Our Expert Account is made for experienced traders ready to trade with tighter rules and higher expectations.
Perfect for those confident in their strategy and risk management, this account offers a more competitive environment to prove consistency and skill.
Trading Conditions
Evaluation Progression
Evaluation Progression
1. Initial Evaluation
Objective: Prove your trading skills with a virtual account. Meet specific profit targets while adhering to our trading rules.
Duration: No fixed trading days. Focus on demonstrating your trading abilities and achieving the set goals.
Focus: Emphasize risk management, consistent profits, and strict adherence to trading rules.
2. Funded Stage
Objective: Showcase your consistency over time and take payouts as per our policy.
Duration: A longer stage to ensure sustained performance and consistent profits.
Focus: Maintain profitability, manage risks effectively, and demonstrate a reliable trading strategy.
Contract Sizing - 5,10,15
Contract Sizing - 5,10,15
The number of contracts you can trade at any moment is restricted based on your account size and account type.
Kindly refer to the table below:
Account Size | Minis | Micros |
50,000 Expert | 5 | 50 |
100,000 Expert | 10 | 100 |
150,000 Expert | 15 | 150 |
Trading Hours - 6PM to 3:59PM EST
Trading Hours - 6PM to 3:59PM EST
You can trade between 6:00 PM and 3:59 PM EST (Eastern Standard Time / NY Time) or 18:00 to 15:59 EST.
🔔 Reminder: Open trades will automatically close at 3:59 PM, with no impact on your account's status
Account Objectives
Profit Target - 8%
Profit Target - 8%
The account balance must reach 8% profit relative to starting account balance.
Example:
Initial account balance: $100,000
Profit Target (8%): $8,000
Your balance must reach $108,000 to proceed to the next phase.
Daily Loss Limit - None
Daily Loss Limit - None
None | Expert Accounts have no Daily Loss Limit
EOD (End of Day) Trailing Max. Drawdown Limit - 4% / 3%
EOD (End of Day) Trailing Max. Drawdown Limit - 4% / 3%
Drawdown Type: Trailing
Calculation of the maximum drawdown based on the account balance at the end of each trading day
Current account balance must not reach -3% or -4% of the initial account balance relative to yesterday's EOD balance.
When your balance at the end of day reaches 3% + $100 (4% + $100 for the 50k), your EOD drawdown will be locked at initial balance + 100$ and will not trail anymore.
Account Size | EOD (End of Day) Trailing Max. Drawdown Limit | EOD Trailing Max. Drawdown Lock | Max. Number of Positions |
50,000 | 4% | 52,100 | 3 contracts |
100,000 | 3% | 103,100 | 6 contracts |
150,000 | 3% | 154,600 | 9 contracts |
Inactivity Rule - Funded only, 1 trade a week
Inactivity Rule - Funded only, 1 trade a week
Users must place at least 1 trade every week (Monday-Sunday) on their funded account. This is to make sure that the user is still active and prevent abandoned accounts. If a trader does not place a trade in a week, the account is terminated and is not due for a refund or any payout bonuses.
This rule only applies for funded accounts.
News Trading - Not Allowed In Funded Phase
News Trading - Not Allowed In Funded Phase
Not Allowed in Funded Phase: Trading is prohibited during the two minutes before and after High-Impact News releases. This rule is enforced to prevent excessive volatility and ensure that all traders operate under similar market conditions.
Tier 1 News Includes
For All Traders:
FOMC Meetings: Federal Open Market Committee meetings, where key monetary policy decisions are made.
FOMC Minutes: The official minutes from FOMC meetings that provide insight into economic policy and decision-making.
Employment Report: Monthly report detailing changes in employment, unemployment rates, and other job-related data.
Consumer Price Index (CPI): Measure of the average change in prices paid by consumers for goods and services.
For Energy Traders:
Energy Information Administration (EIA) Reports: Key reports providing data on oil, gas, and energy market conditions.
For Agricultural Traders:
Agricultural Reports: Reports providing insights into crop production, prices, and other critical agricultural data.
Compliance
Adhering to this policy is crucial for maintaining a level playing field and ensuring that trading activities remain fair and equitable. Violation of this policy may result in penalties, including potential suspension or termination of trading privileges.
Prohibited Trading Practices
Prohibited Trading Practices
Challenges in Simulated Markets
While simulated trading closely mirrors live market conditions, certain strategies may take advantage of its specific nuances. These tactics might succeed during evaluations but may not perform as well in real market scenarios. To ensure fairness and maintain a level playing field, we have established clear rules to prevent such practices and support genuine trading integrity.
Section 1: Guidelines for Automated Trading
To ensure a fair trading environment, we have implemented specific guidelines for the use of automated trading systems:
High-Frequency Scalping: Systems that engage in excessive high-frequency trading, particularly those executing more than 200 trades per day, are restricted.
Prohibition of Full Automation: The use of fully automated trading systems, including AI and bots, is not permitted on any account type.
Controlled Semi-Automation: Traders are allowed to use semi-automated systems, provided they actively oversee and manage trades manually.
No Continuous Trading: Continuous, hands-off trading that operates around the clock is strictly prohibited.
Section 2: Ethical Trading Practices and Order Management
We prioritize ethical trading practices and proper order management to maintain a stable and fair market environment:
Manipulative Order Placement: Placing multiple limit orders at the same price to manipulate order fills is strictly prohibited.
Avoiding Market Gaps Exploitation: Engaging in trades to exploit isolated fills in illiquid markets is not allowed.
Slippage and Bracket Exploitation: Leveraging the absence of slippage or tight brackets to gain unfair advantages is prohibited.
Trading During Major Economic Events: Trading during significant economic data releases is restricted to prevent undue volatility.
Compliance with Market Regulations: All trading activities must adhere to the rules and regulations established by the CME Group.
No Coordinated Trading: Coordinated trading strategies across multiple accounts are prohibited to prevent unfair practices. While copying trades across multiple funded accounts can be a useful risk management strategy, it's crucial to manage your risk and trade sizes carefully. Remember that hedging positions across multiple accounts is not allowed. Additionally, coordinating trades with other traders to manipulate our program is strictly prohibited. Our Risk Management Team closely monitors all accounts to ensure adherence to best practices.
Account Management: Allowing others to manage your account is strictly prohibited.
Copy Trading: Replicating the trades of another trader by automatically executing the same trades in your account is not allowed. However, you may copy trade between your own accounts.
Account Stacking: refers to a trading practice where a trader aggressively trades until hitting the Maximum Loss Limit on one account, then switches to another account to repeat the process. The aim is to take high-risk trades continuously until a profitable outcome occurs. This behavior is prohibited as it manipulates risk parameters and breaches our trading guidelines.
Section 3: Enforcement and Consequences for Violations
Funding Futures enforces stringent consequences for any violations of our trading policies to ensure fairness and integrity:
Immediate Termination: Any breach of our guidelines may lead to the immediate termination of your trading agreement.
Confiscation of Profits: Profits gained through prohibited practices will be confiscated.
Evaluation Review: Evaluations that have been passed are subject to review. Traders found in violation of policies will not receive funding and may be ineligible for refunds.
Our guidelines are designed to protect both traders and our firm, fostering an environment where genuine trading skills can thrive. Adhering to these rules helps build a sustainable and profitable trading space for all participants.
Payout
Consistency Score - None
Consistency Score - None
None | The consistency score does not apply to Expert Evaluation Accounts.
Profit Split - 100%
Profit Split - 100%
You are only entitled to 100% profit for the first $10,000
Once done, you will receive a consistent 90%
Buffer Zone - 4% / 3%
Buffer Zone - 4% / 3%
The buffer zone is a profit cushion designed to help you manage risk before entering your maximum drawdown limit. It's available exclusively for Expert Plan accounts.
Buffer Zone Thresholds:
$50K Account | $52,100 (4%) |
$100K Account | $103,100 (3%) |
$150K Account | $154,600 (3%) |
Key Rules During the Buffer Zone Phase:
Profit Withdrawals: We allow a withdrawal of 60% of your profits while in the buffer zone. Leaving 40% for your trading activities
Withdrawal Impact: Any withdrawal resets your buffer to $0. This means your remaining drawdown limit will also be lost after a withdrawal.
Minimum Withdrawal: A minimum of $1,000 is required for any withdrawal
One-time Buffer Zone Withdrawal: We allow a withdrawal of 60% of your profits while in the buffer zone. Leaving 40% for your trading activities
Payout Frequency - 14 Calendar Days
Payout Frequency - 14 Calendar Days
Payouts can be requested every 14 Calendar Days after placing your first trade of the period
Example:
First Trade: May 1
Payout Date: May 15
Account Lifespan and Withdrawals
Account Lifespan and Withdrawals
For a withdrawal of the entire accounts profits, it depends on your account's lifespan
Under 45 calendar days: You receive 20% of buffer zone when closing the account.
46 to 90 calendar days: You receive 50% of buffer zone when closing the account.
90+ days: You receive 90% of buffer zone when closing the account.
Requesting your Payout
Requesting your Payout
Make sure that you have finished the evaluation phase and it has been 14 days since your first trade in the funded account
Complete your KYC in the dashboard. If you are using Rise for your payout, complete all the necessary steps to open an account there (includes KYC as well)
Submit your withdrawal request via Live Chat (Intercom) or email ([email protected]).
Ensure your request meets the minimum withdrawal amount of $1,000.
When will I get my payout?
After requesting, a quick account review shall be done
24-72 business hours processing time
Immediately reflected to your Crypto Wallet or Rise Account
Disclaimer
Any wrong information given from your side must be accurate. Funding Futures is not liable for any loss of funds due to wrong payout addresses.
If you have further questions and concerns, you may contact us via Live Chat (Intercom) or Discord (FundingFutures) or email ([email protected]) and we'll address it as soon as we can. All the best in your trading!