The main evaluation of each firm, from the firm's own website, checked on 28 October 2026. Rules and prices change often and vary by plan — always confirm on the firm's site before you buy.
FTMO Challenge (2-Step) · 2-step evaluation
- Evaluation timeline
- At least 4 trading days per phase; no time limit.
- Fee ($100k account)
- US$619 for a $100,000 account (US price page).
- Fee refund
- Refunded in full with your first reward after passing.
- Profit split
- 80% to start; up to 90% through the Scaling Plan.
- Payout timing
- Not confirmed — check the firm's site
Payout rules
- Minimum profit to withdraw: $20 by bank wire or card, $50 by crypto.
- Methods: bank wire, Visa Direct/Mastercard Send, Skrill, crypto.
- Card limit $20,000; Skrill limit $3,000.
Sources: ftmo.com (1), ftmo.com (2)
High Stakes · 2-step evaluation
- Evaluation timeline
- 3 profitable days per phase (each at least 0.5%); no time limit, but the account expires after 30 days with no activity.
- Fee ($100k account)
- US$545 for $100,000 (from the firm's own example; checkout price not confirmed).
- Fee refund
- 70% back in cash with your first payout, plus Hub Credit after each step.
- Profit split
- 80% to start; up to 100% with scaling.
- Payout timing
- First payout 14 days after funding, then every 2 weeks.
Payout rules
- $100,000 account: minimum profit $500, maximum payout $4,000.
- Close all open trades before requesting.
- Methods: Rise, bank transfer, crypto or Hub Credits; 3.5% commission stated on cash methods.
Sources: the5ers.com (1), the5ers.com (2)
Stellar 2-Step · 2-step evaluation
- Evaluation timeline
- At least 5 trading days per phase; no time limit.
- Fee ($100k account)
- US$549.99 for $100,000.
- Fee refund
- Refunded with a reward on request — the firm's pages differ on whether it's the first or third reward.
- Profit split
- 80% to start; up to 95% with a paid add-on.
- Payout timing
- Standard: first reward after 21 days, then every 14 days. Faster 3-day and on-demand options cost extra.
Payout rules
- 3-day option: 3 profitable days of at least 1% each per cycle.
- On-demand option: at least 2% growth and a 40% consistency rule.
Sources: fundednext.com (1), help.fundednext.com (2)
Trading Combine (futures) · 1-step evaluation
- Evaluation timeline
- Can pass in as little as 2 days; billed monthly until you pass.
- Fee ($100k account)
- US$99 a month, plus $149 activation when funded.
- Fee refund
- Not confirmed — check the firm's site
- Profit split
- 90%.
- Payout timing
- After 5 winning days of $150+ (Standard) or 3 trading days (Consistency path).
Payout rules
- Minimum payout $125; at most 50% of the account balance.
- $100,000 account cap per request: $3,000 Standard or $4,000 Consistency.
- Consistency path: best day must stay within 40% of total profit.
Sources: help.topstep.com (1), help.topstep.com (2)
EOD Evaluation (futures) · 1-step evaluation
- Evaluation timeline
- Can pass in 1 day; access ends after 30 calendar days, with no extensions or resets.
- Fee ($100k account)
- Not confirmed — check the firm's site
- Fee refund
- Not refundable.
- Profit split
- 100%.
- Payout timing
- After 5 qualifying trading days; up to weekly.
Payout rules
- Minimum payout $500; at most 6 payouts per account.
- $100,000 account: 5 days of at least $300 profit each, and a balance of at least $103,600.
- 50% consistency rule.
Sources: apextraderfunding.com (1), apextraderfunding.com (2)
Alpha Pro 8%/10% · 2-step evaluation
- Evaluation timeline
- At least 3 trading days per phase.
- Fee ($100k account)
- Not confirmed — check the firm's site
- Fee refund
- Not confirmed — check the firm's site
- Profit split
- 80%; 90% with an add-on on on-demand accounts.
- Payout timing
- Every 14 days, or on demand if chosen at signup (can't switch later).
Payout rules
- Every-14-days: minimum $100 profit; first request needs 5 trading days.
- On demand: at least 2% profit and a 40% best-day rule.
Sources: help.alphacapitalgroup.uk (1), help.alphacapitalgroup.uk (2)
E8 Signature (Classic Markets) · 1-step evaluation
- Evaluation timeline
- No time limit, but you must close at least one trade every 60 days.
- Fee ($100k account)
- Not confirmed — check the firm's site
- Fee refund
- Not confirmed — check the firm's site
- Profit split
- 80%.
- Payout timing
- On demand once eligible; 5 profitable days between payouts after the first.
Payout rules
- 35% best-day rule; minimum $100 received.
- $100,000 account: keep a $3,000 buffer.
- Caps: $2,250 (payouts 1–2), $3,250 (3–4), $4,250 after.
Sources: help.e8markets.com (1), help.e8markets.com (2)
2 Step Standard · 2-step evaluation
- Evaluation timeline
- At least 3 trading days per phase.
- Fee ($100k account)
- Not confirmed — check the firm's site
- Fee refund
- Not confirmed — check the firm's site
- Profit split
- Depends on payout schedule: weekly 60%, every 2 weeks 80%, on demand 100%.
- Payout timing
- Weekly, every 2 weeks or on demand — you choose.
Payout rules
- Methods: card (some regions), crypto, Rise, bank transfer; $500 minimum for Rise and bank.
- Close all trades and wait 15 minutes before requesting.
- Processing 1–3 working days, plus 1–2 days to arrive.
Sources: help.fundingpips.com (1), help.fundingpips.com (2)