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Rules Monitor

Prop firm rules comparison.

Compare daily loss, max loss, trailing drawdown, verification status, and source coverage before paying for an evaluation.

56 firms in the rules monitor 56 firms with connected challenge rows 56 official rule snapshots
Decision Guides

See how each rule can stop or stall a challenge

Start with the consequence, then inspect the definition, reviewed program rows, source status, and the exact scope Replay can evaluate.

01 trailing drawdown explained Trailing drawdown

Trailing drawdown can move with open or closed equity depending on the firm. The useful question is not whether a firm says "trailing", but when the threshold moves, when it stops, and how it affects payout eligibility.

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02 daily loss vs max loss Daily loss vs max loss

Daily loss is the short-term guardrail. Maximum loss is the account survival line. A challenge can look cheap until those two limits interact with position size, commissions, spreads, and payout timing.

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03 prop firm payout rules Payout rules

A high profit split is only useful if the trader can actually withdraw. TSB treats payout timing, caps, buffers, KYC, payment method, and consistency rules as part of the real price.

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04 prop firm minimum trading days Minimum trading days

Minimum trading days are not just a pass-speed rule. They can change risk behavior by forcing traders to spread performance across sessions instead of finishing a challenge with one oversized trade.

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05 prop firm profit split comparison Profit split comparison

Profit split is the most marketable number on a prop firm offer, but it is not the full economics. A lower split with cleaner payout rules can be better than a headline 100% split with tight caps.

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06 refundable fee prop firms Refundable fee

Refundable fee claims are attractive, but the refund trigger matters. Some refunds depend on passing, receiving a payout, maintaining account status, or following exact checkout terms.

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07 instant funding vs challenge Instant funding vs challenge

Instant funding removes the pass-the-challenge step, but it does not remove rules. The tradeoff is usually higher upfront cost, different drawdown, and payout conditions that need careful checking.

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Ranking Paths

Rule-friendly ranking pages

Compare firms by the constraint that matters to your trading: loss limits, payout conditions, or scaling rules.

Ranking No daily loss prop firms

Compare programs with a source-backed no-daily-loss rule. Check the exact evaluation, funded-stage restrictions, and recorded source dates.

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Ranking Lowest rule pressure prop firms

Compare prop firms by drawdown pressure, rule clarity, payout friction, and whether the rules match your real trading style.

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Ranking Highest max scale prop firms

Compare max allocation and max scale claims against rule fit, payout friction, platform access, and TSB verification status.

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Ranking Prop firm promo codes

Track prop firm promo codes, discount code status, coupon watches, offer verification, and rule-fit warnings before checkout.

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Rules ledger Compare the failure conditions before the fee.

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56 firms
Showing 8 of 56 firms Rows stay in source order; filters never change editorial ranking.
Prop firm rules and official evidence
Firm & market Rule model Loss limits Drawdown pressure Evidence Decision & replay
FTMOForex, Indices, Metals, Crypto Daily loss plus maximum loss 5%10% static Static max loss Official rules mappedOfficial source
FundedNextForex, Indices, Metals, Crypto Daily loss, max loss, and program-specific rules 5%10% static Static max loss Official rules mappedOfficial source
TopstepFutures Futures combine rules and drawdown buffer Optional $1K DLL at checkout$2K MLL End-of-day trailing MLL Official rules mappedOfficial source
Apex Trader FundingFutures Trailing drawdown is the main risk No daily max drawdown$2.5K trailing threshold Intraday trailing threshold Official rules mappedOfficial source
The5ersForex, Indices, Metals, Oil, Crypto Program-specific drawdown and scaling rules 5%10% Fixed max loss Official rules mappedOfficial source
Hola PrimeForex, Futures, Crypto Futures 1-step uses no daily loss and a 3%-4% trailing max loss by account size; Direct uses a 2.5% soft daily loss. No daily loss limit3% trailing for $100K / $150K End-of-day trailing drawdown; 40% evaluation consistency Official rules mappedOfficial source
Take Profit TraderFutures No daily loss limit on current test/PRO accounts; EOD trailing drawdown in evaluation. None$3K EOD trailing EOD trailing Official rules mappedOfficial source
MyFundedFuturesFutures No daily loss limit in evaluation; EOD maximum loss by account size. No daily loss limit$3,000 EOD End-of-day maximum loss; 50% evaluation consistency Official rules mappedOfficial source
TradeifyFutures Select evaluation uses EOD drawdown and no daily loss limit; funded payout policy changes the risk model. No daily loss limit$3,000 EOD trailing drawdown EOD trailing drawdown; 40% standard consistency Official rules mappedOfficial source
FundingPipsForex, Indices, Metals, Crypto Multi-model forex/CFD evaluations with daily loss, overall loss, payout-cycle, and platform differences by plan. 4%12% Flexible drawdown Official rules mappedOfficial source
Goat Funded TraderForex, Indices, Metals, Crypto One-step, two-step, three-step, and instant-style paths with add-ons and country-specific availability considerations. 3% from higher 5 PM balance/equity6% Fast evaluation Official rules mappedOfficial source
E8 MarketsForex, Indices, Metals, Crypto Program-specific drawdown, platform, and payout rules; US clients have platform limitations. 2.5% snapshot8% static Static drawdown Official rules mappedOfficial source
Alpha CapitalForex, Indices, Metals Alpha One, Pro, Swing, and Three-style programs with static loss limits and platform/country differences. 5%10% static Swing-friendly static Official rules mappedOfficial source
BrightFundedForex, Indices, Metals, Crypto One-step and two-step programs with static drawdown, platform choice, and scaling/payout add-ons. 4%8% static Lower drawdown profile Official rules mappedOfficial source
FintokeiForex, Indices, Metals, Crypto Account-size rules with loss limits, scaling terms, and regional onboarding checks. Plan-specificPlan-specific Challenge drawdown Official rules mappedOfficial source
FundedEliteForex, Indices, Metals, Crypto Program-specific targets, daily drawdown, total drawdown, and payout-cycle checks. Plan-specificPlan-specific Challenge drawdown Official rules mappedOfficial source
Finotive FundingForex, Indices, Metals, Crypto Instant-funding economics, evaluation loss limits, and withdrawal conditions by product. Product-specificProduct-specific Instant funding economics Official rules mappedOfficial source
Audacity CapitalForex, Indices, Metals Direct-funding and challenge models with scaling, interview, and loss-limit differences. Program-specificProgram-specific Legacy funding path Official rules mappedOfficial source
City Traders ImperiumForex, Indices, Metals Challenge model, scaling plan, drawdown style, and payout cadence by account row. Plan-specificPlan-specific Scaling-focused drawdown Official rules mappedOfficial source
The Trading PitForex, Futures, Indices, Metals Asset-specific challenges with separate forex/CFD and futures rule pressure. Asset-specificAsset-specific Multi-asset rule set Official rules mappedOfficial source
Lark FundingForex, Indices, Metals, Crypto Challenge rules, payout timing, drawdown, and trade restrictions by account row. Plan-specificPlan-specific Challenge drawdown Official rules mappedOfficial source
Top One TraderForex, Indices, Metals, Crypto Fast challenge rules with drawdown, payout, and consistency checks by plan. Plan-specificPlan-specific Fast challenge drawdown Official rules mappedOfficial source
BEM FundingForex, Indices, Metals, Crypto Challenge objectives, drawdown rules, payout process, and platform terms by account row. Plan-specificPlan-specific Challenge drawdown Official rules mappedOfficial source
Atmos FundedForex, Indices, Metals, Crypto Challenge objectives, drawdown, payout, and restricted-trading rules by plan. Plan-specificPlan-specific Challenge drawdown Official rules mappedOfficial source
WSFundedForex, Indices, Metals, Crypto Challenge objectives, drawdown, payout, and regional onboarding checks by account row. Product-specificProduct-specific Product-specific drawdown Official rules mappedOfficial source
Trade The PoolStocks Stock universe, buying power, risk desk rules, and payout terms by program. Product-specificProduct-specific Product-specific drawdown Official rules mappedOfficial source
AquaFundedForex, Indices, Metals, Crypto Instant funding and challenge paths with add-ons, reward split, and payout guarantee claims to check at checkout. Product-specificProduct-specific Instant funding economics Official rules mappedOfficial source
Funded Trader MarketsForex, Indices, Metals, Crypto Instant funding and challenge paths with on-demand reward claims, country coverage, and payout checks. Product-specificProduct-specific Instant funding economics Official rules mappedOfficial source
Alpha FuturesFutures One-step futures evaluation with account-size limits, drawdown controls, and platform/data cost checks. Product-specificProduct-specific Futures drawdown Official rules mappedOfficial source
Goat Funded FuturesFutures Futures product rules, trailing drawdown, data fees, and payout process under the GOAT brand. Product-specificProduct-specific Product-specific drawdown Official rules mappedOfficial source
E8 FuturesFutures E8 product coverage for futures rules, payout process, platform access, and data costs. No challenge daily loss; 2% soft pause in performance stage$4,500 EOD dynamic drawdown EOD dynamic drawdown; locks at initial balance Official rules mappedOfficial source
FundedNext FuturesFutures Futures product rules, platform/data costs, payout process, and country availability under the FundedNext brand. Product-specificProduct-specific Product-specific drawdown Official rules mappedOfficial source
Blueberry FuturesFutures Broker-backed futures product with payout, infrastructure, platform, and data-fee checks. Product-specificProduct-specific Broker-backed rule set Official rules mappedOfficial source
TradeDayFutures Evaluation rules, contract limits, scaling, daily controls, and payout process. Product-specificProduct-specific Product-specific drawdown Official rules mappedOfficial source
UProfitFutures Futures evaluation with trailing drawdown, scaling, fees, and payout rule checks. Product-specificProduct-specific Trailing drawdown Official rules mappedOfficial source
OneUp TraderFutures Evaluation terms, platform/data fees, drawdown controls, and payout process. Product-specificProduct-specific Product-specific drawdown Official rules mappedOfficial source
Leeloo TradingFutures Futures evaluation with trailing drawdown, scaling, consistency, and payout checks. Product-specificProduct-specific Trailing drawdown Official rules mappedOfficial source
Funded Futures FamilyFutures Futures evaluation and instant-style products with drawdown, activation, and payout-rule checks. No DLL positioningProduct-specific Futures drawdown Official rules mappedOfficial source
The Trading Pit FuturesFutures Futures-specific challenge rules, platform terms, data costs, and payout process. Product-specificProduct-specific Product-specific drawdown Official rules mappedOfficial source
Lucid TradingFutures Direct, Flex, Pro, and Maxx-style futures accounts with EOD drawdown and payout-objective differences. $1.2K$2K EOD EOD drawdown Official rules mappedOfficial source
Earn2TradeFutures Education-led futures evaluation with trailing drawdown, daily loss, and career-path progression. $2.2K$3.5K trailing Futures progression ladder Official rules mappedOfficial source
FuturesEliteFutures Evaluation rules, drawdown model, platform/data costs, and payout mechanics. Product-specificProduct-specific Product-specific drawdown Official rules mappedOfficial source
AquaFuturesFutures Futures instant funding or one-step challenge with product-specific payout and fee rules. Product-specificProduct-specific Futures drawdown Official rules mappedOfficial source
The5ers FuturesFutures Futures-specific product rules, data costs, drawdown, and payout process under The5ers brand. No separate intraday daily-loss limit shown4% EOD max loss EOD max loss; 40% per-position consistency Official rules mappedOfficial source
Top One FuturesFutures Futures-specific evaluation rules, data costs, drawdown, and payout process under Top One. Product-specificProduct-specific Product-specific drawdown Official rules mappedOfficial source
Traders LaunchFutures Futures evaluation with launch-style account paths, drawdown, platform, and payout checks. Product-specificProduct-specific Product-specific drawdown Official rules mappedOfficial source
DayTradersFutures Futures funded-account products with contract limits, live-account path, and payout split differences. Product-specificProduct-specific Futures funded-account rules Official rules mappedOfficial source
Blue Guardian FuturesFutures Futures evaluation with trailing drawdown, payout buffer, and product-specific account economics. Plan-specific$3.5K trailing Futures trailing drawdown Official rules mappedOfficial source
FXIFYForex, Indices, Metals, Crypto Two-phase and instant-style forex/CFD paths with static drawdown, add-ons, and platform-specific execution. 4%8% static Static drawdown Official rules mappedOfficial source
SabioTradeForex, Indices, Metals, Crypto Web-platform challenge rules, loss limits, market access, and payout process. Product-specificProduct-specific Product-specific drawdown Official rules mappedOfficial source
Maven TradingForex, Indices, Metals, Crypto Two-step forex/CFD challenge with static drawdown, plan-level fees, and payout cadence by account row. 4%8% static Static drawdown Official rules mappedOfficial source
For TradersForex, Indices, Metals, Crypto Plan-sensitive challenge rules with trailing drawdown mechanics and profitable-day requirements. Plan-specific5% trailing snapshot Trailing drawdown Official rules mappedOfficial source
Blue GuardianForex, Indices, Metals, Crypto One-step forex/CFD account with trailing drawdown, add-on payout options, and separate futures product coverage. 4%6% trailing Trailing drawdown Official rules mappedOfficial source
Crypto Fund TraderCrypto Crypto-focused evaluation with exchange conditions, leverage, liquidity, and payout checks. Product-specificProduct-specific Crypto risk controls Official rules mappedOfficial source
E8 CryptoCrypto E8 product coverage for crypto rules, payout process, platform access, and country availability. Product-specificProduct-specific E8 product rules Official rules mappedOfficial source
Tradeify CryptoCrypto Tradeify crypto product rules, platform access, payout process, and market-specific risk controls. Program-specificProgram-specific Separate crypto rules on DXTrade Review requiredOfficial source

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