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18 $150K Futures Prop Firm Accounts Compared (2026)

Published April 5, 2026 35 min read

"A June 9, 2026 comparison of $150K programs from 18 firms, using information recorded from official firm sources."

This dated comparison records the $150K evaluation and funded programs we found at 18 firms. Compare drawdown type, payout rules, consistency limits, total cost, promotional pricing, payout buffers, and program notes. Each entry was checked against the firm's official sources.

The June 9 snapshot lists evaluations from $32.45 (Bulenox). Compare $25K, $50K, and $100K, or use the interactive filter to narrow by drawdown type and firm.

How to use this guide: Start with the dated dataset highlights, then compare the full tables and the firm directory. Prices are typical promotions rather than list prices.

18 firms · verified pricing

$150K Prop Firm Comparison (as of June 9, 2026)

Compare every $150K evaluation and funded program by promotional price, maximum drawdown, consistency rule, payout buffer, and activation fee.

Firms tracked
18
At $150K
Eval programs
23
Challenge / qualification
Funded programs
20
Instant & master tiers
Lowest eval
$32.45
Bulenox

Data disclaimer: Prices and rules are compiled from each firm's official pricing and help pages, last verified June 9, 2026. Figures reflect typical promotional pricing — not list price. Promos change frequently; confirm on the firm's site before purchasing. Buffer = payout reserve above account start; max payout = per-request cap (Uncapped when not listed). Max drawdown is not a daily loss limit unless the firm states otherwise.

Also try the interactive comparison tool to filter by firm, size, and drawdown type.

Evaluation & challenge · $150K

23 programs
FirmProgramMax drawdownTarget ConsistencyBufferMin payoutMax payout Eval / priceResetActivationNotes
TopStep Trading Combine $4,500Static $9,000 50% None None Uncapped $44.70 $149 $149 50% best-day vs cycle profit
Elite Trader Funding Static Eval $1,250Static $4,000 40% None None Uncapped $76 $100 40% eval
Legends Trading Evaluation $4,000Trailing $9,000 40% None None Uncapped $349.30 $149 40% est.
Lucid Trading LucidFlex $4,500EOD $9,000 50% None None Uncapped $207 $345 50% eval best-day
Lucid Trading LucidPro $4,500EOD $9,000 50% None None Uncapped $222 $370 50% eval
MyFundedFutures Scale Eval $4,500EOD $12,000 50% None None Uncapped $315 $200 50% eval
TradeDay Evaluation $4,000Trailing $9,000 30% None None Uncapped $172.50 $95 $120 No activation fee (official)
TradeFundrr Evaluation $9,000Trailing $15,000 40% None None Uncapped $239.40 $125 40% est.
DayTraders Trail Eval $4,500Trailing $8,500 50% None None Uncapped $139.80 $125 50% eval; 2 min days
FundedNext Challenge $5,000Trailing $9,000 50% None None Uncapped $384.30 $149 50% eval
Leeloo Trading Kickstart $5,000Trailing $9,000 None listed None None Uncapped $52.50 $85 Weekly plan
Leeloo Trading LB Bundle $5,000Trailing $9,000 None listed None None Uncapped $665 $85 30-day non-recurring
MyFundedFutures Rapid $4,500EOD $9,000 50% None None Uncapped $315 $200 50% eval
Take Profit Trader Test $4,500EOD $9,000 50% None None Uncapped $216 $199 50% eval; 5 min days
Tradeify Advanced Eval $4,500Trailing $9,000 35% None None Uncapped $252.85 $199 35% eval
Tradeify Growth Eval $4,500EOD $9,000 None listed None None Uncapped $163.15 $199 No eval consistency
Tradeify Select Eval $4,500EOD $9,000 35% None None Uncapped $81.25 $75 35% eval
APEX Trader Funding Evaluation $4,000Trailing $9,000 30% None None Uncapped $59.90 $200 30% Windfall on funded payouts
Alpha Futures Evaluation $6,000Trailing $9,000 40% None None Uncapped $400 $100 40% eval est.
Bulenox Qualification $4,500Trailing $9,000 None listed None None Uncapped $32.45 $78 $498 No eval consistency
Funded Futures Family Prime Eval $4,500EOD $9,000 None listed None None Uncapped $219 $335 No eval consistency
LifeUpTrading Basic Eval $4,500EOD $9,000 None listed None None Uncapped $243.75 $110 Reward 40% consistency
Leeloo Trading Foundation $5,000Trailing $9,000 None listed None None Uncapped $213.50 $85 No eval consistency

Funded & instant · $150K

20 programs
FirmProgramMax drawdownTarget ConsistencyBufferMin payoutMax payout Eval / priceResetActivationNotes
DayTraders Pro Funded $4,500Trailing $8,500 30% $4,600 None Uncapped $130 30% pro payout; $130 activation
APEX Trader Funding PA Funded $4,000Trailing $9,000 30% $4,600 None Uncapped $59.90 30% payout consistency
Bulenox Master $4,500Trailing $9,000 40% $4,600 None Uncapped $498 40% best-day at payout
Funded Futures Family Prime Funded $4,500EOD $9,000 40% $4,600 None Uncapped $219 40% lifetime consistency
FundedNext Funded $5,000Trailing $9,000 None listed $5,100 None Uncapped $384.30 No eval consistency
Leeloo Trading Performance $5,000Trailing $9,000 40% $5,100 None Uncapped $61.60 PA $88/mo est.
LifeUpTrading Funded $5,000Trailing $9,000 None listed $5,100 None Uncapped $57.20 No consistency est.
Lucid Trading LucidDirect $6,000EOD 20% $6,100 None Uncapped $539.40 20% funded payout
Lucid Trading LucidFlex $4,500EOD $9,000 None listed None None Uncapped $207 No funded consistency
Lucid Trading LucidPro $4,500EOD $9,000 40% $4,600 None Uncapped $222 40% funded payout
Lucid Trading LucidPro $6,000EOD $9,000 40% $6,100 None Uncapped $222 40% funded payout
MyFundedFutures Sim Funded Scale $4,500EOD $12,000 None listed $4,600 None Uncapped $315 No consistency
Take Profit Trader PRO $4,500Trailing $9,000 None listed None None Uncapped $1,499 PRO $130 one-time; day-one payout
TickTickTrader Direct/S2F $7,500Trailing $3,000 None listed $7,600 None Uncapped $479.40 Instant funded
TradeDay Funded $4,000Trailing $9,000 None listed None None Uncapped $172.50 No activation fee; day-one Quick Pay
Tradeify Advanced Funded $4,500Trailing $9,000 None listed $4,600 None Uncapped $252.85 No consistency
Tradeify Growth Funded $4,500EOD $9,000 35% $4,600 None Uncapped $163.15 35% funded; no activation fee
Tradeify Select Funded $4,500EOD $9,000 None listed $4,600 None Uncapped 35% funded; mirror TDFYSL eval tiers
Lucid Trading LucidDirect $6,000EOD $9,000 20% $6,100 None Uncapped $539.40 20% funded payout
Tradeify Lightning Funded $6,000EOD None listed $6,100 None Uncapped $350.35 No consistency

Promo & pricing notes

DayTradersPro Funded
80% OFF site promo as of 2026-06-09 (activation fee)
DayTradersTrail Eval
80% OFF site promo as of 2026-06-09
TopStepTrading Combine
LAB/promo ~70% 1st month as of 2026-06-09
APEX Trader FundingEvaluation
~90% rotating as of 2026-06-09
APEX Trader FundingPA Funded
~90% rotating as of 2026-06-09 (re-eval est.)
Alpha FuturesEvaluation
ALPHA20 20% as of 2026-06-09
BulenoxMaster
DEALPROPFIRM ~89% (eval only) as of 2026-06-09 (activation fee)
BulenoxQualification
DEALPROPFIRM ~89% (eval only) as of 2026-06-09
Elite Trader FundingStatic Eval
GOFUTURES ~80% as of 2026-06-09
Funded Futures FamilyPrime Eval
FFF multi-promo as of 2026-06-09
Funded Futures FamilyPrime Funded
FFF multi-promo as of 2026-06-09 (funded purchase)
FundedNextChallenge
~30% seasonal as of 2026-06-09
FundedNextFunded
~30% seasonal as of 2026-06-09 (re-eval est.)
Leeloo TradingFoundation
~30% promos as of 2026-06-09
Leeloo TradingPerformance
~30% promos as of 2026-06-09 (funded purchase)
Legends TradingEvaluation
~30% est. as of 2026-06-09
LifeUpTradingBasic Eval
~35% est. as of 2026-06-09
LifeUpTradingFunded
~35% est. as of 2026-06-09 (funded purchase)
Lucid TradingLucidDirect
IPOM3SGLO7 ~40% as of 2026-06-09 (funded purchase)
Lucid TradingLucidFlex
IPOM3SGLO7 ~40% as of 2026-06-09
Lucid TradingLucidFlex
IPOM3SGLO7 ~40% as of 2026-06-09 (re-eval est.)
MyFundedFuturesRapid
~40% rotating as of 2026-06-09
MyFundedFuturesSim Funded Scale
~40% rotating as of 2026-06-09 (re-eval est.)
Take Profit TraderPRO
NOFEE40 ~40% as of 2026-06-09 (PRO reset)
Take Profit TraderTest
NOFEE40 ~40% as of 2026-06-09
TickTickTraderDirect/S2F
~40% monthly as of 2026-06-09 (funded purchase)
TradeDayEvaluation
~50% rotating as of 2026-06-09
TradeDayFunded
~50% rotating as of 2026-06-09 (funded purchase)
TradeFundrrEvaluation
~40% est. as of 2026-06-09
TradeifyAdvanced Eval
JUNE 35% as of 2026-06-09
TradeifyAdvanced Funded
JUNE 35% as of 2026-06-09 (funded purchase)

How to Compare $150K Prop Firm Accounts

Prop firms sell the same account size under dozens of program names — eval vs funded, trailing vs EOD, with different payout buffers and consistency caps. The tables above are the source of truth; this section helps you interpret them and narrow your shortlist without reading twenty separate websites.

Quick Picks at $150K (data-driven)

Shortlist from verified firm data as of June 9, 2026 — not paid rankings. Click any firm for official pricing.

Cheapest evaluation
Qualification

$32.45 estimated promo price · $4,500 (Trailing) · target $9,000

Lowest-cost EOD drawdown
Select Eval

End-of-day drawdown at $81.25 — the floor only updates after the session closes, not on every new equity high.

No consistency rule (eval)
Qualification

No best-day cap during the challenge at $32.45. Useful if you take occasional large winning days.

Cheapest skip-eval / instant
Funded

Buy funded directly at $57.20 — skip the evaluation phase entirely.

No activation fee
Funded

$0 eval-to-funded activation on Funded. Payout buffer: $5,100.

Lowest payout buffer
Pro Funded

Only $4,600 must stay above account start before you can withdraw.

Drawdown Types Explained

The Max drawdown column is your account's loss allowance — not a daily loss limit unless the firm's notes say otherwise. Three mechanics appear in our dataset:

Trailing drawdown

The loss floor rises with new equity highs and never drops. Your real buffer shrinks after green days — plan position size from peak equity, not starting balance.

EOD drawdown

The floor updates at end of session only. Intraday givebacks do not tighten the floor until the close — often easier for swing-style intraday traders.

Static drawdown

A fixed floor set at account creation. Profits above it become real cushion. Common on combine-style evaluations such as TopStep.

Read our deep dive on trailing vs static drawdown and consistency rules in 2026 for mechanics that apply across every firm in the tables above.

Payout Rules: Buffer, Minimum & Maximum

Funded columns in the tables above map directly to withdrawal mechanics. These three fields determine when you can take money out and how much per request:

Buffer requirement

Dollars that must remain above your account start before any withdrawal. A $2,100 buffer on a $50K account means you need $52,100 equity to request a payout.

Min payout

Smallest single withdrawal the firm allows. None means no published minimum in our dataset.

Max payout

Per-request cap. Uncapped means no limit listed — you can withdraw everything above the buffer, subject to firm rules.

Firm-by-Firm Directory · $150K

Every program we track at this size, grouped by firm. Eval and funded tiers listed together for easy comparison.

DayTraders Official pricing ↗

1 eval · 1 funded · from $139.80 · Drawdown: Trailing
  • Funded Pro Funded · $4,500 (Trailing) drawdown · $8,500 target · 30% consistency · $4,600 buffer · $130 activation · 30% pro payout; $130 activation · 8 min trading days
  • Eval Trail Eval · $139.80 eval · $4,500 (Trailing) drawdown · $8,500 target · 50% consistency · 50% eval; 2 min days

TopStep Official pricing ↗

1 eval · from $44.70 · Drawdown: Static
  • Eval Trading Combine · $44.70 eval · $4,500 (Static) drawdown · $9,000 target · 50% consistency · $149 activation · 50% best-day vs cycle profit

APEX Trader Funding Official pricing ↗

1 eval · 1 funded · from $59.90 · Drawdown: Trailing
  • Funded PA Funded · $4,000 (Trailing) drawdown · $9,000 target · 30% consistency · $4,600 buffer · $0 activation · 30% payout consistency · 5 min trading days
  • Eval Evaluation · $59.90 eval · $4,000 (Trailing) drawdown · $9,000 target · 30% consistency · 30% Windfall on funded payouts

Alpha Futures Official pricing ↗

1 eval · from $400 · Drawdown: Trailing
  • Eval Evaluation · $400 eval · $6,000 (Trailing) drawdown · $9,000 target · 40% consistency · 40% eval est.

Bulenox Official pricing ↗

1 eval · 1 funded · from $32.45 · Drawdown: Trailing
  • Funded Master · $4,500 (Trailing) drawdown · $9,000 target · 40% consistency · $4,600 buffer · $498 activation · 40% best-day at payout · 10 min trading days
  • Eval Qualification · $32.45 eval · $4,500 (Trailing) drawdown · $9,000 target · $498 activation · No eval consistency

Elite Trader Funding Official pricing ↗

1 eval · from $76 · Drawdown: Static
  • Eval Static Eval · $76 eval · $1,250 (Static) drawdown · $4,000 target · 40% consistency · 40% eval

Funded Futures Family Official pricing ↗

1 eval · 1 funded · from $219 · Drawdown: EOD
  • Funded Prime Funded · $219 purchase · $4,500 (EOD) drawdown · $9,000 target · 40% consistency · $4,600 buffer · $0 activation · 40% lifetime consistency
  • Eval Prime Eval · $219 eval · $4,500 (EOD) drawdown · $9,000 target · No eval consistency

FundedNext Official pricing ↗

1 eval · 1 funded · from $384.30 · Drawdown: Trailing
  • Funded Funded · $5,000 (Trailing) drawdown · $9,000 target · $5,100 buffer · $0 activation · No eval consistency
  • Eval Challenge · $384.30 eval · $5,000 (Trailing) drawdown · $9,000 target · 50% consistency · 50% eval

Leeloo Trading Official pricing ↗

3 eval · 1 funded · from $52.50 · Drawdown: Trailing
  • Funded Performance · $61.60 purchase · $5,000 (Trailing) drawdown · $9,000 target · 40% consistency · $5,100 buffer · $0 activation · PA $88/mo est.
  • Eval Kickstart · $52.50 eval · $5,000 (Trailing) drawdown · $9,000 target · Weekly plan
  • Eval LB Bundle · $665 eval · $5,000 (Trailing) drawdown · $9,000 target · 30-day non-recurring
  • Eval Foundation · $213.50 eval · $5,000 (Trailing) drawdown · $9,000 target · No eval consistency

Legends Trading Official pricing ↗

1 eval · from $349.30 · Drawdown: Trailing
  • Eval Evaluation · $349.30 eval · $4,000 (Trailing) drawdown · $9,000 target · 40% consistency · 40% est.

LifeUpTrading Official pricing ↗

1 eval · 1 funded · from $243.75 · Drawdown: EOD, Trailing
  • Funded Funded · $57.20 purchase · $5,000 (Trailing) drawdown · $9,000 target · $5,100 buffer · $0 activation · No consistency est.
  • Eval Basic Eval · $243.75 eval · $4,500 (EOD) drawdown · $9,000 target · Reward 40% consistency

Lucid Trading Official pricing ↗

2 eval · 5 funded · from $207 · Drawdown: EOD
  • Funded LucidDirect · $539.40 purchase · $6,000 (EOD) drawdown · 20% consistency · $6,100 buffer · $0 activation · 20% funded payout
  • Funded LucidFlex · $4,500 (EOD) drawdown · $9,000 target · $0 activation · No funded consistency
  • Eval LucidFlex · $207 eval · $4,500 (EOD) drawdown · $9,000 target · 50% consistency · 50% eval best-day
  • Funded LucidPro · $4,500 (EOD) drawdown · $9,000 target · 40% consistency · $4,600 buffer · $0 activation · 40% funded payout
  • Funded LucidPro · $6,000 (EOD) drawdown · $9,000 target · 40% consistency · $6,100 buffer · $0 activation · 40% funded payout
  • Eval LucidPro · $222 eval · $4,500 (EOD) drawdown · $9,000 target · 50% consistency · 50% eval
  • Funded LucidDirect · $539.40 purchase · $6,000 (EOD) drawdown · $9,000 target · 20% consistency · $6,100 buffer · $0 activation · 20% funded payout

MyFundedFutures Official pricing ↗

2 eval · 1 funded · from $315 · Drawdown: EOD
  • Eval Scale Eval · $315 eval · $4,500 (EOD) drawdown · $12,000 target · 50% consistency · 50% eval
  • Funded Sim Funded Scale · $4,500 (EOD) drawdown · $12,000 target · $4,600 buffer · $0 activation · No consistency · 2 min trading days
  • Eval Rapid · $315 eval · $4,500 (EOD) drawdown · $9,000 target · 50% consistency · 50% eval

Take Profit Trader Official pricing ↗

1 eval · 1 funded · from $216 · Drawdown: EOD, Trailing
  • Funded PRO · $4,500 (Trailing) drawdown · $9,000 target · $0 activation · PRO $130 one-time; day-one payout
  • Eval Test · $216 eval · $4,500 (EOD) drawdown · $9,000 target · 50% consistency · 50% eval; 5 min days

TickTickTrader Official pricing ↗

1 funded · Drawdown: Trailing
  • Funded Direct/S2F · $479.40 purchase · $7,500 (Trailing) drawdown · $3,000 target · $7,600 buffer · $0 activation · Instant funded

TradeDay Official pricing ↗

1 eval · 1 funded · from $172.50 · Drawdown: Trailing
  • Eval Evaluation · $172.50 eval · $4,000 (Trailing) drawdown · $9,000 target · 30% consistency · $120 activation · No activation fee (official)
  • Funded Funded · $172.50 purchase · $4,000 (Trailing) drawdown · $9,000 target · $0 activation · No activation fee; day-one Quick Pay

TradeFundrr Official pricing ↗

1 eval · from $239.40 · Drawdown: Trailing
  • Eval Evaluation · $239.40 eval · $9,000 (Trailing) drawdown · $15,000 target · 40% consistency · 40% est.

Tradeify Official pricing ↗

3 eval · 4 funded · from $81.25 · Drawdown: EOD, Trailing
  • Funded Advanced Funded · $252.85 purchase · $4,500 (Trailing) drawdown · $9,000 target · $4,600 buffer · $0 activation · No consistency · 5 min trading days
  • Funded Growth Funded · $163.15 purchase · $4,500 (EOD) drawdown · $9,000 target · 35% consistency · $4,600 buffer · $0 activation · 35% funded; no activation fee · 5 min trading days
  • Funded Select Funded · $4,500 (EOD) drawdown · $9,000 target · $4,600 buffer · $0 activation · 35% funded; mirror TDFYSL eval tiers · 5 min trading days
  • Eval Advanced Eval · $252.85 eval · $4,500 (Trailing) drawdown · $9,000 target · 35% consistency · 35% eval
  • Eval Growth Eval · $163.15 eval · $4,500 (EOD) drawdown · $9,000 target · No eval consistency
  • Funded Lightning Funded · $350.35 purchase · $6,000 (EOD) drawdown · $6,100 buffer · $0 activation · No consistency
  • Eval Select Eval · $81.25 eval · $4,500 (EOD) drawdown · $9,000 target · 35% consistency · 35% eval
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many prop firms offer $150K accounts?

As of June 9, 2026, our dataset tracks 18 firms with 23 evaluation and 20 funded programs at the $150K size. See the comparison tables above for every tier.

Which $150K prop firm has the cheapest evaluation?

Bulenox (Qualification) is the lowest estimated promo price in our dataset at $32.45. Promos rotate — confirm on the firm's pricing page before buying.

Which firms offer EOD drawdown at $150K?

6 firms in our dataset have end-of-day drawdown programs at $150K: Funded Futures Family, LifeUpTrading, Lucid Trading, MyFundedFutures, Take Profit Trader, Tradeify. EOD floors only move after the session closes.

Which $150K funded accounts have no activation fee?

Our dataset lists $0 activation on funded tiers from: APEX Trader Funding, Funded Futures Family, FundedNext, Leeloo Trading, LifeUpTrading, Lucid Trading, MyFundedFutures, Take Profit Trader, TickTickTrader, TradeDay…. Activation fees apply when converting eval → funded on other programs.

Can I skip the evaluation and buy a funded $150K account?

Yes — several firms sell instant or direct-funded accounts. The lowest listed purchase in our dataset is LifeUpTrading (Funded) at $57.20. See the Funded & instant table above.

What is the payout buffer on a $150K funded account?

It varies by firm and program. The lowest buffer in our dataset is $4,600 on DayTraders (Pro Funded). Buffer = dollars that must stay above account start before withdrawal.

Where does this data come from?

Every number is compiled from official firm pricing and help pages, last verified June 9, 2026. We are not affiliated with these firms unless stated. Always confirm live rules on the firm's website before purchasing.

Sources & disclaimer: All figures sourced from official prop firm pricing and help pages, last verified June 9, 2026. Promotional prices change weekly. Nexus Indicator is not affiliated with these firms. Verify all rules on the firm's website before purchase.

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