26 firms · 52 challenges

Futures prop firms (13 firms, October 2026)

Futures prop firms sell evaluations on CME products (ES, NQ, CL, GC) traded through Tradovate, Rithmic or NinjaTrader. Rules hinge on the trailing drawdown model, consistency rules and payout caps.

M

MyFundedFutures

#1 · score 97/100

5 challenges · split 80/20 · payouts Every 48 hours

FuturesFutures evaluation

Last change 2026-08-25: Evaluation billing moved to one-time

LT

Lucid Trading

#2 · score 97/100

3 challenges · split 90% · payouts Each cycle after minimum profit goal ($250–$500+ by size)

FuturesFutures evaluationInstant funding

Checked 2026-10-18

BG

Blue Guardian

#3 · score 97/100

2 challenges · split 80% (90% add-on) · payouts On demand

Forex + FuturesFutures evaluationInstant funding

Checked 2026-10-18

TP

Take Profit Trader

#4 · score 97/100

2 challenges · split 80/20 (PRO) · payouts Daily, from day one

FuturesFunded upgradeFutures evaluation

Last change 2026-08-17: Minimum days to pass a new Test cut

AT

Apex Trader Funding

#6 · score 90/100 · 4.2★ Trustpilot

1 challenge · split 100% of requested rewards in sim funded · payouts Every 5 trading days

FuturesFutures evaluation

Last change 2026-03-01: All-new product line (EOD option, 50% consistency, no MAE ru

F

FundedNext

#7 · score 88/100 · 79k+★ Trustpilot

3 challenges · split 80% · payouts First after 21 days, then every 14 days (default); 5-day and 3-day cycle options

Forex + Futures2-StepFutures evaluationInstant funding

Last change 2026-10-07: Futures Direct instant funded account launched

AF

Alpha Futures

#9 · score 82/100 · 4.9★ Trustpilot

2 challenges · split 90% · payouts Up to 4 times per month

FuturesFutures evaluationInstant funding

Checked 2026-10-18

E

Earn2Trade

#12 · score 74/100

1 challenge · split Depends on withdrawal size (e.g. 50% below threshold, 80% above) · payouts Weekly (processed Wednesdays)

FuturesFutures evaluation

Last change 2026-07-06: Funded split tiered by withdrawal size; 10-day minimum remov

T

Topstep

#14 · score 71/100

1 challenge · split 90/10 (Express Funded) · payouts After 5 winning days of $150+ (Standard) or 3 days at 40% consistency

FuturesFutures evaluation

Last change 2026-09-14: Combine consistency target raised

B

Bulenox

Unranked · insufficient data

1 challenge · split unknown · payouts unknown

FuturesFutures evaluation

Checked 2026-10-18

T

Tradeify

Unranked · insufficient data · 4.8★ Trustpilot

3 challenges · split 90% · payouts Every 5 days

FuturesFutures evaluationInstant funding

Last change 2026-09-01: Select payout caps changed

ET

Elite Trader Funding

Unranked · insufficient data

1 challenge · split Keep up to 100% (of $150,000 lifetime sim-funded profit) · payouts Daily approvals (firm claim); 8 active days to 1st payout

FuturesFutures evaluation

Checked 2026-10-18

T

TradeDay

Unranked · insufficient data

2 challenges · split Majority to trader (exact % not on page) · payouts Day one (Quick Pay)

FuturesFutures evaluation

Checked 2026-10-18

FAQ

Which is the top-ranked firm in "Futures prop firms"?

By our published formula, MyFundedFutures ranks highest here (#1 · score 97/100). Rankings come from verifiable data, not payments.

How often is this list updated?

Firms' rules pages are snapshotted and diffed regularly; changes are logged on the changelog. Last full check: 2026-10-18.

Can a firm pay to rank higher?

No. Sponsored placements are labelled "Sponsored" and sit outside the ranking. See methodology.

Are prop firm accounts real money?

Most evaluation and "funded" accounts are simulated; payouts come from the firm. Read each firm's terms.

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