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| Parameter | Apex Trader FundingEOD Trail Standard · Single account $50,000 | BulenoxQualification · Option 1 trailing $25,000 | BulenoxQualification · Option 1 trailing $50,000 | BulenoxQualification · Option 1 trailing $100,000 | BulenoxQualification · Option 1 trailing $150,000 | Earn2TradeGauntlet Mini GAU50 $50,000 | Elite Trader FundingEnd of Day · One-time activation option $50,000 | Elite Trader FundingEnd of Day · One-time activation option $100,000 | Lucid TradingLucidFlex · DLL ON · 40% consistency $25,000 | Lucid TradingLucidFlex · DLL ON · 40% consistency $50,000 | Lucid TradingLucidFlex · DLL ON · 40% consistency $100,000 | Lucid TradingLucidFlex · DLL ON · 40% consistency $150,000 | My Funded FuturesRapid $50,000 | My Funded FuturesRapid EOD $25,000 | Take Profit TraderTest · NOFEE40 advertised offer $50,000 | TopstepTrading Combine Standard $50,000 | TradeifyGrowth Evaluation $25,000 | TradeifyGrowth Evaluation $50,000 | TradeifyGrowth Evaluation $100,000 | TradeifyGrowth Evaluation $150,000 | UProfitDay Soft $10,000 | UProfitDay Soft $50,000 | UProfitDay Soft $100,000 | UProfitDay Soft $150,000 |
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| Nominal size | $50,000 | $25,000 | $50,000 | $100,000 | $150,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | $100,000 | $25,000 | $50,000 | $100,000 | $150,000 | $50,000 | $25,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | $25,000 | $50,000 | $100,000 | $150,000 | $10,000 | $50,000 | $100,000 | $150,000 |
| Entry fee | $59 · One-time (advertised promotion) | $145 · One-time | $175 · One-time | $215 · One-time | $325 · One-time | $170 · Monthly | $347 · Monthly | $487 · Monthly | $45.50 · One-time (advertised promotion) | $80.50 · One-time (advertised promotion) | $150.50 · One-time (advertised promotion) | $226.10 · One-time (advertised promotion) | $125 · One-time (advertised promotion) | $87 · One-time (advertised promotion) | $102 · Monthly (advertised promotion) | $49 · Monthly | $99 · One-time | $145 · One-time | $255 · One-time | $369 · One-time | $29 · Monthly (advertised promotion) | $78 · Monthly (advertised promotion) | $116 · Monthly (advertised promotion) | $196 · Monthly (advertised promotion) |
| Reference price | $590 | $145 | $175 | $215 | $325 | $170 | $347 | $487 | $65 | $115 | $215 | $323 | $209 | $145 | $170 | $49 | $99 | $145 | $255 | $369 | $49 | $130 | $193 | $327 |
| Activation / funded fee | $129 | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | $177 | $257 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $149 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed |
| Evaluation profit target | $3,000 | $1,500 | $3,000 | $6,000 | $9,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $6,000 | $1,250 | $3,000 | $6,000 | $9,000 | $3,000 | $1,500 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $1,500 | $3,000 | $6,000 | $9,000 | $800 | $3,000 | $6,000 | $9,000 |
| Evaluation max loss distance | $2,000 | $1,500 | $2,500 | $3,000 | $4,500 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $3,500 | $1,000 | $2,000 | $3,000 | $4,500 | $2,000 | $1,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $1,000 | $2,000 | $3,500 | $5,000 | $400 | $2,000 | $3,000 | $4,500 |
| Evaluation drawdown | EOD trailing | Intraday trailing | Intraday trailing | Intraday trailing | Intraday trailing | EOD trailing | EOD trailing | EOD trailing | EOD trailing | EOD trailing | EOD trailing | EOD trailing | EOD trailing | EOD trailing | EOD trailing | EOD trailing | EOD trailing | EOD trailing | EOD trailing | EOD trailing | EOD trailing | EOD trailing | EOD trailing | EOD trailing |
| Evaluation consistency | None during evaluation | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | 30% evaluation | None | None | 40% for selected configuration; 50% add-on changes price | 40% for selected configuration; 50% add-on changes price | 40% for selected configuration; 50% add-on changes price | 40% for selected configuration; 50% add-on changes price | 50% evaluation only | 30% evaluation only | Best trading day strictly below 50% of total net profit | 55% target — firm-specific formula | None in evaluation; 35% belongs to funded stage | None in evaluation; 35% belongs to funded stage | None in evaluation; 35% belongs to funded stage | None in evaluation; 35% belongs to funded stage | 50% shown on evaluation product card | 50% shown on evaluation product card | 50% shown on evaluation product card | 50% shown on evaluation product card |
| Minimum evaluation trading days | 1 | No minimum stated | No minimum stated | No minimum stated | No minimum stated | Not resolved for selected configuration | 5 | 5 | Not resolved for selected configuration | Not resolved for selected configuration | Not resolved for selected configuration | Not resolved for selected configuration | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Funded drawdown | EOD trailing | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | EOD trailing (LiveSim) | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | EOD trailing | EOD trailing | EOD trailing | EOD trailing | Intraday trailing | EOD trailing | Intraday trailing (PRO) | Not reviewed | EOD trailing; locks at starting balance + $100 | EOD trailing; locks at starting balance + $100 | EOD trailing; locks at starting balance + $100 | EOD trailing; locks at starting balance + $100 | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed |
| Trader profit share | 100% of approved simulated rewards | Up to 90% advertised; exact stage schedule not reviewed | Up to 90% advertised; exact stage schedule not reviewed | Up to 90% advertised; exact stage schedule not reviewed | Up to 90% advertised; exact stage schedule not reviewed | 50% below $2,250; 80% from $2,250 per withdrawal | Up to 100% in simulation; live 80% trader share | Up to 100% in simulation; live 80% trader share | 90% trader share | 90% trader share | 90% trader share | 90% trader share | 90% trader share | 90% trader share | 80% in PRO; 90% in live PRO+ | 90% trader share; legacy exceptions apply | 90% trader share | 90% trader share | 90% trader share | 90% trader share | Up to 90% advertised for Virtual Live | Up to 90% advertised for Virtual Live | Up to 90% advertised for Virtual Live | Up to 90% advertised for Virtual Live |
| Payout eligibility | Five qualifying days of at least $250 each. Minimum request $500; minimum balance $52,600. Six requests maximum; caps $1,500 / $1,500 / $2,000 / $2,500 / $2,500 / $3,000. PA closes after sixth payout. | Homepage advertises daily payouts; Master-stage eligibility and payout limits not yet reviewed. | Homepage advertises daily payouts; Master-stage eligibility and payout limits not yet reviewed. | Homepage advertises daily payouts; Master-stage eligibility and payout limits not yet reviewed. | Homepage advertises daily payouts; Master-stage eligibility and payout limits not yet reviewed. | Weekly. The withdrawal policy shows a $5,000 LiveSim cap for GM50. Review the full policy for fees and other conditions. | Standard plans: 8 Active Trade Days for first cycle, 10 after. Safety-net and size-specific caps apply; $25,000 cumulative simulated payouts per trader triggers live transition. | Standard plans: 8 Active Trade Days for first cycle, 10 after. Safety-net and size-specific caps apply; $25,000 cumulative simulated payouts per trader triggers live transition. | Five qualifying profitable days per cycle and positive cycle net profit. Minimum $500; 50% of profit subject to size cap. No buffer. DLL ON adds intraday request capability with trading pause. | Five qualifying profitable days per cycle and positive cycle net profit. Minimum $500; 50% of profit subject to size cap. No buffer. DLL ON adds intraday request capability with trading pause. | Five qualifying profitable days per cycle and positive cycle net profit. Minimum $500; 50% of profit subject to size cap. No buffer. DLL ON adds intraday request capability with trading pause. | Five qualifying profitable days per cycle and positive cycle net profit. Minimum $500; 50% of profit subject to size cap. No buffer. DLL ON adds intraday request capability with trading pause. | Daily requests after the required $2,100 buffer. Minimum request $500; compliance and review still apply. | Daily requests after the required $1,100 buffer. Minimum request $500. Other eligibility conditions apply. | PRO permits requests from day one after the buffer is built. 50K buffer balance is $52,000. Separate account-closure rules apply to buffer withdrawals. | XFA Standard: five winning days of $150+. XFA Consistency: three days and 40% consistency. Limits depend on the selected option. | Five days each above $100 profit per payout cycle; 35% funded consistency; minimum eligible balance $26,500. Minimum and maximum requests vary by size and payout number. | Five days each above $150 profit per payout cycle; 35% funded consistency; minimum eligible balance $53,000. Minimum and maximum requests vary by size and payout number. | Five days each above $200 profit per payout cycle; 35% funded consistency; minimum eligible balance $104,500. Minimum and maximum requests vary by size and payout number. | Five days each above $250 profit per payout cycle; 35% funded consistency; minimum eligible balance $156,500. Minimum and maximum requests vary by size and payout number. | Product page advertises requests up to $4,500 and $24,000 per account; exact size-specific eligibility not yet resolved. | Product page advertises requests up to $4,500 and $24,000 per account; exact size-specific eligibility not yet resolved. | Product page advertises requests up to $4,500 and $24,000 per account; exact size-specific eligibility not yet resolved. | Product page advertises requests up to $4,500 and $24,000 per account; exact size-specific eligibility not yet resolved. |
| Scope | Evaluation → simulated funded; live terms are separate. | Qualification → Master → Funded. Later-stage conditions are separate. | Qualification → Master → Funded. Later-stage conditions are separate. | Qualification → Master → Funded. Later-stage conditions are separate. | Qualification → Master → Funded. Later-stage conditions are separate. | Evaluation and LiveSim funded. Live funded terms are separate. | Evaluation → simulated funded; live terms are separate. | Evaluation → simulated funded; live terms are separate. | Evaluation → simulated funded; live terms are separate. | Evaluation → simulated funded; live terms are separate. | Evaluation → simulated funded; live terms are separate. | Evaluation → simulated funded; live terms are separate. | Evaluation and Sim Funded. Live terms are separate. | Evaluation and Sim Funded. Live terms are separate. | Evaluation → simulated funded; live terms are separate. | Trading Combine → Express Funded (simulated). Live rules are separate. | Evaluation → simulated funded; live terms are separate. | Evaluation → simulated funded; live terms are separate. | Evaluation → simulated funded; live terms are separate. | Evaluation → simulated funded; live terms are separate. | Evaluation → Virtual Live (monetized simulation) → possible live funding | Evaluation → Virtual Live (monetized simulation) → possible live funding | Evaluation → Virtual Live (monetized simulation) → possible live funding | Evaluation → Virtual Live (monetized simulation) → possible live funding |
| Evaluation daily loss limit | $1,000 evaluation; PA amount depends on scaling | None in selected Option 1 | None in selected Option 1 | None in selected Option 1 | None in selected Option 1 | Not reviewed | $1,100 hard breach; optional TradeShield changes treatment | $2,200 hard breach; optional TradeShield changes treatment | $600 soft breach; selected DLL ON configuration | $1,200 soft breach; selected DLL ON configuration | $1,800 soft breach; selected DLL ON configuration | $2,700 soft breach; selected DLL ON configuration | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | None in official stage comparison | Not reviewed | $600 evaluation soft breach | $1,250 evaluation soft breach | $2,500 evaluation soft breach | $3,750 evaluation soft breach | $220 evaluation limit; full breach treatment requires help-policy check | $1,100 evaluation limit; full breach treatment requires help-policy check | $2,200 evaluation limit; full breach treatment requires help-policy check | $3,000 evaluation limit; full breach treatment requires help-policy check |
| Maximum position | Evaluation: 6 minis / 60 micros; PA: up to 4 minis / 40 micros with scaling | 3 minis (1 mini = 10 micros) | 7 minis (1 mini = 10 micros) | 12 minis (1 mini = 10 micros) | 15 minis (1 mini = 10 micros) | Not reviewed | 8 minis / 80 micros | 14 minis / 140 micros | Up to 2 minis / 20 micros; funded scaling applies | Up to 4 minis / 40 micros; funded scaling applies | Up to 6 minis / 60 micros; funded scaling applies | Up to 10 minis / 100 micros; funded scaling applies | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | 6 contracts in Test | Not reviewed | 1 minis / 10 micros in evaluation | 4 minis / 40 micros in evaluation | 8 minis / 80 micros in evaluation | 12 minis / 120 micros in evaluation | Not reviewed | 3 contracts in evaluation | 6 contracts in evaluation | 9 contracts in evaluation |
| Funded consistency | Strictly below 50% of profit since last approved payout | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | None | None | None | None | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | None in PRO | Not reviewed | 35% | 35% | 35% | 35% | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed |
| Access / renewal | 30 calendar days; expires, no rebill and no resets | 30 days; one-time purchase as displayed | 30 days; one-time purchase as displayed | 30 days; one-time purchase as displayed | 30 days; one-time purchase as displayed | Not reviewed | Evaluation renews every 30 days until cancelled/passed | Evaluation renews every 30 days until cancelled/passed | One-time evaluation; no monthly rebilling | One-time evaluation; no monthly rebilling | One-time evaluation; no monthly rebilling | One-time evaluation; no monthly rebilling | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Monthly subscription stops after passing | Not reviewed | One-time; no recurring evaluation billing | One-time; no recurring evaluation billing | One-time; no recurring evaluation billing | One-time; no recurring evaluation billing | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed |
| Supported platform / data feed | Tradovate, Rithmic or WealthCharts; select provider before purchase | Rithmic; additional supported platforms linked by firm | Rithmic; additional supported platforms linked by firm | Rithmic; additional supported platforms linked by firm | Rithmic; additional supported platforms linked by firm | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed |
| News trading | Not reviewed | Allowed, according to official pricing page | Allowed, according to official pricing page | Allowed, according to official pricing page | Allowed, according to official pricing page | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Test: no news rule in stage table; PRO / PRO+: restrictions apply | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed |
| Overnight positions | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not allowed on EOD; close one minute before instrument market close | Not allowed on EOD; close one minute before instrument market close | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed |
| Reset fee | Not available | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | $47 | $47 | $45 | $80 | $150 | $225 | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | $49 | $60 | $95 | $155 | $215 | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed | Not reviewed |
| Unresolved / not reviewed | Standard single-account offer only. No Activation Fee, Intraday and Legacy variants are different products. PA must be activated within seven days. Full eligibility and cap schedule must be read in the linked policy. | Activation, reset fees, funded drawdown and exact payout split remain unreviewed. Option 2 EOD has different risk rules. Professional data declaration can add $116/month. | Activation, reset fees, funded drawdown and exact payout split remain unreviewed. Option 2 EOD has different risk rules. Professional data declaration can add $116/month. | Activation, reset fees, funded drawdown and exact payout split remain unreviewed. Option 2 EOD has different risk rules. Professional data declaration can add $116/month. | Activation, reset fees, funded drawdown and exact payout split remain unreviewed. Option 2 EOD has different risk rules. Professional data declaration can add $116/month. | No upfront activation payment is advertised, but a fee can be deducted from the first withdrawal. That amount is not yet reviewed. Live drawdown differs from LiveSim. | Calculator uses the one-time funded activation option. Alternative $87/month funded activation is not modeled. Funded drawdown and exact per-cycle eligibility need further review; add-ons change rules. | Calculator uses the one-time funded activation option. Alternative $87/month funded activation is not modeled. Funded drawdown and exact per-cycle eligibility need further review; add-ons change rules. | Official evaluation overview still says 50%; customization article and current selector specify 40% standard. Selected version is DLL ON / 40%; do not apply the two-day 50%-add-on claim to it. Payout caps and terms are in linked policy. | Official evaluation overview still says 50%; customization article and current selector specify 40% standard. Selected version is DLL ON / 40%; do not apply the two-day 50%-add-on claim to it. Payout caps and terms are in linked policy. | Official evaluation overview still says 50%; customization article and current selector specify 40% standard. Selected version is DLL ON / 40%; do not apply the two-day 50%-add-on claim to it. Payout caps and terms are in linked policy. | Official evaluation overview still says 50%; customization article and current selector specify 40% standard. Selected version is DLL ON / 40%; do not apply the two-day 50%-add-on claim to it. Payout caps and terms are in linked policy. | The official plan page describes different lock timing in its overview and FAQ. Lock timing remains unresolved; verify the funded agreement. Reset price not reviewed. | This is the $25K option, not the $50K program. News permission differs by stage. Reset price and full payout policy not yet independently cross-checked. | NOFEE40 waives the normal $130 PRO activation for the qualifying account. Pricing is supported by the official promo FAQ example; live homepage tariff cards did not render. Checkout validity, reset prices and detailed news windows not tested. | The optional daily loss limit and payout-cap promotion require checkout confirmation. Funded drawdown has not yet been reviewed for this listing. | Homepage extraction contains placeholder targets and mismatched cards; help-center program tables used instead. Pricing overview mentions 35% without stage clarity; dedicated evaluation guide says none. | Homepage extraction contains placeholder targets and mismatched cards; help-center program tables used instead. Pricing overview mentions 35% without stage clarity; dedicated evaluation guide says none. | Homepage extraction contains placeholder targets and mismatched cards; help-center program tables used instead. Pricing overview mentions 35% without stage clarity; dedicated evaluation guide says none. | Homepage extraction contains placeholder targets and mismatched cards; help-center program tables used instead. Pricing overview mentions 35% without stage clarity; dedicated evaluation guide says none. | Product cards show 50% consistency while general payout section says 40%; keep stages separate and verify agreement. Activation, resets, funded drawdown and size-specific payout caps not yet resolved. Halloween coupon not applied. | Product cards show 50% consistency while general payout section says 40%; keep stages separate and verify agreement. Activation, resets, funded drawdown and size-specific payout caps not yet resolved. Halloween coupon not applied. | Product cards show 50% consistency while general payout section says 40%; keep stages separate and verify agreement. Activation, resets, funded drawdown and size-specific payout caps not yet resolved. Halloween coupon not applied. | Product cards show 50% consistency while general payout section says 40%; keep stages separate and verify agreement. Activation, resets, funded drawdown and size-specific payout caps not yet resolved. Halloween coupon not applied. |
| Official sources | Official 50K EOD Standard selector; pricing, evaluation and PA details ↗EOD payout eligibility and limits ↗ | Qualification tiers, risk models, one-time prices and data fees ↗Stage path and advertised payout terms ↗ | Qualification tiers, risk models, one-time prices and data fees ↗Stage path and advertised payout terms ↗ | Qualification tiers, risk models, one-time prices and data fees ↗Stage path and advertised payout terms ↗ | Qualification tiers, risk models, one-time prices and data fees ↗Stage path and advertised payout terms ↗ | GAU50 pricing and stage parameters ↗EOD threshold calculation and intraday breach monitoring ↗Withdrawal-based profit split and cap ↗Activation fee deducted from first withdrawal ↗ | Interactive EOD selector: price, reset and activation options ↗Evaluation risk rules and session limits ↗Stage path and Active Trade Day requirements ↗ | Interactive EOD selector: price, reset and activation options ↗Evaluation risk rules and session limits ↗Stage path and Active Trade Day requirements ↗ | Interactive Flex selector: selected configuration, entry and reset prices ↗DLL and consistency configuration rules ↗Evaluation and funded EOD thresholds ↗Payout qualifying days, profit split, minimum and caps ↗Evaluation targets, loss limits; consistency conflict retained ↗ | Interactive Flex selector: selected configuration, entry and reset prices ↗DLL and consistency configuration rules ↗Evaluation and funded EOD thresholds ↗Payout qualifying days, profit split, minimum and caps ↗Evaluation targets, loss limits; consistency conflict retained ↗ | Interactive Flex selector: selected configuration, entry and reset prices ↗DLL and consistency configuration rules ↗Evaluation and funded EOD thresholds ↗Payout qualifying days, profit split, minimum and caps ↗Evaluation targets, loss limits; consistency conflict retained ↗ | Interactive Flex selector: selected configuration, entry and reset prices ↗DLL and consistency configuration rules ↗Evaluation and funded EOD thresholds ↗Payout qualifying days, profit split, minimum and caps ↗Evaluation targets, loss limits; consistency conflict retained ↗ | Rapid pricing, stage-specific rules and payout requirements ↗ | $25K pricing, evaluation and Sim Funded parameters ↗ | Official 50K $102 example, monthly discount and activation waiver ↗Evaluation targets, contract and loss limits ↗Three days and strict below-50% test consistency ↗PRO split and buffer requirements ↗Test / PRO / PRO+ stage differences ↗ | Pricing and evaluation parameters ↗Evaluation rules and minimum days ↗XFA payout policy ↗ | One-time prices and evaluation reset fees ↗Evaluation rules and zero activation fee ↗Funded payout conditions and tier caps ↗Funded drawdown and locking thresholds ↗ | One-time prices and evaluation reset fees ↗Evaluation rules and zero activation fee ↗Funded payout conditions and tier caps ↗Funded drawdown and locking thresholds ↗ | One-time prices and evaluation reset fees ↗Evaluation rules and zero activation fee ↗Funded payout conditions and tier caps ↗Funded drawdown and locking thresholds ↗ | One-time prices and evaluation reset fees ↗Evaluation rules and zero activation fee ↗Funded payout conditions and tier caps ↗Funded drawdown and locking thresholds ↗ | Day Soft tier cards, evaluation limits and stage/payout overview ↗ | Day Soft tier cards, evaluation limits and stage/payout overview ↗ | Day Soft tier cards, evaluation limits and stage/payout overview ↗ | Day Soft tier cards, evaluation limits and stage/payout overview ↗ |
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