CHEAPEST FUTURES PROP FIRMS

Futures prop firms ranked by lowest challenge fee. Apex Trader Funding runs the most aggressive sales. TopStep offers a monthly subscription model. Compare both approaches.

FirmLowest FeeDrawdownDaily LossProfit SplitPlatforms
TopStep1-step$49Trailing EOD2%90%-90%NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView
TradeDay1-step$99Trailing EODNone80%-90%Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView
Bulenox1-step$125Trailing EOD2.2%80%-90%NinjaTrader, Rithmic
Leeloo Trading1-step$125Trailing EOD2.2%80%-90%NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Rithmic
Apex Trader Funding1-step$147Trailing IntradayNone100%-90%NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Rithmic, TradingView
My Funded Futures1-step$150Trailing EOD2.5%80%-90%NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Rithmic, TradingView
Tradeify1-step$150Trailing EOD2.5%80%-90%NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView
Earn2Trade1-step$150Trailing EOD2.2%80%-90%NinjaTrader, Finamark
Take Profit Trader1-step$150Trailing EOD2.2%80%-90%NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest futures prop firm?

Apex Trader Funding has the most aggressive discount sales, sometimes offering $25K accounts for under $30. TopStep uses a subscription model ($49-349/month) rather than one-time fees. Evaluate based on your expected pass time.

Why are futures prop firm fees different from forex?

Futures firms often use monthly subscriptions rather than one-time challenge fees. A $49/month subscription is cheap if you pass in 3 weeks, expensive if you take 4 months. Factor in expected challenge duration.