How to Get Funded with The Futures Desk

Getting funded with The Futures Desk (TFD) means passing a one-step assessment, building a profit buffer in the sim brokerage phase, and transitioning to a live brokerage account¹. The assessment requires a minimum of 5 trading days², and traders choose between EOD or static drawdown at purchase².

This guide covers the funding path, evaluation parameters, and the payout structure after funding.

The Funding Path

Stage 1: Assessment Desk

A single-phase evaluation where the primary fail condition is breaching the maximum drawdown¹. A 20% consistency requirement applies during evaluation². Minimum 5 trading days to pass².

Stage 2: Sim Brokerage

After passing, traders continue under assessment rules while building a profit buffer equal to the chosen drawdown amount¹. This bridge phase proves sustained profitability before transitioning to live capital.

Stage 3: Live Brokerage

Live account setup through regulated FCMs¹. TFD covers the first month's pro data fee (~$140 value)². Daily uncapped payouts begin¹.

Evaluation Parameters

EOD Drawdown Accounts

• $25K: $1,750 target, $1,000 drawdown, $400 daily loss limit, 1 mini / 10 micro²
• $50K: $3,500 target, $2,000 drawdown, $800 daily loss limit, 3 mini / 30 micro²
• $100K: $5,250 target, $3,000 drawdown, $1,200 daily loss limit, 5 mini / 50 micro²
• $150K: $7,900 target, $4,500 drawdown, $1,800 daily loss limit, 10 mini / 100 micro²

Static Drawdown Accounts

• $25K: $2,000 target, $1,000 drawdown, $400 daily loss limit, 1 mini / 10 micro²
• $50K: $4,000 target, $2,000 drawdown, $800 daily loss limit, 3 mini / 30 micro²
• $100K: $6,000 target, $3,000 drawdown, $1,200 daily loss limit, 5 mini / 50 micro²
• $150K: $9,000 target, $4,500 drawdown, $1,800 daily loss limit, 10 mini / 100 micro²

Drawdown Rules

EOD Trailing Drawdown: Trails based on highest end-of-day balance. Intraday unrealized drawdowns do not count². Preferred for intraday strategies.

Static Drawdown: Fixed from Day 1 and never moves². Higher profit targets but more predictable risk floor.

Daily Loss Limit

Set at 40% of max drawdown³. This is a soft limit — it pauses your account for the remainder of the day but does not fail the evaluation³. Default limits range from $400 ($25K) to $1,800 ($150K)².

Trading Rules

• Consistency: 20% during evaluation, none on funded accounts²
• Minimum trading days: 5²
• Inactivity: One trade every 14 days³
• Scalping: Allowed²
• Swing trading: Not permitted²
• Algorithmic trading: Allowed²
• News trading (live): Limited to 5 micros within 1 minute of events³

Evaluation Pricing

EOD Drawdown

• $25K: $96²
• $50K: $144²
• $100K: $192²
• $150K: $336²

Static Drawdown

• $25K: $160²
• $50K: $244²
• $100K: $324²
• $150K: $568²

All fees are one-time with no activation costs². Reset fees are $75 ($150 for $150K accounts)².

After You Pass

After completing the assessment and sim brokerage buffer phase, traders receive a live brokerage account through regulated FCMs¹. The first month's pro data fee is covered by TFD². No activation fee².

Payout Structure

• Profit split: 80% to trader²
• Frequency: Daily (Monday-Friday), uncapped¹
• Method: Rise (Riseworks)²
• Maximum accounts: 2 funded accounts²

Tips for Passing

Choose the Right Drawdown Type

EOD trailing is better for intraday strategies that may have temporary drawdowns during the session². Static is better for traders who want a predictable, fixed risk floor. EOD accounts have lower profit targets than static equivalents².

Manage the Daily Loss Limit

Hitting the daily loss limit (40% of max drawdown) pauses your trading for the day but does not fail your account³. Plan your strategy to respect this limit to avoid losing productive trading time.

Day Trading Only

Swing trading is not permitted². Ensure all positions are closed before the end of each trading session.

Conclusion

Getting funded with The Futures Desk is streamlined through a one-step assessment with customizable parameters¹. The path from assessment to live brokerage accounts through regulated FCMs gives traders genuine access to real capital¹.

Daily uncapped payouts¹, no activation fees², and algorithmic trading support² create a compelling funding path. The 80% profit split is below some competitors², and swing trading is not permitted². Verify current configurations and rules on The Futures Desk website before purchasing.

References

¹ The Futures Desk - How It Works
² The Futures Desk - Main Website
³ The Futures Desk - Knowledge Base