Prop firm evaluation rules, side by side
The rule that ends most evaluations is the drawdown, and every firm measures it differently. Here are the published numbers for the smallest standard account at each firm, and a page per firm explaining the mechanics.
| Firm / account | Target | Daily loss | Drawdown | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50K Combine | $3,000 | $1,000 | $2,000 trailing (EOD) | Oct 1, 2026 |
| 50K Intraday | $3,000 | None | $2,000 trailing (intraday) | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Builder 50K | $3,000 | $1,000 | $2,000 trailing (EOD) | Oct 1, 2026 |
| 100K 2-Step — Phase 1 | $10,000 | $5,000 | $10,000 static | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Growth 50K | $3,000 | $1,250 | $2,000 trailing (EOD) | Oct 1, 2026 |
Topstep rules
Floor moves at the close but is enforced intraday; locks at your starting balance.
Apex Trader Funding rules
The intraday floor follows unrealised profit; on Tradovate it never stops.
My Funded Futures rules
Locks at start + $100; open losses still count against the floor.
FTMO rules
Static 10% floor on 2-Step; the daily limit is a hard fail, from the midnight balance.
Tradeify rules
The evaluation floor never locks — it keeps chasing your best close.
Not affiliated with any firm listed. Firms change terms without notice; each page links the firm's own rules page and the date we checked it. Descriptive information, not financial advice.