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 Before you start
 - You are eligible for 2 free E8 trials every 28 days.
 - For the trial account, you need to register and verify your profile.
 - Users using a trial account are not eligible to receive any payouts from E8 Markets. The free trial is only for testing purposes.
 - E8 trial mimics the same conditions as E8 One accounts on the Matchtrader platform or as E8 One Perpetual accounts on the E8 Terminal platform (Based on which option you choose, it will mimic the same conditions and instruments as you would have on challenges).
 - Right now, there is no option to test Futures challenges with a free trial.
 How to receive a Free Trial account
 When you log in to your profile through the E8X dashboard, please click on Start Trading and choose an E8 Trial
 Please note that all trial accounts are automatically closed after 30 days from the date the account was created.

 Before you start
 - You are eligible for 2 free E8 trials every 28 days.
 - Users using a trial account are not eligible to receive any payouts from E8 Markets. The free trial is only for testing purposes.
 - E8 trial mimics the same conditions as E8 One accounts on the Matchtrader platform or as E8 One Perpetual accounts on the E8 Terminal platform (Based on which option you choose, it will mimic the same conditions and instruments as you would have on challenges).
 - If you want to use Matchtrader Trial, you need to be verified; if you want to go for E8 Terminal, you need to be at least registered through a Google or Discord account.
 - Right now, there is no option to test Futures challenges with a free trial.
 How to receive a Free Trial account
 When you log in to your profile through the E8X dashboard, please click on Start Trading, select Classic Markets, and choose an E8 Trial
 Please note that all trial accounts are automatically closed after 30 days from the date the account was created.
 One-click Trial
 Skip the steps; you can now start a trial in a single click, directly from the E8 Markets homepage.
 - Click Free trial on the homepage.
 - If you're within your limit (2 free trials every 28 days), your trial account is created automatically - no checkout, no manual setup.
 - You are redirected straight into your trial dashboard; instantly, and with one click, you can be logged into E8 Terminal.
 All the same conditions and limits above still apply - trial accounts are not eligible for payouts and close automatically after 30 days. This trial is only on the E8 Terminal platform. If you want to try Matchtrader, you need to go through the checkout process.

 A trader notices that a price update on one platform is delayed by twenty milliseconds. They quickly place a trade before the lagging platform adjusts, securing a better price than traders using standard feeds. This creates an unfair advantage and manipulates pricing dynamics.
 What is a Reverse Hedge?
 Reverse hedging is a manipulative strategy where a trader opens opposite positions in different accounts to artificially hedge risk, creating an illusion of controlled exposure while exploiting reward structures.
 Why is Reverse Hedge prohibited in FundedNext Futures?
 Traders engaging in reverse hedging ensure that one account profits while the other incurs a loss, which misrepresents genuine trading performance. This deceptive approach undermines trading evaluations and violates FundedNext Futures' principles of fair competition. To prevent manipulation, this practice is strictly prohibited.
 Example:
 A trader opens a buy position in one FundedNext Account and simultaneously opens a sell position in another. Regardless of market movement, one account will always show a profit while the other will show a loss, creating a misleading impression of success.
 What is Hedging with Correlated Instruments?
 Hedging with correlated instruments involves taking opposite positions in assets that move similarly, reducing actual market exposure while manipulating trading evaluations.
 Why is Hedging with Correlated Instruments prohibited in FundedNext Futures?
 Traders using this method neutralize risk artificially without engaging in true market exposure. This strategy distorts genuine trading performance, allowing traders to exploit reward structures unfairly. FundedNext Futures prohibits this to maintain an honest and skill-based evaluation process.
 Example:
 A trader buys S&P 500 futures while simultaneously shorting the YM Futures. Since both indices move in sync, the positions cancel out risk, preventing an accurate assessment of trading ability.
 What is Gapped or Illiquid Market Trading?
 Gapped or illiquid market trading involves placing trades during low liquidity periods or exploiting large price gaps to gain an unfair advantage. This method relies on market inefficiencies rather than strategic trading skills.

 A trader notices that a price update on one platform is delayed by twenty milliseconds. They quickly place a trade before the lagging platform adjusts, securing a better price than traders using standard feeds. This creates an unfair advantage and manipulates pricing dynamics.
 What is a Reverse Hedge?
 Reverse hedging is a manipulative strategy where a trader opens offsetting positions on the same or an equivalent instrument, buying one while selling the other, to artificially neutralise directional risk. Because both positions track the same underlying, one ticket is guaranteed to win and the other is guaranteed to lose, no matter which way the market moves. It can be done across multiple accounts or within a single account.
 Why is Reverse Hedge prohibited in FundedNext Futures?
 Reverse hedging misrepresents genuine trading performance. Because the positions offset one another on the same underlying, the outcome is predetermined regardless of market direction. The trader is not demonstrating real skill or risk management. This undermines the integrity of the evaluation and violates FundedNext Futures' principles of fair competition. To prevent manipulation, this practice is prohibited.
 Examples:
 - Across accounts: A trader opens a buy on NQ in one Account and a sell on NQ in Account B. Regardless of market movement, one account shows a profit and the other a loss.
 - Single-account: A trader buys 1 NQ contract and sells 10 MNQ contracts in the same account. Because NQ and MNQ track the same underlying at matched notional, the net position is effectively flat, neutralising directional risk and circumventing genuine exposure.
 What is Hedging with Correlated Instruments?
 Hedging with correlated instruments means holding opposing positions, one long and one short, at the same time on two different underlyings that move together within the same Asset Group.
 Because correlated assets closely follow the same market trends, taking opposite positions on them offsets most of the overall risk: one trade gains while the other loses, artificially reducing genuine exposure. This can be done across multiple accounts or within a single account.
 Why is Hedging with Correlated Instruments prohibited in FundedNext Futures?
 FundedNext evaluates traders on their ability to navigate real market risk and demonstrate a sustainable edge. Taking opposite positions on heavily correlated markets removes most of that risk, with one position absorbing the loss while the other books a profit. This masks genuine risk exposure and exploits the simulated environment, making it difficult to assess real trading skill. To maintain a fair and skill-based evaluation, this practice is prohibited.
 Example:
 A trader buys S&P 500 (ES) Futures while simultaneously selling Dow Jones (YM) Futures. Both are closely linked US equity indices, so buying one while selling the other acts as an artificial safety net with near-zero real market risk.
 What is Gapped or Illiquid Market Trading?
 Gapped or illiquid market trading involves placing trades during low liquidity periods or exploiting large price gaps to gain an unfair advantage. This method relies on market inefficiencies rather than strategic trading skills.

 Account: $50,000 → 0.5% risk = $250
 What happens in case of a rule violation?
 A violation results in a soft breach:
 - The position is automatically closed
 - The account remains active
 - Trading can continue immediately
 After the 3rd violation, a hard breach occurs and the account is closed.
 Purpose of this rule
 - Prevents excessive concentration in a single asset
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 - Encourages clean and professional risk management
 - Reflects realistic trading conditions in live markets
 Important! Trades in the individual markets are counted together as one position. Therefore, it is entirely possible that the maximum SL (Stop Loss) for a single trade has not yet been reached because another trade was still open in that market. A position can consist of multiple trades, and multiple trades always remain a single position.

 Account: $50,000 → 0.5% risk = $250
 What happens in case of a rule violation?
 A violation results in a soft breach: Even merely approaching or exceeding the limit on an open position can be considered a violation.
 - The position is automatically closed
 - The account remains active
 - Trading can continue immediately
 After the 3rd violation, a hard breach occurs and the account is closed. The maximum position loss is not reset. Fees and slippage may affect the limit.
 Purpose of this rule
 - Prevents excessive concentration in a single asset
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 - Encourages clean and professional risk management
 - Reflects realistic trading conditions in live markets
 Important! Trades in the individual markets are counted together as one position. Therefore, it is entirely possible that the maximum SL (Stop Loss) for a single trade has not yet been reached because another trade was still open in that market. A position can consist of multiple trades, and multiple trades always remain a single position. Allow for a safety margin below the 0.5% limit (e.g., 0.25%–0.4%) to account for slippage and widening spreads. In volatile markets such as the Nasdaq (NQ), it is recommended to trade smaller positions such as the Micro Nasdaq (MNQ). Two simultaneous trades share the $250 limit, so each trade may risk a maximum of $125.

 Why does this rule exist?
 The Max Position Loss rule ensures that your risk per market is strictly limited.
 Your maximum risk per market:
 - Challenge: 1% of account balance
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 Example (Evaluation)
 Account: $50,000 → 1% risk = $500
 Example (Funding)
 Account: $50,000 → 0.5% risk = $250
 What happens in case of a rule violation?
 A violation results in a soft breach:
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 - The account remains active
 - Trading can continue immediately
 After the 3rd violation, a hard breach occurs and the account is closed.
 Purpose of this rule
 - Prevents excessive concentration in a single asset
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 - Encourages clean and professional risk management
 - Reflects realistic trading conditions in live markets

 Why does this rule exist?
 The Max Position Loss rule ensures that your risk per market is strictly limited.
 The Maximum Position Loss rule applies to each position and includes all costs, such as slippage, spread, and fees. Multiple positions in the same market are considered together.
 Your maximum risk per market:
 - Challenge: 1% of account balance
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 Example (Evaluation)
 Account: $50,000 → 1% risk = $500
 It is recommended to build in a safety margin below the 1% limit to account for normal market fluctuations and trading costs.
 Example (Funding)
 Account: $50,000 → 0.5% risk = $250
 It is recommended to set the risk well below the 0.5% threshold to account for slippage and fees.
 What happens in case of a rule violation?
 A violation results in a soft breach:
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 - The account remains active
 - Trading can continue immediately
 A stop-loss does not guarantee a fixed execution price. Slippage and fees may cause the actual loss to exceed the limit.
 After the 3rd violation, a hard breach occurs and the account is closed.
 Market conditions such as high volatility or wide spreads increase the risk of triggering a rule violation.
 Purpose of this rule
 - Prevents excessive concentration in a single asset
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 - Encourages clean and professional risk management
 - Reflects realistic trading conditions in live markets
 Best Practices for Avoiding Rule Violations
 - Allow for a safety margin: Set your risk below the specified limit to account for slippage and fees.
 - Be mindful of market conditions: Avoid trading in volatile markets or during periods of wide spreads.
 - Regular Review: Monitor your positions and factor all costs into your risk management plan.
 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
 - Why doesn’t a stop-loss protect against a breach? A stop-loss does not guarantee a fixed execution price. Slippage and fees can increase the actual loss.
 - Are fees included in the calculation? Yes, all trading costs, such as fees and spreads, are included in the loss calculation.
 - Does the limit apply per account or per position? The limit is calculated per position, but multiple positions in the same market are aggregated.
 Differences from Other Risk Rules
 - Daily Loss Limit vs. Max Position Loss: The Daily Loss Limit monitors the maximum daily loss, while the Max Position Loss rule limits the loss per position. Both rules operate independently of each other.

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 The Consistency Rule ensures trading performance is spread out over time rather than relying on a single trade. It is calculated using your total profits, not your account size:
 Consistency Percentage Formula: (Best Trading Day Profit ÷ Total Profits) × 100 = Consistency Percentage
 To qualify for a payout or scale-up, your best trading day must account for 40% or less of your total profit.
 How to Calculate Your Required Total Profit: Best Trading Day Profit ÷ 0.40 = Required Total Profit
 Example (40% Consistency Rule):
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 Calculation: $1,500 ÷ 0.40 = $3,750
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 Requirement: Your total account profit must be at least $3,750.
 If your total profit is currently $2,000, your best day ($1,500) represents 75% of your gains. You are not penalized—you simply need to continue trading to build your total profit until your best day accounts for 40% or less of the total.

 The Consistency Rule ensures trading performance is spread out over time rather than relying on a single trade. It is calculated using your total profits, not your account size:
 Consistency Percentage Formula: (Best Trade Profit ÷ Total Profits) × 100 = Consistency Percentage
 To qualify for a payout or scale-up, your best trade must account for less than 40% of your total profit.
 How to Calculate Your Required Total Profit: Best Trade Profit ÷ 0.39 = Required Total Profit
 Example (40% Consistency Rule):
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 Calculation: $1,500 ÷ 0.40 = $3,750
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 Requirement: Your total account profit must be below $3,750.
 If your total profit is currently $2,000, your best day ($1,500) represents 75% of your gains. You are not penalized—you simply need to continue trading to build your total profit until your best trade accounts for less than 40% of the total.

 - Unfair technology — using software, AI, ultra-high speed systems, or mass data entry to gain an unfair advantage
 - Trading inconsistent with real futures markets — or in a way that creates financial risk for Topstep
 - Exploiting platform deficiencies — using instruments or methods that misuse bugs, errors, or deficiencies in the platform
 - Circumventing geographical or technical restrictions
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 - Any other conduct that Topstep determines, at its sole discretion, is uncommercial, games the market, is not a viable strategy, or is not responsible trading
 - Do not use a VPN. VPNs, proxy services, TOR, geo-location obfuscation, and other identity-masking services are not permitted at Topstep. If you see an Error 403 Forbidden message, disable your VPN or proxy and try again.
 Trading with friends & family is part of the Ultimate Trading Experience
 Just keep it by the book — no coordinated group trading, no account-sharing, no single-account rule workarounds.
 Who is the Trust Team?
 The Trust Team protects the integrity of the program. If your conduct is called into question, they're who you'll hear from.

 - Unfair technology — using software, AI, ultra-high speed systems, or mass data entry to gain an unfair advantage
 - Trading inconsistent with real futures markets — or in a way that creates financial risk for Topstep
 - Unjustified chargebacks — filing a dispute against a payment to Topstep. Learn more here.
 - Exploiting platform deficiencies — using instruments or methods that misuse bugs, errors, or deficiencies in the platform
 - Circumventing geographical or technical restrictions
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 - Any other conduct that Topstep determines, at its sole discretion, is uncommercial, games the market, is not a viable strategy, or is not responsible trading
 - Do not use a VPN. VPNs, proxy services, TOR, geo-location obfuscation, and other identity-masking services are not permitted at Topstep. If you see an Error 403 Forbidden message, disable your VPN or proxy and try again.
 Prohibited Conduct regarding Trader Profiles:
 - Harmful, offensive, illegal, or sexual content
 - Personal Data or misleading claims
 - Unauthorized names, trademarks, or third-party content
 - Advertising, scams, or attempts to evade moderation
 - Notice that Profile Content may undergo automated screening and moderation, which may result in profile suspension or deactivation
 🤝 Trading with friends & family is part of the Ultimate Trading Experience. Just keep it by the book — no coordinated group trading, no account-sharing, no single-account rule workarounds.
 Who is the Trust Team?
 The Trust Team protects the integrity of the program. If your conduct is called into question, they're who you'll hear from.

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 Close anything not needed while trading. Try refreshing your browser.
 Recommended browser: Google Chrome. DuckDuckGo is not supported.
 Note: Topstep does not offer courtesy adjustments for connectivity issues. Internet instability is outside Topstep’s control and responsibility.
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 Close background programs & refresh your browser
 Close anything not needed while trading. Try refreshing your browser.
 Supported Browsers
 Desktop Browser | Fully supported
 Chrome | 149 or newer
 Edge | 149 or newer
 Firefox | 152 or newer
 Safari (on a Mac) | 17, 18, or 26
 Mobile Browser | Fully supported
 iPhone or iPad — any browser (Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Edge) | iOS 17, 18, or 26
 Chrome on Android | 149 or newer
 👉 Recommended browser: Google Chrome.
 Note: Topstep does not offer courtesy adjustments for connectivity issues. Internet instability is outside Topstep’s control and responsibility.
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 - Trades impacted by economic releases are not eligible for exceptions or Reset credits
 - Results are your responsibility — full stop
 - To reduce slippage risk: cut your position size, use limit orders, or avoid trading the event entirely
 ⚠️ You own the outcome. Trade accordingly.
 FAQs
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 Rapid price movement and low liquidity make it hard to fill orders at your expected price. The bigger the release, the more pronounced the slippage risk.
 How can I minimize slippage?
 Monitor economic calendars so you know what's coming. Reduce position sizes during volatile events. Use limit orders instead of market orders. Or sit it out — sometimes that's the best trade.
 Does Topstep adjust accounts for slippage losses?
 No. Slippage is a normal market condition. Topstep doesn't make account adjustments for losses attributable to it.

 - Trades impacted by economic releases are not eligible for exceptions or Reset credits
 - Results are your responsibility — full stop
 - To reduce slippage risk: cut your position size, use limit orders, or avoid trading the event entirely.
 ⚠️ You own the outcome. Trade accordingly.
 FAQs
· · ·
 Rapid price movement and low liquidity make it hard to fill orders at your expected price. The bigger the release, the more pronounced the slippage risk.
 How can I minimize slippage?
 Monitor economic calendars so you know what's coming. Reduce position sizes during volatile events. Use limit orders instead of market orders. Or sit it out — sometimes that's the best trade. Check out the Risk Adjustments: High Risk/High Volatility article to learn more.
 Does Topstep adjust accounts for slippage losses?
 No. Slippage is a normal market condition. Topstep doesn't make account adjustments for losses attributable to it.

 Max Loss Limit | $1,000 (static, non-trailing 🔥)
 Max Contracts | 2 mini / 20 micro
 Consistency Target | 50%
 Daily Loss Limit (DLL) | Mandatory $500
 Funded Activation Fee | Free
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 Max Loss Limit | $10,000 Trailing End of Day
 Max Contracts | 25 mini / 250 micro
 Consistency Target | 50%
 Daily Loss Limit (DLL) | Mandatory $5,000
 Price | $499 one-time — no subscription. 90 Day expiration.

 Max Loss Limit | $1,000 (static, non-trailing 🔥)
 Max Contracts | 2 mini / 20 micro
 Consistency Target | 55%
 Daily Loss Limit (DLL) | Mandatory $500
 Funded Activation Fee | Free
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 Max Loss Limit | $10,000 Trailing End of Day
 Max Contracts | 25 mini / 250 micro
 Consistency Target | 55%
 Daily Loss Limit (DLL) | Mandatory $5,000
 Price | $499 one-time — no subscription. 90 Day expiration.

 Consistency rules exist because big spike days don't build funded traders. Sustainable habits do. Here's how the Consistency rules work in the Trading Combine® and the Express Funded Account®.
 Trading Combine — Consistency Target (50%)
 Your single best day of profit must stay at or below 50% of your Profit Target. If it exceeds that, your Profit Target increases. You'll need to earn more to pass.
 Formula: Best Day Profit ÷ Total Profit = Best Day %
 Best Day Recommendations (stay below these to avoid a Profit Target increase):
 Account Size | Profit Target | Best Day Recommendation
 $50K | $3,000 | Less than $1,500
 $100K | $6,000 | Less than $3,000
 $150K | $9,000 | Less than $4,500
 Example: $1,200 best day ÷ $2,800 total profit = 43% ✅ — Consistency Target met.
 There's a small backend buffer for market fluctuations — you don't need to hit numbers to the penny. You can pass in as few as 2 days, as long as no single day exceeds 50% of your total profit and your Profit Target is met.
 ⚠️ Losses do not reset your best day. The Consistency Target applies regardless of your current account balance.
 How does the Best Day lock in?
 Your best day updates throughout the session as your P&L moves. At 3:10 PM CT, that day's value locks into your trading history and cannot be changed. A future day becomes your new best day if it exceeds the previous one and locks at 3:10 PM CT on its own day.
 What happens if I have a losing day?
 Losses don't reset your best day. If your best day is $1,500 but a losing day brings your total profit down to $1,000, your best day is still $1,500.
 To find your new Profit Target: Best Day ÷ 0.50 = Total Profit Needed.
 Example: $1,500 best day ÷ 0.50 = $3,000 Profit Target. You need to recover losses and reach $3,000 without letting any single day exceed $1,500. If your next day earns $2,000, your best day becomes $2,000 and your new Profit Target becomes $4,000.
 Can I fix a Consistency violation by trading more on the same day?
 No. If your best day was set during the current trading session (before 3:10 PM CT), any additional profit you earn today adds directly to that best day total — which raises your adjusted Profit Target even further.
 To resolve a Consistency Target violation, the remaining profit must be earned on a separate trading day, after the market close of the session in which your best day was set.
 Example: Your best day is $1,800 (set today, session still open). Your adjusted Profit Target is $3,600. Trading more today to earn the remaining $1,800 will not work — every dollar you earn today increases your best day total, which keeps raising the target.
 Can I keep trading after hitting my Best Day Recommendation?
 Yes, but exceeding it increases your Profit Target and makes the Trading Combine harder to pass.
 💡 Tip: On TopstepX™, you can set a Personal Daily Profit Target to lock in your gains before exceeding the Consistency Target. Go to Settings, then Risk Settings, set your dollar amount and action (Do Nothing, Liquidate, or Liquidate and Block), then save. Read more or watch the video.
 Express Funded Account Consistency — Consistency Objective (40%)

 Consistency rules exist because big spike days don't build funded traders. Sustainable habits do. Here's how the Consistency rules work in the Trading Combine® and the Express Funded Account®.
 Trading Combine — Consistency Target (55%)
 Your single best day of profit must stay at or below 55% of your Profit Target. If it exceeds that, your Profit Target increases. You'll need to earn more to pass.
 Formula: Best Day Profit ÷ Total Profit = Best Day %
 Best Day Recommendations (stay below these to avoid a Profit Target increase):
 Account Size | Profit Target | Best Day Recommendation
 $50K | $3,000 | Less than $1,650
 $100K | $6,000 | Less than $3,300
 $150K | $9,000 | Less than $4,950
 Example: $50K account: $1,600 best day ÷ $3,000 total profit = 53% ✅ — Consistency Target met.
 55% is a hard line. It is not rounded, and there is no buffer. You can pass in as few as 2 days, as long as no single day exceeds 55% of your total profit and your Profit Target is met.
 ⚠️ Losses do not reset your best day. The Consistency Target applies regardless of your current account balance.
 How does the Best Day lock in?
 Your best day updates throughout the session as your P&L moves. At 3:10 PM CT, that day's value locks into your trading history and cannot be changed. A future day becomes your new best day if it exceeds the previous one and locks at 3:10 PM CT on its own day.
 What happens if I have a losing day?
 Losses don't reset your best day. If your best day is $1,650 but a losing day brings your total profit down to $1,000, your best day is still $1,650.
 To find your new Profit Target: Best Day ÷ 0.55 = Total Profit Needed.
 Example: On a $50K account, a $1,650 best day ÷ 0.55 = a $3,000 Profit Target. You need to recover losses and reach $3,000 without letting any single day exceed $1,650. If your next day earns $2,200, your best day becomes $2,200 and your new Profit Target becomes $4,000.
 Can I fix a Consistency violation by trading more on the same day?
 No. If your best day was set during the current trading session (before 3:10 PM CT), any additional profit you earn today adds directly to that best day total — which raises your adjusted Profit Target even further.
 To resolve a Consistency Target violation, the remaining profit must be earned on a separate trading day, after the market close of the session in which your best day was set.
 Example: You're in a $50K Trading Combine with a $3,000 Profit Target. Your best day is $2,200 (set today, session still open), so your adjusted Profit Target is $4,000. Trading more today to earn the remaining $1,800 will not work. Every dollar you earn today increases your best day total, which keeps raising the target.
 Can I keep trading after hitting my Best Day Recommendation?
 Yes, but exceeding it increases your Profit Target and makes the Trading Combine harder to pass.
 What happened to the buffer?
 There is no buffer. 55% is the hard limit. The old buffer was quiet padding on top of a 50% target. Now the number you see is the number that counts, so there's nothing hidden to account for.
 💡 Tip: On TopstepX™, you can set a Personal Daily Profit Target to lock in your gains before exceeding the Consistency Target. Go to Settings, then Risk Settings, set your dollar amount and action (Do Nothing, Liquidate, or Liquidate and Block), then save. Read more or watch the video.
 Express Funded Account Consistency — Consistency Objective (40%)

 Objectives
 - Reach and maintain your Profit Target
 - Meet the Consistency Target — your best single day should stay below 50% of your Profit Target to avoid increasing your Consistency Target.
 Maximum Position Size
 The maximum number of contracts you can hold open at one time, per account. Micros and minis count at a 10:1 ratio.
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 No. Level 1 (Top of Book) live data is included in your Topstep membership at no extra cost. Level 2 (Depth of Market) is available as an upgrade for DOM or Ladder traders. See Level 1 and Level 2 Market Data for details.
 Can I pass the Trading Combine in one day?
 No. Big spike days don't build funded traders, consistency does. You can pass in as few as two days, but keep your best day below 50% of your Profit Target.
 What happens after I pass?
 What happens after I pass?

 Objectives
 - Reach and maintain your Profit Target
 - Meet the Consistency Target — your best single day should stay below 55% of your Profit Target to avoid increasing your Consistency Target.
 Maximum Position Size
 The maximum number of contracts you can hold open at one time, per account. Micros and minis count at a 10:1 ratio.
· · ·
 No. Level 1 (Top of Book) live data is included in your Topstep membership at no extra cost. Level 2 (Depth of Market) is available as an upgrade for DOM or Ladder traders. See Level 1 and Level 2 Market Data for details.
 Can I pass the Trading Combine in one day?
 No. Big spike days don't build funded traders, consistency does. You can pass in as few as two days, but keep your best day below 55% of your Profit Target.
 What happens after I pass?
 What happens after I pass?

 Objectives:
 - Reach and maintain the Profit Target
 - Consistency Target: best trading day must stay below 50% of total profits
 Rule:
 - Do not let your Account Balance hit or exceed the Maximum Loss Limit (MLL)

 Objectives:
 - Reach and maintain the Profit Target
 - Consistency Target: best trading day must stay below 55% of total profits
 Rule:
 - Do not let your Account Balance hit or exceed the Maximum Loss Limit (MLL)

 Premier Trading League: Step-by-Step Dashboard Walkthrough
 Step-by-step Premier Trading League (PTL) dashboard walkthrough: registration, display username, picking a creator team, the Waiting Room, your first match, leaderboard points, resets and Cut Day.
 Updated yesterday
 Table of contents
 This walkthrough follows the Premier Trading League from registration through to your first match, one step at a time. Each step tells you what to do, and where a screenshot exists it shows what you should be seeing at that point. For the full rules — scoring, teams, the cut, resets and the prize breakdown — see the Premier Trading League — Full Competition Guide.

 Premier Trading League: Step-by-Step Dashboard Walkthrough
 Step-by-step Premier Trading League (PTL) dashboard walkthrough: registration, display username, picking a creator team, the Waiting Room, your first match, leaderboard points, resets and Cut Day.
 Updated this week
 Table of contents
 This walkthrough follows the Premier Trading League from registration through to your first match, one step at a time. Each step tells you what to do, and where a screenshot exists it shows what you should be seeing at that point. For the full rules — scoring, teams, the cut, resets and the prize breakdown — see the Premier Trading League — Full Competition Guide.

 Premier Trading League — Full Competition Guide
 Complete Premier Trading League (PTL) rules: free entry, KYC, registration dates, creator teams, head-to-head matches, scoring, Cut Day, resets, top-500 prizes, Rise payouts and the Grand Final.
 Updated yesterday
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 Tradeify's flagship trading competition. Free to enter, $1.3 million on the line — eight matches, two leagues, and a live Grand Final in Fort Lauderdale on December 11. This article walks you through what PTL is, how it works, how to take part, and what is waiting at the end of the season.

 Premier Trading League — Full Competition Guide
 Complete Premier Trading League (PTL) rules: free entry, KYC, registration dates, creator teams, head-to-head matches, scoring, Cut Day, resets, top-500 prizes, Rise payouts and the Grand Final.
 Updated this week
 Table of contents
 Tradeify's flagship trading competition. Free to enter, $1.3 million on the line — eight matches, two leagues, and a live Grand Final in Fort Lauderdale on December 11. This article walks you through what PTL is, how it works, how to take part, and what is waiting at the end of the season.

 The Daily Payout Policy is designed for traders who value rapid access to profits with daily withdrawal eligibility:
 - Payout Frequency: Daily eligibility after meeting buffer requirement
 - Payout Caps: Smaller, more frequent ($600 / $1,000 / $1,500 / $2,500 caps)
 - Daily Loss Limit: Yes ($500 / $1,000 / $1,250 / $1,750)
 - Buffer System: Required ($1,100 / $2,100 / $2,600 / $3,600)

 The Daily Payout Policy is designed for traders who value rapid access to profits with daily withdrawal eligibility:
 - Payout Frequency: Daily eligibility after meeting buffer requirement
 - Payout Caps: Smaller, more frequent ($600 / $1,250 / $1,750 / $2,500 caps)
 - Daily Loss Limit: Yes ($500 / $1,000 / $1,250 / $1,750)
 - Buffer System: Required ($1,100 / $2,100 / $2,600 / $3,600)

 Premier+ has no consistency rule, no daily loss limit and no activation fee. Upon payout, there is a 90/10 split with an End-Of-Day Drawdown(EOD). Account sizes range from $25k - $150k.
 Account Size | Max Drawdown | DLL | Scaling Plan | Max Contract Size
 $25,000 | $1,000 | None | Yes | 3 Minis or 30 Micros
 $50,000 | $2,000 | None | Yes | 5 Minis or 50 Micros
 $100,000 | $3,000 | None | Yes | 10 Minis or 100 Micros
 $150,000 | $4,500 | None | Yes | 15 Minis or 150 Micros
 Premier+ Funded Account Benefit
 - Withdraw profits every 5 qualifying trading days.

 Premier+ has no consistency rule, no daily loss limit and no activation fee. Upon payout, there is a 90/10 split with an End-Of-Day Drawdown(EOD). Account sizes range from $25k - $150k.
 Account Size | Max Drawdown | DLL | Scaling Plan | Max Contract Size
 $25,000 | $1,000 | None | Yes | 2 Minis or 20 Micros
 $50,000 | $2,000 | None | Yes | 4 Minis or 40 Micros
 $100,000 | $3,000 | None | Yes | 6 Minis or 60 Micros
 $150,000 | $4,500 | None | Yes | 10 Minis or 100 Micros
 Premier+ Funded Account Benefit
 - Withdraw profits every 5 qualifying trading days.

 Earning Your Way To A Live Cash Account With Nexgen ProTrader Funding.
 All Nexgen Live Cash Accounts will be onboarded through GFF Brokers, with clearing services provided by Plus500. Each account will operate using Rithmic market data and connectivity.
 Live Account Setup
 To set up your live trading account, we will create a secure Dropbox folder for you. Once you receive access, please upload:
 • Government-issued photo ID
 • Proof of address
 • Tax documentation:
 • Outside the U.S.: Completed W-8 form
 • Within the U.S.: Completed W-9 form
 • Contact information document containing your full legal name, current residential address, phone number, and email address.
 Note: If you have previously submitted these documents for a payout, you do not need to complete new forms or obtain new documents. You may upload the same W-8/W-9, photo ID, and other required documents previously submitted. We simply need you to upload them again to the new secure Dropbox folder for live account onboarding, as documents from previous payout folders are not automatically transferred to the new brokerage account.
 The contact information document can be created in Microsoft Word or another document program and uploaded to Dropbox.
 Once all documents are received and reviewed, we will begin setting up your live account. The brokerage firm will then provide your login credentials, platform access information, and onboarding instructions.
 Please ensure all information is accurate and your name is consistent across every document submitted.
 Supported Platforms (Live Cash Accounts Only)
 AgenaTrader | Arrowfin | ATAS | Bookmap | EdgeProX
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 - Traders who have exhibited exceptional risk management and trading performance.
 - Our Risk Team determines that your trading style is better suited for a Live Cash Account.
 Max Risk On Live Cash Accounts:
 A single semi-live account that is converted into a cash account begins with a 3% maximum loss limit. Traders who qualify by converting multiple eligible simulated funded accounts will receive a 50% increase in risk capacity, raising their maximum loss limit from 3% to 4.5%.
 Example:
 Live Account Size | 1 Account Live Transition 3% Max Risk | Multiple Accounts Live Transition 4.5% Max Risk
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 $100,000 | $3,000 | $4,500
 $150,000 | $4,500 | $6,750
 Account Replacement Reserve:
 Your last semi-live payout before transitioning to a live cash account will be applied toward your Account Replacement Reserve. This reserve is held for future use and will not be paid directly to the trader.
 Account Replacement Reserve
 - Not withdrawable as cash
 - Limited to one replacement per qualified account
 - Does not increase your Live Cash Account balance
 - May be used toward a one-time fee of $1,500 to replace the account
 - Available only after the required cooldown period of 2 weeks
 All replacement accounts are subject to Risk Team approval
 Breached Live Account:
 If your Live Cash Account is breached after receiving your first live payout, your Account Replacement Reserve may be used to purchase a replacement account.
 Your one-time replacement account costs $1,500.
 A 2-week cooldown period is required before a replacement account can be issued.
 Max Loss & Locking Level For Live Cash Account
 Max Loss starts at the Initial Equity Floor (3% or 4.5% max loss)
 When your account reaches new end-of-day highs, your Max Loss increases with it, always remaining the same distance below your highest end-of-day balance. Until it reaches the locking point.
 Locking point: once the account balance reaches Starting Balance + Max Loss + $100, the Max Loss level locks permanently at Starting Balance + $100. From that point, it never trails again, and the account can never fall below Starting Balance + $100.
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 - $50K, $75K & $100K: Start at 2 contracts (20 micros)
 - $150K: Starts at 3 contracts (30 micros)
 You earn 1 additional contract (10 micros) for every $5,000 in net profit, above the locking level.
 $50,000 Example:
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 Payout Information
 Your first payout request requires at least 5 completed trading days in your live account.
 After you have completed your initial five trading days, you may submit a payout request each Friday.
 Also, you must make it to your first payout and be profitable before you take on the financial burden of paying for additional exchanges  
 - Profit split is 90% to the trader and 10% to the firm 
 - Payouts are able to be taken after your account has hit the "Locking point," when your account balance reaches Starting Balance + Max Loss + $100
 - Payouts can be requested each Friday on a weekly cycle, with a $250 minimum per request.
 - Payouts are drawn from realized net profit and may not reduce the account below Starting Balance + $100.
 There are no rules for consistency or daily loss limits for Live Cash Accounts.
 Professional Status Data Fees & Risk Desk Discretion
 Live Trading Data Fees Requirements:
 - Level II (Depth of Market) Pro Data: $195/month, deducted from your trading account.
 - Tradesea: Additional $35/month, deducted if used.
 - Traders are required to trade MNQ, NQ, MES, or ES. To request another market, submit a support ticket or contact us on Discord. Additional exchange data fees may apply.
 Risk Management & Scaling:
 - Position size scales with net profit and may be reduced if risk quality deteriorates.
 - The Risk Desk may cap, reduce, or pause contract sizing based on volatility, trading behavior, account history, concentration risk, or overall firm exposure.
 - Traders must use reasonable stop losses and may not trade with unlimited or undefined risk.
 - The firm may maintain smaller position limits until consistent discipline, risk management, and execution quality are demonstrated.

 Earning Your Way To A Live Cash Account With Nexgen ProTrader Funding.
 All Nexgen Live Cash Accounts will be onboarded through GFF Brokers, with clearing services provided by Plus500. Each account will operate using Rithmic market data and connectivity.
 To set up your live account, we will provide a secure Dropbox folder. Please upload:
 • Government-issued photo ID
 • Proof of address
 • W-8 (non-U.S.) or W-9 (U.S.)
 • Contact information with your legal name, address, phone, and email
 Previously submitted documents may be reused. Simply upload them to the new live account folder.
 Once reviewed, the brokerage will provide your login credentials and onboarding instructions. Ensure your name matches on all documents.
 Supported Platforms (Live Cash Accounts Only)
 AgenaTrader | Arrowfin | ATAS | Bookmap | EdgeProX
· · ·
 - Traders who have exhibited exceptional risk management and trading performance.
 - Our Risk Team determines that your trading style is better suited for a Live Cash Account.
 Live Cash Transition Options — Choose One
 Traders selected for transition to the Nexgen Live Cash Program will be contacted directly by Nexgen Risk Management and provided with the following options.
 Option A: Priority Live Access & Capital Allocation
 Apply your approved payout amount toward your Live Cash Account capital allocation and receive priority placement in the live onboarding queue.
 Live onboarding is generally anticipated to begin within approximately 30 days.
 Option B: Receive Your Full Payout Now & Transition on Next Payout
 Receive your current eligible payout in full.
 Your profile will then enter a 30-day transition period during which you cannot trade any Nexgen simulated prop accounts. After the 30-day period, you may acquire up to 3 new simulated accounts or resume trading up to 3 existing semi-live accounts, subject to Nexgen's current account rules.
 Once selected for Live Cash transition, you will apply future eligible simulated account earnings toward Live Cash progression rather than receiving standard simulated account payouts.
 You may select Option B only once. You cannot select it again for subsequent payouts.
 If simulated accounts are closed as part of the Live Cash transition, have no eligible payout, and will no longer be used, the applicable account fees may be refunded.
 Max Risk On Live Cash Accounts:
 A single semi-live account converted to Cash starts with a 3% maximum loss limit. Converting multiple eligible simulated funded accounts increases risk capacity by 50%, raising the limit to 4.5%.
 If your payout exceeds the combined max loss value, Nexgen will use your payout amount as your maximum live risk allocation.
 Example:
 Live Account Size | 1 Account Live Transition 3% Max Risk | Multiple Accounts Live Transition 4.5% Max Risk
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 $100,000 | $3,000 | $4,500
 $150,000 | $4,500 | $6,750
 Max Loss & Locking Level For Live Cash Account
 Max Loss starts at the Initial Equity Floor (3%, 4.5% max loss or payout amount)
 When your account reaches new end-of-day highs, your Max Loss increases with it, always remaining the same distance below your highest end-of-day balance. Until it reaches the locking point.
 Locking point: once the account balance reaches Starting Balance + Max Loss + $100, the Max Loss level locks permanently at Starting Balance + $100. From that point, it never trails again, and the account can never fall below Starting Balance + $100.
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 - $50K, $75K & $100K: Start at 2 contracts (20 micros)
 - $150K: Starts at 3 contracts (30 micros)
 You earn 1 additional contract (10 micros) for every $5,000 in net profit above the locking level.
 $50,000 Example:
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 Payout Information
 Your first payout request requires at least 5 completed trading days in your live account.
 After you complete your first five trading days, you may submit a payout request each Friday.
 Also, you must make it to your first payout and be profitable before you take on the financial burden of paying for additional exchanges  
 - Profit split is 90% to the trader and 10% to the firm 
 - Payouts are able to be taken after your account has hit the "Locking point," when your account balance reaches Starting Balance + Max Loss + $100
 - You can request payouts each Friday on a weekly cycle, with a $250 minimum per request.
 - Payouts are drawn from realized net profit and may not reduce the account below Starting Balance + $100.
 Live Cash Accounts have no rules for consistency or daily loss limits.
 Professional Status Data Fees & Risk Desk Discretion
 Live Trading Data Fees Requirements:
 - Level II (Depth of Market) Pro Data: $195/month, deducted from your trading account.
 - Tradesea: Additional $35/month, deducted if used.
 - Traders must trade MNQ, NQ, MES, or ES. To request another market, submit a support ticket or contact us on Discord. Additional exchange data fees may apply.
 Risk Management & Scaling:
 - Position size scales with net profit and may be reduced if risk quality deteriorates.
 - The Risk Desk may cap, reduce, or pause contract sizing based on volatility, trading behavior, account history, concentration risk, or overall firm exposure.
 - Traders must use reasonable stop losses and may not trade with unlimited or undefined risk.
 - The firm may maintain smaller position limits until traders demonstrate consistent discipline, risk management, and execution quality.

 Risk is determined by the maximum potential loss on a trade based on the stop loss placement.
 - A Stop Loss is mandatory on every trade. Trades without Stop Loss are considered to have infinite risk. If the floating (unrealized) loss on such a trade or trade idea exceeds 2% /1% (DX Futures) of the initial account balance at any time, the account will be terminated.
 - Failure to comply with this requirement constitutes a hard breach and may result in account termination.
 Once the stop loss requirement is met, risk is assessed based on the Single Trade Idea rule. This includes
 - Layering / Splitting Positions

 Risk is determined by the maximum potential loss on a trade based on the stop loss placement.
 - A Stop Loss is mandatory on every trade. Trades without Stop Loss are considered to have infinite risk. If the floating (unrealized) loss on such a trade or trade idea exceeds 2% /1% (DX Futures) of the initial account balance at any time, the account will be terminated.
 - Failure to comply with this requirement constitutes a hard breach and result in account termination.
 Once the stop loss requirement is met, risk is assessed based on the Single Trade Idea rule. This includes
 - Layering / Splitting Positions

 Risk is determined by the maximum potential loss on a trade based on the stop loss placement.
 - A Stop Loss is mandatory on every trade. Trades without Stop Loss are considered to have infinite risk. If the floating (unrealized) loss on such a trade or trade idea exceeds 2% of the initial account balance at any time, the account will be terminated.
 - Failure to comply with this requirement constitutes a hard breach and may result in account termination.
 Once the stop loss requirement is met, risk is assessed based on the Single Trade Idea rule. This includes
 - Layering / Splitting Positions

 Risk is determined by the maximum potential loss on a trade based on the stop loss placement.
 - A Stop Loss is mandatory on every trade. Trades without Stop Loss are considered to have infinite risk. If the floating (unrealized) loss on such a trade or trade idea exceeds 2% of the initial account balance at any time, the account will be terminated.
 - Failure to comply with this requirement constitutes a hard breach and result in account termination.
 Once the stop loss requirement is met, risk is assessed based on the Single Trade Idea rule. This includes
 - Layering / Splitting Positions

 We are committed to processing all payouts within 24 business hours. If we fail to meet this timeframe due to a delay on our end, you will receive an additional 10% profit share on that payout as part of our payout guarantee.
 Please note:
 Rewards are processed on business days only and the 24 Hours Reward Guarantee timer is paused during weekends.
 During weekends and bank holidays, processing times may be slightly extended due to limited banking operations and reduced staff availability.
 If there are any issues with your payout, our risk team will contact you via email.
 Note:
 Delays caused by compliance checks, risk reviews, or a lack of timely response on your part (including onboarding with Rise) do not qualify for the 10% profit split upgrade, as these situations fall outside our control. Thank you for your understanding and continued trust in Blue Guardian.

 Blue Guardian is committed to processing eligible payout requests as quickly and efficiently as possible. For accounts covered by our 24-Hour Payout Guarantee, eligible payouts are processed within 24 business hours.
 If an eligible payout exceeds this timeframe, the trader will receive an additional 10% profit share on that payout as part of the payout guarantee.
 Eligibility
 The 24-Hour Payout Guarantee only applies to eligible accounts purchased before September 1, 2026.
 Accounts purchased on or after September 1, 2026 are not covered by the 24-Hour Payout Guarantee.
 Accounts purchased before this date may remain eligible, provided that all other payout requirements and conditions are met.
 Exceptions
 The 24-hour timeframe may be paused or excluded in circumstances where additional processing or action is required. The guarantee does not apply to delays involving:
 - Weekends or applicable bank holidays
 - Compliance checks, risk reviews, or additional account investigations
 - Rise onboarding or processing delays
 - Pending documentation, verification, or information from the trader
 - Any required action from the trader that has not yet been completed
 The 24-business-hour time frame begins once the payout request is eligible for processing and all required information, documentation, and trader actions have been completed.
 If a payout is subject to additional compliance or risk review, the guarantee will not apply for the duration of that review.

 Withdrawal Methods | Rise or Crypto
 Minimum Withdrawal | $500 Crypto / $500 Rise
 24-Hour Payout Guarantee
 We are committed to processing all payouts within 24 business hours. If we fail to meet this timeframe due to a delay on our end, you will receive an additional 10% profit share on that payout as part of our payout guarantee.
 Exceptions
 This guarantee does not apply in cases involving:
 - Weekends or bank holidays
 - Compliance or risk reviews
 - Delays in Rise onboarding
 - Pending trader response
 Payout Processing Fee
 All payouts are subject to a 3% processing fee to cover payment processing and transaction costs.

 Withdrawal Methods | Rise or Crypto
 Minimum Withdrawal | $500 Crypto / $500 Rise
 Payout Processing Fee
 All payouts are subject to a 3% processing fee to cover payment processing and transaction costs.

 The Blue Guardian Futures Live Account is the highest level of the Blue Guardian Futures program, designed exclusively for traders who have demonstrated exceptional consistency, disciplined risk management, and long-term profitability.
 Unlike Evaluation and Funded Accounts, Live Accounts operate using real CME market execution with real capital through Blue Guardian's partnered brokerage infrastructure.
 Live Accounts represent the final progression within the Blue Guardian Futures ecosystem and are earned through performance—not purchased.
 Once promoted, traders gain access to real capital, daily payouts, no consistency requirements, and additional incentives designed to reward professional trading.
 How do I become eligible for a Live Account?
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 In this example, the trader would receive a total Live Bonus of $10,000.
 Please note that the Live Bonus is only available during a trader's first Live transition and cannot be earned again on future Live promotions.
 Live Funding Eligibility by Country
 Live-funded accounts are only available to traders residing in eligible jurisdictions.
 If you reside in one of the countries listed below, you may still purchase and trade Evaluation and Sim Funded accounts. However, you will not be eligible to transition to a Live-funded account after meeting the Live requirements unless otherwise stated or approved by our Compliance Team.
 Country | Live Funding Status | Special Notes
 Antarctica | Sim Funded Only |
 Burkina Faso | Sim Funded Only |
 Cameroon | Sim Funded Only |
 Canada | Sim Funded Only | Ontario residents only
 China | Sim Funded Only | Live funding may be available following a successful AML review.
 Croatia (Hrvatska) | Sim Funded Only |
 Gibraltar | Sim Funded Only |
 Haiti | Sim Funded Only |
 Hong Kong | Sim Funded Only | Live funding may be available following a successful AML review.
 Jordan | Sim Funded Only |
 Kenya | Sim Funded Only |
 Monaco | Sim Funded Only |
 Mozambique | Sim Funded Only |
 Namibia | Sim Funded Only |
 Nigeria | Sim Funded Only |
 Philippines | Sim Funded Only |
 Qatar | Sim Funded Only |
 Republic of North Macedonia | Sim Funded Only |
 Romania | Sim Funded Only |
 Senegal | Sim Funded Only |
 Serbia | Sim Funded Only |
 Slovenia | Sim Funded Only |
 South Africa | Sim Funded Only |
 South Korea | Sim Funded Only | Live funding is not available based on both citizenship and residency.
 Tanzania | Sim Funded Only |
 Turkmenistan | Sim Funded Only |
 United Arab Emirates | Sim Funded Only |
 Please note: This list may change from time to time as a result of regulatory, compliance or business requirements. Blue Guardian reserves the right to update Live funding eligibility without prior notice.
 Is reaching Payout 5 a guarantee that I will receive a Live Account?
 Reaching Payout 5 places you into the Live Review Pool, but it does not guarantee promotion to a Live Account. Every trader is individually assessed by the Blue Guardian Futures Risk Team.

 The Blue Guardian Futures Live Account is the highest level of the Blue Guardian Futures program, designed exclusively for traders who have demonstrated exceptional consistency, disciplined risk management, and long-term profitability.
 Unlike Evaluation and Funded Accounts, Live Accounts operate using real CME market execution with real capital through Blue Guardian's partnered brokerage infrastructure.
 Live Accounts represent the final progression within the Blue Guardian Futures ecosystem and are earned through performance, not purchased.
 Once promoted, traders gain access to real capital, daily payouts, no consistency requirements, and additional incentives designed to reward professional trading.
 How do I become eligible for a Live Account?
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 In this example, the trader would receive a total Live Bonus of $10,000.
 Please note that the Live Bonus is only available during a trader's first Live transition and cannot be earned again on future Live promotions.
 Is reaching Payout 5 a guarantee that I will receive a Live Account?
 Reaching Payout 5 places you into the Live Review Pool, but it does not guarantee promotion to a Live Account. Every trader is individually assessed by the Blue Guardian Futures Risk Team.

 - Withdrawal Methods: Rise or Crypto
 - Minimum Withdrawl : $1000 via crypto and $1000 via rise
 24-Hour Payout Guarantee
 At Blue Guardian, payouts are processed within 24 business hours. If your payout exceeds this timeframe, you will receive additional 10% profit share on that payout as part of our payout guarantee.
 Exceptions:
 The payout guarantee does not apply in cases involving:
 - Weekends or bank holidays
 - Compliance checks or risk reviews
 - Delays in Rise onboarding or pending trader response
 For any additional questions or assistance, please contact the Blue Guardian support team through live chat or via email at [email protected]. We’re always happy to help.

 - Withdrawal Methods: Rise or Crypto
 - Minimum Withdrawl : $1000 via crypto and $1000 via rise
 For any additional questions or assistance, please contact the Blue Guardian support team through live chat or via email at [email protected]. We’re always happy to help.

 - Withdrawal Methods: Rise or Crypto
 - Minimum Withdrawal : $100 via crypto and $500 via rise
 24-Hour Payout Guarantee
 At Blue Guardian, payouts are processed within 24 business hours. If your payout exceeds this timeframe, you will receive additional 10% profit share on that payout as part of our payout guarantee.
 Exceptions:
 The payout guarantee does not apply in cases involving:
 - Weekends or bank holidays
 - Compliance checks or risk reviews
 - Delays in Rise on boarding or pending trader response
 Express Account Reset Fees
 Express accounts can be reset if breached, allowing traders to restart their evaluation without purchasing a new account. Reset fees are fixed based on account size and remain unchanged regardless of any active promotions or discount codes.

 - Withdrawal Methods: Rise or Crypto
 - Minimum Withdrawal : $100 via crypto and $500 via rise
 Express Account Reset Fees
 Express accounts can be reset if breached, allowing traders to restart their evaluation without purchasing a new account. Reset fees are fixed based on account size and remain unchanged regardless of any active promotions or discount codes.

 - Withdrawal Methods: Rise or Crypto
 - Minimum Withdrawl : $100 via crypto and $500 via rise
 24-Hour Payout Guarantee
 At Blue Guardian, payouts are processed within 24 business hours. If your payout exceeds this timeframe, you will receive additional 10% profit share on that payout as part of our payout guarantee.
 Exceptions:
 The payout guarantee does not apply in cases involving:
 - Weekends or bank holidays
 - Compliance checks or risk reviews
 - Delays in Rise onboarding or pending trader response
 Reserve Account Reset Fees
 Reserve accounts can be reset if breached, allowing traders to restart their evaluation without purchasing a new account. Reset fees are fixed based on account size and remain unchanged regardless of any active promotions or discount codes.

 - Withdrawal Methods: Rise or Crypto
 - Minimum Withdrawl : $100 via crypto and $500 via rise
 Reserve Account Reset Fees
 Reserve accounts can be reset if breached, allowing traders to restart their evaluation without purchasing a new account. Reset fees are fixed based on account size and remain unchanged regardless of any active promotions or discount codes.

 - Withdrawal Methods: Rise or Crypto
 - Minimum Withdrawl : $100 via crypto and $500 via rise
 24-Hour Payout Guarantee
 At Blue Guardian, payouts are processed within 24 business hours. If your payout exceeds this timeframe, you will receive additional 10% profit share on that payout as part of our payout guarantee.
 Exceptions:
 The payout guarantee does not apply in cases involving:
 - Weekends or bank holidays
 - Compliance checks or risk reviews
 - Delays in Rise onboarding or pending trader response
 Standard Account Reset Fees
 Standard accounts can be reset if breached, allowing traders to restart their evaluation without purchasing a new account. Reset fees are fixed based on account size and remain unchanged regardless of any active promotions or discount codes.

 - Withdrawal Methods: Rise or Crypto
 - Minimum Withdrawl : $100 via crypto and $500 via rise
 Standard Account Reset Fees
 Standard accounts can be reset if breached, allowing traders to restart their evaluation without purchasing a new account. Reset fees are fixed based on account size and remain unchanged regardless of any active promotions or discount codes.

 - Micros (MES, M2K, MYM, MNQ, MGC, SIL, MHG): Opening transactions limited to 1, 3, 6, 9, and 15 contracts for the $25K, $50K, $100K, $150K, and $250K account sizes, respectively, during the window (see table below)
 - Non-equity or metal products (energies, rates, FX, etc.) are unaffected.
 - Existing positions: You may continue to hold and manage existing positions opened before the window started; the restriction only applies to new opening transactions during the 10-minute window.
 - Pending orders: Pending orders are not open positions. They will not fill during the 10-minute window, and new pending orders intended to execute during this timeframe cannot be placed.
 - How you'll be alerted: we'll email you and you'll see a banner at the top of the platform, so you're always prepared.

 - Micros (MES, M2K, MYM, MNQ, MGC, SIL, MHG): Opening transactions limited to 1, 3, 6, 9, and 15 contracts for the $25K, $50K, $100K, $150K, and $250K account sizes, respectively, during the window (see table below)
 - Non-equity or metal products (energies, rates, FX, etc.) are unaffected.
 - Existing Positions: Traders holding existing positions in Metals (GC, SI, HG, PL) prior to 7:25 AM CT may keep them open and manage them through the CPI window. TopstepX™ automatically enforces these limits, so no manual adjustment is required for existing trades.
 - Pending orders: Pending orders are not open positions. They will not fill during the 10-minute window, and new pending orders intended to execute during this timeframe cannot be placed.
 - How you'll be alerted: we'll email you and you'll see a banner at the top of the platform, so you're always prepared.

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 Slippage rule for Funded Live traders
 Modified on Sun, 31 May at 11:08 AM
 The rule only applies to Funded Live traders.
 - Traders who graduate from Funded Sim to Funded Live will have position limits set according to the evaluation account from which they graduated, but these limits may be adjusted based on the balance transferred from the Funded Sim account.
 - If trading losses cause your Funded Live account balance to fall below the required slippage buffer, all open positions will be automatically liquidated.
 - The slippage thresholds are as follows:
 - $50K account: $500
 - $100K account: $750
 - $150K account: $1,000

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 Slippage rule for Funded Live traders
 Modified on Wed, 9 Sep at 3:18 PM
 The rule only applies to Funded Live traders.
 - Traders who graduate from Funded Sim to Funded Live will have position limits set according to the evaluation account from which they graduated, but these limits may be adjusted based on the balance transferred from the Funded Sim account.
 - If trading losses cause your Funded Live account balance to fall below the required slippage buffer, all open positions will be automatically liquidated.
 - The slippage thresholds are as follows:
 - $25K & $50K account: $500
 - $100K account: $750
 - $150K account: $1,000

 Premier Trading League: Step-by-Step Dashboard Walkthrough
 Step-by-step Premier Trading League (PTL) dashboard walkthrough: registration, display username, picking a creator team, the Waiting Room, your first match, leaderboard points, resets and Cut Day.
 Updated today
 Table of contents
 This walkthrough follows the Premier Trading League from registration through to your first match, one step at a time. Each step tells you what to do, and where a screenshot exists it shows what you should be seeing at that point. For the full rules — scoring, teams, the cut, resets and the prize breakdown — see the Premier Trading League — Full Competition Guide.

 Premier Trading League: Step-by-Step Dashboard Walkthrough
 Step-by-step Premier Trading League (PTL) dashboard walkthrough: registration, display username, picking a creator team, the Waiting Room, your first match, leaderboard points, resets and Cut Day.
 Updated yesterday
 Table of contents
 This walkthrough follows the Premier Trading League from registration through to your first match, one step at a time. Each step tells you what to do, and where a screenshot exists it shows what you should be seeing at that point. For the full rules — scoring, teams, the cut, resets and the prize breakdown — see the Premier Trading League — Full Competition Guide.

 Premier Trading League — Full Competition Guide
 Complete Premier Trading League (PTL) rules: free entry, KYC, registration dates, creator teams, head-to-head matches, scoring, Cut Day, resets, top-500 prizes, Rise payouts and the Grand Final.
 Updated today
 Table of contents
 Tradeify's flagship trading competition. Free to enter, $1.3 million on the line — eight matches, two leagues, and a live Grand Final in Fort Lauderdale on December 11. This article walks you through what PTL is, how it works, how to take part, and what is waiting at the end of the season.

 Premier Trading League — Full Competition Guide
 Complete Premier Trading League (PTL) rules: free entry, KYC, registration dates, creator teams, head-to-head matches, scoring, Cut Day, resets, top-500 prizes, Rise payouts and the Grand Final.
 Updated yesterday
 Table of contents
 Tradeify's flagship trading competition. Free to enter, $1.3 million on the line — eight matches, two leagues, and a live Grand Final in Fort Lauderdale on December 11. This article walks you through what PTL is, how it works, how to take part, and what is waiting at the end of the season.

 Payout caps remain consistent at $1,250 across all payouts.
 50K-$150K Accounts
 Each payout is capped at 3% of your current balance.
 Example:
 If you have a $100,000 account and request a withdrawal, your maximum allowed payout for that request would be $3,000 (3% of $100,000).

 Payout caps remain consistent at $1,250 across all payouts.
 50K-$150K Accounts
 Each payout is capped at 3% of your initial balance.
 Example:
 If you have a $100,000 account and request a withdrawal, your maximum allowed payout for that request would be $3,000 (3% of $100,000).

 No. The Consistency Rule is calculated based on accumulated profitable trades, not net daily profit.
 This means that for the consistency calculation, only profitable trades are added. Losing trades are not deducted from the consistency P&L.
 Example: Winning and losing trades on the same day
 Let’s say a trader has the following trades in one day:
· · ·
 Trade 3: -$300
 Trade 4: +$200
 For normal net P&L, the calculation would be:
 $1,000 + $500 – $300 + $200 = $1,400
 However, for the consistency calculation, only profitable trades are counted:
 $1,000 + $500 + $200 = $1,700
 So, the consistency P&L for that day will be $1,700, not $1,400.
 This is because losing trades are not deducted when calculating the daily consistency P&L.

 Yes. The Consistency Rule is calculated using your account’s total gross P&L across all trades, rather than just winning trades or the final profit target.
 This means that for the consistency calculation, your present P&L is taken
 Example: Winning and losing trades on the same day
 Let’s say a trader has the following trades in one day:
· · ·
 Trade 3: -$300
 Trade 4: +$200
 for the consistency calculation we take current net P&L, and the calculation would be:
 $1,000 + $500 – $300 + $200 = $1,400
 So, the consistency P&L will be $1,000 (best trade) out of $1,700 = 58%

 TL;DR: In the Rapid Daily FundedNext Account, traders earn a 90% Reward Share and can withdraw profit above the buffer level, with withdrawals from $250 up to the size-based maximum ($800 for 25K, $1,200 for 50K, $2,500 for 100K) per cycle and up to five total Performance Rewards, after which the account is concluded. A Champion Trader certificate is awarded for each Performance Reward, and a Limitless Trader certificate is awarded upon account conclusion. Each withdrawal requires at least $250 profit in the current cycle and an End-of-Day (EOD) balance at or above the buffer level.
 At FundedNext Futures, traders are rewarded for their success in a simplified manner through Performance Rewards. After passing the Rapid Daily Challenge Phase, they transition to a Rapid Daily FundedNext Account, where they can request a Performance Reward as soon as they meet the withdrawal eligibility, including earning at least $250 profit in the current cycle and maintaining an End-of-Day (EOD) balance at or above the buffer level. Since there are no minimum trading days required, eligible withdrawals can be requested once these conditions are met, with profits above the buffer available for withdrawal (within the $250 to size-based maximum limits) and a 90% Reward Share.
 What are the qualification criteria for withdrawal from the Rapid Daily FundedNext Account?
 - The trader must earn at least $250 profit in the current cycle above the buffer.
 - The End-of-Day (EOD) balance must reach at least the buffer level for the account size.
 - Withdrawals can be requested only for amounts above the buffer.
 - At least $250 profit is required for every cycle before a withdrawal request.
 Account Size | Buffer Level
 $25,000 | $26,100
· · ·
 What is the Rapid Daily FundedNext Account withdrawal journey?
 - Maximum number of withdrawals: 5
 - A minimum $250 profit in the current cycle is required above buffer.
 - Traders can withdraw profits only when their EOD balance is at or above the buffer level.
 - Any profit above the buffer is eligible for withdrawal (subject to the $250 to size-based maximum limits).
 - Once a trader's EOD balance reaches at least the buffer level and they have at least $250 profit above the buffer amount in the current cycle, they become eligible for the final withdrawal.
 Note: After 5 withdrawals, the Rapid Daily FundedNext Account will be closed with the status 'Concluded' after final settlement. Certificates are awarded along the journey: Champion Trader for each Performance Reward and Limitless Trader upon the 5th withdrawal and account conclusion.
 For FundedNext Futures Rapid Daily Account the maximum loss limit will stop trailing once it reaches $25,100 ($25K), $50,100 ($50K) and $100,100 ($100K).

 TL;DR: In the Rapid Daily FundedNext Account, traders earn a 90% Reward Share and can withdraw profit above the buffer level, with withdrawals from $250 up to the size-based maximum ($800 for 25K, $1,200 for 50K, $2,500 for 100K) per cycle and up to five total Performance Rewards, after which the account is concluded. A Champion Trader certificate is awarded for each Performance Reward, and a Limitless Trader certificate is awarded upon account conclusion. Each withdrawal requires at least $500 profit in the current cycle and an End-of-Day (EOD) balance at or above the buffer level.
 At FundedNext Futures, traders are rewarded for their success in a simplified manner through Performance Rewards. After passing the Rapid Daily Challenge Phase, they transition to a Rapid Daily FundedNext Account, where they can request a Performance Reward as soon as they meet the withdrawal eligibility, including earning at least $500 profit in the current cycle and maintaining an End-of-Day (EOD) balance at or above the buffer level. Since there are no minimum trading days required, eligible withdrawals can be requested once these conditions are met, with profits above the buffer available for withdrawal (within the $250 to size-based maximum limits) and a 90% Reward Share.
 What are the qualification criteria for withdrawal from the Rapid Daily FundedNext Account?
 - The trader must earn at least $500 profit in the current cycle above the buffer.
 - The End-of-Day (EOD) balance must reach at least the buffer level for the account size.
 - Withdrawals can be requested only for amounts above the buffer.
 - At least $500 profit is required for every cycle before a withdrawal request.
 Account Size | Buffer Level
 $25,000 | $26,100
· · ·
 What is the Rapid Daily FundedNext Account withdrawal journey?
 - Maximum number of withdrawals: 5
 - A minimum $500 profit in the current cycle is required above buffer.
 - Traders can withdraw profits only when their EOD balance is at or above the buffer level.
 - Any profit above the buffer is eligible for withdrawal (subject to the $250 to size-based maximum limits).
 - Once a trader's EOD balance reaches at least the buffer level and they have at least $500 profit above the buffer amount in the current cycle, they become eligible for the final withdrawal.
 Note: After 5 withdrawals, the Rapid Daily FundedNext Account will be closed with the status 'Concluded' after final settlement. Certificates are awarded along the journey: Champion Trader for each Performance Reward and Limitless Trader upon the 5th withdrawal and account conclusion.
 For FundedNext Futures Rapid Daily Account the maximum loss limit will stop trailing once it reaches $25,100 ($25K), $50,100 ($50K) and $100,100 ($100K).

 - Maximum Withdrawal: $1,200
 - Reward Share: 90%
 A note on KYC:
 KYC must be completed before your first withdrawal. Make sure your verification is done ahead of your first Performance Reward request to avoid delays.

 - Maximum Withdrawal: $1,200
 - Reward Share: 90%
 - Maximum Withdrawals Count: 5
 A note on KYC:
 KYC must be completed before your first withdrawal. Make sure your verification is done ahead of your first Performance Reward request to avoid delays.

 Vanuatu | Zimbabwe
 FundedNext Futures offers a variety of withdrawal methods to ensure traders have flexibility and convenience when accessing their Performance Rewards. These options include USDT (ERC20, TRC20), USDC (ERC20), RiseWorks, Bank Transfer and direct deposit to FNmarkets. With these diverse methods, you can choose the one that best suits your needs and enjoy seamless withdrawals.

 Vanuatu | Zimbabwe
 FundedNext Futures offers a variety of withdrawal methods to ensure traders have flexibility and convenience when accessing their Performance Rewards. These options include USDT (ERC20, TRC20), USDC (ERC20), RiseWorks, Bank Transfer and direct deposit to FNmarkets. With these diverse methods, you can choose the one that best suits your needs and enjoy seamless withdrawals.
 In Case of Bank Transfer: Performance Reward requests submitted via Bank Transfer are not eligible for the FundedNext Brand Promise.

 All open positions are being forced to close every day at 15:10 CT
 News trading
 You can trade news on E8 Signature Forex without any restrictions (This includes SimFi™ challenge account (phase-1) and SimFI™ performance Account)
 E8 Markets offers a simulated environment that is designed to replicate real-market data and trading conditions; just as slippage is a factor in a real market, it is also present within our simulated environment. Therefore, we recommend that users avoid trading during high-impact news releases.
 More information can be accessed in the article here.

 All open positions are being forced to close every day at 15:10 CT
 News trading
 You can trade news on E8 Signature without any restrictions (This includes SimFi™ challenge account (phase-1) and SimFI™ performance Account)
 E8 Markets offers a simulated environment that is designed to replicate real-market data and trading conditions; just as slippage is a factor in a real market, it is also present within our simulated environment. Therefore, we recommend that users avoid trading during high-impact news releases.
 More information can be accessed in the article here.

 Most of FTMO traders on Evaluation and Sim-Funded Account qualify as non-professional. To determine whether this situation also applies to you, please refer to one of the following sources:
 - https://support.tradovate.com/s/article/Registering-Tradovate-as-Professional-Trader
 - https://ninjatrader.com/PDF/CME_Self-Certification.pdf
 Why should I join FTMO?
 Why is there a fee?

 Most of FTMO traders on Evaluation and Sim-Funded Account qualify as non-professional. To determine whether this situation also applies to you, please refer to one of the following sources:
 - https://support.tradovate.com/s/article/Registering-Tradovate-as-Professional-Trader
 - https://support.ninjatrader.com/s/article/How-Do-I-Know-if-I-Need-to-Register-as-a-Professional
 Why should I join FTMO?
 Why is there a fee?

 - Updates only at the end of the trading day (EOD), not in real time.
 Maximum Loss Limits by Account Size
 Account Size | Rapid | Legacy | Bolt | Flex | Rapid Pro and Daily
 $25K Account | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - | $1,000
 $50K Account | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $1,500 | $2,000
 $100K Account | $2,500 | $3,000 | - | $2,500 | $2,500
 $150K Account | - | - | - | $4,000 | -
 Example: How does the maximum loss limit adjust over time?
 A trader starts with a $100K Legacy Challenge and a maximum loss limit of $3,000. This means the account balance cannot fall below $97,000.
· · ·
 - For FundedNext Futures Flex Account the maximum loss limit will stop trailing once it reaches $50,100 ($50K), $100,100 ($100K) and $150,100 ($150K).
 - For FundedNext Futures Rapid Pro and Daily Account the maximum loss limit will stop trailing once it reaches $25,100 ($25K), $50,100 ($50K) and $100,100 ($100K).
 - For FundedNext Futures Bolt Account (Discontinued), the maximum loss limit will stop trailing once it reaches $50,100.
 - For FundedNext Futures Rapid Account (Discontinued), the maximum loss limit will stop trailing once it reaches $25,000 ($25K), $50,00 0($50K) and $100,000 ($100K).
 Key Takeaways:
 - Trailing EOD system: The maximum loss limit moves up with profits and locks at the initial balance. It will not decrease with any losses.

 - Updates only at the end of the trading day (EOD), not in real time.
 Maximum Loss Limits by Account Size
 Account Size | Rapid | Legacy | Bolt | Flex | Rapid Pro & Daily | FNL:003 50K Instant Account
 $25K Account | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - | $1,000 | -
 $50K Account | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $1,500 | $2,000 | $2,000
 $100K Account | $2,500 | $3,000 | - | $2,500 | $2,500 | -
 $150K Account | - | - | - | $4,000 | - | -
 Example: How does the maximum loss limit adjust over time?
 A trader starts with a $100K Legacy Challenge and a maximum loss limit of $3,000. This means the account balance cannot fall below $97,000.
· · ·
 - For FundedNext Futures Flex Account the maximum loss limit will stop trailing once it reaches $50,100 ($50K), $100,100 ($100K) and $150,100 ($150K).
 - For FundedNext Futures Rapid Pro and Daily Account the maximum loss limit will stop trailing once it reaches $25,100 ($25K), $50,100 ($50K) and $100,100 ($100K).
 - For FNL:003 50K Instant Account, the maximum loss limit will stop trailing once it reaches $50,100 ($50K).
 - For FundedNext Futures Bolt Account (Discontinued), the maximum loss limit will stop trailing once it reaches $50,100.
 - For FundedNext Futures Rapid Account (Discontinued), the maximum loss limit will stop trailing once it reaches $25,000 ($25K), $50,000 ($50K) and $100,000 ($100K).
 Key Takeaways:
 - Trailing EOD system: The maximum loss limit moves up with profits and locks at the initial balance. It will not decrease with any losses.