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Matt’s Guide to Futures Prop Firms

Finding the right firm is more than just a discount.

Matt from Trades by Matt

How Futures Prop Firms Work

A futures prop firm lets you pay for an evaluation instead of risking a large personal account. Hit the profit target, stay inside the drawdown, and you can move into a simulated funded account where approved payouts are paid in real money.

The rules are the product. Drawdown, payout requirements, fees, and funded rules change by firm. A cheap account is not a good deal if the rules do not fit your trading.

The Basic Path

  1. 1 Eval

    Pick the firm and account size that fit your strategy. Read the rules before placing a trade.

    Matt’s tip: Do not choose by discount alone.

  2. 2 Funded

    Pass the evaluation and move into the funded stage. The rules usually change after you pass.

    Matt’s tip: Passing is not the finish line.

  3. 3 Payouts

    Meet the payout requirements, take money out, and keep the account alive.

    Matt’s tip: Get paid. Protect the account. Repeat.

Active Deals

Always use CODE: TBM at checkout for best available discount.

Apex Trader Funding

Up to 90% off

Account Matt Trades
Apex 50K EOD
Best For
scaling one repeatable setup across more accounts.
Max Funded Accounts
20
Lucid Trading

30% off

Account Matt Trades
LucidDaily 50K
Best For
daily payout access and a 90/10 split.
Max Funded Accounts
5
TakeProfit Trader

40% off

Account Matt Trades
Take Profit Trader 50K
Best For
pulling profits once the buffer is built.
Max Funded Accounts
5
Tradeify

Up to 40% off

Account Matt Trades
Tradeify Select 50K
Best For
choosing your funded payout style after you pass.
Max Funded Accounts
5

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Trading futures involves substantial risk and is not suitable for all investors. Prop firm rules, pricing, discounts, and payout terms can change at any time. Always review the firm’s official rules before purchasing an account. TBM may receive compensation when you use links or codes on this page.