Compare Futures Prop Firms
Choose up to 4 futures prop firms to compare side-by-side. Compare funding amounts, profit splits, payout times, platforms, and more to find the perfect match for your trading style.
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How to Compare Futures Prop Firms
Choosing the right futures prop firm is one of the most important decisions you'll make as a funded trader — and it's not as simple as picking whoever offers the highest profit split. Our team has personally traded NQ futures through multiple prop firm evaluations and funded accounts across all the firms on this page, and the differences go far deeper than the headline numbers. Payout frequency, drawdown structure, consistency rules, max contract limits, and the platform you're required to trade on all have a direct impact on your day-to-day trading — and your ability to stay funded long-term.
This comparison tool covers all 14 futures prop firms reviewed on ThePropFirmGuide, letting you select up to 4 firms and compare them side-by-side across more than 15 key features. You can filter by account size, choose a specific challenge program for each firm, and instantly see how they stack up on profit targets, drawdown limits, payout schedules, platforms, and more. The goal is to cut through the marketing and give you the data you need to make an informed decision.
When comparing futures prop firms, the single most important factor most traders overlook is the drawdown type. EOD trailing, intraday trailing, and static drawdown are not interchangeable — they have completely different risk profiles. With intraday trailing drawdown, your buffer shrinks in real-time as your equity rises during a session, which means a strong open can actually make your account harder to manage, not easier. EOD trailing is more forgiving because your drawdown only adjusts at the close. Static drawdown is the most trader-friendly of all — your max loss is fixed from your starting balance and never moves, giving you a predictable floor to work within. If you're trading volatile instruments like NQ or ES, the drawdown type can be the difference between staying funded and getting blown out on a normal trading day. Read our full breakdown of prop firm drawdown types to understand exactly how each structure works. You can also compare consistency rules, news trading restrictions, EA policies, and scaling plans side by side in our Futures Prop Firm Rules Comparison.
All Futures Prop Firms at a Glance
14 futures prop firms — select your account size and pick up to 4 firms to compare side-by-side.
Alpha Futures
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Apex Trader Funding
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AquaFutures
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Bulenox
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DayTraders
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Elite Trader Funding
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FundedNext Futures
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Lucid Trading
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My Funded Futures
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Phidias Prop Firm
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Take Profit Trader
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Top One Futures
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TradeDay
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Tradeify
FUTURESProfit Split, Max Allocation, and Payout Frequency
Profit split percentages across the 14 firms on this page range from 70% to 100%. Six firms — Apex Trader Funding, AquaFutures, Bulenox, DayTraders, Elite Trader Funding, and Lucid Trading — offer 100% profit splits. FundedNext Futures and Phidias sit at 80%, while My Funded Futures ranges from 80% to 90% depending on the plan. But don't chase profit split in isolation — a 100% split at a firm with slow payouts, high consistency rules, and a low max allocation may be worth far less than an 80% split at a firm that pays out quickly and lets you scale to $2M+.
Maximum allocation — the total funded capital you can hold across multiple accounts — is arguably the most underrated metric when comparing firms. Apex Trader Funding allows up to $3M in total allocation, Bulenox up to $2.75M, and Elite Trader Funding up to $2M. At the other end, FundedNext Futures caps at $500K and Alpha Futures at $450K. If scaling is your goal — running multiple funded accounts simultaneously — the max allocation ceiling matters as much as the per-account split. See our guide on how many prop firm accounts to hold for a full strategy breakdown.
Payout frequency varies significantly across firms. Take Profit Trader, TradeDay (after the buffer period), and Top One Futures Elite Daily program all offer daily payouts. Apex Trader Funding, Lucid Trading, and Tradeify pay every 5 days. Bulenox pays every 10 days and Phidias every 10 days as well. For traders who depend on consistent cash flow, faster payout cycles matter — but always check whether the firm has a minimum profit threshold or buffer requirement before the first payout is eligible. Check our prop firm payouts guide for a deep dive into how payout systems actually work in practice.
Consistency Rules and Minimum Trading Days
Consistency rules are one of the most misunderstood — and most punishing — rules in futures prop trading. Many firms cap the maximum amount any single trading day can contribute to your total funded profit, typically between 20% and 50%. The intent is to prevent traders from passing a challenge on one lucky day, but in practice this rule can trap funded traders who have a legitimately great trading day during a strong trend. Alpha Futures has a strict 50% daily consistency rule across all programs. TradeDay applies a 30% rule. AquaFutures uses a 40% rule on their Beginner and Standard programs. By contrast, Apex Trader Funding has no consistency rule at all, making it one of the most flexible firms for traders with high-variance strategies.
Minimum trading day requirements are equally important if you trade infrequently or want to cash out quickly. Take Profit Trader requires 5 trading days before your first payout. Elite Trader Funding also requires 5 days. Top One Futures Elite program requires 10 days, one of the highest on this list. Firms like Apex, FundedNext, and Tradeify have no minimum trading day requirements at all. If you're a low-frequency trader who takes only a handful of high-conviction setups per week, always check this rule before choosing a firm.
Trading Platforms Supported
Platform support is a practical constraint that many traders don't think about until they've already paid for an evaluation. NinjaTrader is the most widely supported platform across the 14 firms on this page, followed by Tradovate and TradingView. Rithmic (the data feed and execution layer used by many platforms) is supported by several firms including Bulenox, DayTraders, Lucid Trading, and Phidias. Quantower is available at Bulenox, DayTraders, My Funded Futures, and Tradeify. Phidias is one of the few firms to support Sierra Chart, which has a dedicated following among serious retail futures traders. AquaFutures runs exclusively on Volumetrica, making it a very niche choice — ideal if you're already a Volumetrica user, but a dealbreaker if you're not. Always make sure the firm you choose supports the platform you actually trade on before committing to an evaluation fee.
Straight-to-Funded and Instant Funded Programs
Several firms on this page now offer instant funded or straight-to-funded (S2F) programs that skip the traditional evaluation phase entirely. Top One Futures offers Instant Funded and S2F Sim PRO accounts, as well as their IGNITE program. AquaFutures has Instant Pro and Instant Funded options. Lucid Trading offers LucidDirect, their instant funded product. DayTraders has their S2F program available at $25K, $50K, and $150K. These programs typically come with tighter consistency rules and lower contract limits in exchange for skipping the eval, but they can be a great fit for experienced traders who are confident in their edge and don't want to spend time passing challenges. Read our guide to straight-to-funded prop firms for a full breakdown of how these programs compare.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many futures prop firms can I compare at once?
You can compare up to 4 futures prop firms side-by-side using the comparison tool at the top of this page. Select your preferred account size, choose your firms, and pick the specific challenge program for each one to see a detailed breakdown of all key features — profit splits, drawdown types, payout times, platforms, consistency rules, and more. The tool covers all 14 futures prop firms reviewed on ThePropFirmGuide.
What is the difference between EOD trailing, intraday trailing, and static drawdown?
EOD (End of Day) trailing drawdown adjusts once per day at market close, based on your highest equity balance that day. Intraday trailing drawdown moves in real-time as your equity increases during the session — so if you're up $2,000 intraday but finish flat, your drawdown has already tightened by $2,000. Static drawdown is fixed from your starting balance and never moves regardless of profits, making it the most predictable and trader-friendly structure. For active NQ or ES futures traders, intraday trailing can be particularly punishing on high-volatility days. See our full guide to prop firm drawdown types for a detailed comparison.
Which futures prop firms offer 100% profit splits?
Six firms on this page offer 100% profit splits: Apex Trader Funding, AquaFutures, Bulenox, DayTraders, Elite Trader Funding, and Lucid Trading. That said, profit split percentage is only one part of the picture — payout frequency, max allocation, consistency rules, and drawdown structure all affect your real earning potential. A 100% split that pays out every 10 days with a 50% consistency rule may be less valuable to you than an 80% split that pays daily with no consistency requirement.
What account sizes are available for futures prop firm evaluations?
Account sizes range from $10K at Elite Trader Funding all the way up to $300K at DayTraders. The most common sizes across all 14 firms are $25K, $50K, $100K, and $150K. Bulenox and Elite Trader Funding also offer $250K accounts. Use the account size filter in the comparison tool above to see which firms offer your preferred size and what the associated profit targets and drawdown limits look like.
Which futures prop firm is best for NQ traders?
For NQ futures traders specifically, the drawdown type and contract limits are the most critical factors. Firms with static or EOD trailing drawdown — like Apex Trader Funding, Elite Trader Funding, and DayTraders — tend to be more manageable on volatile days. Contract limits at the $50K level range from 3 minis at some firms up to 10+ at others, so always check how many contracts you're allowed to trade for your account size. Our best futures prop firms guide includes a detailed breakdown of top picks by trading style.
How many funded futures accounts should I hold at once?
Most experienced funded traders recommend holding multiple accounts across one or two firms rather than putting all your capital in one account. This approach spreads your risk and increases your total potential allocation. For example, running five $25K accounts at Apex Trader Funding gives you more statistical opportunity to get funded than attempting one or two larger accounts. The max allocation limits on this comparison page show you exactly how much total capital each firm allows. Read our full breakdown of how many prop firm accounts to run at once for a strategy-based approach.
Are futures prop firm evaluations worth it?
For traders who have a consistent edge, futures prop firm evaluations are worth it — you get access to significantly more capital than you could fund personally, with limited downside risk (the evaluation fee). The key is approaching them with proper risk management from day one and treating the eval like a funded account, not a gamble. The biggest mistakes traders make are over-trading near the target, ignoring the consistency rule, and not accounting for the drawdown type in their position sizing. See our guide on are prop firms worth it for a balanced assessment, and our breakdown of common prop firm challenge mistakes to avoid the pitfalls that eliminate most traders.
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