Prop Firm Breakdown
The Trading Pit
Evaluation rules, account size, and payout structure — compared honestly.
Figures below are for The Trading Pit's Futures Prime plan.
- Account Size
- $50K–$150K
- Price
- $50K–$150K accounts only (no $25K tier); one-time challenge fee $99–$289, plus an activation fee normally $129 but currently discounted to $0, and a profit target of $3,000–$9,000 depending on size to pass
- Profit Split
- 80% for traders, flat across account sizes
- Drawdown
- A daily pause limit ($1,000–$3,000 depending on size) plus a max drawdown ($2,000–$4,500) that trails your EOD balance until it reaches your starting balance, then locks in place
- Consistency Rule
- A 40% single-day-profit consistency rule now applies to Challenge accounts (was previously unpublished) — no single day can exceed 40% of your profit target. Accounts opened before 14 July 2026 use an additive version (overage gets added to the target); accounts opened on/after that date use a proportional version (target recalculates as highest-day-profit ÷ 0.40). Does not apply to funded Earning accounts.
- Payout Speed
- 5 profitable trading days at $150+ profit per day required (need not be consecutive), plus your balance must exceed your last post-payout balance by $0.01; capped at 50% of realized profit, up to $2,500 (50K) / $3,500 (100K) / $5,000 (150K); a minimum 3 unique trading days is also required to pass the challenge itself
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Data on this page checked against The Trading Pit's own site on September 9, 2026.
Charting Platform
Most funded traders pair their account with TradingView for charts, indicators, and price alerts — separate from whatever platform your prop firm assigns for order execution.
Explore TradingView →What Stands Out
- Flat 80% profit split with no tiered upgrade needed
- Activation fee is currently discounted from $129 to $0
- Marketed explicitly around fewer rules and payout flexibility
Worth Knowing
- $50K minimum account size — no $25K entry tier like most other firms here
- 80% profit split is lower than several other firms' 90%+ tiers
- A 40% single-day consistency rule applies to Challenge accounts (added since this was last checked)
- Requires 5 profitable days at $150+ profit per day before your first reward
- Rewards are capped at 50% of realized profit ($2,500–$5,000 depending on size), and the challenge itself has a 30-day time limit
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the smallest account The Trading Pit offers?
$50,000 — there's no $25K entry tier, so it has a higher minimum buy-in than most firms in this comparison.
Is there a consistency rule?
Yes — a 40% single-day-profit rule on Challenge accounts (not on funded Earning accounts). Accounts opened before 14 July 2026 use an additive version; newer accounts use a proportional recalculation.
How do I qualify for my first reward (payout)?
You need 5 profitable trading days with at least $150 profit per day — they don't need to be consecutive. Each reward is capped at 50% of your realized profit, up to a size-based limit ($2,500 on a $50K account, up to $5,000 on $150K).
Is there an activation fee?
The list price is $129, but it's currently discounted to $0 at checkout. The challenge itself must be completed within 30 days, with reset and extension fees available if you need them.
What's the profit target to pass the Futures Prime challenge?
$3,000 on the $50K account, $6,000 on $100K, and $9,000 on $150K — with 30 days to hit it.