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Automation rules, profit split, drawdown type, payout speed, scaling and account tiers for the major futures funding programs. Connect your bot and AlgoProven tracks these limits live — so you see a halt coming before it hits.

Last updated 2026-05-31 · 10 firms · always confirm current rules with the firm

Topstep

Automation restrictedRithmic · Tradovate · TSTrader
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Automation generally allowed on funded accounts; discretionary-style rules apply during the Trading Combine.

Profit split90%
DrawdownEOD trailing
PayoutWeekly
Max scaling~$750k+
AccountEval/moDaily lossTrailing DDTargetMax contracts
$50,000$49$1,000$2,000$3,0005
$100,000$99$2,000$3,000$6,00010
$150,000$149$3,000$4,500$9,00015

Apex Trader Funding

Automation allowedRithmic · Tradovate · NinjaTrader
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Automated and copy trading allowed; no HFT/latency-arbitrage abuse. Frequent eval discounts.

Profit split100% first $25k, then 90%
DrawdownTrailing (intraday); EOD options
Payout~5–7 days
Max scalingUp to ~20 accounts
AccountEval/moDaily lossTrailing DDTargetMax contracts
$50,000$167$2,500$3,00010
$100,000$207$3,000$6,00014
$150,000$297$5,000$9,00017

MyFundedFutures

Automation allowedRithmic · Tradovate
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Manual, semi-auto and fully automated strategies allowed across CME products.

Profit splitUp to 90–100%
DrawdownIntraday or EOD (by plan)
PayoutFast (on-demand on some plans)
Max scalingScaling plans
AccountEval/moDaily lossTrailing DDTargetMax contracts
$50,000$80$1,200$2,000$3,0005
$100,000$150$2,200$3,000$6,00010
$150,000$220$3,300$4,500$9,00015

Funded Futures Network

Automation allowedRithmic
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Automation and copy trading allowed (copy across up to 5 accounts per published rules).

Profit splitUp to 90%
DrawdownTrailing
PayoutOn schedule
Max scalingMultiple accounts
AccountEval/moDaily lossTrailing DDTargetMax contracts
$50,000$165$1,100$2,000$4,0005
$100,000$265$2,200$3,000$6,00010
$150,000$375$3,300$4,500$9,00015

Take Profit Trader

Automation restrictedRithmic · Tradovate
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Automation allowed with restrictions; check current rules for the funded (PRO) stage.

Profit split100% first $10k, then 90%
DrawdownEOD trailing
PayoutRegular
Max scalingScaling
AccountEval/moDaily lossTrailing DDTargetMax contracts
$50,000$150$1,100$2,000$3,0005
$100,000$200$2,200$3,000$6,00010

Tradeify

Automation allowedRithmic · Tradovate
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Automated trading supported; EOD trailing drawdown on several plans. Instant-funding options.

Profit splitUp to 90%
DrawdownEOD trailing (most plans)
PayoutRegular
Max scalingScaling
AccountEval/moDaily lossTrailing DDTargetMax contracts
$50,000$99$1,100$2,000$3,0005
$100,000$159$2,200$3,000$6,00010

FundedNext Futures

Automation allowedRithmic · Tradovate
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Futures program supports automation; rules vary by model — verify before evaluating.

Profit splitUp to 95% (100% on some futures)
DrawdownTrailing / static (by model)
Payout24h (guarantee)
Max scalingUp to $4M

Multiple account sizes & models — verify on site.

The5ers

Automation allowedRithmic · Tradovate
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Futures programs alongside their forex line; confirm automation rules per program.

Profit splitUp to 100%
DrawdownTrailing
PayoutOn-demand
Max scalingUp to $4M

Multiple programs & sizes — verify on site.

Lucid Trading

Automation allowedRithmic · Tradovate
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Futures-focused funding; verify automation rules for your plan.

Profit splitUp to 90%
DrawdownEOD trailing
PayoutSee site
Max scalingScaling

Account sizes — verify on site.

Goat Funded Trader

Automation allowedRithmic
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Automation allowed per plan; Rithmic-based futures funding.

Profit splitUp to 90%
DrawdownTrailing
PayoutSee site
Max scalingScaling

Account sizes — verify on site.

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