The best futures prop firms, compared on their rules
Futures prop firms differ most in the drawdown, the platforms, the profit split and the price per $1K of account; the table below sets the top 3 side by side.
By FundedFast Editorial
The top 3 futures prop firms, side by side
| Firm | Editorial score | Starting priceCost per $1K | Profit split | Largest account | Markets and platforms | Drawdown | Payouts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 TopstepLegal entity in United StatesRead Topstep full reviewVisit TopstepChecked 17 Oct 2026 | 89 | Starting at $49per monthCost per 1K $0.98per month | 90% | $150,000 | FuturesTopstepX | Trailing (end of day) | On request |
 Traders LaunchLegal entity in United StatesRead Traders Launch full reviewVisit Traders LaunchChecked 17 Oct 2026 | 66 | Starting at $49Cost per 1K $0.37 | 55% to 90% | $300,000 | Futures VolumetricaQuantower | Trailing (end of day), Static | On request |
 Lucid TradingLegal entity in United StatesRead Lucid Trading full reviewVisit Lucid TradingChecked 17 Oct 2026 | 76 | Starting at $89Cost per 1K $2.09 | 90% | $150,000 | FuturesNinjaTraderTradovateMotiveWave | Trailing (end of day) +1 | On request, Every day |
- Futures
- Editorial score
- 89
- Starting price
- $49per month
- Cost per $1K
- $0.98per month
- Profit split
- 90%
- Largest account
- $150,000
- Drawdown
- Trailing (end of day)
- Payouts
- On request
TopstepX - Futures
- Editorial score
- 66
- Starting price
- $49
- Cost per $1K
- $0.37
- Profit split
- 55% to 90%
- Largest account
- $300,000
- Drawdown
- Trailing (end of day), Static
- Payouts
- On request
VolumetricaQuantower - Futures
- Editorial score
- 76
- Starting price
- $89
- Cost per $1K
- $2.09
- Profit split
- 90%
- Largest account
- $150,000
- Drawdown
- Trailing (end of day) +1
- Payouts
- On request, Every day
NinjaTraderTradovateMotiveWave
Our top 3 futures prop firms are Topstep, Traders Launch, and Lucid Trading, chosen on several factors, such as our editorial score, fit for futures trading, cost per $1,000 and years in business. We only include firms for which futures make up at least half of their programmes. Facts checked between October 4, 2026 and October 17, 2026.
Each row shows the firm's futures programmes only: the price, drawdown and platforms come from those programmes, not from any forex account the firm also sells. Every row carries the date we last checked it.
In this table
What the futures firms in this table offer
Each bar counts the firms in the table above that record it, and the logos show which ones. The text below gives the figures for every firm we cover with a matching programme.
Platforms
- QuantowerTraders Launch and Lucid Trading2/3
- TradingViewTraders Launch and Lucid Trading2/3
- ATASLucid Trading1/3
- BookmapLucid Trading1/3
- JigsawLucid Trading1/3
- Motive WaveLucid Trading1/3
Drawdown type
- Trailing (end of day)Topstep, Traders Launch, and Lucid Trading3/3
- Other (see source)Lucid Trading1/3
- StaticTraders Launch1/3
Programme type
- One phaseTopstep, Traders Launch, and Lucid Trading3/3
- OtherTopstep1/3
Profit split
- 90% or moreTopstep, Traders Launch, and Lucid Trading3/3
How we picked these firms
We shortlist the firms whose published rules suit futures trading and for which futures make up at least half of their programmes, then order them by a score that takes several factors into account, such as our editorial score, how well their rules fit futures trading, their cost per $1,000 of funding and their years in business.
How does the drawdown work at futures prop firms?
The drawdown is the loss limit that ends an account, and futures prop firms mostly reset its level at the end of the trading day. Of the firms with a futures programme, 19 record an end-of-day trailing limit on at least one programme: the limit follows the highest closing balance upwards and only moves at the close, but a loss on an open trade can still hit it during the session. 5 record an intraday trailing limit, which follows open profit in real time and can be hit by a trade that is still running. 3 record a static limit, which stays at the same level below the starting balance and never moves. Several firms run more than one type across their programmes, so the counts overlap. The drawdown column of the table shows the type each firm records for its futures programmes, and the firm's own rules page is the place to check the exact level before you buy an evaluation.
Which platforms do futures prop firms support?
Futures prop firms connect their accounts to a small set of futures platforms, and the choice matters because it decides the charts, the order types and the market data you trade with. Of the firms in this guide, 16 record Tradovate, 16 record NinjaTrader and 16 record TradingView, which often runs through the same broker connection. 4 record Rithmic, a data and order-routing feed that several desktop platforms use. Most firms list more than one platform, and some firms or platforms charge separately for market data or a platform licence, so the list price of an evaluation is not always the full monthly cost. The platform bars below the table show which firms in the table offer each platform, and each firm's profile lists every platform it records, with the date we checked it. Pick the platform you already know before you compare prices.
How do futures prop firm evaluations work?
Most futures prop firms sell a one-step evaluation: you trade a futures account to a profit target without breaching the drawdown or the other rules, and a pass leads to an account that can pay out. Of the firms in this guide, 20 run at least one one-step futures programme, and 8 also sell an instant-funding programme that skips the evaluation for a higher price. Rules beyond the drawdown differ from firm to firm: a consistency rule can cap the share of profit a single day may contribute, a minimum number of trading days can apply before a payout, and position limits are usually set in contracts rather than leverage. 18 of the firms in this guide record a best profit split of 90% or more, although the split can depend on the programme and on how many payouts have been made. Read the rules of each programme before you compare prices.
Which other firms did we check?
We also checked 18 more firms with a matching programme. They are listed alphabetically.
Frequently asked
What is a futures prop firm?
A futures prop firm sells evaluation programmes in which you trade futures contracts, such as equity index or commodity futures, under fixed rules. A trader who passes and keeps to the rules can receive a share of the profits. FundedFast compares these firms: it is a publisher, not a prop firm and not a broker.
Which futures prop firms use a static drawdown?
3 of the firms in this guide record a static maximum loss on at least one futures programme, while 19 use an end-of-day trailing limit. The drawdown column of the table shows the type each firm records.
Do futures prop firms offer a 90% profit split?
18 of the firms in this guide record a best profit split of 90% or more on a futures programme. The split can depend on the programme and on the number of payouts, so check the firm's own terms before you buy.
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FundedFast is a publisher, not a broker, and is not regulated by any financial authority. Nothing on this page is investment advice, and a prop firm challenge is a fee-based evaluation, not an investment. Figures come from each firm's own published terms on the dates shown, and firms change their rules, so check the firm's page before you pay.