Complete Funded Futures Family Guide

Funded Futures Family (FFF) is a Dallas-based futures proprietary trading firm founded in 2024 by CEO Manuel Meraz¹. The firm offers six plan types across $25,000 to $150,000 accounts, with traders keeping 100% of the first $10,000 in profits on sim-funded accounts, then 90/10 after that².

FFF holds a 4.7/5 Trustpilot rating from over 1,300 reviews³. News trading is fully allowed on all accounts⁴, and overnight holding is permitted on sim-funded accounts⁵.

Six Plan Types

Classic Evaluation

Monthly subscription with EOD trailing drawdown and 2 minimum trading days⁶. Includes a 50% consistency rule during evaluation⁷. Pricing: $79/$134/$199 per month for $50K/$100K/$150K⁶.

Elite Evaluation

The cheapest monthly option with intraday trailing drawdown and only 1 minimum trading day⁶. No consistency rule during evaluation⁷. Pricing: $64/$104/$124 per month⁶. Activation fee: $100-$125⁶.

Premiere Evaluation

EOD trailing drawdown with 1 minimum trading day and $0 activation fee⁶. No consistency rule during evaluation⁷. Tighter drawdown than Classic/Elite. Pricing: $135/$244/$334 per month⁶.

Straight to Funded (S2F)

Skip the evaluation with a one-time fee⁸. Pricing: $399 ($25K), $499 ($50K), $599 ($100K), $699 ($150K)⁸. Includes 25% consistency rule and 7 minimum trading days before first payout⁸.

Evaluation to Live (E2L)

A pathway that goes directly from evaluation to a live funded account. $429/month for $50K with EOD drawdown and 5 minimum trading days⁶. Includes a 20% consistency rule⁷.

Velocity

Payouts every 3 trading days. Available at $125/month on NinjaTrader with 40% consistency rule⁶.

Account Parameters

Profit targets and drawdown amounts by plan⁶⁹:

Classic and Elite ($50K/$100K/$150K):

• Profit targets: $3,000 / $6,000 / $9,000
• Drawdown: $2,000 / $3,000 / $4,500

Premiere ($50K/$100K/$150K):

• Profit targets: $3,000 / $6,000 / $9,000
• Drawdown: $1,500 / $2,500 / $4,000 (tighter than Classic/Elite)

Profit Split and Payouts

• First $10,000 in sim-funded payouts: 100% to trader²
• After $10,000 sim-funded: 90/10 split²
• Live funded accounts: 80/20 split¹⁰

Payout Schedule

Requests accepted Monday and Thursday by 5:00 PM ET, disbursed Tuesday and Friday². Processing within 24-72 hours via Rise².

Payout Requirements

• 7 winning trading days ($200+ each) before first payout²
• $10,000 maximum per payout request²
• 60% withdrawal cap during first 4 payout cycles²
• $50,000 lifetime sim-funded cap per user²
• Minimum withdrawal: $250 (sim-funded), $100 (live)²

Trading Rules

• Position closure: All positions auto-closed at 4:15 PM EST⁵
• Restricted period: 4:15-6:00 PM EST (no trading)⁵
• Overnight holding: Permitted on sim-funded accounts⁵
• News trading: Fully allowed on all account types⁴
• No daily loss limit on evaluation or sim-funded accounts¹¹
• Maximum 4 sim accounts OR 1 live account per trader¹¹

Scaling Plan

Sim-funded accounts start with limited contract sizes that increase based on profit milestones¹². For the $50K account: 3 minis below $1,500 profit, 4 minis at $1,500-$2,000, and 5 minis above $2,000¹².

Supported Platforms

FFF supports Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView, and WealthCharts¹³. Third-party platforms including Quantower, Sierra Chart, Jigsaw, and Bookmap are also compatible¹³.

Automation Policy

FFF does not permit bot or algorithmic trading, stating their goal is to maintain a "fair, human-driven trading environment"¹⁴. The firm monitors for high-frequency patterns, non-human timing, and excessive scalping¹⁴. Violations can lead to account suspension or permanent ban¹⁴.

Funded Account Progression

After passing evaluation, traders enter a sim-funded stage on Tradovate². After 3 successful payouts or $10,000 in total sim payouts, FFF may transition the trader to a live funded account². Live accounts use an 80/20 profit split with daily loss limits and a scaling plan¹⁰.

Pros and Cons

Advantages

• Six plan types for different trading styles and budgets⁶
• 1-day minimum trading requirement (Elite and Premiere)⁶
• 100% profit on first $10,000²
• $0 activation fee on Premiere plans⁶
• News trading fully allowed⁴
• Overnight holding permitted on sim-funded⁵
• 4.7/5 Trustpilot with 91% five-star reviews³

Disadvantages

• Bots and algorithmic trading prohibited¹⁴
• Newer firm (founded 2024)¹
• 60% withdrawal cap during first 4 payout cycles²
• $10,000 maximum per payout request²
• $50,000 lifetime sim-funded cap²
• Funded account resets cost $649-$1,499¹⁵
• Maximum 3 resets per funded account¹⁵

Conclusion

Funded Futures Family offers one of the most diverse plan structures in the prop firm industry with six options⁶. The Elite plan at $64/month⁶ and the 1-day minimum on Elite/Premiere plans are standout features. News trading is unrestricted⁴ and overnight holds are allowed on sim-funded accounts⁵.

The main limitations are the automation prohibition¹⁴, the 60% early payout cap², and the firm's young age. Verify current plans, pricing, and rules on the Funded Futures Family website before purchasing.

References

¹ Funded Futures Family - Official Website
² FFF Help Center - Payout Policies and Requirements
³ Trustpilot - Funded Futures Family Reviews
⁴ FFF Help Center - News Trading Policy
⁵ FFF Help Center - Permitted Times to Trade
⁶ FFF Help Center - Evaluation Plans Details
⁷ FFF Help Center - Consistency Rule
⁸ FFF Help Center - Straight to Funded (S2F)
⁹ FFF Help Center - Drawdown Rules
¹⁰ FFF Help Center - Live Funded Account Scaling
¹¹ FFF Help Center - Trading Rules Overview
¹² FFF Help Center - Scaling Plan Guidelines
¹³ FFF Help Center - Connecting NinjaTrader
¹⁴ FFF Help Center - Bots & Algorithmic Trading Policy
¹⁵ FFF Help Center - Resetting Your Account