluation
- 25K Rapid Funded · $25,000 · funded
3
TradeifyChecked Jun 12, 2026 · tradeify.co282 changes pending review since Apr 3, 2026May be out of date
Scored plan: 25K Growth Evaluation → 25K Growth Funded
No activation feeUp to 90% profit split
Plans used for this score
- 25K Growth Evaluation · $25,000 · evaluation
- 25K Growth Funded · $25,000 · funded
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Budget Trader
Price-sensitive trader looking for the lowest barrier to entry. Prioritizes cheap evaluations, one-time fees over subscriptions, and minimal activation costs.
Characteristics
- Optimizing total cost to start
- Prefers one-time fees
- Looking for promo codes
- Wants to minimize recurring costs
What to Look For
- Lowest evaluation fee
- One-time fee (no monthly subscription)
- No or low activation fee
- Active promo/discount available
Top Firms for Budget Traders
Not ranked for this style
- E8 Markets
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Checked Jun 21, 2026 · e8markets.com76 changes pending review since Apr 6, 2026May be out of date - FundedNext Futures
Choose a compatible evaluation and funded plan before comparing this score. Required plan activation fee is missing or unsupported.
Checked Jun 30, 2026 · fundednext.comVerified Jun 17, 2026 · fundednext.com105 changes pending review since Jul 8, 2026May be out of date - Legends Trading
Required plan activation fee is missing or unsupported.
Checked Jun 12, 2026 · thelegendstrading.com143 changes pending review since Apr 11, 2026May be out of date - Lucid Trading
Required plan activation fee is missing or unsupported. Choose a compatible evaluation and funded plan before comparing this score.
Checked Aug 3, 2026 · lucidtrading.com335 changes pending review since Apr 11, 2026May be out of date
1
TradeifyChecked Jun 12, 2026 · tradeify.co282 changes pending review since Apr 3, 2026May be out of date
Scored plan: 25K Growth Evaluation → 25K Growth Funded
Starting at $99One-time fee (no subscription)No activation fee
Plans used for this score
- 25K Growth Evaluation · $25,000 · evaluation
- 25K Growth Funded · $25,000 · funded
2
Apex Trader FundingChecked Jul 10, 2026 · apextraderfunding.com77 changes pending review since Sep 30, 2026May be out of date
Scored plan: 25K Intraday Trail Evaluation → 25K Intraday PA
Starting at $19.9One-time fee (no subscription)
Plans used for this score
- 25K Intraday Trail Evaluation · $25,000 · evaluation
- 25K Intraday PA · $25,000 · funded
3
DayTradersChecked Jun 12, 2026 · daytraders.com269 changes pending review since Jun 13, 2026May be out of date
Scored plan: 25K EOD Evaluation → 25K EOD Funded
Starting at $30.9One-time fee (no subscription)
Plans used for this score
- 25K EOD Evaluation · $25,000 · evaluation
- 25K EOD Funded · $25,000 · funded