Futures prop firms, compared

Futures prop firms differ a lot on the things that matter: how many accounts you can run and your total allocation, how drawdown is measured, and how payouts and the profit split work. The table below compares them side by side, with a link to each firm’s own page and the date we checked. Echo Trader copies your trades across them and journals every account — and our partner firms take code ECHO at checkout.

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13 futures prop firms: allocation, drawdown and payouts

BluSky TradingPartner
Platforms
Tradovate
Account allocation
Unlimited evaluations; 3 funded at a time Source · Oct 26, 2026
Drawdown
Mixed by plan · EOD trailing · Static
Payouts & split
Daily (Mon–Fri), 90/10 split, $500 minimum Source · Oct 26, 2026
Echo code
ECHO
Blue Guardian FuturesPartner
Platforms
Tradovate, NinjaTrader
Account allocation
Up to 5 funded at once; unlimited evaluations Source · Oct 26, 2026
Drawdown
EOD trailing
Payouts & split
90% split; first payout 3 days after first trade; $500 minimum Source · Oct 26, 2026
Echo code
ECHO
E8 FuturesPartner
Platforms
Tradovate, NinjaTrader
Account allocation
Unlimited challenges; up to 5 Signature accounts per household in Performance (max 3 at 100K/150K) Source · Oct 26, 2026
Drawdown
EOD trailing
Payouts & split
Check E8's current payout terms and split on its product page Source · Oct 26, 2026
Echo code
ECHO
FundedNext FuturesPartner
Platforms
Tradovate, NinjaTrader
Account allocation
Up to 5 active accounts per household; up to 10 issued per month Source · Oct 26, 2026
Drawdown
EOD trailing
Payouts & split
Check FundedNext's current payout frequency and split by model Source · Oct 26, 2026
Echo code
ECHO
Goat Funded FuturesPartner
Platforms
Tradovate, NinjaTrader
Account allocation
EOD Challenge: up to 5 funded accounts (check cap across other plans) Source · Oct 26, 2026
Drawdown
Mixed by plan · EOD trailing · Intraday trailing
Payouts & split
EOD funded: 7 winning days, twice-monthly request windows, $500 minimum. GOAT Daily: every 24 hours. 3% processing fee Source · Oct 26, 2026
Echo code
ECHO
Purdia CapitalPartner
Platforms
Tradovate, NinjaTrader
Account allocation
Per plan: up to 3 accounts on most plans; 1 on Static Instant Funded Source · Oct 26, 2026
Drawdown
Mixed by plan · EOD trailing · Intraday trailing · Static
Payouts & split
Daily requests once payout-qualified; first payout after 10 days; 90% split Source · Oct 26, 2026
Echo code
ECHO
Top One FuturesPartner
Platforms
Tradovate
Account allocation
By program: Elite Daily 5, Elite ACCESS + Intraday 10 combined, Instant/Elite Sim 3–5 by size, Ignite 10, LaunchPad 3; up to 38 total Source · Oct 26, 2026
Drawdown
Mixed by plan · EOD trailing · Intraday trailing
Payouts & split
Elite Daily pays daily; other programs every 5 days; 90% split Source · Oct 26, 2026
Echo code
ECHO
Apex Trader Funding
Platforms
Tradovate
Account allocation
Up to 20 accounts Source · Oct 26, 2026
Drawdown
Payouts & split
Check Apex's current payout terms on its site Source · Oct 26, 2026
Echo code
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Tradeify
Platforms
Tradovate
Account allocation
Up to 5 funded accounts per household Source · Oct 26, 2026
Drawdown
Payouts & split
Check Tradeify's current payout terms on its site Source · Oct 26, 2026
Echo code
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My Funded Futures
Platforms
Tradovate, NinjaTrader
Account allocation
Caps vary by plan — check MFFU's current limits Source · Oct 26, 2026
Drawdown
Payouts & split
Check MFFU's current payout terms on its site Source · Oct 26, 2026
Echo code
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Lucid Trading
Platforms
Tradovate
Account allocation
Check Lucid's current account limits on its site Source · Oct 26, 2026
Drawdown
Payouts & split
Check Lucid's current payout terms on its site Source · Oct 26, 2026
Echo code
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Take Profit Trader
Platforms
Tradovate
Account allocation
Check Take Profit Trader's current account limits on its site Source · Oct 26, 2026
Drawdown
Payouts & split
Check Take Profit Trader's current payout terms on its site Source · Oct 26, 2026
Echo code
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Elite Trader Funding
Platforms
Tradovate
Account allocation
Check Elite's current account limits on its site Source · Oct 26, 2026
Drawdown
Payouts & split
Check Elite's current payout terms on its site Source · Oct 26, 2026
Echo code
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Details are compiled by Echo from each firm’s public pages. The firm’s own page is the authority and terms can change without notice. Always check before you buy or trade.

How Echo works across prop-firm accounts

Echo Trader watches one leader account and repeats each order in your follower accounts, scaled by a ratio you set. Traders use it to run the same plan across several evaluations or funded accounts — sometimes at different firms — without clicking every order by hand.

Echo copies every order type from one leader to unlimited followers in a copier group. Each follower can have its own ratio (in 0.1 steps, e.g. 0.5x or 1.5x), daily and weekly loss and profit limits, and drawdown tracking — so you can keep every account comfortably inside the terms your firm sets.

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Running accounts at more than one firm

Many traders split evaluations across firms to diversify payout schedules and account terms. In Echo, each broker login is a connection. Basic ($49/mo or $499/yr) includes 2 connections with unlimited accounts on each; Premium ($99/mo or $999/yr) has unlimited connections. Follow each firm’s own terms for your accounts.

Journal every account in one place

Copying is half the job. Echo’s journal syncs orders automatically from every connected account. You can add pre-market plans, session notes, a “followed plan” toggle, a 1–5 confidence score, screenshots and tags, then see P&L by time of day, by account and by firm. Signed P&L certificates let you share results without screenshots. The journal and core metrics are free on 1 connection.

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Partner offers

Echo Trader partners with BluSky Trading, Top One Futures, Goat Funded Futures, Blue Guardian Futures, E8 Futures, Purdia Capital, Traders Launch and FundedNext Futures. Use code ECHO at any of them. (Traders Launch: Echo support via Rithmic is coming; the code still applies at Traders Launch checkout.)

BluSky Trading
Code ECHO · 14-day extended Echo trial
Blue Guardian Futures
Code ECHO
E8 Futures
Code ECHO
FundedNext Futures
Code ECHO
Goat Funded Futures
Code ECHO
Purdia Capital
Code ECHO
Top One Futures
Code ECHO
Traders Launch
Code ECHO · Rithmic support coming

Frequently asked questions

Which prop firms does Echo Trader work with?+
Echo connects to futures prop-firm accounts that run on Tradovate or NinjaTrader. That includes our partner firms — BluSky Trading, Top One Futures, Goat Funded Futures, Blue Guardian Futures, E8 Futures, Purdia Capital, Traders Launch and FundedNext Futures — and other supported firms. See each firm's page for details.
How do I get a discount at a prop firm with Echo?+
Use code ECHO at checkout at any of our partner firms: BluSky Trading, Top One Futures, Goat Funded Futures, Blue Guardian Futures, E8 Futures, Purdia Capital, Traders Launch and FundedNext Futures.
Can I run accounts at more than one prop firm with Echo?+
Yes. In Echo, each broker login is a connection. Basic ($49/mo or $499/yr) includes 2 connections with unlimited accounts on each; Premium ($99/mo or $999/yr) has unlimited connections. Always follow each firm's own terms for your accounts.
What's the difference between EOD and intraday trailing drawdown?+
End-of-day (EOD) trailing drawdown moves up only from your closing balance. Intraday trailing moves with your peak balance during the session, including open profit. Static drawdown never moves. The table shows each firm's drawdown type.
Does a cloud copier need a VPS?+
No. Echo runs in the cloud, so copying continues when your computer is off. You don't need a VPS or desktop install. Average copy speed is 60ms.
Is Echo Trader affiliated with these prop firms?+
Echo Trader has partnerships with BluSky Trading, Top One Futures, Goat Funded Futures, Blue Guardian Futures, E8 Futures, Purdia Capital, Traders Launch and FundedNext Futures, and may earn a commission when you use code ECHO. Firm details are written by Echo from each firm's public pages on the date shown; no firm endorses them, and each firm's own terms take precedence.

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Disclosure: Echo Trader has partnerships with BluSky Trading, Blue Guardian Futures, E8 Futures, FundedNext Futures, Goat Funded Futures, Purdia Capital, Top One Futures and Traders Launch, and may earn a commission when you use an Echo code or link at those firms. Firm summaries are written by Echo Trader from each firm’s public pages on the date shown. They aren’t endorsed by those firms, and each firm’s own rules take precedence.

Risk disclosure: Futures trading involves substantial risk of loss and isn’t suitable for every investor. Past performance, including any aggregated or community statistics, doesn’t guarantee future results. Echo Trader is trading software. It doesn’t provide investment advice, manage accounts or guarantee that you will pass an evaluation or receive a payout. Prop-firm rules change often; always read the firm’s current rules before you buy or trade. Full risk disclosure.