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− Traders LaunchFutures and crypto evaluations with daily payouts. Traders Launch LLC, Philadelphia.
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+ Traders Launch is a funded trading program. You pay a one-time evaluation fee to access a simulated account. Hit your profit target within the time limit and you move toward a Simfunded account (on Premium plans, after clearing a short buffer stage and completing contract signing and KYC), where you can trade and request real payouts from your profits. No subscription, no recurring fees - just one upfront cost.
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+ Traders Launch is for people who already know how to trade futures. You need to understand risk management and know how to use a trading platform. We don't teach you to trade; we fund you once you prove you can.
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+ The evaluation is a one-time fee from $49 to $599, depending on account size, session, and profit-split plan. There is no subscription and no recurring billing. If you haven't passed by day 60 but you're above 50% of your profit target, you get a free 30-day extension automatically, at no extra charge.
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+ No. You pay the evaluation fee once. There is no activation fee when you pass, no recurring charge once you're SimFunded, and no hidden cost at any stage.
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+ Yes. Traders Launch does not accept traders from Crimea, Afghanistan, Central African Republic, Congo (Brazzaville), Democratic Republic of Congo, Cuba, Guinea, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, North Korea, Libya, Mali, Myanmar (Burma), Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, Venezuela, and Yemen.
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+ The Evaluation14
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+ The target depends on account size and type. On standard 60% and 80% accounts it is $2,000 on $100K, $4,000 on $200K, and $6,000 on $300K. On Legacy NYC accounts it is $2,000 on $100K, $3,000 on $200K, and $5,000 on $300K. You need to reach the target while staying above your drawdown floor.
+ See Pricing
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+ Yes. The evaluation window is 60 days. If you haven't passed by day 60 but you're above 50% of your profit target, you get a free 30-day extension automatically, at no extra cost. SimFunded accounts have no time limit once you're funded.
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+ Yes. The evaluation requires at least 3 trading days, so you can't pass in a single day even if you reach the profit target. SimFunded accounts have no minimum number of trading days before you request a payout.
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+ Traders Launch uses an end-of-day (EOD) drawdown, not an intraday trailing one. Your drawdown level is calculated from your closing balance each session, and it only moves up, never down. Once your account grows enough that the drawdown floor would reach your starting balance, it locks there permanently. On standard 60% and 80% accounts the drawdown is $1,000 on $100K, $2,000 on $200K, and $3,000 on $300K. On Legacy NYC accounts it is $1,000 on $100K, $1,000 on $200K, and $2,000 on $300K. We don't use intraday trailing drawdown, which we consider predatory.
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+ During the evaluation, no single trading day can account for more than 40% of your total profits at evaluation end. If you're about to hit that limit, the system auto-closes your positions and locks you out for the rest of that session. This prevents a single lucky day from carrying the whole evaluation. The 40% rule does not apply in your Simfunded account. On our no-buffer static accounts the rule is 50% during the evaluation.
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+ Yes. You must place at least 1 trade per week, both during the evaluation and in your SimFunded account. In the evaluation, missing a week deactivates your account. In your SimFunded account, missing a week pauses it: you remain eligible for profits and payouts, but you need to reactivate the account.
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+ Your starting contract limit depends on account size and type. Standard 60% and 80% accounts start at 2 minis or 20 micros on $100K, 4 minis or 40 micros on $200K, and 6 minis or 60 micros on $300K. Legacy NYC accounts start at 5 micros on $100K, 1 mini or 10 micros on $200K, and 2 minis or 20 micros on $300K. The maximum across all account sizes is 15 minis, or the equivalent in micros.
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+ Commissions are charged per contract, per side: once when you open a position and once when you close it. Micro contracts (such as MES, MNQ and MGC) cost $0.87 per side, or $1.74 per round trip. Most full-size contracts (such as ES, NQ, GC and YM) cost $2.00 per side, or $4.00 per round trip. Crude oil (CL) costs $2.70 per side, or $5.40 per round trip. A few contracts, such as agricultural and Bitcoin futures, cost more; your platform shows the exact charge on every trade.
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+ Yes. Hedging is not permitted. That includes hedging the same instrument across multiple accounts, such as long NQ in one account and short NQ in another; hedging through correlated instruments, such as long NQ and short ES; and coordinating with another trader or group of traders to create offsetting positions across separate accounts. The rule applies whether the accounts belong to the same trader or to different traders acting together.
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+ Yes. Reasonable scaling and averaging are allowed. Repeatedly adding size to losing positions, especially as a routine part of most trades, is considered excessive martingale-style trading and may result in an account review.
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+ Scalping is allowed; HFT-style trading is not. For this rule, scalping means trades held for 5–30 seconds. If more than 10% of your trades are opened and fully closed within two seconds, our HFT filter may flag your account and pause it for review.
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+ Yes. Hedging and HFT-style trading are prohibited, and excessive martingale-style trading may result in an account review. Scalping and reasonable scaling and averaging are allowed, within the rules described here and in the Terms of Service.
+ Read the Futures Rules
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+ Yes. The name on the payment card must match your registered account name. Purchases made with someone else's card are blocked to prevent fraud, with no exceptions.
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+ Yes. You pass the evaluation, build your buffer in your buffer account, complete contract signing and KYC, and move into a payout-eligible Simfunded account. There is no Phase 2, no second evaluation, and no post-pass consistency check.
+ Getting Funded1
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+ After passing the evaluation you're moved into a buffer account. Before requesting your first payout, you need to build a small profit buffer above your starting balance. Buffer amounts: standard 60% and 80% accounts: 100K: $1,000; 200K: $2,000; 300K: $3,000. Legacy NYC accounts: 100K: $1,000; 200K: $1,000; 300K: $2,000. Once you've cleared your buffer and completed contract signing and KYC, you move into your payout-eligible Simfunded account.
+ Payouts3
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+ You can request a payout once your SimFunded account is above +1% profit from its starting balance. You keep the profit split of the plan you chose at purchase: 60% or 80% on standard accounts, 55% or 80% on Legacy NYC and earlier 55% accounts. There is no consistency rule once you're SimFunded and no restriction on when you can request. At $100,000 in cumulative payouts you are paused and become eligible for scaling opportunities, including increased allocations and priority consideration for live-capital opportunities.
+ Read the Payout Rules
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+ Payouts are processed daily. Crypto (USDT on Solana) and ACH bank transfers are processed every 24 hours. Wire transfers are processed weekly, and when the funds arrive depends on your bank's processing time.
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+ No. Taking a payout does not lower your drawdown floor. Once your drawdown locks at your starting balance, which happens as you grow past the buffer stage, it stays fixed regardless of payouts. Your drawdown is permanently locked once you've cleared the buffer stage and entered your SimFunded account.
+ Platforms and Trading5
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+ Three: TradingView (in the browser, no download), Volumetrica (desktop and web), and Quantower (desktop). All three work for evaluation and SimFunded accounts. MES and MNQ come preloaded on every account; MGC (micro gold), MCL (micro crude oil), SIL (micro silver), and MYM (micro Dow) are available on request.
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+ Our standard 60% and 80% accounts trade from 6:00pm–4:00pm ET the following day. Legacy NYC accounts trade from 9:30am–4:00pm ET and remain available in the Legacy accounts section. Legacy pricing, targets, contract limits, and drawdown still apply. You can't switch sessions mid-evaluation.
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+ Micro and mini futures. MES (micro S&P 500) and MNQ (micro Nasdaq) are preloaded. MGC (micro gold), MCL (micro crude oil), SIL (micro silver), and MYM (micro Dow) are available on request. Full-size minis (ES, NQ, GC, CL, YM) are also tradeable within your contract limits.
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+ Yes, through their futures equivalents: SPX as ES or MES, NDX as NQ or MNQ, gold as GC or MGC, oil as CL or MCL, and US30 (Dow) as YM or MYM. All are available within your account's contract limits.
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+ Use your Volumetrica credentials to connect Quantower to your Traders Launch account. Access is included, so you don't need a separate Quantower subscription. Full setup instructions are in your account setup email. If you run into issues, ask in Discord.
+ Account Management1
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+ Up to 5 funded futures accounts at a time. All funded traders move into a SimFunded account once they clear the buffer stage.
+ Still Have Questions?
+ Ask in our Discord. Traders and staff answer questions there every day.
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Section: Still Have Questions?
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− Evaluation and funded accounts operate in a simulated trading environment. Payouts are real. Trading futures and crypto involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for every trader. Passing an evaluation does not guarantee funding, and payouts are not guaranteed; all payouts are subject to program rules. See Terms.
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+ Evaluation and funded accounts operate in a simulated trading environment. Payouts are real. Trading futures and crypto involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for every trader. Passing an evaluation does not guarantee funding, and payouts are not guaranteed; all payouts are subject to program rules. See terms.
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What is Traders Launch?
Traders Launch is a funded trading program. You pay a one-time evaluation fee to access a simulated account. Hit your profit target within the time limit and you move toward a Simfunded account (on Premium plans, after clearing a short buffer stage and completing contract signing and KYC), where you can trade and request real payouts from your profits. No subscription, no recurring fees - just one upfront cost.
Who is Traders Launch for?
Section: Getting Started5
− Traders Launch is for people who already know how to trade futures. You need to understand risk management and how to use a trading platform. We don't teach you to trade - we fund you once you prove you can.
+ Traders Launch is for people who already know how to trade futures. You need to understand risk management and know how to use a trading platform. We don't teach you to trade; we fund you once you prove you can.
How much does it cost to get started?
− You pay a one-time evaluation fee ranging from $49 to $599 depending on account size, session, and profit-split plan. If you haven't passed by day 60 but you're above 50% of your profit target, you automatically get a free 30-day extension - no extra charge. There's no subscription and no recurring billing.
+ The evaluation is a one-time fee from $49 to $599, depending on account size, session, and profit-split plan. There is no subscription and no recurring billing. If you haven't passed by day 60 but you're above 50% of your profit target, you get a free 30-day extension automatically, at no extra charge.
Are there any activation fees or hidden costs?
− None. You pay the evaluation fee once. No activation fee when you pass, no recurring charge once you're Simfunded, no hidden costs at any stage. The one-time evaluation purchase is all you pay.
+ No. You pay the evaluation fee once. There is no activation fee when you pass, no recurring charge once you're SimFunded, and no hidden cost at any stage.
Are there any restricted countries?
Yes. Traders Launch does not accept traders from Crimea, Afghanistan, Central African Republic, Congo (Brazzaville), Democratic Republic of Congo, Cuba, Guinea, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, North Korea, Libya, Mali, Myanmar (Burma), Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, Venezuela, and Yemen.
What are the profit targets?
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− For our standard 60% and 80% accounts: 100K: $2,000; 200K: $4,000; 300K: $6,000. Legacy NYC targets: 100K: $2,000; 200K: $3,000; 300K: $5,000. You need to hit this target while staying above your drawdown floor.
+ The target depends on account size and type. On standard 60% and 80% accounts it is $2,000 on $100K, $4,000 on $200K, and $6,000 on $300K. On Legacy NYC accounts it is $2,000 on $100K, $3,000 on $200K, and $5,000 on $300K. You need to reach the target while staying above your drawdown floor.
Is there a maximum time limit to pass?
− The evaluation window is 60 days. If you haven't passed by day 60 but you're above 50% of your profit target, you automatically get a free 30-day extension at no extra cost. Simfunded accounts have no time limit once you're funded.
+ Yes. The evaluation window is 60 days. If you haven't passed by day 60 but you're above 50% of your profit target, you get a free 30-day extension automatically, at no extra cost. SimFunded accounts have no time limit once you're funded.
Is there a minimum number of trading days?
− Yes - 3 minimum trading days during the evaluation. You can't pass on a single day even if you hit the profit target. Simfunded accounts have no minimum trading days before requesting a payout.
+ Yes. The evaluation requires at least 3 trading days, so you can't pass in a single day even if you reach the profit target. SimFunded accounts have no minimum number of trading days before you request a payout.
How does the drawdown work?
− Traders Launch uses End of Day (EOD) drawdown - not intraday trailing. Your drawdown level is calculated from your closing balance each session. It only moves up, never down. Once your account grows enough that the drawdown floor would reach your starting balance, it locks there permanently. Drawdown amounts: standard 60% and 80% accounts: 100K: $1,000; 200K: $2,000; 300K: $3,000. Legacy NYC accounts: 100K: $1,000; 200K: $1,000; 300K: $2,000. We do not use intraday trailing drawdown, which we consider predatory.
+ Traders Launch uses an end-of-day (EOD) drawdown, not an intraday trailing one. Your drawdown level is calculated from your closing balance each session, and it only moves up, never down. Once your account grows enough that the drawdown floor would reach your starting balance, it locks there permanently. On standard 60% and 80% accounts the drawdown is $1,000 on $100K, $2,000 on $200K, and $3,000 on $300K. On Legacy NYC accounts it is $1,000 on $100K, $1,000 on $200K, and $2,000 on $300K. We don't use intraday trailing drawdown, which we consider predatory.
What is the 40% rule?
During the evaluation, no single trading day can account for more than 40% of your total profits at evaluation end. If you're about to hit that limit, the system auto-closes your positions and locks you out for the rest of that session. This prevents a single lucky day from carrying the whole evaluation. The 40% rule does not apply in your Simfunded account. On our no-buffer static accounts the rule is 50% during the evaluation.
Are there inactivity rules?
− Yes. During evaluation and in your Simfunded account, you must place at least 1 trade per week. During evaluation: missing a week deactivates your account. In your Simfunded account: missing a week pauses it - you remain eligible for profits and payouts but need to reactivate.
+ Yes. You must place at least 1 trade per week, both during the evaluation and in your SimFunded account. In the evaluation, missing a week deactivates your account. In your SimFunded account, missing a week pauses it: you remain eligible for profits and payouts, but you need to reactivate the account.
What are the contract limits?
− Standard 60% and 80% starting sizes: 100K = 2 minis or 20 micros; 200K = 4 minis or 40 micros; 300K = 6 minis or 60 micros. Legacy NYC starting sizes: 100K = 5 micros; 200K = 1 mini or 10 micros; 300K = 2 minis or 20 micros. Maximum across all account sizes: 15 minis (or equivalent in micros).
+ Your starting contract limit depends on account size and type. Standard 60% and 80% accounts start at 2 minis or 20 micros on $100K, 4 minis or 40 micros on $200K, and 6 minis or 60 micros on $300K. Legacy NYC accounts start at 5 micros on $100K, 1 mini or 10 micros on $200K, and 2 minis or 20 micros on $300K. The maximum across all account sizes is 15 minis, or the equivalent in micros.
What is the commission per contract?
− $0.50 per side - not round trip. You pay $0.50 when you open a position and $0.50 when you close it, so a full round-trip trade costs $1.00 per contract in commissions.
+ Commissions are charged per contract, per side: once when you open a position and once when you close it. Micro contracts (such as MES, MNQ and MGC) cost $0.87 per side, or $1.74 per round trip. Most full-size contracts (such as ES, NQ, GC and YM) cost $2.00 per side, or $4.00 per round trip. Crude oil (CL) costs $2.70 per side, or $5.40 per round trip. A few contracts, such as agricultural and Bitcoin futures, cost more; your platform shows the exact charge on every trade.
Are there restrictions on hedging?
− Hedging is not permitted. This includes hedging the same instrument across multiple accounts, such as being long NQ in one account and short NQ in another; hedging through correlated instruments, such as being long NQ and short ES; and coordinating with another trader or group of traders to create offsetting positions across separate accounts. This rule applies whether the accounts belong to the same trader or to different traders acting together.
+ Yes. Hedging is not permitted. That includes hedging the same instrument across multiple accounts, such as long NQ in one account and short NQ in another; hedging through correlated instruments, such as long NQ and short ES; and coordinating with another trader or group of traders to create offsetting positions across separate accounts. The rule applies whether the accounts belong to the same trader or to different traders acting together.
Can I average into positions?
− Reasonable scaling and averaging are allowed. However, repeatedly adding size to losing positions, especially as a routine part of most trades, is considered excessive martingale-style trading and may result in an account review.
+ Yes. Reasonable scaling and averaging are allowed. Repeatedly adding size to losing positions, especially as a routine part of most trades, is considered excessive martingale-style trading and may result in an account review.
Are scalping and high-frequency trading allowed?
− Scalping is allowed. For purposes of this rule, scalping means trades held for 5–30 seconds. HFT-style trading is not permitted. If more than 10% of your trades are opened and fully closed within two seconds, your account may be flagged by our HFT filter and paused for review.
+ Scalping is allowed; HFT-style trading is not. For this rule, scalping means trades held for 5–30 seconds. If more than 10% of your trades are opened and fully closed within two seconds, our HFT filter may flag your account and pause it for review.
Are there any prohibited trading rules?
− Yes. Hedging and HFT-style trading are prohibited. Excessive martingale-style trading may result in an account review. Scalping and reasonable scaling and averaging are allowed within the rules described here and in the Terms.
+ Yes. Hedging and HFT-style trading are prohibited, and excessive martingale-style trading may result in an account review. Scalping and reasonable scaling and averaging are allowed, within the rules described here and in the Terms of Service.
Do I need to use my own card to purchase?
− Yes. The name on the payment card must match your registered account name. Purchases using someone else's card are blocked as a fraud prevention measure. No exceptions.
+ Yes. The name on the payment card must match your registered account name. Purchases made with someone else's card are blocked to prevent fraud, with no exceptions.
Section: Is the $100K account a one-step evaluation with no Phase 2?
− Is the 100K account truly one-step with no Phase 2?
+ Is the $100K account a one-step evaluation with no Phase 2?
Yes. You pass the evaluation, build your buffer in your buffer account, complete contract signing and KYC, and move into a payout-eligible Simfunded account. There is no Phase 2, no second evaluation, and no post-pass consistency check.
Section: What is the buffer stage, and how much do I need to build?
− What is the buffer stage and how much do I need to build?
+ What is the buffer stage, and how much do I need to build?
After passing the evaluation you're moved into a buffer account. Before requesting your first payout, you need to build a small profit buffer above your starting balance. Buffer amounts: standard 60% and 80% accounts: 100K: $1,000; 200K: $2,000; 300K: $3,000. Legacy NYC accounts: 100K: $1,000; 200K: $1,000; 300K: $2,000. Once you've cleared your buffer and completed contract signing and KYC, you move into your payout-eligible Simfunded account.
What are the payout rules?
Section: Payouts3
− Your Simfunded account must be above +1% profit from your starting balance to request a payout. You keep the profit split of the plan you chose when you purchased: 60% or 80% on standard accounts, 55% or 80% on Legacy NYC and earlier 55% accounts. No consistency rules once you're Simfunded. No time restrictions on when you can request. At $100,000 in cumulative payouts you are paused and become eligible for scaling opportunities, including increased allocations and priority consideration for live-capital opportunities.
+ You can request a payout once your SimFunded account is above +1% profit from its starting balance. You keep the profit split of the plan you chose at purchase: 60% or 80% on standard accounts, 55% or 80% on Legacy NYC and earlier 55% accounts. There is no consistency rule once you're SimFunded and no restriction on when you can request. At $100,000 in cumulative payouts you are paused and become eligible for scaling opportunities, including increased allocations and priority consideration for live-capital opportunities.
How and when do I get paid?
− Payouts are processed daily. Crypto (USDT on Solana) and ACH bank transfers are processed every 24 hours. Wire transfers are processed weekly - when the funds arrive at your bank depends on your bank's processing time. We set conservative expectations and aim to exceed them.
+ Payouts are processed daily. Crypto (USDT on Solana) and ACH bank transfers are processed every 24 hours. Wire transfers are processed weekly, and when the funds arrive depends on your bank's processing time.
Do payouts affect my drawdown level?
− No. Once your drawdown locks at your starting balance (which happens as you grow past the buffer stage), it stays fixed regardless of payouts. Taking a payout does not lower your drawdown floor. Your drawdown is permanently locked once you've cleared the buffer stage and entered your Simfunded account.
+ No. Taking a payout does not lower your drawdown floor. Once your drawdown locks at your starting balance, which happens as you grow past the buffer stage, it stays fixed regardless of payouts. Your drawdown is permanently locked once you've cleared the buffer stage and entered your SimFunded account.
What trading platforms are available?
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− Three options: TradingView (browser-based, no download), Volumetrica (desktop and web), and Quantower (desktop). MES and MNQ come pre-loaded on all accounts. MGC (gold micro), MCL (crude oil micro), SIL (silver micro), and MYM (Dow micro) are available by request. All three platforms work for evaluation and Simfunded accounts.
+ Three: TradingView (in the browser, no download), Volumetrica (desktop and web), and Quantower (desktop). All three work for evaluation and SimFunded accounts. MES and MNQ come preloaded on every account; MGC (micro gold), MCL (micro crude oil), SIL (micro silver), and MYM (micro Dow) are available on request.
What are the trading hours?
Our standard 60% and 80% accounts trade from 6:00pm–4:00pm ET the following day. Legacy NYC accounts trade from 9:30am–4:00pm ET and remain available in the Legacy accounts section. Legacy pricing, targets, contract limits, and drawdown still apply. You can't switch sessions mid-evaluation.
What instruments can I trade?
− Micro and mini futures. Pre-loaded: MES (S&P 500 micro) and MNQ (Nasdaq micro). Available by request: MGC (gold micro), MCL (crude oil micro), SIL (silver micro), MYM (Dow micro). Full-size minis (ES, NQ, GC, CL, YM) are also tradeable within your contract limits.
+ Micro and mini futures. MES (micro S&P 500) and MNQ (micro Nasdaq) are preloaded. MGC (micro gold), MCL (micro crude oil), SIL (micro silver), and MYM (micro Dow) are available on request. Full-size minis (ES, NQ, GC, CL, YM) are also tradeable within your contract limits.
Can I trade SPX, NDX, gold, or oil?
− Yes, through their futures equivalents. SPX → ES or MES. NDX → NQ or MNQ. Gold → GC or MGC. Oil → CL or MCL. US30/Dow → YM or MYM. All available within your account's contract limits.
+ Yes, through their futures equivalents: SPX as ES or MES, NDX as NQ or MNQ, gold as GC or MGC, oil as CL or MCL, and US30 (Dow) as YM or MYM. All are available within your account's contract limits.
How do I log in to Quantower?
− Use your Volumetrica credentials to connect Quantower to your Traders Launch account. No separate Quantower subscription is needed - access is included. Full setup instructions are sent in your account setup email. If you run into issues, reach out in Discord.
+ Use your Volumetrica credentials to connect Quantower to your Traders Launch account. Access is included, so you don't need a separate Quantower subscription. Full setup instructions are in your account setup email. If you run into issues, ask in Discord.
How many accounts can I have?
Section: Account Management1
− Up to 5 evaluation accounts and up to 5 Simfunded accounts active at the same time. All funded traders move into a Simfunded account once they clear the buffer stage.
+ Up to 5 funded futures accounts at a time. All funded traders move into a SimFunded account once they clear the buffer stage.
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Changes shown against Version 7.
For our standard 60% and 80% accounts: 100K: $2,000; 200K: $4,000; 300K: $6,000. Legacy NYC targets: 100K: $2,000; 200K: $3,000; 300K: $5,000. You need to hit this target while staying above your drawdown floor.
Is there a maximum time limit to pass?
The evaluation window is 60 days. If you haven't passed by day 60 but you're above 50% of your profit target, you automatically get a free 30-day extension at no extra cost. Simfunded accounts have no time limit once you're funded.
Is there a minimum number of trading days?
Yes - 3 minimum trading days during the evaluation. You can't pass on a single day even if you hit the profit target. Simfunded accounts have no minimum trading days before requesting a payout.
How does the drawdown work?
Traders Launch uses End of Day (EOD) drawdown - not intraday trailing. Your drawdown level is calculated from your closing balance each session. It only moves up, never down. Once your account grows enough that the drawdown floor would reach your starting balance, it locks there permanently. Drawdown amounts: standard 60% and 80% accounts: 100K: $1,000; 200K: $2,000; 300K: $3,000. Legacy NYC accounts: 100K: $1,000; 200K: $1,000; 300K: $2,000. We do not use intraday trailing drawdown, which we consider predatory.
What is the 40% rule?
Section: What is the 40% rule?
− During the evaluation, no single trading day can account for more than 40% of your total profits at evaluation end. If you're about to hit that limit, the system auto-closes your positions and locks you out for the rest of that session. This prevents a single lucky day from carrying the whole evaluation. The 40% rule does not apply in your Simfunded account. On TL Early Access accounts (static plans) the rule is 50% during the evaluation.
+ During the evaluation, no single trading day can account for more than 40% of your total profits at evaluation end. If you're about to hit that limit, the system auto-closes your positions and locks you out for the rest of that session. This prevents a single lucky day from carrying the whole evaluation. The 40% rule does not apply in your Simfunded account. On our no-buffer static accounts the rule is 50% during the evaluation.
Are there inactivity rules?
Yes. During evaluation and in your Simfunded account, you must place at least 1 trade per week. During evaluation: missing a week deactivates your account. In your Simfunded account: missing a week pauses it - you remain eligible for profits and payouts but need to reactivate.
What are the contract limits?
Standard 60% and 80% starting sizes: 100K = 2 minis or 20 micros; 200K = 4 minis or 40 micros; 300K = 6 minis or 60 micros. Legacy NYC starting sizes: 100K = 5 micros; 200K = 1 mini or 10 micros; 300K = 2 minis or 20 micros. Maximum across all account sizes: 15 minis (or equivalent in micros).
What is the commission per contract?
$0.50 per side - not round trip. You pay $0.50 when you open a position and $0.50 when you close it, so a full round-trip trade costs $1.00 per contract in commissions.
Are there restrictions on hedging?
Hedging is not permitted. This includes hedging the same instrument across multiple accounts, such as being long NQ in one account and short NQ in another; hedging through correlated instruments, such as being long NQ and short ES; and coordinating with another trader or group of traders to create offsetting positions across separate accounts. This rule applies whether the accounts belong to the same trader or to different traders acting together.
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Traders Launch is a funded trading program. You pay a one-time evaluation fee to access a simulated account. Hit your profit target within the time limit and you move toward a Simfunded account (on Premium plans, after clearing a short buffer stage and completing contract signing and KYC), where you can trade and request real payouts from your profits. No subscription, no recurring fees - just one upfront cost.
Who is Traders Launch for?
Traders Launch is for people who already know how to trade futures. You need to understand risk management and how to use a trading platform. We don't teach you to trade - we fund you once you prove you can.
How much does it cost to get started?
You pay a one-time evaluation fee ranging from $49 to $599 depending on account size, session, and profit-split plan. If you haven't passed by day 60 but you're above 50% of your profit target, you automatically get a free 30-day extension - no extra charge. There's no subscription and no recurring billing.
Are there any activation fees or hidden costs?
None. You pay the evaluation fee once. No activation fee when you pass, no recurring charge once you're Simfunded, no hidden costs at any stage. The one-time evaluation purchase is all you pay.
Are there any restricted countries?
Section: Are there any restricted countries?
− Yes. Traders Launch does not accept traders from Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Russia, Belarus, Myanmar, Zimbabwe, Sudan, South Sudan, or Venezuela. See our Terms for the authoritative current list.
+ Yes. Traders Launch does not accept traders from Crimea, Afghanistan, Central African Republic, Congo (Brazzaville), Democratic Republic of Congo, Cuba, Guinea, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, North Korea, Libya, Mali, Myanmar (Burma), Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, Venezuela, and Yemen.
What are the profit targets?
For our standard 60% and 80% accounts: 100K: $2,000; 200K: $4,000; 300K: $6,000. Legacy NYC targets: 100K: $2,000; 200K: $3,000; 300K: $5,000. You need to hit this target while staying above your drawdown floor.
Is there a maximum time limit to pass?
The evaluation window is 60 days. If you haven't passed by day 60 but you're above 50% of your profit target, you automatically get a free 30-day extension at no extra cost. Simfunded accounts have no time limit once you're funded.
Is there a minimum number of trading days?
Yes - 3 minimum trading days during the evaluation. You can't pass on a single day even if you hit the profit target. Simfunded accounts have no minimum trading days before requesting a payout.
How does the drawdown work?
Traders Launch uses End of Day (EOD) drawdown - not intraday trailing. Your drawdown level is calculated from your closing balance each session. It only moves up, never down. Once your account grows enough that the drawdown floor would reach your starting balance, it locks there permanently. Drawdown amounts: standard 60% and 80% accounts: 100K: $1,000; 200K: $2,000; 300K: $3,000. Legacy NYC accounts: 100K: $1,000; 200K: $1,000; 300K: $2,000. We do not use intraday trailing drawdown, which we consider predatory.
What is the 40% rule?
Section: What is the 40% rule?
− During the evaluation, no single trading day can account for more than 40% of your total profits at evaluation end. If you're about to hit that limit, the system auto-closes your positions and locks you out for the rest of that session. This prevents a single lucky day from carrying the whole evaluation. The 40% rule does not apply in your Simfunded account.
+ During the evaluation, no single trading day can account for more than 40% of your total profits at evaluation end. If you're about to hit that limit, the system auto-closes your positions and locks you out for the rest of that session. This prevents a single lucky day from carrying the whole evaluation. The 40% rule does not apply in your Simfunded account. On TL Early Access accounts (static plans) the rule is 50% during the evaluation.
Are there inactivity rules?
Yes. During evaluation and in your Simfunded account, you must place at least 1 trade per week. During evaluation: missing a week deactivates your account. In your Simfunded account: missing a week pauses it - you remain eligible for profits and payouts but need to reactivate.
What are the contract limits?
Standard 60% and 80% starting sizes: 100K = 2 minis or 20 micros; 200K = 4 minis or 40 micros; 300K = 6 minis or 60 micros. Legacy NYC starting sizes: 100K = 5 micros; 200K = 1 mini or 10 micros; 300K = 2 minis or 20 micros. Maximum across all account sizes: 15 minis (or equivalent in micros).
What is the commission per contract?
$0.50 per side - not round trip. You pay $0.50 when you open a position and $0.50 when you close it, so a full round-trip trade costs $1.00 per contract in commissions.
Are there restrictions on hedging?
Hedging is not permitted. This includes hedging the same instrument across multiple accounts, such as being long NQ in one account and short NQ in another; hedging through correlated instruments, such as being long NQ and short ES; and coordinating with another trader or group of traders to create offsetting positions across separate accounts. This rule applies whether the accounts belong to the same trader or to different traders acting together.
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- Futures Trading
- Crypto Trading
- Results
- Affiliates
- FAQ
- Payout Rules
Evaluation and funded accounts operate in a simulated trading environment. Payouts are real. Trading futures and crypto involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for every trader. Passing an evaluation does not guarantee funding, and payouts are not guaranteed; all payouts are subject to program rules. See Terms.
Traders Launch LLC · 1700 Market Street Suite 1005, Philadelphia, PA 19103
© 2026 Traders Launch LLC . All rights reserved.
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What is Traders Launch?
Section: What is Traders Launch?
− Traders Launch is a funded trading program. You pay a one-time evaluation fee to access a simulated account. Hit your profit target within the time limit and you move into a Simfunded account, where you can trade and request real payouts from your profits. No subscription, no recurring fees - just one upfront cost.
+ Traders Launch is a funded trading program. You pay a one-time evaluation fee to access a simulated account. Hit your profit target within the time limit and you move toward a Simfunded account (on Premium plans, after clearing a short buffer stage and completing contract signing and KYC), where you can trade and request real payouts from your profits. No subscription, no recurring fees - just one upfront cost.
Who is Traders Launch for?
Traders Launch is for people who already know how to trade futures. You need to understand risk management and how to use a trading platform. We don't teach you to trade - we fund you once you prove you can.
How much does it cost to get started?
You pay a one-time evaluation fee ranging from $49 to $599 depending on account size, session, and profit-split plan. If you haven't passed by day 60 but you're above 50% of your profit target, you automatically get a free 30-day extension - no extra charge. There's no subscription and no recurring billing.
Are there any activation fees or hidden costs?
None. You pay the evaluation fee once. No activation fee when you pass, no recurring charge once you're Simfunded, no hidden costs at any stage. The one-time evaluation purchase is all you pay.
Are there any restricted countries?
Yes. Traders Launch does not accept traders from Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Russia, Belarus, Myanmar, Zimbabwe, Sudan, South Sudan, or Venezuela. See our Terms for the authoritative current list.
Reasonable scaling and averaging are allowed. However, repeatedly adding size to losing positions, especially as a routine part of most trades, is considered excessive martingale-style trading and may result in an account review.
Are scalping and high-frequency trading allowed?
Scalping is allowed. For purposes of this rule, scalping means trades held for 5–30 seconds. HFT-style trading is not permitted. If more than 10% of your trades are opened and fully closed within two seconds, your account may be flagged by our HFT filter and paused for review.
Are there any prohibited trading rules?
Yes. Hedging and HFT-style trading are prohibited. Excessive martingale-style trading may result in an account review. Scalping and reasonable scaling and averaging are allowed within the rules described here and in the Terms.
Do I need to use my own card to purchase?
Yes. The name on the payment card must match your registered account name. Purchases using someone else's card are blocked as a fraud prevention measure. No exceptions.
Is the 100K account truly one-step with no Phase 2?
Section: Is the 100K account truly one-step with no Phase 2?
− Yes. You pass the evaluation, build your buffer in your Simfunded account, and become eligible for payouts. There is no Phase 2, no second evaluation, and no post-pass consistency check.
+ Yes. You pass the evaluation, build your buffer in your buffer account, complete contract signing and KYC, and move into a payout-eligible Simfunded account. There is no Phase 2, no second evaluation, and no post-pass consistency check.
What is the buffer stage and how much do I need to build?
Section: What is the buffer stage and how much do I need to build?
− After passing the evaluation you're moved into a Simfunded account. Before requesting your first payout, you need to build a small profit buffer above your starting balance. Buffer amounts: standard 60% and 80% accounts: 100K: $1,000; 200K: $2,000; 300K: $3,000. Legacy NYC accounts: 100K: $1,000; 200K: $1,000; 300K: $2,000. Once you're above your buffer you're payout-eligible. You move into your Simfunded account on one of our brokers (NinjaTrader or IBKR) once the buffer is cleared.
+ After passing the evaluation you're moved into a buffer account. Before requesting your first payout, you need to build a small profit buffer above your starting balance. Buffer amounts: standard 60% and 80% accounts: 100K: $1,000; 200K: $2,000; 300K: $3,000. Legacy NYC accounts: 100K: $1,000; 200K: $1,000; 300K: $2,000. Once you've cleared your buffer and completed contract signing and KYC, you move into your payout-eligible Simfunded account.
What are the payout rules?
Your Simfunded account must be above +1% profit from your starting balance to request a payout. You keep the profit split of the plan you chose when you purchased: 60% or 80% on standard accounts, 55% or 80% on Legacy NYC and earlier 55% accounts. No consistency rules once you're Simfunded. No time restrictions on when you can request. At $100,000 in cumulative payouts you are paused and become eligible for scaling opportunities, including increased allocations and priority consideration for live-capital opportunities.
How and when do I get paid?
Payouts are processed daily. Crypto (USDT on Solana) and ACH bank transfers are processed every 24 hours. Wire transfers are processed weekly - when the funds arrive at your bank depends on your bank's processing time. We set conservative expectations and aim to exceed them.
Do payouts affect my drawdown level?
No. Once your drawdown locks at your starting balance (which happens as you grow past the buffer stage), it stays fixed regardless of payouts. Taking a payout does not lower your drawdown floor. Your drawdown is permanently locked once you've cleared the buffer stage and entered your Simfunded account.
What trading platforms are available?
Three options: TradingView (browser-based, no download), Volumetrica (desktop and web), and Quantower (desktop). MES and MNQ come pre-loaded on all accounts. MGC (gold micro), MCL (crude oil micro), SIL (silver micro), and MYM (Dow micro) are available by request. All three platforms work for evaluation and Simfunded accounts.
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Traders Launch is for people who already know how to trade futures. You need to understand risk management and how to use a trading platform. We don't teach you to trade - we fund you once you prove you can.
How much does it cost to get started?
You pay a one-time evaluation fee ranging from $49 to $599 depending on account size, session, and profit-split plan. If you haven't passed by day 60 but you're above 50% of your profit target, you automatically get a free 30-day extension - no extra charge. There's no subscription and no recurring billing.
Are there any activation fees or hidden costs?
None. You pay the evaluation fee once. No activation fee when you pass, no recurring charge once you're Simfunded, no hidden costs at any stage. The one-time evaluation purchase is all you pay.
Are there any restricted countries?
Yes. Traders Launch does not accept traders from Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Russia, Belarus, Myanmar, Zimbabwe, Sudan, South Sudan, or Venezuela. See our Terms for the authoritative current list.
What are the profit targets?
Section: What are the profit targets?
− For our standard 55% and 80% accounts: 100K: $2,000; 200K: $4,000; 300K: $6,000. Legacy NYC targets: 100K: $2,000; 200K: $3,000; 300K: $5,000. You need to hit this target while staying above your drawdown floor.
+ For our standard 60% and 80% accounts: 100K: $2,000; 200K: $4,000; 300K: $6,000. Legacy NYC targets: 100K: $2,000; 200K: $3,000; 300K: $5,000. You need to hit this target while staying above your drawdown floor.
Is there a maximum time limit to pass?
The evaluation window is 60 days. If you haven't passed by day 60 but you're above 50% of your profit target, you automatically get a free 30-day extension at no extra cost. Simfunded accounts have no time limit once you're funded.
Is there a minimum number of trading days?
Yes - 3 minimum trading days during the evaluation. You can't pass on a single day even if you hit the profit target. Simfunded accounts have no minimum trading days before requesting a payout.
How does the drawdown work?
Section: How does the drawdown work?
− Traders Launch uses End of Day (EOD) drawdown - not intraday trailing. Your drawdown level is calculated from your closing balance each session. It only moves up, never down. Once your account grows enough that the drawdown floor would reach your starting balance, it locks there permanently. Drawdown amounts: standard 55% and 80% accounts: 100K: $1,000; 200K: $2,000; 300K: $3,000. Legacy NYC accounts: 100K: $1,000; 200K: $1,000; 300K: $2,000. We do not use intraday trailing drawdown, which we consider predatory.
+ Traders Launch uses End of Day (EOD) drawdown - not intraday trailing. Your drawdown level is calculated from your closing balance each session. It only moves up, never down. Once your account grows enough that the drawdown floor would reach your starting balance, it locks there permanently. Drawdown amounts: standard 60% and 80% accounts: 100K: $1,000; 200K: $2,000; 300K: $3,000. Legacy NYC accounts: 100K: $1,000; 200K: $1,000; 300K: $2,000. We do not use intraday trailing drawdown, which we consider predatory.
What is the 40% rule?
During the evaluation, no single trading day can account for more than 40% of your total profits at evaluation end. If you're about to hit that limit, the system auto-closes your positions and locks you out for the rest of that session. This prevents a single lucky day from carrying the whole evaluation. The 40% rule does not apply in your Simfunded account.
Are there inactivity rules?
Yes. During evaluation and in your Simfunded account, you must place at least 1 trade per week. During evaluation: missing a week deactivates your account. In your Simfunded account: missing a week pauses it - you remain eligible for profits and payouts but need to reactivate.
What are the contract limits?
Section: What are the contract limits?
− Standard 55% and 80% starting sizes: 100K = 2 minis or 20 micros; 200K = 4 minis or 40 micros; 300K = 6 minis or 60 micros. Legacy NYC starting sizes: 100K = 5 micros; 200K = 1 mini or 10 micros; 300K = 2 minis or 20 micros. Maximum across all account sizes: 15 minis (or equivalent in micros).
+ Standard 60% and 80% starting sizes: 100K = 2 minis or 20 micros; 200K = 4 minis or 40 micros; 300K = 6 minis or 60 micros. Legacy NYC starting sizes: 100K = 5 micros; 200K = 1 mini or 10 micros; 300K = 2 minis or 20 micros. Maximum across all account sizes: 15 minis (or equivalent in micros).
What is the commission per contract?
$0.50 per side - not round trip. You pay $0.50 when you open a position and $0.50 when you close it, so a full round-trip trade costs $1.00 per contract in commissions.
Are there restrictions on hedging?
Hedging is not permitted. This includes hedging the same instrument across multiple accounts, such as being long NQ in one account and short NQ in another; hedging through correlated instruments, such as being long NQ and short ES; and coordinating with another trader or group of traders to create offsetting positions across separate accounts. This rule applies whether the accounts belong to the same trader or to different traders acting together.
Can I average into positions?
Reasonable scaling and averaging are allowed. However, repeatedly adding size to losing positions, especially as a routine part of most trades, is considered excessive martingale-style trading and may result in an account review.
Are scalping and high-frequency trading allowed?
Scalping is allowed. For purposes of this rule, scalping means trades held for 5–30 seconds. HFT-style trading is not permitted. If more than 10% of your trades are opened and fully closed within two seconds, your account may be flagged by our HFT filter and paused for review.
Are there any prohibited trading rules?
Yes. Hedging and HFT-style trading are prohibited. Excessive martingale-style trading may result in an account review. Scalping and reasonable scaling and averaging are allowed within the rules described here and in the Terms.
Do I need to use my own card to purchase?
Yes. The name on the payment card must match your registered account name. Purchases using someone else's card are blocked as a fraud prevention measure. No exceptions.
Is the 100K account truly one-step with no Phase 2?
Yes. You pass the evaluation, build your buffer in your Simfunded account, and become eligible for payouts. There is no Phase 2, no second evaluation, and no post-pass consistency check.
What is the buffer stage and how much do I need to build?
Section: What is the buffer stage and how much do I need to build?
− After passing the evaluation you're moved into a Simfunded account. Before requesting your first payout, you need to build a small profit buffer above your starting balance. Buffer amounts: standard 55% and 80% accounts: 100K: $1,000; 200K: $2,000; 300K: $3,000. Legacy NYC accounts: 100K: $1,000; 200K: $1,000; 300K: $2,000. Once you're above your buffer you're payout-eligible. You move into your Simfunded account on one of our brokers (NinjaTrader or IBKR) once the buffer is cleared.
+ After passing the evaluation you're moved into a Simfunded account. Before requesting your first payout, you need to build a small profit buffer above your starting balance. Buffer amounts: standard 60% and 80% accounts: 100K: $1,000; 200K: $2,000; 300K: $3,000. Legacy NYC accounts: 100K: $1,000; 200K: $1,000; 300K: $2,000. Once you're above your buffer you're payout-eligible. You move into your Simfunded account on one of our brokers (NinjaTrader or IBKR) once the buffer is cleared.
What are the payout rules?
Section: What are the payout rules?
− Your Simfunded account must be above +1% profit from your starting balance to request a payout. You keep 55% or 80% of profits based on the plan you chose when you purchased. No consistency rules once you're Simfunded. No time restrictions on when you can request. At $100,000 in cumulative payouts you are paused and become eligible for scaling opportunities, including increased allocations and priority consideration for live-capital opportunities.
+ Your Simfunded account must be above +1% profit from your starting balance to request a payout. You keep the profit split of the plan you chose when you purchased: 60% or 80% on standard accounts, 55% or 80% on Legacy NYC and earlier 55% accounts. No consistency rules once you're Simfunded. No time restrictions on when you can request. At $100,000 in cumulative payouts you are paused and become eligible for scaling opportunities, including increased allocations and priority consideration for live-capital opportunities.
How and when do I get paid?
Payouts are processed daily. Crypto (USDT on Solana) and ACH bank transfers are processed every 24 hours. Wire transfers are processed weekly - when the funds arrive at your bank depends on your bank's processing time. We set conservative expectations and aim to exceed them.
Do payouts affect my drawdown level?
No. Once your drawdown locks at your starting balance (which happens as you grow past the buffer stage), it stays fixed regardless of payouts. Taking a payout does not lower your drawdown floor. Your drawdown is permanently locked once you've cleared the buffer stage and entered your Simfunded account.
What trading platforms are available?
Three options: TradingView (browser-based, no download), Volumetrica (desktop and web), and Quantower (desktop). MES and MNQ come pre-loaded on all accounts. MGC (gold micro), MCL (crude oil micro), SIL (silver micro), and MYM (Dow micro) are available by request. All three platforms work for evaluation and Simfunded accounts.
What are the trading hours?
Section: What are the trading hours?
− Our standard 55% and 80% accounts trade from 6:00pm–4:00pm ET the following day. Legacy NYC accounts trade from 9:30am–4:00pm ET and remain available in the Legacy accounts section. NYC accounts are planned to be phased out; no retirement date has been announced. Legacy pricing, targets, contract limits, and drawdown still apply. You can't switch sessions mid-evaluation.
+ Our standard 60% and 80% accounts trade from 6:00pm–4:00pm ET the following day. Legacy NYC accounts trade from 9:30am–4:00pm ET and remain available in the Legacy accounts section. Legacy pricing, targets, contract limits, and drawdown still apply. You can't switch sessions mid-evaluation.
What instruments can I trade?
Micro and mini futures. Pre-loaded: MES (S&P 500 micro) and MNQ (Nasdaq micro). Available by request: MGC (gold micro), MCL (crude oil micro), SIL (silver micro), MYM (Dow micro). Full-size minis (ES, NQ, GC, CL, YM) are also tradeable within your contract limits.
Can I trade SPX, NDX, gold, or oil?
Yes, through their futures equivalents. SPX → ES or MES. NDX → NQ or MNQ. Gold → GC or MGC. Oil → CL or MCL. US30/Dow → YM or MYM. All available within your account's contract limits.
How do I log in to Quantower?
Use your Volumetrica credentials to connect Quantower to your Traders Launch account. No separate Quantower subscription is needed - access is included. Full setup instructions are sent in your account setup email. If you run into issues, reach out in Discord.
How many accounts can I have?
Up to 5 evaluation accounts and up to 5 Simfunded accounts active at the same time. All funded traders move into a Simfunded account once they clear the buffer stage.
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+ Traders LaunchFutures and crypto evaluations with daily payouts. Traders Launch LLC, Philadelphia.
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− © 2026 Traders Launch. All rights reserved.
+ Evaluation and funded accounts operate in a simulated trading environment. Payouts are real. Trading futures and crypto involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for every trader. Passing an evaluation does not guarantee funding, and payouts are not guaranteed; all payouts are subject to program rules. See Terms.
+ Traders Launch LLC · 1700 Market Street Suite 1005, Philadelphia, PA 19103
+ © 2026 Traders Launch LLC . All rights reserved.
Privacy PolicyTerms of Service
What is Traders Launch?
Traders Launch is a funded trading program. You pay a one-time evaluation fee to access a simulated account. Hit your profit target within the time limit and you move into a Simfunded account, where you can trade and request real payouts from your profits. No subscription, no recurring fees - just one upfront cost.
Who is Traders Launch for?
Traders Launch is for people who already know how to trade futures. You need to understand risk management and how to use a trading platform. We don't teach you to trade - we fund you once you prove you can.
How much does it cost to get started?
You pay a one-time evaluation fee ranging from $49 to $599 depending on account size, session, and profit-split plan. If you haven't passed by day 60 but you're above 50% of your profit target, you automatically get a free 30-day extension - no extra charge. There's no subscription and no recurring billing.
Are there any activation fees or hidden costs?
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Traders Launch is for people who already know how to trade futures. You need to understand risk management and how to use a trading platform. We don't teach you to trade - we fund you once you prove you can.
How much does it cost to get started?
You pay a one-time evaluation fee ranging from $49 to $599 depending on account size, session, and profit-split plan. If you haven't passed by day 60 but you're above 50% of your profit target, you automatically get a free 30-day extension - no extra charge. There's no subscription and no recurring billing.
Are there any activation fees or hidden costs?
None. You pay the evaluation fee once. No activation fee when you pass, no recurring charge once you're Simfunded, no hidden costs at any stage. The one-time evaluation purchase is all you pay.
Are there any restricted countries?
Yes. Traders Launch does not accept traders from Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Russia, Belarus, Myanmar, Zimbabwe, Sudan, South Sudan, or Venezuela. See our Terms for the authoritative current list.
What are the profit targets?
Section: What are the profit targets?
− Targets depend on account size and session. 100K: $2,000 (both sessions). 200K: $3,000 (NYC) or $4,000 (22-hour). 300K: $5,000 (NYC) or $6,000 (22-hour). You need to hit this target while staying above your drawdown floor.
+ For our standard 55% and 80% accounts: 100K: $2,000; 200K: $4,000; 300K: $6,000. Legacy NYC targets: 100K: $2,000; 200K: $3,000; 300K: $5,000. You need to hit this target while staying above your drawdown floor.
Is there a maximum time limit to pass?
The evaluation window is 60 days. If you haven't passed by day 60 but you're above 50% of your profit target, you automatically get a free 30-day extension at no extra cost. Simfunded accounts have no time limit once you're funded.
Is there a minimum number of trading days?
Yes - 3 minimum trading days during the evaluation. You can't pass on a single day even if you hit the profit target. Simfunded accounts have no minimum trading days before requesting a payout.
How does the drawdown work?
Section: How does the drawdown work?
− Traders Launch uses End of Day (EOD) drawdown - not intraday trailing. Your drawdown level is calculated from your closing balance each session. It only moves up, never down. Once your account grows enough that the drawdown floor would reach your starting balance, it locks there permanently. Drawdown amounts: 100K: $1,000; 200K: $1,000 (NYC) or $2,000 (22-hour); 300K: $2,000 (NYC) or $3,000 (22-hour). We do not use intraday trailing drawdown, which we consider predatory.
+ Traders Launch uses End of Day (EOD) drawdown - not intraday trailing. Your drawdown level is calculated from your closing balance each session. It only moves up, never down. Once your account grows enough that the drawdown floor would reach your starting balance, it locks there permanently. Drawdown amounts: standard 55% and 80% accounts: 100K: $1,000; 200K: $2,000; 300K: $3,000. Legacy NYC accounts: 100K: $1,000; 200K: $1,000; 300K: $2,000. We do not use intraday trailing drawdown, which we consider predatory.
What is the 40% rule?
During the evaluation, no single trading day can account for more than 40% of your total profits at evaluation end. If you're about to hit that limit, the system auto-closes your positions and locks you out for the rest of that session. This prevents a single lucky day from carrying the whole evaluation. The 40% rule does not apply in your Simfunded account.
Are there inactivity rules?
Yes. During evaluation and in your Simfunded account, you must place at least 1 trade per week. During evaluation: missing a week deactivates your account. In your Simfunded account: missing a week pauses it - you remain eligible for profits and payouts but need to reactivate.
What are the contract limits?
Section: What are the contract limits?
− Starting sizes: 100K NYC = 5 micros; 200K NYC = 1 mini or 10 micros; 300K NYC = 2 minis or 20 micros; 100K 22-hour = 2 minis or 20 micros; 200K 22-hour = 4 minis or 40 micros; 300K 22-hour = 6 minis or 60 micros. Maximum across all account sizes: 15 minis (or equivalent in micros).
+ Standard 55% and 80% starting sizes: 100K = 2 minis or 20 micros; 200K = 4 minis or 40 micros; 300K = 6 minis or 60 micros. Legacy NYC starting sizes: 100K = 5 micros; 200K = 1 mini or 10 micros; 300K = 2 minis or 20 micros. Maximum across all account sizes: 15 minis (or equivalent in micros).
What is the commission per contract?
$0.50 per side - not round trip. You pay $0.50 when you open a position and $0.50 when you close it, so a full round-trip trade costs $1.00 per contract in commissions.
Are there restrictions on hedging?
Hedging is not permitted. This includes hedging the same instrument across multiple accounts, such as being long NQ in one account and short NQ in another; hedging through correlated instruments, such as being long NQ and short ES; and coordinating with another trader or group of traders to create offsetting positions across separate accounts. This rule applies whether the accounts belong to the same trader or to different traders acting together.
Can I average into positions?
Reasonable scaling and averaging are allowed. However, repeatedly adding size to losing positions, especially as a routine part of most trades, is considered excessive martingale-style trading and may result in an account review.
Are scalping and high-frequency trading allowed?
Scalping is allowed. For purposes of this rule, scalping means trades held for 5–30 seconds. HFT-style trading is not permitted. If more than 10% of your trades are opened and fully closed within two seconds, your account may be flagged by our HFT filter and paused for review.
Are there any prohibited trading rules?
Yes. Hedging and HFT-style trading are prohibited. Excessive martingale-style trading may result in an account review. Scalping and reasonable scaling and averaging are allowed within the rules described here and in the Terms.
Do I need to use my own card to purchase?
Yes. The name on the payment card must match your registered account name. Purchases using someone else's card are blocked as a fraud prevention measure. No exceptions.
Is the 100K account truly one-step with no Phase 2?
Yes. You pass the evaluation, build your buffer in your Simfunded account, and become eligible for payouts. There is no Phase 2, no second evaluation, and no post-pass consistency check.
What is the buffer stage and how much do I need to build?
Section: What is the buffer stage and how much do I need to build?
− After passing the evaluation you're moved into a Simfunded account. Before requesting your first payout, you need to build a small profit buffer above your starting balance. Buffer amounts: 100K: $1,000; 200K: $1,000 (NYC) or $2,000 (22-hour); 300K: $2,000 (NYC) or $3,000 (22-hour). Once you're above your buffer you're payout-eligible. You move into your Simfunded account on one of our brokers (NinjaTrader or IBKR) once the buffer is cleared.
+ After passing the evaluation you're moved into a Simfunded account. Before requesting your first payout, you need to build a small profit buffer above your starting balance. Buffer amounts: standard 55% and 80% accounts: 100K: $1,000; 200K: $2,000; 300K: $3,000. Legacy NYC accounts: 100K: $1,000; 200K: $1,000; 300K: $2,000. Once you're above your buffer you're payout-eligible. You move into your Simfunded account on one of our brokers (NinjaTrader or IBKR) once the buffer is cleared.
What are the payout rules?
Your Simfunded account must be above +1% profit from your starting balance to request a payout. You keep 55% or 80% of profits based on the plan you chose when you purchased. No consistency rules once you're Simfunded. No time restrictions on when you can request. At $100,000 in cumulative payouts you are paused and become eligible for scaling opportunities, including increased allocations and priority consideration for live-capital opportunities.
How and when do I get paid?
Payouts are processed daily. Crypto (USDT on Solana) and ACH bank transfers are processed every 24 hours. Wire transfers are processed weekly - when the funds arrive at your bank depends on your bank's processing time. We set conservative expectations and aim to exceed them.
Do payouts affect my drawdown level?
No. Once your drawdown locks at your starting balance (which happens as you grow past the buffer stage), it stays fixed regardless of payouts. Taking a payout does not lower your drawdown floor. Your drawdown is permanently locked once you've cleared the buffer stage and entered your Simfunded account.
What trading platforms are available?
Three options: TradingView (browser-based, no download), Volumetrica (desktop and web), and Quantower (desktop). MES and MNQ come pre-loaded on all accounts. MGC (gold micro), MCL (crude oil micro), SIL (silver micro), and MYM (Dow micro) are available by request. All three platforms work for evaluation and Simfunded accounts.
What are the trading hours?
Section: What are the trading hours?
− Two session options. NYC Session: 9:30am–4:00pm ET. 22-Hour Session: 6:00pm–4:00pm ET the following day. You pick your session at purchase - it affects your fee, profit targets, contract limits, and drawdown. You can't switch sessions mid-evaluation.
+ Our standard 55% and 80% accounts trade from 6:00pm–4:00pm ET the following day. Legacy NYC accounts trade from 9:30am–4:00pm ET and remain available in the Legacy accounts section. NYC accounts are planned to be phased out; no retirement date has been announced. Legacy pricing, targets, contract limits, and drawdown still apply. You can't switch sessions mid-evaluation.
What instruments can I trade?
Micro and mini futures. Pre-loaded: MES (S&P 500 micro) and MNQ (Nasdaq micro). Available by request: MGC (gold micro), MCL (crude oil micro), SIL (silver micro), MYM (Dow micro). Full-size minis (ES, NQ, GC, CL, YM) are also tradeable within your contract limits.
Can I trade SPX, NDX, gold, or oil?
Yes, through their futures equivalents. SPX → ES or MES. NDX → NQ or MNQ. Gold → GC or MGC. Oil → CL or MCL. US30/Dow → YM or MYM. All available within your account's contract limits.
How do I log in to Quantower?
Use your Volumetrica credentials to connect Quantower to your Traders Launch account. No separate Quantower subscription is needed - access is included. Full setup instructions are sent in your account setup email. If you run into issues, reach out in Discord.
How many accounts can I have?
Up to 5 evaluation accounts and up to 5 Simfunded accounts active at the same time. All funded traders move into a Simfunded account once they clear the buffer stage.
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Two session options. NYC Session: 9:30am–4:00pm ET. 22-Hour Session: 6:00pm–4:00pm ET the following day. You pick your session at purchase - it affects your fee, profit targets, contract limits, and drawdown. You can't switch sessions mid-evaluation.
What instruments can I trade?
Micro and mini futures. Pre-loaded: MES (S&P 500 micro) and MNQ (Nasdaq micro). Available by request: MGC (gold micro), MCL (crude oil micro), SIL (silver micro), MYM (Dow micro). Full-size minis (ES, NQ, GC, CL, YM) are also tradeable within your contract limits.
Can I trade SPX, NDX, gold, or oil?
Yes, through their futures equivalents. SPX → ES or MES. NDX → NQ or MNQ. Gold → GC or MGC. Oil → CL or MCL. US30/Dow → YM or MYM. All available within your account's contract limits.
How do I log in to Quantower?
Use your Volumetrica credentials to connect Quantower to your Traders Launch account. No separate Quantower subscription is needed - access is included. Full setup instructions are sent in your account setup email. If you run into issues, reach out in Discord.
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− What broker will my Simfunded account be on?
− After clearing the buffer stage you'll be assigned to either NinjaTrader or Interactive Brokers (IBKR) based on your location. The assignment is automatic and you'll receive an email with your account details and login instructions.
How many accounts can I have?
Section: How many accounts can I have?
− Up to 5 evaluation accounts and up to 5 Simfunded accounts active at the same time. All funded traders move into a Simfunded account once they clear the buffer stage. You can request to merge multiple Simfunded accounts if needed.
+ Up to 5 evaluation accounts and up to 5 Simfunded accounts active at the same time. All funded traders move into a Simfunded account once they clear the buffer stage.
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What is Traders Launch?
Traders Launch is a funded trading program. You pay a one-time evaluation fee to access a simulated account. Hit your profit target within the time limit and you move into a Simfunded account, where you can trade and request real payouts from your profits. No subscription, no recurring fees - just one upfront cost.
Who is Traders Launch for?
Traders Launch is for people who already know how to trade futures. You need to understand risk management and how to use a trading platform. We don't teach you to trade - we fund you once you prove you can.
How much does it cost to get started?
You pay a one-time evaluation fee ranging from $49 to $599 depending on account size, session, and profit-split plan. If you haven't passed by day 60 but you're above 50% of your profit target, you automatically get a free 30-day extension - no extra charge. There's no subscription and no recurring billing.
Are there any activation fees or hidden costs?
None. You pay the evaluation fee once. No activation fee when you pass, no recurring charge once you're Simfunded, no hidden costs at any stage. The one-time evaluation purchase is all you pay.
Are there any restricted countries?
Yes. Traders Launch does not accept traders from Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Russia, Belarus, Myanmar, Zimbabwe, Sudan, South Sudan, or Venezuela. See our Terms for the authoritative current list.
What are the profit targets?
Targets depend on account size and session. 100K: $2,000 (both sessions). 200K: $3,000 (NYC) or $4,000 (22-hour). 300K: $5,000 (NYC) or $6,000 (22-hour). You need to hit this target while staying above your drawdown floor.
Is there a maximum time limit to pass?
The evaluation window is 60 days. If you haven't passed by day 60 but you're above 50% of your profit target, you automatically get a free 30-day extension at no extra cost. Simfunded accounts have no time limit once you're funded.
Is there a minimum number of trading days?
Yes - 3 minimum trading days during the evaluation. You can't pass on a single day even if you hit the profit target. Simfunded accounts have no minimum trading days before requesting a payout.
How does the drawdown work?
Traders Launch uses End of Day (EOD) drawdown - not intraday trailing. Your drawdown level is calculated from your closing balance each session. It only moves up, never down. Once your account grows enough that the drawdown floor would reach your starting balance, it locks there permanently. Drawdown amounts: 100K: $1,000; 200K: $1,000 (NYC) or $2,000 (22-hour); 300K: $2,000 (NYC) or $3,000 (22-hour). We do not use intraday trailing drawdown, which we consider predatory.
What is the 40% rule?
During the evaluation, no single trading day can account for more than 40% of your total profits at evaluation end. If you're about to hit that limit, the system auto-closes your positions and locks you out for the rest of that session. This prevents a single lucky day from carrying the whole evaluation. The 40% rule does not apply in your Simfunded account.
Are there inactivity rules?
Yes. During evaluation and in your Simfunded account, you must place at least 1 trade per week. During evaluation: missing a week deactivates your account. In your Simfunded account: missing a week pauses it - you remain eligible for profits and payouts but need to reactivate.
What are the contract limits?
Starting sizes: 100K NYC = 5 micros; 200K NYC = 1 mini or 10 micros; 300K NYC = 2 minis or 20 micros; 100K 22-hour = 2 minis or 20 micros; 200K 22-hour = 4 minis or 40 micros; 300K 22-hour = 6 minis or 60 micros. Maximum across all account sizes: 15 minis (or equivalent in micros).
What is the commission per contract?
$0.50 per side - not round trip. You pay $0.50 when you open a position and $0.50 when you close it, so a full round-trip trade costs $1.00 per contract in commissions.
Are there restrictions on hedging?
Hedging is not permitted. This includes hedging the same instrument across multiple accounts, such as being long NQ in one account and short NQ in another; hedging through correlated instruments, such as being long NQ and short ES; and coordinating with another trader or group of traders to create offsetting positions across separate accounts. This rule applies whether the accounts belong to the same trader or to different traders acting together.
Can I average into positions?
Reasonable scaling and averaging are allowed. However, repeatedly adding size to losing positions, especially as a routine part of most trades, is considered excessive martingale-style trading and may result in an account review.
Are scalping and high-frequency trading allowed?
Scalping is allowed. For purposes of this rule, scalping means trades held for 5–30 seconds. HFT-style trading is not permitted. If more than 10% of your trades are opened and fully closed within two seconds, your account may be flagged by our HFT filter and paused for review.
Are there any prohibited trading rules?
Yes. Hedging and HFT-style trading are prohibited. Excessive martingale-style trading may result in an account review. Scalping and reasonable scaling and averaging are allowed within the rules described here and in the Terms.
Do I need to use my own card to purchase?
Yes. The name on the payment card must match your registered account name. Purchases using someone else's card are blocked as a fraud prevention measure. No exceptions.
Is the 100K account truly one-step with no Phase 2?
Yes. You pass the evaluation, build your buffer in your Simfunded account, and become eligible for payouts. There is no Phase 2, no second evaluation, and no post-pass consistency check.
What is the buffer stage and how much do I need to build?
After passing the evaluation you're moved into a Simfunded account. Before requesting your first payout, you need to build a small profit buffer above your starting balance. Buffer amounts: 100K: $1,000; 200K: $1,000 (NYC) or $2,000 (22-hour); 300K: $2,000 (NYC) or $3,000 (22-hour). Once you're above your buffer you're payout-eligible. You move into your Simfunded account on one of our brokers (NinjaTrader or IBKR) once the buffer is cleared.
What are the payout rules?
Your Simfunded account must be above +1% profit from your starting balance to request a payout. You keep 55% or 80% of profits based on the plan you chose when you purchased. No consistency rules once you're Simfunded. No time restrictions on when you can request. At $100,000 in cumulative payouts you are paused and become eligible for scaling opportunities, including increased allocations and priority consideration for live-capital opportunities.
How and when do I get paid?
Payouts are processed daily. Crypto (USDT on Solana) and ACH bank transfers are processed every 24 hours. Wire transfers are processed weekly - when the funds arrive at your bank depends on your bank's processing time. We set conservative expectations and aim to exceed them.
Do payouts affect my drawdown level?
No. Once your drawdown locks at your starting balance (which happens as you grow past the buffer stage), it stays fixed regardless of payouts. Taking a payout does not lower your drawdown floor. Your drawdown is permanently locked once you've cleared the buffer stage and entered your Simfunded account.
What trading platforms are available?
Three options: TradingView (browser-based, no download), Volumetrica (desktop and web), and Quantower (desktop). MES and MNQ come pre-loaded on all accounts. MGC (gold micro), MCL (crude oil micro), SIL (silver micro), and MYM (Dow micro) are available by request. All three platforms work for evaluation and Simfunded accounts.
What are the trading hours?
Two session options. NYC Session: 9:30am–4:00pm ET. 22-Hour Session: 6:00pm–4:00pm ET the following day. You pick your session at purchase - it affects your fee, profit targets, contract limits, and drawdown. You can't switch sessions mid-evaluation.
What instruments can I trade?
Micro and mini futures. Pre-loaded: MES (S&P 500 micro) and MNQ (Nasdaq micro). Available by request: MGC (gold micro), MCL (crude oil micro), SIL (silver micro), MYM (Dow micro). Full-size minis (ES, NQ, GC, CL, YM) are also tradeable within your contract limits.
Can I trade SPX, NDX, gold, or oil?
Yes, through their futures equivalents. SPX → ES or MES. NDX → NQ or MNQ. Gold → GC or MGC. Oil → CL or MCL. US30/Dow → YM or MYM. All available within your account's contract limits.
How do I log in to Quantower?
Use your Volumetrica credentials to connect Quantower to your Traders Launch account. No separate Quantower subscription is needed - access is included. Full setup instructions are sent in your account setup email. If you run into issues, reach out in Discord.
What broker will my Simfunded account be on?
After clearing the buffer stage you'll be assigned to either NinjaTrader or Interactive Brokers (IBKR) based on your location. The assignment is automatic and you'll receive an email with your account details and login instructions.
How many accounts can I have?
Up to 5 evaluation accounts and up to 5 Simfunded accounts active at the same time. All funded traders move into a Simfunded account once they clear the buffer stage. You can request to merge multiple Simfunded accounts if needed.
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