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For Traders 3.0 Removes 40% Margin Rule and Launches Pay After Pass Challenge

For Traders 3.0 Removes 40% Margin Rule and Launches Pay After Pass Challenge

For Traders 3.0 introduces one of the firm’s biggest updates yet, removing the 40% Margin Rule, increasing maximum allocation to $300K, and launching a new Pay After Pass challenge. This update breaks down what changed, who is affected, and what traders should review before choosing the new model.

ATFunded Pauses Operations

ATFunded Pauses Operations

ATFunded has paused operations and moved MT5 to close-only mode. This update explains what affected traders need to know about open positions, refunds, eligible payouts, and what may come next.

Top One Trader Launches PAYDAY: New Stake-Based 8-Hour Payout Account

Top One Trader Launches PAYDAY: New Stake-Based 8-Hour Payout Account

Top One Trader has launched PAYDAY, a limited-time account built around stake-based payouts instead of a traditional evaluation. Here’s how the 8-hour structure works, what traders need to complete, and what to review before participating.

TradeDay 2.0 Overhauls Evaluation Lineup With New QuickPay and FastPass Plans

TradeDay 2.0 Overhauls Evaluation Lineup With New QuickPay and FastPass Plans

TradeDay 2.0 replaces the firm’s previous evaluation lineup with new QuickPay and FastPass plans, no activation fees, revised payout structures, and new paths toward Funded Live accounts. This update breaks down what changed, who is affected, and what traders should compare before choosing a plan.

E8 Markets to Launch E8Pro V2 With Static Drawdown and Daily Payouts

E8 Markets to Launch E8Pro V2 With Static Drawdown and Daily Payouts

E8 Markets is bringing back a static drawdown-style funding model with E8Pro V2. This quick update breaks down what’s changing, when it launches, and what traders should know before reviewing the new account.

Instant Funding Acquires Funded Trading Plus in Seven-Figure Deal

Instant Funding Acquires Funded Trading Plus in Seven-Figure Deal

Instant Funding has officially acquired Funded Trading Plus in a seven-figure deal. Here’s what the acquisition means for traders, existing accounts, and the wider prop trading industry.

AquaFunded Launches New Two-Step Elite Evaluation Model

AquaFunded Launches New Two-Step Elite Evaluation Model

AquaFunded has introduced its new Two-Step Elite evaluation model. Here’s what changed, including the profit targets, drawdown limits, and effective date.

FundedNext Futures Launches FLEX Challenge With EOD Drawdown and 90% Reward Split

FundedNext Futures Launches FLEX Challenge With EOD Drawdown and 90% Reward Split

FundedNext Futures introduces the FLEX challenge with EOD drawdown, no daily loss limit, no consistency rule after passing, and up to 90% reward split. Accounts from $69.99. Full details inside.

Hantec Trader Launches Endurance Program With Three-Stage Evaluation Structure
May 12, 2026

Hantec Trader Launches Endurance Program With Three-Stage Evaluation Structure

Hantec Trader introduces the Endurance program, a three-stage evaluation with 6% profit targets, 8% static max drawdown, 80% profit split upgradeable to 95%, and funded-stage news trading restrictions. Full details inside.

Maven Launches 2-Step Omo Program With Account Saver and Withdrawal Lock
May 8, 2026

Maven Launches 2-Step Omo Program With Account Saver and Withdrawal Lock

Maven introduces 2-Step Omo, a new 2-step evaluation program with static 8% max drawdown, M2 Account Saver, Withdrawal Lock, and funded-stage news trading profit cap. Accounts from $2K to $100K. Full details inside.

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