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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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newFUnlistedFunded Futures Family · Velocity Funded Account | Funded Futures Family Help Center2026-08-11
newFUnlistedFunded Futures Family · Velocity Evaluation | Funded Futures Family Help Center2026-08-11
newFUnlistedFunded Futures Family · Premier+ Scaling Plan | Funded Futures Family Help Center2026-08-11
newFUnlistedFunded Futures Family · Premier+ Drawdown | Funded Futures Family Help Center2026-08-11
newFUnlistedFunded Futures Family · Premier+ Payout Requirements | Funded Futures Family Help Center2026-08-11
newFUnlistedFunded Futures Family · Premier+ Funded Account | Funded Futures Family Help Center2026-08-11
newFUnlistedFunded Futures Family · Premier+ Evaluation | Funded Futures Family Help Center2026-08-11
newFUnlistedFunded Futures Family · Prime Scaling Plan | Funded Futures Family Help Center2026-08-11
newFUnlistedFunded Futures Family · Prime Drawdown | Funded Futures Family Help Center2026-08-11
newFUnlistedFunded Futures Family · Prime Consistency | Funded Futures Family Help Center2026-08-11
newFUnlistedFunded Futures Family · Prime Payout Requirements | Funded Futures Family Help Center2026-08-11
newFUnlistedFunded Futures Family · Prime Funded Account | Funded Futures Family Help Center2026-08-11
newFUnlistedFunded Futures Family · Prime Evaluation Account | Funded Futures Family Help Center2026-08-11
newFUnlistedFunded Futures Family · Payout Methods | Funded Futures Family Help Center2026-08-11
newFUnlistedFunded Futures Family · Accepted Payments Methods | Funded Futures Family Help Center2026-08-11
newFUnlistedFunded Futures Family · Account Fees | Funded Futures Family Help Center2026-08-11
newFUnlistedFunded Futures Family · Connecting Your Trading Platform | Funded Futures Family Help Center2026-08-11
newFUnlistedFunded Futures Family · How Many Accounts Per Household? | Funded Futures Family Help Center2026-08-11
newFUnlistedFunded Futures Family · Do First-Time Users Get Any Special Offers? | Funded Futures Family Help Center2026-08-11
newFUnlistedFunded Futures Family · What is Funded Futures Family? | Funded Futures Family Help Center2026-08-11
updatedPremierFundedNext Futures · What methods are available for Performance Reward withdrawal in FundedNext Futures? | FundedNext Futures Help Center2026-08-11 · +3 / -6 lines

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  Armenia | Nicaragua
  Azerbaijan | Pakistan
- Barbados | Panama
+ Barbados | Mozambique
  Botswana | Senegal
  Cambodia | Tanzania
· · ·
  Guinea | Turkmenistan
  Haiti | Uganda
- Jamaica | United States
- Japan | Uzbekistan
- Kazakhstan | Vanuatu
- Kyrgyzstan | Zimbabwe
- Morocco | Mozambique
+ Jamaica | Kyrgyzstan
+ 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.
updatedPremierE8 Markets · Thomas Gibbs promotion | E8 Markets Help Center Futures2026-08-11 · +0 / -1 lines

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  Tom isn't a "get-rich-quick" story. He is a lesson in pure persistence. After six years of being battered by the markets, he proved that professional results require professional habits. Whether you are in your own "Survival Season" or starting to see things click, Tom’s journey shows exactly what it takes to reach the top.
  TOM GIBBS JOURNEY
- Now you have a great opportunity to chat with "Thomas himself" through the virtual AI representation of Thomas Gibbs. The AI has been trained on Tom Gibbs' interviews, his journey from Devon, the six years of grinding, and all the lessons he learned while hitting that record payout.
  Discount Structure (Those who are in the club)
  The following discount structure is only for those who purchased an account with code "GIBBS" before the 20.04.2026. Also, GIBBS code can not be used for E8 Pro accounts.
updatedPremierE8 Markets · Refund Policy | E8 Markets Help Center Futures2026-08-11 · +3 / -3 lines

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  If you have chosen the cryptocurrency payment option, we are unfortunately unable to process a refund, even though you did not place any trades on your account. The reason is strict AML (Anti-Money Laundering) security measures. To avoid legal issues, we had to stop processing crypto refunds at this time.
  Also, it is important to note that there is no maximum number of trading days or time limit; however, after 60 days of inactivity, the account is disabled and there is no entitlement to a refund.
- To avoid this deactivation, you need to place at least one trade in this period. This applies also to newly purchased accounts on which you did not place any trade.
+ To avoid this deactivation, you need to place and close at least one trade in this period. This applies also to newly purchased accounts on which you did not place any trade.
  Chargebacks/Disputes
  A dispute occurs when a user requests a reversal of a payment with their financial institution.
  Please note that any form of dispute arising goes against our Terms & Conditions, and might result in actions such as:
  - Termination of your active accounts
- - Cancelation of all active payouts
+ - Cancellation of all active payouts
  - Permanent ban from our service
  While we understand that issues like double charges, unauthorized transactions, or undelivered accounts may arise, we encourage you to contact us before initiating a formal dispute. Please reach out to our team at , and we will determine if there is a solution for you based on our Refund Policy.
· · ·
  After this request, you will lose access to your E8x account
  E8 Markets Right to Terminate Personal Account
- E8 Markets has full authority to terminate contracts and deactivate your personal account if there's any breach of our Terms & Conditions. This could result in account deactivation, the forfeiture of any funds, and possible bans from accessing E8 Markets services.
+ E8 Markets has full authority to terminate contracts and deactivate your personal account if there's any breach of our Terms & Conditions. This could result in account deactivation, the forfeiture of any payouts, and possible bans from accessing E8 Markets services.
updatedPremierE8 Markets · Tax information | E8 Markets Help Center Futures2026-08-11 · +1 / -1 lines

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  - WorkMarket
  - Riseworks
- Disclaimer: E8 Markets does not provide legal or tax advice. We recommend consulting with a qualified tax professional regarding your specific situation.
+ Disclaimer: E8 Markets does not provide legal or tax advice. We recommend consulting with a qualified tax professional regarding your specific situation. All customers are responsible for filling out their tax forms based on their jurisdiction.
newPremierE8 Markets · Can I set up an account under my company/business name? | E8 Markets Help Center Futures2026-08-11
newPremierE8 Markets · How to buy and pay for one of our challenges? | E8 Markets Help Center Futures2026-08-11
updatedPremierE8 Markets · Everything about Payouts (When, How, How fast..) | E8 Markets Help Center Futures2026-08-11 · +6 / -6 lines

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  Once you are eligible for a payout, the request payout button will light up. If you are unable to click on it, it is most likely due to not fulfilling all your requirements. For such an unfinished objective, you will see the status as "pending" in the Payout overview within your dashboard.
  Please note that the minimum payout that you can request with every product type is $100.
- Amounts are taken from your payout %. Meaning, with 80% payout share, you need to request at least $125.
+ Amounts are taken from your payout %. Meaning, with 80% payout, you need to request at least $125.
  How fast?
  Let's take a look at our two main median payout stats (January 1 – May 1, 2026):
· · ·
  What is important to know is that these are median times. The overall process can also take up to 5 business days sometimes, and the length of the process may depend on various factors such as:
  - Day of request (During the weekend, payouts are not being processed)
- - Onboarding time of the user (Make sure that everything is done on your side)
+ - Onboarding time of the user (Make sure that everything is done on your side within your Rise/Workmarket account)
  - individual characteristics (Rise/Workmarket may request additional information)
  Full Process for Payout Request:
· · ·
  - After everything is processed and approved by our partners, we will send the payment to your Rise/Workmarket account.
  What if my Rise/Workmarket accounts are already verified?
- - If this is your first payout and you already have a Rise/WorkMarket account, simply follow the steps via the onboarding link to connect your account on Rise/WorkMarket
- - If you have already received a payout with us before, you can skip the previous steps and simply wait for the payment
+ - If this is your first payout and you already have a Rise/WorkMarket account, simply follow the steps via the onboarding link to connect your account on Rise/WorkMarket that we will send trough an email.
+ - If you have already received a payout with us before, you can skip the previous steps and simply wait for the payment that will arrive into your Rise/Workmarket account.
  The length of time it takes to receive money from the Rise / Workmarket account depends on the payment method you choose. Crypto payments through Rise will be faster than Wire Transfer from Workmarket, for example.
- Do I need to leave Buffer when requesting a payout?
- Since the profit you are requesting is being deducted from the account, in certain situations and products, it is crucial to leave a buffer; otherwise, your Dynamic/EOD/Static drawdowns might be affected.
+ Do I need to leave Buffer in the account when requesting a payout?
+ Since the payout amount you are requesting is being deducted from the Performance account, in certain situations and products, it is crucial to leave a buffer; otherwise, your Dynamic/EOD/Static drawdowns might be negatively affected.
  E8 One - Yes, in specific situations, it is better to leave a buffer in the account. There is a dedicated article explaining the whole process. Article.
  E8 Pro - Thanks to the built-in payout mechanism on these accounts, there is no need to leave a buffer, and you can always request as much as the account allows you.
updatedNUnlistedNexgen ProTrader Funding · Nexgen Live Cash Accounts2026-08-11 · +11 / -0 lines

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  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
+ • 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, and phone number
+ 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
updatedFUnlistedFutures Elite · Live Trading Program | FuturesElite FAQ2026-08-11 · +2 / -2 lines

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  $150,000 | $20,000
  Your Live Account at a Glance
- Every live account starts at $0. Below your balance sits a $2,000 loss floor. That is our capital, and it covers your losses while you get started in the real market.
+ Every live account starts at $0. Below your balance sits a $2,000 loss floor on 50K. That is our capital, and it covers your losses while you get started in the real market.
  - Starting balance: $0
- - Loss floor: $2,000 below your balance, same on every account size
+ - Loss floor: $2,000 below your balance on 50K (Loss floor depends on account size)
  - Daily loss limit: none
  - Payouts: daily, $200 minimum
updatedFUnlistedFunded Futures Family · What Happens if a Professional Stage Account Hits the Drawdown Limit? | Funded Futures Family Help Center2026-08-11 · +0 / -7 lines

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  All new accounts start from the standard starting point defined by the Evaluation process. Previous progression, payout stage status, or prior SIM-funded account history does not carry over.
  Any additional participation conditions, if applicable, will be communicated directly by the Risk Management Team.
- Possible Cooldown Period
- In certain situations, the Risk Management Team may apply a temporary cooldown period following the closure of a Professional Stage account due to drawdown.
- This cooldown period is not automatic and applies only to traders who are directly notified by the Risk Management Team. When applied, the cooldown may extend up to ninety (90) days.
- During an active cooldown period:
- - Trading activity within the FFF program is not permitted.
- - New accounts may not be purchased or activated until the cooldown period has ended.
- The cooldown is designed as a risk management measure intended to ensure program stability and responsible participation.
  Important Notes
  When a trader transitions into the Professional Stage, previously active Simulated Funded accounts are permanently closed.
deletedEUnlistedEarn2Trade · Commissions on Micro Assets | Earn2Trade Help Center2026-08-11

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deletedEUnlistedEarn2Trade · What payment methods do you accept? | Earn2Trade Help Center2026-08-11

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deletedEUnlistedEarn2Trade · What is the Commission on Rithmic Evaluations? | Earn2Trade Help Center2026-08-11

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updatedPremierE8 Markets · How can I request my affiliate commissions? | E8 Markets Help Center Futures2026-08-11 · +1 / -1 lines

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  Additional payouts are available after 28 days from the date the payout is processed. This process might take up to 7 business days.
  The minimum amount to request is 200 USD.
- You need to receive at least 3 commissions from used custom discount codes or from the first purchase of 3 different clients.
+ You need to receive at least 3 commissions from 3 different clients.
updatedPremierE8 Markets · Thomas Gibbs promotion | E8 Markets Help Center Futures2026-08-11 · +0 / -1 lines

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  In his early 20s, before Thomas Gibbs became a record payout holder at E8, he was sitting in grief, pressure, doubt, and the weight of his own habits. After losing a close friend to leukemia, he quit his job prematurely to pursue trading, only to end up working construction and accounting just to survive. He was stuck in a "Survival Season," caught between the life he had and the one he knew he could build.
  Read the Full Story, Interviews, and Journey of Tom Gibbs Here
- For the full specification of Thomas Gibbs' promotion, click here.
  The shift happened when Tom stopped hunting "magic" strategies and started mastering himself. By limiting his focus to five pairs and one trade per day, he turned a humble $414.95 proof-of-concept into a $116,000 payout, eventually hitting his record $216,053.13. It wasn't the market that changed - it was his discipline.
  Tom isn't a "get-rich-quick" story. He is a lesson in pure persistence. After six years of being battered by the markets, he proved that professional results require professional habits. Whether you are in your own "Survival Season" or starting to see things click, Tom’s journey shows exactly what it takes to reach the top.
updatedPremierE8 Markets · Are fees your main source of income? | E8 Markets Help Center Futures2026-08-11 · +1 / -1 lines

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  - Develop internal analytics and models
  3. Proprietary Trading (Company Capital Only)
- Separately from the simulation platform, an affiliated entity may engage in proprietary trading using company's own capital.
+ Separately from the simulated finance, an affiliated entity may engage in proprietary trading using company's own capital.
  - This trading uses company-owned funds only
  - No user money is involved
updatedPremierE8 Markets · How do I become a Performance Trader at E8? - The process | E8 Markets Help Center Futures2026-08-11 · +3 / -3 lines

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  You begin by selecting your preferred challenge account, which determines the amount of simulated capital you will manage and the rules you will have to follow.
- First, you enter the Challenge stage, which is your trading ground where you test your discipline against our transparent risk guardrails.
+ First, you enter the Challenge stage, which is your first step where you test your discipline against our transparent risk guardrails.
  After that, you advance to the Performance stage. In this stage, as long as you maintain discipline and stay within the established guidelines, you can qualify for payouts based on your performance.
  Choose product and Pay → Pass SimFi™ Challenge account → receive SimFi™ Performance account → stay consistent → Get paid→ Repeat
  Find out more about E8 Markets
  Simfi™ Challenge account
- SimFi™ Challenge is your training ground, where you demonstrate your skills by completing profit targets and following our safety guardrails. Once you successfully navigate through the Challenge account, you move to the SimFi™ Performance account, where your discipline in a simulated environment leads to payouts.
+ SimFi™ Challenge is your first step, where you demonstrate your skills by completing profit targets and following our safety guardrails. Once you successfully navigate through the Challenge account, you move to the SimFi™ Performance account, where your discipline in a simulated environment leads to payouts.
  Simfi™ Performance account
  The SimFi™ Performance account is a simulated trading account that allows you to qualify for payouts of up to 100% based on your performance. Think of it as a professional flight simulator: we provide the simulated capital and simulated market conditions so you can master your strategy without the risks of losing personal capital with brokers, and get paid in the process.
  What happens when you pass the Simfi™ Challenge account?
- After you meet all objectives (profit target) while following all rules, your challenge account will be closed, and you will receive a SimFi™ Performance account.
+ After you meet all objectives (profit target) while following all guardrails, your challenge account will be closed, and you will receive a SimFi™ Performance account.
  You will receive a new account with new credentials, usually within 30-90 minutes after finishing your Challenge. Sometimes you also need to reconfirm your personal information, provide a new document, and wait for approval from our team, which can take up to 24 hours.
  Remember that you will always receive all instructions in the email.
updatedPremierE8 Markets · What is the SimFi™ Performance account? | E8 Markets Help Center Futures2026-08-11 · +1 / -1 lines

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  SimFi™ Challenge Account | SimFi™ Performance Account
  You get access after you pay for one of our products | You get access after you complete your challenge
- Trading ground, before you qualify for a Performance account | This is where you qualify for payouts based on your trading performance
+ First stage, before you qualify for a Performance account | This is where you qualify for payouts based on your trading performance
  Needs to follow guardrails and guidelines (Rules) | Needs to follow guardrails and guidelines (Rules)
  Simulated Environment and Capital | Simulated Environment and Capital
updatedPremierE8 Markets · Accepted Countries | E8 Markets Help Center Futures2026-08-11 · +3 / -3 lines

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  At E8 Markets, our mission is to offer trading opportunities to individuals worldwide. However, due to regulatory requirements and compliance standards, we are unable to accommodate traders from certain countries, as outlined below.
  To maintain a secure and compliant platform, all traders must meet specific eligibility standards. This includes being of legal age to trade in their respective regions and successfully completing our Know Your Customer (KYC) process. As part of this verification, traders need to provide documentation such as government-issued identification, and any other required materials to confirm their identity in line with regulatory expectations.
- Furthermore, we are required to ensure compliance with the policies of our third-party providers. For example, the trading platforms we collaborate with only accept clients from approved regions. Additionally, payment services that we use for payouts limit transactions to specific countries, which affects where we can process payments.
+ Furthermore, we are required to ensure compliance with the policies of our third-party providers. For example, the trading platforms we collaborate with only accept clients from approved regions. Additionally, payment services that we use for payouts limit transactions to specific countries, which affects where we can process payouts.
  Our commitment remains to provide a fair, transparent, and secure trading environment for all users. These practices are essential for adhering to regulatory standards and protecting the integrity of our platform. We regret any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.
  Restricted country list (Forex+Crypto):
· · ·
  Congo | | | South Africa |
  We have also decided to stop offering specific products to certain countries. This change comes in response to repeated misuse of products in ways that do not align with E8’s core values. These specific countries and restrictions can be seen below.
- Limited Products:
+ Limited Products for specific regions:
  E8 PRO all sizes
  E8 Signature all sizes
· · ·
  Kenya | |
  | |
- Countries listed above can purchase only E8 Pro, E8 Signature accounts, and E8 One accounts up to $50,000
+ Countries listed above can purchase only E8 Pro (all sizes), E8 Signature accounts (all sizes), and E8 One accounts up to $50,000
  The country is determined based on the document you provide during verification, not based on your current location.
  Payout processors' restriction list:
updatedPremierE8 Markets · Is verification required? | E8 Markets Help Center Futures2026-08-11 · +2 / -2 lines

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  If verification is not accepted by our KYC partners for any reason, you are unfortunately ineligible to use our services.
  Verification can be accessed here
- Once you see a green check mark and text "Your verification is complete", Veriff has accepted your verification, and you can continue.
+ Once you see a green check mark and text "Your verification is complete", Veriff has accepted your verification, and you can continue to start choosing from our products.
  What if I do not have verification?
  We always recommend to finish standart verification with Veriff first to have full access to all parts of our service; otherwise, you might not be able to:
· · ·
  Phone verification:
  Phone verification is not required at this moment, and if you do not have it, it won't limit you in any way. Only in the case that you are from the USA, and you want to utilize the Aeropay option at checkout, you need to verify your phone.
- ESPA
+ ESPA:
  To access our services, all users are required to review and sign the new Educational Simulation Participant Agreement (ESPA). The ESPA replaces the previous E8 Trader Agreement and reflects our updated terms for participation in E8’s educational simulation environment. To sign ESPA, you need to access it with a password code that is automatically sent to your email.
  Please ensure you read and accept the ESPA before continuing to use our platform.
updatedPremierE8 Markets · Can I try E8 Markets for Free? | E8 Markets Help Center Futures2026-08-11 · +3 / -3 lines

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  We believe that it is important to provide users with a glimpse at what we can offer them. Simply register with us and request our “try before you buy” trial account to see what it is like to trade in a simulated environment with real market data before you purchase one of our challenges.
  Before you start
- - You are eligible for 2 free trials every 28 days.
+ - 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.
- - Free trial mimics the same conditions as E8 One accounts. Meaning the instruments, conditions, and functions are the same as on the E8 One account (Forex). Right now, there is no option to test Futures/Crypto challenges with a free trial.
+ - E8 trial mimics the same conditions as E8 One accounts. Meaning the instruments, conditions, and functions are the same as on the E8 One account (Forex). Right now, there is no option to test Futures/Crypto 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 a Trial account
+ When you log in to your profile through the E8X dashboard, please click on Start Trading and choose an E8 Trial
  A trial account is available on MatchTrader only. At this moment, there is no other option to test other trading platforms for free before purchasing a challenge account.
  Please note that all trial accounts are being automatically closed after 14 days from the date the account was created.
updatedPremierBulenox · Help Center2026-08-11 · +1 / -3 lines

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  - A Trader can simultaneously have several Qualification and Master accounts.
  - All additional accounts created by a trader must be under the same Rithmic User Id.
- - Trader could have up to 11 active Master Accounts at a time.
- Multiple Accounts:
- Traders can activate up to three (3) Master Accounts simultaneously. To activate each additional Master Account, it is required to reach the initial starting balance on one of the three previously activated accounts. Each subsequent Master Account is reviewed individually and can be added once Max Drawdown reaches the initial starting balance on the most recently activated Master Account. Multiple Master Accounts cannot be combined into one larger account.
+ - Trader could have up to 5 active Master Accounts at a time.
  IMPORTANT: If it is found that a trader has registered several logins on Bulenox.com and has several Rithmic User IDs from Bulenox.com, then we reserve the right to completely delete the Rithmic User ID and block the trader's profile without a refund.
  Updated Aug/11/2023
updatedPremierTopstep · What is the Focused Trader Program? | Topstep Help Center2026-08-10 · +1 / -1 lines

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  Details of the Focused Trader Program:
  | Corrective Path | Slowdown Path
- Account limit | 1 active $50K account at a time (Trading Combine, XFA, or LFA) | No restriction
+ Account limit | 1 active $50K account at a time (Trading Combine, XFA, or LFA) | Current active accounts can remain open but limited to 1 active $50K account at a time (Trading Combine, XFA, or LFA) once closed.
  Time requirement | 6 months | None
  To request a review from the Risk Team | 6 months of consistent trading + $10K net LFA profits, or good trading behavior | $10K net LFA profits or good trading behavior
updatedPremierTopstep · Risk Adjustments: High Risk/High Volatility | Topstep Help Center2026-08-10 · +2 / -2 lines

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  CPI Release Restrictions
  Ahead of Consumer Price Index (CPI) releases, Topstep temporarily restricts new opening transactions on equity index products (ES, RTY, YM, NQ, NKD) in SIM to protect Traders from extreme volatility.
- - Minis (ES, RTY, YM, NQ): No new opening transactions permitted during the 10-minute window surrounding the release (5 minutes before, 5 minutes after).
- - Micros (MES, M2K, MYM, MNQ, MNKD): 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)
+ - Minis (ES, RTY, YM, NQ, NKD): No new opening transactions permitted during the 10-minute window surrounding the release (5 minutes before, 5 minutes after).
+ - Micros (MES, M2K, MYM, MNQ): 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 products (metals, energies, rates, FX, etc.) are unaffected.
  - Existing positions can continue to be held through the window; the restriction only applies to new opening transactions.
updatedPremierTopstep · TopstepX™ | Topstep Help Center2026-08-10 · +1 / -1 lines

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  Trade Limits
  Cap total trades per day and/or week.
+ - Open positions can still be managed
  - Every entry and exit counts as a trade
  - Once the limit is hit, no new trades
- - Open positions can still be managed
  - Trade limits do NOT auto-close open positions
  Setup: Settings → Risk Settings → Trade Limits → enter max daily/weekly → Save.
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updatedPremierTradeDay · Which Trading Platforms Does TradeDay use?2026-08-10 · +3 / -3 lines

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  Which Trading Platforms Does TradeDay use?
- Modified on Mon, 10 Aug at 4:18 AM
+ Modified on Mon, 10 Aug at 10:55 AM
  → Click on any of the platforms below to learn more about each one.
  CQG Platforms
· · ·
  - User Id: Your TradeDay username. Include the TD_ prefix
  - Password: Your TradeDay password
- - System: Rithmic 01
+ - System: Rithmic Paper Trading
  - Gateway: Chicago Area
  - After you sign in you’ll need to agree to the two CME agreements.
· · ·
  - User name: Your TradeDay username. Include the TD_ prefix
  - Password: Your TradeDay password
- - System: Rithmic 01 (Chicago)
+ - System: Rithmic Paper Trading (Chicago)
  - Plug-in mode for market data: Tick if you wish to connect via RTrader Pro. Leave unticked if you want to connect to Rithmic directly.
  - Press Ok
updatedPremierThe5ers · What is the Scaling Plan?2026-08-10 · +1 / -0 lines

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  Your balance is increased by 5%
  Your contract limits increase by +1 mini contract and +10 micro contracts.
+ Note: There is no ‘minimum profitable days’ rule in our Futures program.
updatedPremierThe5ers · Are There Time Limits or Active Trading Requirements for Evaluation?2026-08-10 · +1 / -1 lines

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- There is no time limit to complete the evaluation. However, you must place at least one trade every 14 days to keep the account active.
+ There is no time limit to complete the evaluation. However, you must place at least one trade every 14 calendar days to keep the account active.
  Accounts with no trading activity for a 14-day period will be terminated due to inactivity.
updatedPremierThe5ers · What Is the Cancellation and Refund Policy?2026-08-10 · +1 / -0 lines

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  Black Arrow Pro: Non-refundable, regardless of trading activity.
  Refund Processing: Refunds are processed via your original payment method within 5 to 7 business days.
+ For a specific refund request, please reach out to 

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