Challenge Questions
Is there a time limit for challenges?
No — there is no time limit to complete an Advanced or Growth Evaluation. You can trade at your own pace.
How do I get funded after passing a challenge?
Once you reach your profit target and pass your evaluation, your dashboard will automatically update between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM EST to confirm your funded status.
What happens if I cancel my challenge subscription?
If you cancel your challenge before passing, you won’t be able to activate it even if you later reach the profit target.
Can I pause my challenge subscription?
No — challenge subscriptions cannot be paused.
Do I get reset credits upon renewal?
If your challenge has not failed, your account will not reset, and you will not receive a reset credit.
Are there any monthly fees after funding?
No. Once you’ve passed and activated your challenge, there are no additional fees.
Do you offer practice accounts?
No, practice/demo accounts are not available.
Account Management
How many Sim Funded accounts can I have at once?
You may have up to 5 funded accounts per household.
Are there activation fees?
Only Advanced accounts require a $125 activation fee.
Can I trade under a company or LLC?
Yes, you can trade under a company or LLC if preferred.
What happens if I don’t trade for a week?
If no trades are placed for seven consecutive days, your account may be closed or deleted.
What happens to my profits if I close my account?
Any unpaid profits are forfeited if you close your account voluntarily.
Payouts & Profit Sharing
How do Sim Funded profit shares work?
All Sim Funded accounts follow a 90/10 profit split — traders keep 90% of profits.
What payout methods are available?
We currently process payouts via Riseworks and Plane.
How long do payouts take?
Payouts are typically processed within 24–48 hours of approval.
When do I need to complete KYC verification?
KYC verification is only required when you request your first payout.
Do you issue 1099 tax forms?
No — Rise handles any applicable tax documentation.
Trading Rules & Compliance
What defines a trading day?
A trading day is any day where at least one trade is placed between 6:00 PM EST and 5:00 PM EST the following day.
Can I hold positions overnight?
No — all positions must be closed before market close each day.
What are the trading hours?
You can trade from 6:00 PM EST/EDT until 5:00 PM EST/EDT the next day.
Is news trading allowed?
Yes — news trading is allowed at your own risk.
Is hedging allowed?
No — hedging is strictly prohibited.
Can I trade on weekends?
No — trading is available Sunday evening through Friday afternoon only.
Can I use a VPN or VPS?
Yes — at your own risk. Make sure your location and connection remain stable.
Can I change my Tradovate username or password?
No — changing your credentials may break account synchronization. Keep the original login information.
Do you allow scalping?
Yes — scalping is allowed, but remember the Microscalping Rule:
At least 50% of profits must come from trades held longer than 10 seconds.
Can I trade stocks, forex, or options?
No — The Funding Futures focuses exclusively on futures trading.
What time must I close all positions?
All positions must be closed by 4:59 PM EST daily.
Platform & Technical
What trading platforms are supported?
We support Tradovate, ProjectX, NinjaTrader, and TradingView.
Do I have to pay for market data?
No — all TFF accounts include free Level 1 Market Data.
Do I need Level 2 data?
No — Level 2 data is optional and not required for any account type.
Why is my market data delayed?
You likely haven’t signed the Non-Professional Data Agreement in Tradovate Web.
Sign it to activate real-time data.
Account Types
What’s the difference between Sim Funded and Live Funded accounts?
Sim Funded: Trade in simulated markets and earn real payouts with a 90/10 profit split.
Live Funded: Trade with real firm capital for higher potential returns, including daily payouts and scaling opportunities.
Both can generate real income — Live Funded accounts offer expanded earning potential after proving consistency.
When do I get promoted to Live Funded?
After 4 successful payouts from the same Sim Funded Account, your performance is reviewed.
Once you reach $80,000 total payouts, your account is automatically upgraded to Live Funded status.
Can I reset a Sim Funded account?
No — Sim Funded accounts cannot be reset.
If the account breaches, a new account must be purchased.