Prop Firm Rules

Aqua Futures has updated their supported trading platforms.

Discontinued platform: Project X

Newly added platform: Volumetrica

This update reflects a change in Aqua Futures’ platform offerings.

FuturesElite ProjectX Availability Update

• ProjectX will no longer be available for new account purchases starting January 15

• New trading platforms are in the final stages of integration and will be announced soon

• Existing active ProjectX traders still active on February 25th will be automatically migrated to the new platforms

• No action required from traders currently in the trading or funded phase

FundedNext Futures has updated their program offerings.

Previous offered programs: Rapid and Legacy
Newly added program: Bolt

This update reflects the addition of the Bolt program to FundedNext Futures’s lineup.

Topstep Express Payout Eligibility Update Now in Effect
As of December 30, 2025, 5:00 PM CT, the new payout eligibility balance rules are live for all Express Funded Accounts created after the stated time.

5 Winning Days required (each +$150 or more net profit)

First payout: No balance minimum

Subsequent payouts: Balance must be at or above your Eligible Payout Balance (post-last-payout level)

If your balance drops below that level, you must raise it back up before requesting another payout.

Winning days reset after each payout, Express Funded Accounts opened before Dec 30, 2025 @ 5 PM CT are not affected

Tradeify Announces ProjectX No Longer Available for New Purchases
Tradeify has informed users of an upcoming change regarding the ProjectX platform.Effective Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST, ProjectX will no longer be available for new purchases or subscriptions.This update applies only to new users; existing ProjectX accounts remain fully supported.

What Remains Unchanged:
Existing users can continue renewing accounts, requesting resets, and activating Growth accounts.
Current access, trading rules, and overall experience are unaffected.

Key Change:
No new ProjectX subscriptions will be permitted after 5:00 PM EST on December 23.

No action is required for current ProjectX traders, who can continue without interruption. For any questions, users are advised to contact Tradeify's support team via the help center.

My Funded Futures Product Update

My Funded Futures (MFFU) announced changes to streamline their evaluation lineup and focus on their most popular offerings.

Key Details:
Discontinuing Scale/Scale Flex evaluation products
Reason: Simplify the product range, reduce confusion, and invest more in flagship programs that traders love and use most

Last chance: New Scale/Scale Flex evaluations available for purchase until December 26, 2025, 5:00 PM CST

After the deadline: No new purchases possible

Project X Migration Timeline for Top One Futures

Top One Futures has issued an update regarding the end of Project X's relationship with all third-party prop trading firms, confirming the upcoming migration of accounts.

The firm has provided a clear timeline to ensure a seamless transition for traders, with continued support throughout the process.

Key Dates:
December 31, 2025: Last day to purchase any new Project X accounts.
January 1 – February 15, 2026: Existing Project X accounts can continue normal operations, including trading, resetting, and requesting payouts.
February 16, 2026: All remaining Project X accounts will be migrated to Tradovate/NinjaTrader.

Top One Futures emphasizes that the transition will be seamless with no interruptions to trading. Additional trading platforms will be onboarded soon, with further announcements expected in the new year.

Blue Guardian Futures has updated their supported trading platforms.

Previously supported platforms:
ProjectX, Volsys, Volbook

Updated supported platforms:
ProjectX, Volsys, Volbook, TradingView, Tradovate, NinjaTrader

This update reflects the addition of multiple new trading platforms for Blue Guardian Futures.

Topstep Program Update – Pricing Structure Change

Previous Structure

• Only one path to funding
• Standard Evaluation Fee (monthly)
• $149 XFA Activation Fee
• No alternate pricing option

Same objectives, same Combine.

Current Structure (New Update)

Topstep now offers two different funding paths, both using the same Combine & rules, but with different funding costs.

No Activation Fee Path (NEW)

• All-in monthly pricing starts at $89
• $0 XFA Activation Fee

Available on:
$89 – 50K No-Activation
$139 – 100K No-Activation
$189 – 150K No-Activation

Standard Path (Updated)

• Activation Fee when funded: $129
  (Previously $149)

Same objectives, same Combine

Express Funded Account – Payout Eligibility Update

Previous Payout Policy

5 Winning Days ($150+ net each day) required
No balance requirement
After payout, restart 5 winning days

Current Payout Policy
Get 5 winning days (each day +$150 or more).

First payout: No balance requirement.
After first payout: Your balance must be at or above your Eligible Payout Balance (the balance right after your last payout).

If your balance drops below that level, you must raise it back up before requesting another payout.

After each payout, the 5 winning days reset previous winning days don’t carry over.

Applies only to new Express Funded Accounts.(Purchased as from the 24th Nov, 2025)

FundedNext Futures has updated the max drawdown for their Legacy and Rapid programs.

Previous max drawdown (25K account): $1,250
Updated max drawdown (25K account): $1,000

This update reflects a reduction in the maximum drawdown for the 25K account size under both programs.