US
Max. allocation$150K
Futures
Traders Launch
1 Step challenges from $49, traded on Quantower, TradingView and Volumetrica Trading.
US
Platforms
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Quantower
- TradingView
- Volumetrica Trading
- Programs across 1 Step
- 5
- Cheapest challenge
- $49
- Top profit split, on NYC 80% Profit Split
- 80%
- Max. allocation
- $900K
Programs and Prices
5 programs, with the price at every account size.
1 Step Evaluation
5 programs, 100K to 300K| Program | 100K | 200K | 300K | Trade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYC 55% Profit Split 55% split, 2%, 1.5%, 1.7% target, 0.8%, 0.5%, 0.7% max loss | $49 | $74 | $139 | Trade now |
| Futures Evaluation 22H 55% Profit Split 55% split, 2% target, 0.8%, 1% max loss | $79 | $149 | $299 | Trade now |
| NYC 80% Profit Split 80% split, 2% target, 0.8% max loss | $99 | Not offered | Not offered | Trade now |
| Futures Evaluation NYC 80% Profit Split 80% split, 1.5%, 1.7% target, 0.5%, 0.7% max loss | Not offered | $149 | $279 | Trade now |
| Futures Evaluation 22H 80% Profit Split 80% split, 2% target, 1% max loss | Not offered | $299 | $599 | Trade now |
Rules at a Glance
Loss limits are a share of the starting balance. Breaking either limit ends the account.
| Program | Type | Account sizes | Profit split | Profit target | Daily loss limit | Max loss limit | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYC 55% Profit Split | 1 Step | 100K to 300K | 55% | 2%, 1.5%, 1.7% | Not listed | 0.8%, 0.5%, 0.7% | $49 |
| Futures Evaluation 22H 55% Profit Split | 1 Step | 100K to 300K | 55% | 2% | Not listed | 0.8%, 1% | $79 |
| NYC 80% Profit Split | 1 Step | 100K | 80% | 2% | Not listed | 0.8% | $99 |
| Futures Evaluation NYC 80% Profit Split | 1 Step | 200K and 300K | 80% | 1.5%, 1.7% | Not listed | 0.5%, 0.7% | $149 |
| Futures Evaluation 22H 80% Profit Split | 1 Step | 200K and 300K | 80% | 2% | Not listed | 1% | $299 |
Traders Launch rules in full
Automated Trading Strategies
Expert Advisors (EAs) are allowed but require pre-approval.
Copy Trading
Allowed with Volumetrica Trade Copier.
Trading Rules
- No stop-loss requirements.
- News trading is allowed.
Consistency Rule (40%)
Profits from a single trading day must not exceed 40% of the profit target during the challenge.
Minimum Trading Days
Traders must complete at least 3 trading days during the evaluation stage.
Inactivity Rules
- During the evaluation phase, traders must place at least 1 trade per week to remain active.
- During the funded stage, traders must place at least 1 trade per month; otherwise, the account will be paused.
Scaling rules
Traders Launch review
Traders Launch is a futures prop firm run by Traders Launch LLC from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and it also sells separate crypto evaluations. Every futures account is a one step evaluation bought for a single fee, with no activation fee or monthly charge. The standard accounts come in sizes of $100,000, $200,000 and $300,000, trade from 6:00pm to 4:00pm ET the following day and ask for profit targets of $2,000, $4,000 and $6,000. Traders choose a 60% or 80% profit split at purchase, with list prices of $99 to $399 on the 60% plan and $159 to $599 on the 80% plan. Legacy NYC accounts, limited to 9:30am to 4:00pm ET, remain on sale from $49 with a 55% or 80% split, and a limited TL Early Access range offers $25,000 to $100,000 accounts with a static drawdown and no buffer. Drawdown on the main accounts is end of day trailing and locks at the starting balance, and there is no daily loss limit. The evaluation needs at least three trading days, a best day no larger than 40% of total profit and one trade a week, with 60 days to pass. Once Simfunded, there is no consistency rule and payouts can be requested daily once the account is more than 1% in profit. Trading runs on TradingView, Volumetrica and Quantower.
Suits
Futures day traders with tight risk control who want a single evaluation step, no daily loss limit and the option to request payouts daily once funded.
Less suited to
Avoid Traders Launch if you need more than 1% of drawdown room on a standard account or want an 80% split at the lowest entry price.
Pros
- Every futures account is a single step evaluation with one fee and no activation or monthly charges.
- Drawdown is calculated at the end of each day and locks at the starting balance, and there is no daily loss limit.
- Payouts can be requested daily once a funded account is more than 1% in profit, with no payout cap.
- There is no consistency rule once the account is funded.
- Commission is a flat $0.50 per contract per side.
Cons
- The maximum drawdown on standard accounts is 1% of the account size, such as $1,000 on $100,000.
- The lower priced plans pay a 60% split, or 55% on Legacy NYC accounts.
- The evaluation has a 40% best day rule, a 60 day limit and a requirement to trade at least once a week.
- News trading, automated strategies and holding beyond the session are not addressed in the published rules.
- Refunds are not offered except in cases of fraud.
Verdict
Traders Launch keeps its futures offer simple. There is one evaluation step, a single fee, no activation charge and an end of day drawdown that stops trailing once it reaches the starting balance. After a buffer equal to 1% of the account on the standard sizes, traders can request payouts on any day, with crypto and ACH transfers processed every 24 hours and no cap on withdrawals. The absence of a funded consistency rule and a daily loss limit leaves room for traders whose profits arrive in uneven bursts.
The trade offs sit mainly in the split and the size of the drawdown. The cheaper plans pay 60%, or 55% on Legacy NYC, and moving to 80% raises the price of a $100,000 account from $99 to $159. The maximum loss on every standard size is 1% of the account, so a $100,000 account has $1,000 of room, and starting position sizes are small until the account grows. The evaluation also carries a 40% best day rule, a 60 day limit and a requirement to trade at least once a week. Hedging is banned, and accounts where many trades close within two seconds can be paused for review. On TL Early Access, the 60% and 80% plans flatten positions once a daily earnings limit is reached.
The published rules do not cover news trading, automated strategies or holding positions beyond the session, so traders who rely on these should confirm them with support before buying. Refunds are only offered in cases of fraud. Trustpilot shows a rating of 4.7 from 80 reviews. The firm suits futures day traders with tight risk control who value daily payouts and a single step over a higher split.
Payouts
Funded Stage & Payouts
- Once traders pass the evaluation, they must grow their account by 1% (e.g., $101K for a $100K account).
- Trading is then paused, and traders are moved to a live brokerage partnered with the firm (Interactive Brokers, NinjaTrader, or T3 Global).
- Payouts are available above the 1% buffer zone (e.g., $101,200 balance → $200 withdrawable).
- No payout caps—traders can withdraw as little as $100 or up to $50K in one transaction.
- Payouts are processed within a 3-day window via Bank Wire or everyday via crypto.
- Profit split: 80% or 55%, depending on the funded account terms.
Firm Details
- CEO
- Max Thomas
- Country
- US
- In operation
- 2 years
- Trustpilot
- 4.7 out of 5
- Platforms
- Quantower, TradingView, Volumetrica Trading
- Payment methods
- Credit/Debit Card, Crypto
- Payout methods
- Bank Wire Transfer, Crypto
Questions about Traders Launch
Is Traders Launch legit?
Traders Launch is operated by Traders Launch LLC, which lists an office at 1700 Market Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and its terms are governed by Pennsylvania law. All evaluation and funded trading takes place in a simulated environment, and payouts are paid by the company. Trustpilot shows a rating of 4.7 from 80 reviews. The firm sells crypto evaluations alongside its futures accounts.
How much does a Traders Launch evaluation cost?
Standard accounts cost $99, $199 and $399 for $100,000, $200,000 and $300,000 on the 60% split, or $159, $299 and $599 on the 80% split. Legacy NYC accounts start at $49 for $100,000 on a 55% split. It is a one time fee with no activation charge, and the firm does not offer refunds except in cases of fraud.
How does the Traders Launch drawdown work?
Standard and Legacy NYC accounts use an end of day drawdown calculated from each session's closing balance. It only moves up and locks permanently at the starting balance, and payouts do not lower it. The limit is $1,000 on a $100,000 standard account, $2,000 on $200,000 and $3,000 on $300,000. There is no daily loss limit, and TL Early Access accounts use a static drawdown instead.
How do Traders Launch payouts work?
After passing, standard accounts must build a buffer equal to 1% of the account, and payouts can then be requested on any day the account is more than 1% in profit. There is no payout cap and no consistency rule. Crypto in USDT on Solana and ACH transfers are processed every 24 hours, while wire transfers are processed weekly. Traders are paused for a scaling review at $100,000 in cumulative payouts.
What are the Traders Launch evaluation rules?
The evaluation is a single step with a 60 day limit, extended by 30 days free of charge if the trader is above half the target on day 60. It needs at least three trading days and one trade each week, and no single day can exceed 40% of total profit. Hedging is not allowed, and accounts where more than 10% of trades close within two seconds can be paused for review.
Which platforms and markets does Traders Launch offer?
Accounts trade on TradingView, Volumetrica or Quantower. MES and MNQ micro contracts are loaded by default, and micro gold, crude oil, silver and Dow contracts are available on request, along with the larger ES, NQ, GC, CL and YM contracts within each account's limits. Commission is $0.50 per contract per side, and accounts can scale up to 15 mini contracts.
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