| Rule Area | Challenge Rules | Funded Rules | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profit Target | 6% | N/A | Challenge RulesThe profit required to successfully complete the Futures Challenge and qualify for the next stage. |
| Max Loss | 3% | 3% | Your maximum loss level follows your highest intraday account equity. Once it reaches your starting balance, it locks there and stops trailing. |
| Daily Loss Limit | None | None | No daily loss limit. Simply keep your account above the Maximum Trailing Loss. |
| Max Contracts | 25K: 3 mini / 30 micro 50K: 3 mini / 30 micro 100K: 6 mini / 60 micro 150K: 9 mini / 90 micro | 25K: 3 mini / 30 micro 50K: 3 mini / 30 micro 100K: 6 mini / 60 micro 150K: 9 mini / 90 micro | The maximum total position size you can have open at one time. 1 standard E-mini contract equals 10 Micro contracts. |
| Consistency Rule | 40% | 40% | Challenge RulesYour best trading day must account for 40% or less of your total profit to qualify. Funded RulesYour best trading day must account for 40% or less of your total profit when qualifying for a payout. |
| Max Qualified Accounts | Up to $1M | N/A | Challenge RulesYou may have up to 20 qualified Futures accounts. |
| Time Limit | None | N/A | Challenge RulesNo fixed time limit to complete the Challenge. Trade at your own pace while keeping the account active. |
| Overnight Holding | Yes | Yes | Yes. Overnight holding is allowed during normal Futures trading sessions. Positions must be closed by 3:55 PM CST each trading day. |
| Weekend Holding | No | No | No. Positions cannot be held over the weekend and must be closed before the required market cutoff. |
| Expert Advisors | Yes | Yes | Yes. Automated trading strategies are allowed as long as they comply with our Prohibited Trading Policy. |
| Trade Copier | Yes | Yes | Yes. Trade copiers are allowed, provided all trading activity complies with our trading rules and Prohibited Trading Policy. |
| News Trading | Yes | Yes | Yes. Trading during news events is allowed. Traders remain responsible for managing increased volatility and market conditions. |
| Activation Fee | N/A | $149 | Funded RulesA one-time $149 activation fee applies after successfully completing the Challenge and qualifying for a Funded account. |
| Profit Split | N/A | 90% | Funded RulesKeep 90% of eligible profits from your Funded account. |
| Payout Frequency | N/A | Every 5 Profitable Trading Days | Funded RulesBecome eligible to request a payout after completing 5 profitable trading days with at least $200 profit on each qualifying day. |
| Profit Buffer | N/A | 3% | Funded RulesA 3% profit buffer remains in the Funded account. Profits above the required buffer may become eligible for withdrawal. |
| Max Payout At A Time | N/A | 5% | Funded RulesEach payout can be up to 5% of the account size. There is no lifetime limit on the total amount you can withdraw. |
Trading Rules and Parameters
Futures — Evaluation and Qualified Account Rules
$10,000 — Entry Fee: $10
$100 activation fee to activate your funded account.
| Rule Area | Challenge Rules | Funded Rules | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profit Target | 10% | N/A | Challenge RulesReach a 10% profit target during the Evaluation stage to successfully complete the challenge. |
| Daily Drawdown | 5% | 5% | Challenge RulesThe maximum Daily Drawdown is 5%. Traders must remain within this limit throughout the Evaluation. Funded RulesThe Funded Account has a maximum Daily Drawdown of 5%. |
| Maximum Drawdown | 6% STATIC | 6% STATIC | Challenge RulesThe maximum account drawdown is 6% and is STATIC. The drawdown threshold does not trail upward as the account reaches new highs. Funded RulesThe Funded Account has a 6% STATIC maximum drawdown. The drawdown threshold does not trail upward as the account reaches new highs. |
| Consistency Rule | 25% | 25% | Challenge RulesThe 25% Consistency Rule applies during the Evaluation stage. No single trading day may account for more than 25% of the total profit generated. Funded RulesThe 25% Consistency Rule remains in effect on the Funded Account. No single trading day may account for more than 25% of the total profit generated. |
| Leverage | Up to 1:50 | Up to 1:50 | Challenge RulesTrading leverage of up to 1:50 is available on the $10 MINI Challenge. Funded RulesTrading leverage of up to 1:50 remains available on the Funded Account. |
| Weekend Holding | No | No | Weekend Holding is not included with the standard $10 MINI plan. |
| Expert Advisors | Yes | Yes | Expert Advisors (EAs) are allowed, giving traders the flexibility to use automated trading tools and strategies. |
| Trade Copier | Yes | Yes | Trade copiers are allowed, making it possible to replicate trades across your own eligible trading accounts. |
| News Trading | Prohibited | Prohibited | Challenge RulesNews trading is not permitted on this plan, following the same news-trading rules that apply to ARCTIC's other non-Futures products. Funded RulesNews trading is not permitted on the Funded Account, following the same rules that apply to ARCTIC's other non-Futures products. |
| Profit Split | N/A | 60% | Funded RulesFunded traders receive a 60% share of eligible profits. |
| Profit Requirement | N/A | 3% | Funded RulesA 3% profit requirement applies to the Funded / payout stage. |
| Buffer | N/A | 3% | Funded RulesBuffer details for the $10 MINI Funded Account will be confirmed. |
Account Rules
| Rule Area | Account Rules | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Drawdown | 3% | The most you can lose in a single day: 3% of your account. It trails the highest of your balance or equity for the day. |
| Max Drawdown (EOD Trailing) | 4% | The most your account can drop overall: 4% of your account. It trails your end-of-day high and locks once you take a payout. |
| Max Contracts | 50K: 3 mini 30 micro 100K: 6 mini 60 micro 150K: 9 mini 90 micro | The maximum number of standard contracts you can have open at one time. 1 standard contract equals 10 micro contracts. |
| Platforms | DXtrade & Volumetrica | Futures Instant accounts are available on DXtrade and Volumetrica. |
| Time Limit | None | No minimum or maximum trading days. Trade at your own pace. |
| Inactivity Limit | 14 Days | The account must be traded at least once every 14 days to stay active. |
Payout Rules
| Rule Area | Payout Rules | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Profit Split | 75% | You keep 75% of the profits you withdraw. |
| Consistency Rule | 15% | Your best trading day must make up 15% or less of your total profit when you request a payout. |
| Profit Buffer | 5% | 5% of the account size in profit must stay in the account. Profit above this buffer can be withdrawn. |
| Min Withdrawal | 1% | The smallest amount you can request in one payout: 1% of the account size. |
| First Payout | Anytime | No waiting period — you can request your first payout as soon as you meet the rules. |
| Next Payouts | Every 30 Days | After a payout, you can request the next one 30 days later. |
The Consistency Requirement ensures profits are earned consistently rather than from one unusually large trading day.
Formula: (Best Trading Day Profit ÷ Total Profit) × 100
Your consistency ratio must be 40% or lower during both the Assessment and Funded phases.
The process depends on the trading platform you select.
Rithmic — You must complete the CME Market Data Attestation using the R|Trader Pro desktop application. This cannot be completed through the mobile or web platforms. Once the attestation has been completed in R|Trader Pro, you can log in and trade using the web or mobile applications.
DXFutures — Log into the platform and complete the Market Data Feeds Agreement, confirming your status as a Non-Professional user. During the attestation, you will be asked to provide personal information such as your job title and employer name. These fields are required but are not validated.
Deepcharts by Volumetrica — Log into the platform and complete the Market Data Feeds Agreement, confirming your status as a Non-Professional user. As with DXFutures, you will be required to enter your job title and employer name. These fields are mandatory but are not validated.
Note: CME Professional Market Data subscriptions are not supported. All users must qualify as Non-Professional under CME rules.
You will receive credentials for Rithmic, DXFutures, or Deepcharts by Volumetrica, depending on the platform selected during signup. All platforms are available in the Downloads section of your client area.
- Rithmic provides access to R|Trader Pro (Windows), Rithmic Web, Rithmic Mobile, and compatible third-party platforms such as ATAS after completing the CME Market Data Attestation.
- DXFutures is available through the web platform and the Apple iOS app.
- Deepcharts by Volumetrica is available through its web platform and supported mobile apps.
Third-party platforms are supported only through Rithmic. CME Market Data Attestation is required before trading on any platform.
This program allows trading only in Futures products listed on the following exchanges:
- CME
- COMEX
- NYMEX
- CBOT
Prohibited Trading includes, but is not limited to:
- Exploiting pricing errors or platform latency.
- Using non-public or insider information.
- Front-running trades.
- Trading in a way that jeopardizes relationships with liquidity providers or exchanges.
- Using challenge-passing or off-the-shelf trading strategies.
- Arbitraging funded accounts.
- Gambling or taking excessive trading risks.
- Violating CME Group rules.
Any trader found engaging in Prohibited Trading may have their participation terminated and may forfeit fees paid. To view all Prohibited Uses, please review our Terms and Conditions here.
Yes. In addition to meeting the Consistency Requirement, you must:
- Complete 5 profitable trading days, each with at least $200 in profit.
- Build the required 3% non-withdrawable Profit Buffer.