The Trading Pit rules
Every trading rule we track for The Trading Pit, per plan: drawdown type and behavior, daily loss limits, consistency rules at the evaluation and funded stages, contract limits, and the day-count requirements that gate passing and payouts. Compiled from The Trading Pit’s public rules pages, not editorial summaries.
Evaluation-stage rules
| Plan | Drawdown | Daily loss | Consistency | Max contracts | Min days | Time limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Futures Prime Challenge $50,000 | $2,000 EOD trailinglocks at +$2,000 | $1,000breach ends the day | 40% | 5 minis / 50 micros | 3 | 30 days |
| Futures Prime Challenge $100,000 | $3,000 EOD trailinglocks at +$3,000 | $2,000breach ends the day | 40% | 10 minis / 100 micros | 3 | 30 days |
| Prime Futures $150,000 | $4,500 EOD trailing | $3,000breach ends the day | 40% | 15 minis / 150 micros | 3 | 30 days |
Funded-stage rules
| Plan | Drawdown | Consistency | Max contracts | First payout after | Payout eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Futures Prime Challenge $50,000 | $2,000 EOD trailing | 40% | 5 standard / 50 micro (daily scale-up adjustments 16:00 CT) | —5 winning days of $150+ | Split: 80% |
| Futures Prime Challenge $100,000 | $3,000 EOD trailing | 40% | 10 standard / 100 micro | —5 winning days of $150+ | Split: 80% |
| Prime Futures $150,000 | $4,500 EOD trailing | 40% | 15 standard / 150 micro | —5 winning days of $150+ | Split: 80% |
Compiled from The Trading Pit’s public rules pages. Firms change rules often; confirm current terms on the firm’s site before purchasing.
The Trading Pit rules FAQ
- Does The Trading Pit have a daily loss limit?
- Yes. Every The Trading Pit plan in our database sets a daily loss limit; the exact dollar amount scales with account size and is listed per plan in the table above.
- How many minimum trading days does The Trading Pit require?
- The Trading Pit requires 3 minimum trading days on every plan we track.
- Is there a time limit on The Trading Pit evaluations?
- Yes. Every The Trading Pit plan we track caps the evaluation at a maximum number of days, listed per plan above.