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The scoped 50K records share a $3,000 target and a $2,000 drawdown, but the surrounding rules differ sharply. Topstep's Trading Combine requires two minimum trading days and applies a 55% consistency rule (Topstep, "Trading Combine Parameters" and Topstep, "Consistency at Topstep", 3 October 2026). Apex EOD and Intraday evaluations have no minimum trading days and may be passed in a single day (Apex, "EOD Evaluations", 3 October 2026). MyFundedFutures' Rapid Intraday requires two days with a 50% consistency rule (MyFundedFutures, "Rapid Plan 50K, a Comprehensive Look" and MyFundedFutures, "Consistency Rule at MyFundedFutures", 3 October 2026). Tradeify's Select evaluation requires three days with a 40% consistency rule (Tradeify, "Select Evaluation Accounts", 3 October 2026). The challenges guide covers the full lifecycle.
Target versus loss budget
On the original arithmetic, a $3,000 target against a $2,000 loss budget gives a target-to-budget ratio of 1.5. That ratio describes the shape of the task, not a pass probability. It says nothing about win rates or expected completion time. The same nominal 50K label can hide different floor mechanics: Apex's Intraday evaluation trails on the highest intraday equity including unrealized gains, while its EOD evaluation moves the threshold at day end (Apex, "Intraday Trailing Drawdown Explained" and Apex, "EOD Drawdown Explained", 3 October 2026). The trailing drawdown guide compares these mechanics.
Daily limits and consistency
Daily loss limits vary by product and stage. Apex's EOD evaluation carries a $1,000 daily loss limit that acts as a soft pause for the session, while the Intraday evaluation has no DLL (Apex, "EOD Evaluations" and Apex, "Intraday Trailing Drawdown Evaluations", 3 October 2026). MyFundedFutures' Builder Default records a $1,000 DLL with a soft session pause (MyFundedFutures, "Builder Plan 50K, a Comprehensive Guide", 3 October 2026). A soft pause differs from a hard maximum drawdown breach, and the behaviour varies by stage, so no automatic restart should be assumed. The daily loss limit guide and the consistency rule guide set out the differences.
Deadlines, minimum days and access
Access models differ. Apex's new evaluations grant 30-day access as a one-time purchase (Apex, "Evaluation Plan Fees and Access Explained", 3 October 2026). Topstep's Combine is a monthly subscription, and a fixed evaluation expiry was not verified for the scoped row (Topstep, "Topstep Pricing and Payment Questions", 3 October 2026). MyFundedFutures' current one-time purchases carry a seven-day inactivity condition rather than a verified fixed expiry (MyFundedFutures, "Inactivity Rule and One-Time Payment Model", 3 October 2026). Minimum possible sessions is not expected completion time: a programme that can be passed in one day still needs a realistic plan.
Building the plan
Record the exact contract you purchased. Set a user-chosen buffer that sits above the loss floor, never below it, so that normal losing sequences do not carry you into the floor. Understand your profit distribution and drawdown timing: an EOD threshold moves after the close, but the current floor remains enforceable intraday against real-time net equity (Topstep, "What is the Maximum Loss Limit?", 3 October 2026). Add paid renewals, resets or activation to your budget where the record shows them. MyFundedFutures' scoped Builder Default path is priced at $153 regular, and Rapid Intraday at $209 regular (MyFundedFutures, "Builder Plan 50K" and current plan pages, 3 October 2026). Tradeify's Select 40% evaluation is $165 with a $109 reset (Tradeify, "Tradeify Pricing Reference", 3 October 2026). A simulator traces the supplied marks only.
Verifying completion
Reaching the target alone is not sufficient. Verify whether the target plus all conditions is satisfied: minimum days, consistency where applied, daily limits and the drawdown floor. Topstep's 55% rule is a hard line with no buffer, and exceeding it raises the required target (Topstep, "Consistency at Topstep", 3 October 2026). Country eligibility was not verified for any scoped programme, so check the official policy, and see the USA guide for region context. The futures comparison holds the full scoped records.
Evaluation requirements by program and account stage
This evidence base covers six specific 50K futures programs from four firms, checked on 3 October 2026. It distinguishes evaluation from simulated funded stages and records a source and date for each field. It is not an exhaustive market survey and not an independent live trading or payout experiment. The comparison tables present published attributes and conditional trade-offs; they do not rank reliability, pass rates or earnings.
Source records checked . Selected paths only. Optional add-ons excluded.
Evaluation stage
| Program | Profit target | Minimum days | Best-day limit | Environment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TopstepTrading Combine Standard pricing / XFA Standard / no DLL add-on | $3,000.00 [3] | 2 [2] | 55% [3] | Simulated [2] |
| Apex Trader FundingEOD Evaluation No Activation Fee / PA / Rithmic | $3,000.00 [8] | No minimum [8]No minimum requirement; may pass in one trading day. | Not applicable [8]No evaluation consistency requirement. | Simulated [19]Evaluation is part of the simulated phase. |
| Apex Trader FundingIntraday Evaluation No Activation Fee / PA / Rithmic | $3,000.00 [12] | No minimum [12]No minimum requirement; may pass in one trading day. | Not applicable [12]No evaluation consistency requirement. | Simulated [19]Evaluation is part of the simulated phase. |
| MyFundedFuturesBuilder Default / 2000 MLL / current one-time purchase | $3,000.00 [21] | 1 [21] | Not applicable [31]Builder has no evaluation consistency rule. | Simulated [20] |
| MyFundedFuturesRapid Intraday / current one-time purchase | $3,000.00 [30] | 2 [30] | 50% [31] | Simulated [20] |
| TradeifySelect Evaluation 40% / Select Flex / new purchase after 1 Sep 2026 | $3,000.00 [25]Current dashboard purchase. Legacy accounts retain 2500 target. | 3 [25] | 40% [25]50% add-on excluded. | Simulated [28] |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do all evaluations have the same deadline?
No. Apex's new products grant 30 days of access, Topstep's Combine runs on a monthly subscription, and MyFundedFutures' one-time purchases use a seven-day inactivity condition. Read the exact product terms before purchase.
Is hitting the profit target enough to pass?
No. The target is one condition among several. Minimum trading days, consistency rules, daily loss limits and the drawdown floor must all be satisfied, and the specific mix varies by programme and stage.
Are evaluation fees refundable if I fail?
That depends entirely on the product. Apex's new evaluations are one-time purchases with no reset, so a failed evaluation requires a new purchase. Topstep's Combine has a $49 reset for the 50K Standard row. Check the published terms for your exact product before assuming any refund.
