Evaluation to sim funded
Most traders first pass an evaluation and then trade a simulated funded account under payout rules.
- Confirm pass criteria.
- Confirm funded-stage drawdown.
- Confirm payout eligibility.
Live account guide
Live account path guide for futures prop firm traders.
A live transition can change execution, rules, account availability, review standards, and business risk. Treat it as a separate operating stage.
Live path
Do not assume sim funded and live accounts behave the same.
Sim funded to live
Some firms may move traders to a real live account after performance, payout history, or internal review.
- Ask what triggers review.
- Check whether account purchases are limited after live.
- Understand live failure consequences.
Execution differences
Live routing can introduce different fills, commissions, slippage, or liquidity exposure compared with simulated accounts.
- Reduce size during transition.
- Track fill quality.
- Review product limits.
Risk governance
Live-stage rules can be more restrictive because firm capital, broker risk, and compliance review are involved.
- Keep records of rule changes.
- Avoid aggressive account flipping.
- Protect long-term eligibility.
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Live path preparation
Rules playbookDrawdown, daily loss, news, automation, KYC, and buffer.Account pathPlan evaluation, funded account, buffer, and payout stages.Purchase guidePrepare payment, KYC, and pre-purchase checks.Payout guideReview payout eligibility, caps, records, and operating risks.Live account guideUnderstand evaluation, sim funded, and live transition risk.Learning hubStudy futures, price action, liquidity, order flow, and review process.
FAQ
Live account questions
Is live always better than sim funded?
Not always. Live can add execution and eligibility constraints that change the operating plan.
Can live failure affect future purchases?
Some firms may restrict future accounts after live failure. Check the current official rule.
Should size change after live transition?
Usually size should be reduced until fills, rules, and payout workflow are proven.
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