Best Futures Prop Trading Firms (2026)
A futures prop firm funds you to trade CME futures (ES, NQ and their micros) with the firm’s capital once you pass a paid evaluation — you keep most of the profit. Below is every futures prop firm FundedEnigma tracks, ranked by the Enigma Score. Each links to a full review; the FundedEnigma code shown applies the firm’s current discount.
Last updated: November 2, 2026 · How the Enigma Score works
Bottom line
The best futures prop trading firm in 2026 is Bulenox (Enigma Score 74/100, accounts from $143, 90/10 (first $10K 100%) profit split, EOD or Trailing (chosen at purchase) drawdown, daily (fast track / momentum) · weekly wed (master) payouts). Tradeify is the closest runner-up (Enigma Score 71/100). FundedNext rounds out the top three (Enigma Score 70/100). Treat the ranking as a shortlist, then check the rules that decide whether you can pass and get paid: the drawdown type (end-of-day or intraday trailing), any consistency rule, the daily loss limit and the payout schedule. Every firm below honors its FundedEnigma code (shown in the table) for the current discount; the full ranked list and how the Enigma Score is calculated are shown beneath this summary.
| # | Prop Firm | Enigma Rating | Profit Split | Drawdown | From | Discount (code) | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bulenoxfutures | 7.5/10 (Strong) | 90/10 (first $10K 100%) | EOD or Trailing (chosen at purchase) | $143 | 89% off (FE) | November 1, 2026 |
| 2 | Tradeifyfutures | 7.4/10 (Strong) | 90/10 | EOD | $145 | — | November 2, 2026 |
| 3 | FundedNextfutures | 8.3/10 (Excellent) | 95% (Flex) · 90% (Rapid) · 80% (Legacy) | EOD trailing | $74.99 | 48% off (FE) | November 1, 2026 |
| 4 | Take Profit Traderfutures | 7.8/10 (Strong) | 80/20 (PRO) · 90/10 (PRO+) | EOD (test) / Intraday (PRO) / EOD (PRO+) | $170 | — | November 2, 2026 |
| 5 | Earn 2 Tradefutures | 6.8/10 (Strong) | 80/20 | EOD (eval & LiveSim) / Trailing (Live) | $170 | 60% off (FE) | November 1, 2026 |
| 6 | Day Tradersfutures | 8.5/10 (Excellent) | 100% (no split) | EOD / Intraday Trailing / Static (chosen per account) | $50 | — | November 1, 2026 |
| 7 | TradeDayfutures | 8.3/10 (Excellent) | 80/20 (50/50 until $4K profit) | Intraday or EOD (chosen at purchase); funded sim intraday (Quick Pay) / EOD (Fast Pass) | $53 | 55% off (FE) | November 1, 2026 |
| 8 | Funded Futures Networkfutures | 8.0/10 (Excellent) | 80/20 | EOD trailing | $53.40 | 50% off (FE) | November 2, 2026 |
| 9 | Apex Trader Fundingfutures | 7.9/10 (Strong) | 100% payout split | Intraday Trailing or EOD (chosen at purchase) | $24.90 | 90% off (FE) | November 2, 2026 |
| 10 | Alpha Futuresfutures | 8.5/10 (Excellent) | 90/10 | EOD | $64.50 | 50% off (Siraj025236) | November 1, 2026 |
Show all 27 firms (17 more)
| # | Prop Firm | Enigma Rating | Profit Split | Drawdown | From | Discount (code) | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Lucid Tradingfutures | 8.1/10 (Excellent) | 90/10 | EOD | $75.60 | 40% off (FE) | November 1, 2026 |
| 12 | Legends Tradingfutures | 7.5/10 (Strong) | 90/10 | EOD trailing | $59 | — | November 2, 2026 |
| 13 | Top One Futuresfutures | 8.5/10 (Excellent) | 90/10 (80/20 on X-Daily Spark) | EOD trailing (locks at start +$100); Intraday option on Elite Access funded | $39 | 50% off (FE) | November 2, 2026 |
| 14 | Traders Launchfutures | 8.9/10 (Excellent) | 80/20 or 55/45 | EOD | $49 | 25% off (FE) | November 1, 2026 |
| 15 | Topstepfutures | 8.7/10 (Excellent) | 90/10 | EOD | $49 | — | November 1, 2026 |
| 16 | FTMOfutures | 8.6/10 (Excellent) | 90/10 | EOD trailing (locks at the initial balance) | $119 | — | November 1, 2026 |
| 17 | MyFundedFuturesfutures | 8.4/10 (Excellent) | 90/10 (Rapid) / 80/20 (Builder, Pro) | EOD trailing (Rapid funded: intraday trailing) | $153 | — | November 2, 2026 |
| 18 | Blue Guardian Futuresfutures | 8.3/10 (Excellent) | 90/10 | EOD trailing | $65 | 35% off (FE) | November 1, 2026 |
| 19 | Phidias Propfirmfutures | 8.1/10 (Excellent) | 80/20 (Premium progressive 75% -> 100%) | Static (Express to Live) / EOD trailing (Fundamental, Premium) | $65.60 | 60% off (FE) | November 2, 2026 |
| 20 | BluSky Trading Companyfutures | 8.1/10 (Excellent) | 90/10 (Instant 80/20) | EOD trailing (150K+ static; Instant intraday trailing) | $49 | 30% off (FE) | November 1, 2026 |
| 21 | Blueberry Futuresfutures | 7.7/10 (Strong) | 90/10 | EOD (Ascent) / intraday trailing (Accelerated) | $73.60 | 60% off (SIRAJ-1AD84) | November 1, 2026 |
| 22 | Hola Prime Futuresfutures | 7.6/10 (Strong) | 90/10 | EOD trailing (locks at the initial balance) | $159 | — | November 1, 2026 |
| 23 | Upcomers Futuresfutures | 7.6/10 (Strong) | 90% standard (80% or 100% chosen at checkout; the price changes) | End-of-Day trailing (locks at the starting level) | $99 | 90% off (enigma) | November 1, 2026 |
| 24 | E8 Markets Futuresfutures | 7.3/10 (Strong) | 80/20 (Zero up to 100%) | EOD dynamic (locks at the initial balance) | $115.70 | 20% off (Enigma) | November 1, 2026 |
| 25 | Funded Futures Familyfutures | 7.3/10 (Strong) | 90/10 | EOD (Prime, Choice, S2F Payday) / intraday trailing (Velocity, S2F Accelerate) | $177 | — | November 2, 2026 |
| 26 | Phoenix Trader Fundingfutures | 7.1/10 (Strong) | 90/10 (Daily 80/20; Merit 50/50 then 80/20) | EOD trailing (Spark funded: real-time; Merit/live: static) | $89.60 | 40% off (FE) | November 2, 2026 |
| 27 | Elite Trader Fundingfutures | 6.8/10 (Strong) | 100% of the first $25,000, then 90/10 (LIVE ELITE 80/20) | Live trailing / EOD / static depending on plan | $207 | — | November 1, 2026 |
What matters most for futures traders
Futures evaluations live and die by the drawdown model. End-of-day (EOD) trailing drawdown only locks in at the close, giving intraday scalpers room to breathe; intraday trailing drawdown follows your unrealised peak tick-by-tick and is far harder to survive. Check which model a firm uses before anything else.
After drawdown, weigh the activation fee on the funded account (a real recurring cost many traders miss), the platform and data fees for CME instruments, and how quickly the first payout is available. The ranked table shows price and drawdown type at a glance.
US traders: registration and platforms
Most futures prop firms route orders through Rithmic, Tradovate or NinjaTrader on CME products (ES, NQ, MES, MNQ). If you trade from the US, favour firms with transparent rules and an established payout history — the Trustpilot signal on each firm page is a useful cross-check against newer, unproven brands.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the best futures prop firm?
- By the Enigma Score, the top futures firm and the full ranking appear in the table on this page. The score weighs cost, drawdown fairness, payout reliability and trust — updated daily.
- What is the difference between EOD and intraday trailing drawdown?
- End-of-day (EOD) drawdown only updates at the daily close, so intraday swings don’t breach your limit. Intraday trailing drawdown follows your highest unrealised balance tick-by-tick and is stricter. EOD is generally friendlier for active futures scalpers.
- Do futures prop firms charge activation fees?
- Many do — a one-time or monthly fee to activate the funded account after you pass. FundedEnigma factors real all-in cost into the score, and each firm page surfaces the activation fee where it applies.
- Which platforms do futures prop firms use?
- Commonly Rithmic, Tradovate and NinjaTrader for CME futures such as ES, NQ and their micros. Check each firm’s review page for its exact supported platforms.
How FundedEnigma ranks these firms
This ranking is ordered by the Enigma Score — a transparent, data-driven 0–100 rating built from each firm’s true all-in cost, payout reliability, drawdown fairness and trust signals. The exact inputs and weights are published in full on the methodology page; placement cannot be bought.
Firm data is captured original-source-first from each firm’s official website, with Trustpilot used for aggregate review signals, and refreshed daily — so the prices and discounts above stay current within 24 hours. Every customer-facing number is reviewed before it goes live.
Editorial independence & affiliate disclosure. FundedEnigma earns a commission when a trader signs up using code FE, which passes through the firm’s own currently-running public discount at no extra cost to you. Affiliate relationships do not influence the Enigma Score or a firm’s position — read more on our about page.
By Steve H — reads every firm’s official rulebook, checks prices and codes daily, and maintains the Enigma Score · Methodology · Editorial policy · Last updated November 2, 2026