In this section we examine the most important rules. These may take newer traders a bit more time to grasp, so we suggest you read through My Funded Futures’ FAQ page to give you the best possible chance at succeeding.
Consistency Rule
A consistency rule of 40% comes into effect once you start the simulated funded phase (there is no consistency rule before this in the challenge phase). It stipulates that the profits generated from a single trading day should not exceed 40% of your total overall profit. Do note that Expert accounts don’t have a consistency rule.
Traders who breach the consistency rule can’t withdraw any profits. Although your account won’t be terminated, you’ll have to keep trading and making more profits until each of your trading days is worth less than 40% of your overall profits.
Maximum Drawdown
A major drawback of many prop trading firms are the daily drawdowns they impose, which can be stressful for traders to have to continuously keep in mind. My Funded Futures removes this pressure, using a maximum EOD drawdown instead. This is set a 3% and kicks in at the initial starting balance plus $100.
For instance:
- For a $50K account, the max EOD drawdown is $51,600
- For a $100K account, the max EOD drawdown is $103,100
- For a $150K account, the max EOD drawdown is $154,600
Contract Sizing
There’s a restricted number of contracts available for buying or selling at any given time for each account size, as outlined below:
- $50,000 account – 5 contracts
- $100,000 account – 10 contracts
- $150,000 account – 15 contracts
The limits apply uniformly to both micro and mini contracts, across both contract types. It’s essential to note that this sizing doesn’t include scaling. Additionally, the Starter plan incorporates a 1:10 scaling option specifically for Micros.
Minimum Trading Days
MFFU require a minimum number of trading days, which is set at one day across all account types. This guarantees that every trader is committed to trading and actively engaging in the market. We explain this in more detail below:
- Account types: MFFU provides different account sizes for traders, catering to a range of requirements and objectives. Whichever account you choose, you have to trade for the specified minimum number of days.
- Phases: The firm’s programs comprise three phases: evaluation, trial and funded. These appraise your performance as you progress. The minimum trading day requirement stays the same throughout.
- Minimum trading days: In order to ensure traders maintain active participation and commitment to the trading process, My Funded Futures demand a minimum of one trading day. To meet this requirement, you need to trade for at least one day on your account.
Prop firms generally use minimum trading day requirements to motivate traders to actively engage in markets, analysing, executing trades and showcasing their abilities. It also gives traders the opportunity to assess their strategies and make any modifications needed to enhance their performance.
It’s important to be aware that while the minimum trading day requirement is set at one day, MFFU recommend traders trade more than this so that they gain experience and can hone their skills and strategies, thereby increasing the likelihood they can meet MFFU’s performance targets.