Prop firm rule changes
Dated, sourced summaries of rule changes at the firms we track: what changed, who it affects, and a link to the firm's own page.
Consistency rule replaces the Best Day Rule on 1-Step
For accounts from orders created on or after Oct 12, 2026 (or merged after that date), your best day can't be more than 50% of total profit, losing days included. The legacy Best Day Rule compared against profitable days only. Exceeding either is not a breach; you keep trading until the ratio is met.
Who it affects: New FTMO 1-Step Challenges and FTMO Accounts (1-Step) from that date. Older accounts stay on the Best Day Rule.
Source: FTMO Trading Objectives
Minimum trading days cut from 5 to 3
New test accounts need 3 trading days instead of 5 to pass. The 50% consistency rule still applies.
Who it affects: New tests from Aug 17, 2026. Tests already in progress or reset keep the five-day minimum.
Source: Take Profit Trader blog
New account lineup; legacy accounts keep their rules
Accounts bought on or after Mar 1, 2026 use Apex's new products: EOD or intraday drawdown options, one-time fees and no evaluation consistency rule. Performance Accounts use a 50% consistency rule for payouts. In October 2026 Apex's homepage advertised legacy evaluations as available again as a limited-time promotion.
Who it affects: Accounts purchased on or after Mar 1, 2026. Apex says legacy accounts aren't affected.
Source: Apex Trader Funding
Lightning Funded consistency now steps up per payout
Lightning Funded accounts bought after Sept 12, 2025 (8:00 AM ET) use 20% consistency for payout 1, 25% for payout 2, and 30% after that. The same date split applies to Growth funded payout tiers and minimum balances.
Who it affects: Accounts purchased after the cutoff. Older Lightning accounts keep a flat 20%.
Source: Tradeify Help: Consistency Rule
Rules by firm
| Firm | Drawdown (headline) | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Apex Trader Funding | EOD or intraday options | Read rules |
| Tradeify | EOD trailing on all accounts | Read rules |
| Take Profit Trader | - | Read rules |
| MyFundedFutures | - | Read rules |
| Alpha Futures | EOD trailing MLL, stops at starting balance | Read rules |
| FTMO | - | Read rules |
| E8 Markets | Dynamic (closed-balance), locks at starting balance | Read rules |
New to these terms? Start with trailing vs static drawdown and payout rules explained.
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