Prop Data Lab

Author: Prop Data Lab Research

  • Prop Firm Data Changes — August 6, 2026

    Published 6 August 2026. We re-verified all ten firms we track against their official pricing, help-center and terms pages today. Every change below was read from the firm’s own source. Seven of the ten had material rule, pricing or availability changes since our mid-July check; all ten had promo movement. Firm names link to their full sourced profiles.

    Rule & availability changes

    • FundingPips now accepts US traders again — on the Match-Trader platform only (MT5 and cTrader remain closed to US residents), following its Match-Trader migration. This reverses the outright US block we recorded in July. Separately, FundingPips discontinued its 1-Step model and replaced it with a new 1-Step Flex (single phase, 12% target, 12% static max loss, 3% daily), and removed the 10% profit-target option from 2-Step Standard (now 8% only, effective 24 July 2026).
    • Apex Trader Funding changed its activation fee from a flat $59 to a graduated fee: $69 (25K) / $79 (50K) / $99 (100K) / $129 (150K). The 25K evaluation was also cut ($199 → $167), and Legacy Accounts have been reinstated for a limited time after being discontinued. Evaluation and payout rules are otherwise unchanged.
    • FTMO‘s US (OANDA) −20% discount ended. US prices have reverted to list across the board (e.g. 50K Challenge $320 → $399). The only remaining offer is the standing 100K “Special Deal” (€439 / $499, conditional). Rules and the five excluded US states are unchanged.
    • MyFundedFutures launched a new “Rapid EOD” plan — end-of-day trailing drawdown in the funded phase (standard Rapid switches to intraday when funded), 30% consistency, daily payouts, 90/10 split. Note: MFFU’s 20.35% pass-rate disclosure is no longer shown on its homepage; we now treat that figure as a historical disclosure covering Jan 2024–Jul 2025.
    • Goat Funded Trader tightened two rules. Funded-stage minimum trading days rose 3 → 4 on 2-Step Standard, 2-Step GOAT and 1-Step (accounts purchased on/after ~25–27 July), and the 1-Step daily drawdown tightened 4% → 3% for accounts purchased from 1 August.
    • The5ers US eligibility, now sourced: their terms bar MetaQuotes/MT5 platforms for US residents — a platform restriction, not a full ban (US is not on their prohibited-jurisdiction list). Minimum payout remains $150.
    • Take Profit Trader automated its payouts — the account-to-wallet step on Tradovate PRO accounts now processes in seconds (previously up to 12 business hours), effective 20 July. It also added a new “Sustainable Trading Policy.”

    Pricing & promo updates (verified 6 August 2026)

    FirmCurrent promo (as of 6 Aug 2026)Change since July
    TradeifyAUG — 40% off (first 5 uses, then 30%), ends 31 AugRolled over from the expired JULY code
    FundedNextFutures Flex: AUGFLEX (47%); CFD: NEW25 (25%)Anniversary discount ended — CFD 2-step prices rose (e.g. 50K ~$202 → ~$270)
    Goat Funded TraderBOGO40 (40% + BOGO); FIRSTGFT (50% new)WORLDCUP50 replaced by BOGO40
    ApexSAVENOW — up to 90% off (~ends 11 Aug)Still live, same code as July
    FundingPipsHELLO — 20% off first challenge (excl. 100K)New
    MyFundedFutures300K (50%, best standing); EOD (20% off Rapid EOD)Homepage headline moved to the EOD code
    TopstepNo active discount code (structural discounts only)BARSTOOL (30%) expired 13 July
    The5ers“Boost Your Summer” booster planTheir old 15%-off promo page is expired (Jun 1)
    FTMO100K “Special Deal” only (€439 / $499)Site-wide −20% (US) ended
    Take Profit TraderNOFEE40 (40%) / NEWYEAR50 (50%)Unchanged

    Promo codes rotate constantly and are the first thing to go stale — always confirm the live code at checkout. Prices shown are what the firms’ official pages and checkouts displayed on 6 August 2026. For how we verify, see our methodology. This site may earn affiliate commissions; see our independence policy.

  • Apex Trader Funding’s 2026 Overhaul: Every Rule That Changed

    Last verified against Apex’s official help center: July 13, 2026. Every claim below links to Apex’s own pages. This page is updated whenever our weekly rules sweep detects a change.

    The short version

    On March 1, 2026, Apex Trader Funding quietly retired the product line that made it famous — subscription evaluations, unlimited resets, the 30% rules, the 90/10 split after $25K — and replaced it with something structurally different. Most reviews, YouTube videos, and comparison tables you’ll find today still describe the old products. They no longer exist for new buyers.

    Here’s what you’re actually buying in 2026, from Apex’s own documentation.

    What changed: old vs. new

    RuleLegacy (pre-Mar 2026)New products (current)
    Fee modelMonthly subscription, rebillingOne-time fee, no rebill; eval expires after 30 days (source)
    ResetsPaid resets anytimeNo resets. Fail or expire = buy a new eval
    Profit split100% of first $25K, then 90/10100% payout split — but see payout caps below (source)
    Consistency rule30% MAE-style rules50% consistency — blocks payout only, doesn’t fail the account
    Account lifespanOpen-endedPA closes permanently after 6 payouts, then a new eval is required
    Drawdown optionsTrailing variantsChoice at purchase: Intraday Trail (cheaper, harsher) or EOD Trail (pricier, gentler) (source)

    The trailing drawdown, in Apex’s own words

    The intraday version trails your peak balance including unrealized P&L, tick by tick, in real time — a spike you give back can end the account even on a green day. From Apex’s documentation: “The threshold follows the account’s highest intraday balance (Peak Balance)… It maintains a fixed dollar distance behind the peak… enforced in real time, including unrealized PnL.”

    The EOD version recalculates only at 4:59:59 PM ET from your closing balance — intraday spikes don’t move it. That difference is most of what you’re paying for: the 50K EOD eval lists at $490 vs $249 for intraday.

    One nuance almost nobody documents: the drawdown behaves differently by platform. On Rithmic and WealthCharts evaluations it stops trailing once it reaches the profit-target balance; on Tradovate evaluations it trails indefinitely. Same product name, different math.

    What a “$25 account” actually costs

    With the current 90%-off code, a 50K intraday eval is $24.90. The real path to a first payout, from official terms: eval $24.90 + $59 activation fee + you must bank $2,100 above the lifetime safety net + five separate $200+ profit days before the first payout window + payout #1 is capped at $1,500. Maximum lifetime extraction per PA is roughly $15,000 across 6 payouts — then the account closes and you start over.

    That’s not a criticism — a 100% split with an $84 all-in entry is genuinely aggressive pricing. But it’s a different product than “get funded, trade forever,” and you should size expectations to the receipt, not the banner.

    Frequently asked questions

    Did Apex remove resets?

    Yes. New products (post-March 2026) cannot be reset — a failed or expired evaluation requires a new purchase. Legacy account holders keep reset ability.

    Is the Apex payout split really 100%?

    Yes, on approved payouts — but payouts are capped per payout ($1,000–$5,000 depending on account size and payout number), gated by a 50% consistency rule and a lifetime safety net, and each PA closes permanently after 6 payouts.

    Does Apex still allow 20 accounts?

    Yes — up to 20 Performance Accounts simultaneously across all types and sizes, per Apex’s prohibited-activities page.

    Is automated trading allowed at Apex?

    No. AI, algorithms, and fully automated systems are prohibited on all Apex account types and forfeit the account. Topstep, by contrast, permits automation within limits — a real differentiator if you trade systematically.