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Prop Firm Rule Changes. Tracked Daily.

Your morning update on futures prop firm rule changes, refreshed overnight.

We track the published rules and policies of 29 futures prop firms and keep every version, so when a firm edits a rule we have the before and after in writing. Most of what changes is really nothing: a fixed typo, a clarified sentence, a word added here and there. But real changes stand out fast, and you can literally watch rules and policies tighten line by line. Payout terms creep, consistency thresholds drop, and prices quietly climb. It works the other way too: sometimes payouts improve and rules loosen, and when that happens it’s usually one of our Premier firms.

Most of the tightening shows up on the Unlisted side, firms we track but haven’t listed on PickAPropFirm.com. When a firm with a rough reputation starts gaining traction on rock-bottom prices, promoted by affiliates who would scam their own grandma for a commission, the discount usually costs you somewhere else, and that somewhere shows up here. If a plan looks too good to be true, it almost always is.

Starred changes are the ones we think deserve your attention; the full feed below is everything we caught, right down to the typo fixes.

Treat this page like your morning paper. It updates overnight, so grab your coffee and see what changed. – Jmu (@jmutrades)

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updatedPremierFundedNext Futures · Road To Live Trading - Flex Challenge | FundedNext Futures Help Center2026-08-15 · +1 / -1 lines

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- TLDR: Earn 15 Performance Rewards to enter the live review pool. If selected, up to 5 funded accounts transition to live, where hitting payout milestones earns you up to 2 additional live accounts at no cost. If you breach, you'll enter a 2-week cooldown before returning to sim — and every 5 Performance Rewards after that puts you back in the live review pool.
+ TLDR: Earn 15 Performance Rewards to enter the live review pool. If selected, up to 5 funded accounts transition to live. If you breach, you'll enter a 2-week cooldown before returning to sim — and every 5 Performance Rewards after that puts you back in the live review pool.
  1. Live Trading Eligibility Criteria
  FundedNext's risk team continuously monitors each trader's performance to determine when they're ready for live trading.
updatedPremierDayTraders.com · Live Accounts & Payouts | DayTraders.com Help Center2026-08-12 · +7 / -0 lines

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  - In certain cases, removal of the Daily Loss Limit (DLL)
  To request a review, please contact Support and ask for a Risk Team review. If you qualify, additional scaling options may also be presented to you.
+ EFFECTIVE FOR S2L ACCOUNTS PASSED ON OR AFTER 8/12/26
+ If you pass multiple straight-to-live evaluations, one will be activated at a time until the drawdown has been locked or the account is blown.
+ Example:
+ A trader passes 5 Core S2L accounts. On day 1, the trader logs in and will see all 5 accounts assigned to them. Only the first account will be available for trading.
+ To unlock the remaining accounts, the first active account must lock the drawdown or the account must be blown. This will be repeated until the trader has activated all 5 S2L accounts.
+ Nothing needs to be done to unlock the next account. A risk manager will unlock the account during business hours. If you think you are eligible to unlock the next account and it has not yet been unlocked, please reach out to our support staff.
+ The purpose of this is to encourage sustainable trading behavior.
  Payouts – FAQ
  What is the profit split?
updatedPremierThe5ers · Does the Consistency Rule Apply to Account Balance or Account Size?2026-08-12 · +6 / -6 lines

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  No. The consistency percentage is not calculated based on your account size or account balance. It is calculated based on your profits.
- For example, if you have a $100K account, the 40% rule does not mean you are capped at making 40% of the account size ($40,000) in a single day
- It means your best trading day cannot represent more than 40% of the total profits you are trying to withdraw or use for scale-up eligibility.
+ For example, if you have a $100K account, the 50% rule does not mean you are capped at making 50% of the account size ($50,000) in a single day.
+ It means your best trading day cannot represent more than 50% of the total profits you are trying to withdraw or use for scale-up eligibility.
  Quick example
- If your account has a 40% Consistency Rule:
+ If your account has a 50% Consistency Rule:
  - Best trading day: $5,000
- - Required total profit: $12,500
- - Because: $5,000 ÷ 40% = $12,500
- If your total profit is below $12,500, you need to continue trading until your total profit reaches the required amount.
+ - Required total profit: $10,000
+ (Because: $5,000 ÷ 50% = $10,000)
+ If your total profit is below $10,000, you need to continue trading until your total profit reaches the required amount.
updatedPremierTake Profit Trader · Commissions on Test and PRO accounts2026-08-08 · +2 / -2 lines

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  Commissions are the same for all of our permitted products.
  Futures Contracts
- - $5 per round trip per contract
+ - $4.50 per round trip per contract
  Micros
- - $0.50 per round trip per contract.
+ - $1.50 per round trip per contract.
  It's important to note that these commissions are not imposed by a third party; rather, they are established and regulated by TakeProfitTrader. Commissions are integral to live trading, and as such, we strive for uniformity in our traders' requirements when engaging in trading activities within the SIM environment. These commission rates are applicable to both test and PRO accounts.
  For detailed information on PRO+ commissions, please refer to a separate article.

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newFUnlistedFutures Elite · Do Prime Accounts have a scaling plan? | FuturesElite FAQ2026-08-12
newFUnlistedFutures Elite · What are the Prime Accounts? | FuturesElite FAQ2026-08-12
updatedFUnlistedFutures Elite · What is FuturesElite’s News Trading Policy? | FuturesElite FAQ2026-08-12 · +17 / -27 lines

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- News Trading Policy This policy applies specifically to evaluations, custom evaluation accounts and it applies only in the Funded phase of your challenge,
- These rules apply to all account types, including funded accounts.
- Custom challenge account need o be created with the news trading add-on included in order to not be flagged for news trading during the challenge phase too.
- Prohibited Activities
- - Straddles/Strangles: Employing strategies like straddles/strangles to exploit volatility during news releases is not allowed.
- - Disguised News-Based Trades: Masking news-based trades as regular strategies is prohibited.
- Trading Rules
- For Major (Tier 1) News Events:
- - Close all positions at least 2 minutes before the event begins.
- - Do not open new positions during the event window.
- - Reopen positions no sooner than 2 minutes after the event ends. This creates a total no-trade window of approximately 6 minutes: 2 minutes before, during the event, and 2 minutes after. These rules apply to all account types, including funded accounts.
- For Lower-Impact (Non-Tier 1) News Events:
- - If a trade is already open, it does not need to be closed.
- - However, initiating new trades just before, during, or immediately after these news events is discouraged, in line with our Standard Trading Protocols, to avoid sudden market movements.
- Tier 1 News Events to Monitor
- - For All Traders:
+ Tier-1 News trading is allowed during the Evaluation stage.
+ News trading is no longer considered a Hard breach on Funded. If a trade is executed during a restricted news window, the trade will simply be voided.
+ - No account breach will occur.
+ - Your account will remain active.
+ - The affected trade will not be counted.
+ Tier 1 News Events
+ Tier 1 events may include:
  - Employment Reports
- - FOMC Meetings
  - Consumer Price Index (CPI)
- - For Energy Traders:
- - Energy Information Administration (EIA) Reports
- - For Agricultural Traders:
- - Key Agricultural Reports Adhering to this policy ensures compliance with trading protocols while helping mitigate the risks associated with high-impact news events. Events not listed as Tier 1 in the Economic Calendar are not subject to these restrictions. Always verify their classification in the calendar.
- Using the Economic Calendar
- The Economic Calendar is your primary resource for identifying restricted news events. Accessible via your FuturesElite dashboard, it lists upcoming Tier 1 events and their release times. Use this tool to plan your trades and ensure compliance with the timing restrictions.
- FAQs
- - Can I trade events not listed as Tier 1? Yes, events not classified as Tier 1 in the Economic Calendar are not subject to these restrictions and can be traded.
- - Are EIA reports considered Tier 1? Yes, EIA reports are classified as Tier 1 for energy traders and require adherence to the timing restrictions.
- - What about flash PMI or ADP Weekly Employment Change? If these events are not listed as Tier 1 in the Economic Calendar, they are not subject to Tier 1 restrictions. Always verify their classification in the calendar.
+ - EIA Reports for Energy Traders
+ - Key Agricultural Reports for Agricultural Traders
+ FOMC Minutes have been removed from the Tier 1 news list.
+ Prohibited Strategies
+ The following strategies remain prohibited:
+ - Straddles/Strangles: Using these strategies specifically to exploit volatility around news releases.
+ - Disguised News-Based Trades: Attempting to disguise a news-based trade as a regular trading strategy.
+ Important
+ If a trade falls within a restricted news window, it will be voided rather than treated as a rule violation. Traders should continue to use the Economic Calendar in the FuturesElite dashboard to identify restricted news events.
+ Events not classified as Tier 1 in the Economic Calendar are not subject to the news trading restrictions.
updatedFUnlistedFutures Elite · How Does the Reset Button Work? | FuturesElite FAQ2026-08-12 · +27 / -15 lines

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  Reset Cost and Eligibility
  The reset option is available in both the Evaluation stage and once breached. Fixed prices apply based on your challenge type:
- Elite and Prime account reset fees:
- •150K ELITE: $229
- •150K PRIME: $179
- •100K ELITE: $129
- •100K PRIME: $109
- •50K ELITE: $79
- •50K PRIME: $59
+ Elite, Prime and Nitro account reset fees:
+ Account Type | Reset Fee
+ 150K ELITE | $229
+ 150K PRIME | $179
+ 150K NITRO | $219
+ 100K ELITE | $129
+ 100K PRIME | $109
+ 100K NITRO | $149
+ 50K ELITE | $79
+ 50K PRIME | $59
+ 50K NITRO | $99
+ 25K ELITE | $79
+ 25K PRIME | $89
+ 25K NITRO | $89
  You may also reset your funded account up to 2 times per account at the following prices:
- •150K ELITE: $1199
- •150K PRIME: $999
- •100K ELITE: $799
- •100K PRIME: $699
- •50K ELITE: $449
- •50K PRIME: $399
- Subscription Cycle Note
- Resetting your account does not change your subscription cycle. For instance, if your subscription is set to renew on the 10th and you reset your account on the 8th, you will be charged for the reset as well as the upcoming billing cycle on the 10th.
+ Account Type | Phase | Reset Fee
+ 150K ELITE | Funded | $1,249
+ 150K PRIME | Funded | $1,099
+ 150K NITRO | Funded | $1,099
+ 100K ELITE | Funded | $859
+ 100K PRIME | Funded | $699
+ 100K NITRO | Funded | $699
+ 50K ELITE | Funded | $549
+ 50K PRIME | Funded | $399
+ 50K NITRO | Funded | $399
+ 25K ELITE | Funded | $349
+ 25K PRIME | Funded | $249
+ 25K NITRO | Funded | $249
updatedFUnlistedFutures Elite · How many accounts can I have with FuturesElite? | FuturesElite FAQ2026-08-12 · +6 / -1 lines

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- At FuturesElite, you can purchase unlimited challenges. However, you can hold a maximum of 10 total live accounts. Within those 10, you may have up to 5 funded accounts from Elite, Custom and Instant challenges combined, and up to 10 funded accounts from Prime challenges.
+ At FuturesElite, you can purchase unlimited challenges. However, you can hold a maximum of 10 active Funded accounts.
+ Within those 10 Funded accounts:
+ - You may have up to 5 funded accounts from Elite, Custom, Instant, and Nitro challenges combined.
+ - You may have up to 10 active funded accounts from Prime challenges.
+ - Nitro challenges are limited to a maximum of 3 active Funded.
+ These limits apply to active funded accounts only; you may continue purchasing additional challenges as needed.
updatedFUnlistedFutures Elite · Countries we do not provide services for | FuturesElite FAQ2026-08-12 · +1 / -1 lines

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- We do not provide services in Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Botswana, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo (Kinshasa), Côte d'Ivoire, Cuba, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Haiti, Iceland, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Lithuania, Mali, Mauritius, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar (Burma), Namibia, Nicaragua, Nigeria, North Korea, North Macedonia, Pakistan, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Russia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Slovenia, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Türkiye, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zimbabwe.
+ We do not provide services in Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Botswana, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo (Kinshasa), Côte d'Ivoire, Cuba, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Hongkong, Haiti, Iceland, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Lithuania, Mali, Mauritius, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar (Burma), Namibia, Nicaragua, Nigeria, North Korea, North Macedonia, Pakistan, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Russia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Slovenia, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Türkiye, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zimbabwe.
  Traders who attempt to access our services from the countries listed above by falsifying their country of residence during registration, purchase, or any KYC step will be immediately banned, have their accounts closed, any pending transactions canceled, and remaining balances subject to forfeiture; we also reserve the right to suspend payments and report fraudulent activity to the relevant authorities.
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deletedFUnlistedFunded Futures Family · Professional Stage Account (PSA) - Drawdown Guidelines | Funded Futures Family Help Center2026-08-12

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deletedFUnlistedFunded Futures Family · Professional Stage Parameters | Funded Futures Family Help Center2026-08-12

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deletedFUnlistedFunded Futures Family · Important Notes | Funded Futures Family Help Center2026-08-12

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deletedFUnlistedFunded Futures Family · Professional Capital Allocation & Re-Entry Policy | Funded Futures Family Help Center2026-08-12

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deletedFUnlistedFunded Futures Family · Discretion and Risk Oversight | Funded Futures Family Help Center2026-08-12

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deletedFUnlistedFunded Futures Family · Transition from Simulated Accounts to the Professional Stage | Funded Futures Family Help Center2026-08-12

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deletedFUnlistedFunded Futures Family · Payouts with Rise: Payment Methods and Process | Funded Futures Family Help Center2026-08-12

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deletedFUnlistedFunded Futures Family · Rules: Trailing Max Drawdowns / Risk Parameters Explained | Funded Futures Family Help Center2026-08-12

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What is Rule Radar?

Rule Radar is our daily record of rule and policy changes across 29 futures prop firms. When a firm edits a rule, adds a page, or deletes one, the change shows up here with the exact lines that changed.

How often does it update?

Daily. New changes land by early morning US time, so check it like a morning paper.

Where does the data come from?

Straight from each firm’s own published pages. We keep every version and compare them line by line, so nothing here is secondhand.

What does a starred change mean?

A starred change is one we think actually matters, like payout terms, rule tightening, or pricing. Most edits are typos and clarifications, and those stay in the full feed above.

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