Take Profit Trader - July 2025 Review
Evaluation (Test Account) Rules
Hit Your Profit Target (Test Account)
To pass the evaluation and qualify for a funded account, traders must reach the designated profit target for their selected account size. Below is the breakdown of profit targets based on account size:
| Futures Account Size | Maximum Contracts | Profit Target |
|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | 3 Contracts | $1,500 |
| $50,000 | 6 Contracts | $3,000 |
| $75,000 | 9 Contracts | $4,500 |
| $100,000 | 12 Contracts | $6,000 |
| $150,000 | 15 Contracts | $9,000 |
Once the profit target is met without violating any other rules, traders will be eligible to move on to the PRO account.
Do Not Exceed Maximum Position Size (Test Account)
In the Take Profit Trader evaluation phase, sticking to your contract limit is crucial. Each account size has a fixed maximum number of contracts you’re allowed to trade at any given time. Here’s the breakdown:
| Futures Account Size | Max Position Size |
|---|---|
| $25,000 | 3 Contracts |
| $50,000 | 6 Contracts |
| $75,000 | 9 Contracts |
| $100,000 | 12 Contracts |
| $150,000 | 15 Contracts |
Trading Micros? You’re allowed up to 10× the max position size when trading Micro futures contracts. Example: On a $50K account, you may trade up to 60 Micro contracts.
Do Not Breach the End-of-Day (EOD) Maximum Trailing Drawdown
Take Profit Trader uses an End-of-Day (EOD) Trailing Drawdown model during the evaluation phase, making it easier to manage risk. The drawdown is calculated once daily on end-of-day balance. Below is the breakdown:
| Account Size | Max Contracts | Profit Target | EOD Trailing Drawdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | 3 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| $50,000 | 6 | $3,000 | $2,000 |
| $75,000 | 9 | $4,500 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | 12 | $6,000 | $3,000 |
| $150,000 | 15 | $9,000 | $4,500 |
How it works:
- At end of day, if balance sets a new peak, drawdown level moves up.
- If balance drops to or below current drawdown level, evaluation fails.
Tip: Manage risk and avoid overleveraging during volatile sessions.
Trade Only Approved Instruments During Approved Hours
Traders must only trade approved products during authorized trading hours.
Approved Futures Products
Most futures on CME, CBOT, NYMEX & COMEX are permitted. If an order is rejected, contact support. Sample instruments:
- ES – E-mini S&P 500 (CME)
- NQ – E-mini Nasdaq-100 (CME)
- YM – E-mini Dow (CBOT)
- RTY – E-mini Russell 2000 (CME)
- MNQ – Micro Nasdaq-100 (CME)
- MES – Micro S&P 500 (CME)
- CL – Crude Oil (NYMEX)
- GC – Gold (COMEX)
- NG – Natural Gas (NYMEX)
- ZN – 10-Yr T-Note (CBOT)
- ZB – U.S. Treasury Bond (CBOT)
- ZW – Wheat (CBOT)
- ZC – Corn (CBOT)
Trading Hours
- Window: 6:00 PM–5:00 PM ET next day.
- Cutoff: Close all positions by 5:00 PM ET or evaluation fails.
- Positions opened at 6:00 PM ET count toward next day.
Be mindful of early closes & halts—holding past cutoff leads to liquidation.
Prove Consistency Before Funding
Minimum Trading Days
Traders must trade on at least 5 separate days during evaluation. A trading day = any day with ≥1 executed trade. Evaluation continues until requirement met.
Profit Distribution – The 50% Rule
Your highest profit day cannot exceed 50% of total evaluation profit. Formula:
Highest profit day ÷ Total profit = Consistency %
Example: Target $3,000 on $50K eval. Day 1 profit $2,000; other days $1,100 → 2,000 ÷ 3,100 = 64.5% → ❌. Continue trading until ratio < 50%.
PRO Account Rules
- Automated trading on small timeframes is NOT allowed; manual only.
- Exit before circuit breaker limits; otherwise PRO account is lost.
- Trade at least one day per calendar week; hold position ≥1 minute.
- No consistency rule in PRO; full freedom post-funding.
Intraday vs. EOD Drawdown
Once funded, drawdown is intraday, tracking peak balance (realized + unrealized). It never exceeds starting balance.
News Trading Restrictions
Close all positions 1 min before/during/after key events (FOMC, NFP, CPI). Prohibited on Crude Oil & Bond Auctions during those times.
Multiple Account & Copy Trading Rules
- Up to 5 active PRO/PRO+ accounts total.
- No “Group Trade” feature on CQG via TradingView.
- Each account managed individually—no automated copy trading.
PRO Account Reset Option
Up to 3 resets per PRO account. Fees (skip evaluation, start withdrawal eligibility day 1):
- $25K PRO Reset → $449
- $50K PRO Reset → $649
- $75K PRO Reset → $799
- $100K PRO Reset → $999
- $150K PRO Reset → $1,499
Reset fee does not fund live account; PRO account remains simulated.
PRO+ Account Rules
PRO+ are $0 margin live accounts. Key rules:
- 90/10 profit split; no buffer zone; withdraw day 1.
- Direct market execution; no copy trading.
- Maintain ≥1 trade per calendar week.
- Intraday trailing drawdown limit applies.
- Close positions 1 min before/during/after major news events.
Market Data Fees
Take Profit Trader covers CME fees; $135/mo applies if additional exchanges traded.
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