Prop firm challenge guides
Understand the rules before you trade. Explore account sizes, profit targets, drawdown limits, payout terms, and a practical plan for how to pass.
Lucid Trading
US futures prop firm (est. March 2025) with 1-step evaluations (LucidFlex, LucidPro, LucidDaily) and LucidDirect instant. Brokers: CQG, EdgeClear, NinjaTrader, Rithmic. Payouts via Crypto, Plaid, WorkMarket.
20 published challenges
Tradeify
US futures prop firm (est. June 2024) with 1-step Select and Growth evaluations plus Lightning instant-funded accounts. Brokers: Rithmic, Tradovate, WealthCharts. 90% profit split. Payouts via Plane and Riseworks.
16 published challenges
Topstep
US futures prop firm (est. January 2012) with a 1-step Trading Combine and Express Funded accounts from $50K to $150K. Brokers: Plus500 and TopstepX. Platforms: Quantower and TopstepX. 90% profit split. Payouts via ACH, Aeropay, bank wire, and Wise.
6 published challenges
Trade the rules, not your emotions
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