Getting started · November 1, 2026
How to pass a prop firm evaluation
Passing is about not breaking rules while you reach a target. Here is the process Dee Anthony teaches: discipline, execution, freedom.
By Dee Anthony. Uses EVX’s existing verified partner cards and tier sources, not a new live pricing audit. Terms can change; confirm the exact plan before paying. Education only, not financial advice. Affiliate disclosure.
Size for the drawdown, not the balance
Set a per-trade risk that lets you survive several losses before the drawdown floor.
Stop for the day early
Pick a personal daily stop below the firm’s daily loss limit and respect it.
Avoid news spikes unless allowed
Check the firm’s news rules and the economic calendar before trading release days.
Treat the target as a byproduct
Chasing the target with size is the fastest way to fail. Consistency rules can also punish one huge day.
What each EVX partner card says
Taken directly from EVX’s verified partner cards. Vest Markets trades perpetual contracts, not futures. Confirm current terms with the official source before buying.
Apex Trader Funding
Last verified Nov 1, 2026
50K evaluation: can pass in 1 day · Max contracts: 6 mini / 60 micro · Profit target: $3,000 · Max drawdown: $2,000. Intraday Trail: real-time trailing, no evaluation daily loss limit. EOD Trail: end-of-day reference high, enforced intraday; $1,000 daily loss limit. Neither evaluation has consistency or scaling. PA: separate scaling and daily loss rules, max 4 minis on 50K. 30-day evaluation, no resets. Both drawdown types offer Standard and No Activation Fee options.
TradeDay
Last verified Oct 30, 2026
Eval: Profit target $3,000 · Trailing max drawdown $2,000 (intraday) · Position limit 5 contracts (50 micros) · Consistency 30% · Min trading days 5. Funded sim: same drawdown and position limit, no consistency rule, no milestones.
DayTraders
Last verified Oct 30, 2026
Total drawdown $2,500 (intraday trailing) · No daily loss limit · Profit target $3,000 · 10 contracts (100 micros) · Min 2 qualifying days to pass · Min daily profit $200 · Consistency 50% eval / 30% pro
Top One Futures
Last verified Oct 30, 2026
Profit target $3,000 · Max drawdown $2,000 (EOD) · Daily loss limit $1,000 (No-DLL option available) · Consistency on eval 40% · Max contracts 3 minis (30 micros) · Max accounts 5
Bulenox
Last verified Oct 31, 2026
OPTION 2: $25,000 · EOD/Scaling/DLL · Up to 3 contracts · Target $1,500 · EOD drawdown $1,500 · Daily loss $500; $50,000 · EOD/Scaling/DLL · Up to 7 contracts · Target $3,000 · EOD drawdown $2,500 · Daily loss $1,100; $100,000 · EOD/Scaling/DLL · Up to 12 contracts · Target $6,000 · EOD drawdown $3,000 · Daily loss $2,200; $150,000 · EOD/Scaling/DLL · Up to 15 contracts · Target $9,000 · EOD drawdown $4,500 · Daily loss $3,300. No minimum qualification days. Scaling starts at 2/2/3/5 contracts respectively; limits rise and fall with Cash on Hand. 1 mini = 10 micros. Daily loss pauses trading until the next session; EOD drawdown breaches suspend the account. Close positions by 3:59 PM CT; no overnight holds.
Vest Markets
Last verified Oct 31, 2026
Perpetual contracts on 60+ markets (NQ, ES, gold, crypto, stocks, FX). Instant: funded immediately, one rule — static max drawdown equal to your payment, no daily loss limit. Evaluation: 10% profit goal, static 6% max drawdown, optional 3% or 4% daily loss limit (or none). No minimum days, no time limit, no consistency rule. News trading, scalping and overnight/weekend holds allowed. Up to 50x leverage (market-dependent). Max 10 live funded accounts.
BluSky Trading
Last verified Nov 1, 2026
Launch 50K: Profit target $3,000 · Max drawdown $2,000 trailing (end-of-day) · No daily loss limit · Consistency 50% (help-center rule; homepage differs) · 5 minis / 50 micros · Pass in as little as 2 days. Also 100K ($6,000 target, $2,500 EOD trailing, 10 minis) and 200K Static ($6,000 target, $2,000 static, 2 minis). Three phases: evaluation → buffer (34% consistency) → sim funded.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to pass?
It depends on the target, minimum days and your results. Passing quickly is never guaranteed.
Can I reset a failed evaluation?
Some firms offer resets; others require a new purchase. Check each card.