Take Profit Trader — September 2025 Review
Evaluation rules, drawdown model, funding paths (PRO & PRO+), and what traders should know — clean and up to date.
Key Takeaways
- EOD Trailing Drawdown (Evaluation) — recalculates once daily off end-of-day balance.
- Consistency — highest day ≤ 50% of total eval profit; minimum 5 trading days.
- Position Limits — fixed contract caps by account size; up to 10× when trading Micros.
- Approved Instruments & Hours — must be flat before 5:00 PM ET; news restrictions apply when funded.
- Funding Paths — PRO (sim) and PRO+ (live, 90/10 split); no consistency rule once funded.
- Resets — optional PRO reset fees to restart without re-evaluation.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✔EOD trailing drawdown is easier to manage during evaluation.
- ✔Micros allowed up to 10× the max contract size.
- ✔No consistency rule once funded (PRO / PRO+).
- ✔PRO+ offers live execution and a 90/10 split.
- ✔Weekly activity rule keeps traders engaged.
Cons / Considerations
- –50% consistency cap can prolong evaluation after a big day.
- –Strict news-time restrictions once funded.
- –PRO reset fees are relatively high.
- –Must trade at least one day per week when funded.
Evaluation (Test Account) Rules
Hit Your Profit Target
To pass the evaluation and qualify for a funded account, reach the profit target for your selected account size without violating any rules.
| 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 target is met, you’re eligible to move to a funded account (see PRO / PRO+ below).
Do Not Exceed Maximum Position Size
Each evaluation account size has a fixed maximum number of contracts you may hold concurrently.
| 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 can use up to 10× the max when using Micro contracts. (e.g., $50K account → up to 60 Micros.)
End-of-Day (EOD) Maximum Trailing Drawdown
The drawdown updates once daily from the end-of-day balance. If balance sets a new peak, the DD level moves up. Hitting the DD fails the evaluation.
| Account Size | Max Contracts | Profit Target | EOD Trailing DD |
|---|---|---|---|
| $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 |
Trade Only Approved Instruments During Approved Hours
Approved Futures Products
Most CME, CBOT, NYMEX & COMEX futures are permitted. If an order is rejected, contact support. Examples:
- ES, NQ, YM, RTY, MES, MNQ
- CL, NG, GC
- ZN, ZB
- ZW, ZC
Trading Hours
- Window: 6:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET (next day).
- Cutoff: Flat by 5:00 PM ET or evaluation fails.
- Positions opened at 6:00 PM ET count toward the next trading day.
Prove Consistency Before Funding
Minimum Trading Days
Trade on at least 5 separate days during evaluation (≥1 executed trade per day).
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 a $50K eval. Day 1 profit $2,000; other days $1,100 → 2,000 ÷ 3,100 = 64.5% → ❌. Continue trading until < 50%.
PRO Account Rules
- Manual trading only on small timeframes (no automation).
- Exit before circuit-breaker limits (or account loss).
- Trade at least one day per calendar week; hold ≥1 minute.
- No consistency rule in PRO.
Intraday vs. EOD Drawdown (Funded)
Once funded, drawdown is intraday and trails peak balance (realized + unrealized). It never exceeds the starting balance.
News Trading Restrictions
Flat 1 minute before/during/after major events (FOMC, NFP, CPI). Prohibited on Crude Oil & Bond Auctions during those windows.
Multiple Accounts & Copy Trading
- 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; withdrawal eligibility from 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 doesn’t fund a live account; PRO remains simulated.
PRO+ Account Rules
- Live execution with 90/10 profit split; no buffer; can withdraw day 1.
- Direct market execution; no copy trading.
- Maintain ≥1 trade per calendar week.
- Intraday trailing drawdown applies.
- Close positions 1 min before/during/after major news events.
Market Data Fees
TPT covers CME fees; $135/mo applies if you trade additional exchanges.
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