Prop Firm Rules

FundedNext Futures has updated their reward share and Legacy program rules.

• Previous reward share: 100%
• Updated reward share: 80%

Legacy program update:
The consistency rule has been removed from the funded stage. These updates reflect changes to both payout structure and funded-stage requirements.

Take Profit Trader has updated their supported trading platforms.

Added platform:
Finamark

Removed platforms:
Agena Trader
Sierra Chart
E-Signal
Photon Trader
Q Scalp

This update reflects the addition of one new platform and the removal of five previously supported platforms

Aqua Futures has updated the trailing max drawdown levels for their Instant Funded Standard accounts.

Previous drawdown levels:
$25,000 account: $1,250
$50,000 account: $2,500
$100,000 account: $4,000

Updated drawdown levels:
$25,000 account: $1,000
$50,000 account: $2,000
$100,000 account: $3,000

This update reflects a reduction in the trailing max drawdown across all Instant Funded Standard account sizes.

Aqua Futures has updated their Instant Funded standard account payout policy.
Previous policy:
$25,000 account – $1,000 cap
$50,000 account – $2,000 cap
$100,000 account – $4,000 cap

Updated policy:
$25,000 account – Max reward cap: $750
$50,000 account – Max reward cap: $1,500
$100,000 account – Max reward cap: $3,000

This update introduces new maximum reward limits for Instant Funded standard accounts.

Trade The Pool Introduces Two New Day Trading Evaluations: Evaluation Max & Flex

Trade The Pool has launched two new day trading evaluation programs—Evaluation Max and Evaluation Flex—giving traders greater flexibility. The Flex model offers unlimited time to complete the challenge, while both programs feature an increased profit split.

Evaluation Max (1-Step)

• Profit Target: 6%
• Daily Drawdown: 1%
• Max Loss Limit: 3%
• Trading Period: 60 Days
• Profit Split: 70%

Evaluation Flex (1-Step)

• Profit Target: 6%
• Daily Drawdown: 3%
• Max Loss Limit: 4%
• Trading Period: Unlimited
• Profit Split: 70%

My Funded Futures has introduced a new program called "Evaluation to Live" Plans, offering both 1-step and 2-step evaluations, allowing access to a live path after passing the challenge.

Topstep has removed the prohibited conduct rule regarding "changing your trading style to become payout eligible" after considering traders feedback. This change aims to enhance clarity and transparency.

TradeDay Updates: New Pricing and Offerings

• The firm now offers 2 evaluation models: Intraday and End of Day.
• Account tier have been reduced to 50K, 100K, and $150K. All other tiers have been removed.

New Payout Policy:

• 80% profit share on the first $50K of lifetime withdrawals.
• 90% profit share from 50k to 100K.
• 95% profit share beyond $100K.
• Buffer zone funds are available anytime but are subject to a 50% profit share.

Topstep New Express Funded Account Payout Policy:

‍Traders can request up to 50% of the account balance, with a maximum cap of $5,000 per payout request per account. This policy applies to all Express Funded Accounts created on or after December 6, 2024.

APEX 3.0 Update – PA Trading Rules

These new rules apply only to PA Accounts (NOT Evaluation Accounts):

• Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA) rule has been removed – Traders can now add to losing positions without any restrictions.
• Restrictions on Bracket Breakout Strategies have been removed.
• News Trading, Bots, and Automated Strategies are allowed in PA accounts.
• Contract Scaling Rules: Traders can trade half contracts until the trailing threshold is reached, after that they can trade the full contract size.
• Risk Management Guidelines: 5:1 risk-to-reward ratio is now allowed (previously 4:1).
• Consistency Rule (30%): Trades with unrealized losses exceeding 30% of total profits may result in the forfeiture of profits from that trade. Once traders double their safety net, this limit can be increased to 50%.