{
  "generated": "2026-10-19",
  "timezone": "Europe/London",
  "note": "All data from official firm websites/help centers unless marked. Unknown = 'Not verified'.",
  "firms": [
    {
      "id": "topstep",
      "name": "Topstep",
      "market": "futures",
      "priority": 1,
      "website": "https://www.topstep.com",
      "offer": {
        "code": null,
        "headline": "No public coupon. New traders get 15% off first Trading Combine with any existing trader's referral code; approved-affiliate codes give 20% off first purchase.",
        "percent_off": "15% (referral) / 20% (affiliate code)",
        "expiry": "Referral codes valid 180 days from generation (per firm terms); no public sale end date",
        "code_type": "referral/affiliate only",
        "sources": [
          "https://www.topstep.com/blog/referral-code-program",
          "https://www.topstep.com/trader-referral-discount-code-disclaimer",
          "https://www.topstep.com/affiliate-terms-and-conditions"
        ]
      },
      "plan": "50K Trading Combine",
      "rules": {
        "profit_target": "$3,000",
        "max_drawdown": "$2,000 Maximum Loss Limit",
        "drawdown_type": "EOD trailing (MLL updates at end of day, enforced in real time incl. unrealized P&L)",
        "daily_loss": "Optional $1,000 DLL (chosen at checkout); not a violation, pauses trading",
        "consistency": "Combine: best day must stay at or below 55% of the profit target, otherwise the target rises (50K: keep best day under $1,650). XFA Consistency payout path: largest day ≤ 40% of net profit",
        "platforms": "TopstepX (Topstep's in-house browser platform; help center: 'One platform. Everything you need.'); Quantower via TopstepX credentials (Trading Combine & XFA only). NinjaTrader, Tradovate and TradingView are not listed in the help center",
        "payout_frequency": "XFA Standard path: after 5 winning days of $150+ net P&L, request up to 50% of balance, capped at $2,000 per request on 50K. XFA Consistency path: 3 trading days + 40% consistency, cap $3,000 on 50K. Limited-time: adding the optional DLL at Combine checkout doubles the caps (50K: $4,000 / $6,000). 90/10 split; $125 minimum",
        "restrictions": "Monthly subscription; activation fee to move to Express Funded Account; profits do not transfer from Combine",
        "sources": [
          "https://help.topstep.com/en/articles/8284197-trading-combine-parameters",
          "https://help.topstep.com/en/articles/8284204-what-is-the-maximum-loss-limit",
          "https://help.topstep.com/en/articles/8284208-consistency-at-topstep",
          "https://help.topstep.com/en/articles/10490293-daily-loss-limit-in-the-trading-combine-and-express-funded-account",
          "https://help.topstep.com/en/articles/8284233-topstep-payout-policy",
          "https://help.topstep.com/en/articles/14434175-topstepx",
          "https://help.topstep.com/en/articles/8284179-quantower-connection-instructions"
        ]
      },
      "affiliate": {
        "status": "Effectively closed",
        "page": "https://www.topstep.com/affiliate-terms-and-conditions",
        "contact": "partners@topstep.com",
        "commission": "Not published",
        "notes": "Official terms (updated 2026-10-13) say participation is by approval via partners@topstep.com. Third-party site PropNavi reports Topstep support said on 2026-08-31 the program was sunset and no new applications are accepted."
      },
      "unverified": [
        "Activation fee amount",
        "Monthly subscription price"
      ],
      "last_checked": "2026-10-19"
    },
    {
      "id": "apex",
      "name": "Apex Trader Funding",
      "market": "futures",
      "priority": 2,
      "website": "https://apextraderfunding.com",
      "offer": {
        "code": "SAVENOW",
        "headline": "90% off all evaluations (Intraday, EOD, Legacy, any size). New sign-ups only; not valid on resets or PA activation fees. 50K EOD Standard listed at $590, about $59 with the code (homepage product data, 19 Oct).",
        "percent_off": "90%",
        "expiry": "Site countdown and promo data show 22 Oct 2026, 11:59 PM ET (04:59 UK time on 23 Oct). A third party earlier reported a countdown ending 15 Oct, so it may be extended again; check the price drops at checkout",
        "code_type": "public",
        "sources": [
          "https://apextraderfunding.com/coupon-code/",
          "https://apextraderfunding.com/"
        ]
      },
      "plan": "50K EOD Evaluation",
      "rules": {
        "profit_target": "$3,000 (30-day access period)",
        "max_drawdown": "$2,000",
        "drawdown_type": "EOD trailing (Intraday-trailing plans also sold)",
        "daily_loss": "$1,000 (pauses trading for the session)",
        "consistency": "None in evaluation; 50% consistency rule on Performance Account payouts",
        "platforms": "Tradovate, WealthCharts, Rithmic",
        "payout_frequency": "Up to weekly: 5 qualifying days of $250+ (50K), $500 minimum, max 6 payouts per PA, 100% split; 50K per-payout caps rise from $1,500 (payout 1) to $3,000 (payout 6)",
        "restrictions": "PA activation fee $129 on 50K EOD Standard (a 'No Activation Fee' version is sold at a higher price, $1,190 list); safety net (drawdown + $100) must be kept for the life of the PA; built-in scaling in PA; inactivity rule; 7 days to activate PA after passing. Legacy evaluations are back 'for a limited time'",
        "sources": [
          "https://apextraderfunding.com/help-center/eod-trailing-drawdown-accounts/eod-evaluations/",
          "https://apextraderfunding.com/help-center/eod-trailing-drawdown-accounts/eod-payouts/",
          "https://apextraderfunding.com/help-center/eod-trailing-drawdown-accounts/eod-performance-accounts-pa/",
          "https://apextraderfunding.com/help-center/helpful-items/affiliate-program/"
        ]
      },
      "affiliate": {
        "status": "Open (application)",
        "page": "https://apextraderfunding.com/help-center/helpful-items/affiliate-program/",
        "commission": "15% referral fee on eligible purchases; paid monthly on the 15th; $1,000 minimum balance (rolls over)",
        "notes": "Government photo ID required. Apex says it generally does NOT approve coupon-aggregation sites without original content, or sites made mostly of AI-generated material without editorial oversight. Paid search, trademark bidding and coupon interception are not allowed."
      },
      "unverified": [],
      "last_checked": "2026-10-19"
    },
    {
      "id": "tradeify",
      "name": "Tradeify",
      "market": "futures",
      "priority": 3,
      "website": "https://tradeify.co",
      "offer": {
        "code": "GEMS",
        "headline": "30% off (homepage banner; Tradeify rotates a monthly code). 50K Select evaluation list $165, about $116 with the code.",
        "percent_off": "30%",
        "expiry": "Ends 31 Oct, 11:59 PM EST per homepage and affiliate-page banners (page code: monthly code GEMS, last day 31, OCTOBER). Year not printed; the banner is live in Oct 2026. About 04:00–05:00 UK time on 1 Nov",
        "code_type": "public",
        "sources": [
          "https://tradeify.co/",
          "https://tradeify.co/become-an-affiliate"
        ]
      },
      "plan": "50K Select Evaluation",
      "rules": {
        "profit_target": "$3,000",
        "max_drawdown": "$2,000",
        "drawdown_type": "EOD trailing",
        "daily_loss": "None in evaluation; funded Daily path $1,000, Flex path none",
        "consistency": "Select evaluation: 40% by default; a 50%-consistency version is sold at a higher price (50K: $205 list, read from the pricing code); none once funded",
        "platforms": "Tradovate, WealthCharts, Tradesea (pricing widget, 19 Oct; Rithmic no longer listed)",
        "payout_frequency": "Daily (Daily path) or every 5 days (Flex path); 50K max payout $1,250 / $2,500",
        "restrictions": "No activation fee; 50K max 4 minis / 40 micros; reset $109 (up to 10 resets/month)",
        "sources": [
          "https://tradeify.co/"
        ]
      },
      "affiliate": {
        "status": "Open (application form)",
        "page": "https://tradeify.co/become-an-affiliate",
        "commission": "Affiliate page (19 Oct): 15% on Growth/Advanced plans, 10% on Straight-to-Sim-Funded plans, 5% on evaluation resets (help center on 2026-08-28 said $5 per reset/activation, so the two conflict). $1,000 minimum; request-based payout once per calendar month via Plane; commissions not claimed within 90 days are forfeited",
        "notes": "60-day cookie, last-click. For a custom discount code, open a Help Center ticket with brand exposure, reach, engagement and past promo data. Follow-up contact: despina@tradeify.co. The form fields could not be read (embedded form)."
      },
      "unverified": [
        "Exact affiliate form fields",
        "Reset commission: 5% (affiliate page) vs $5 (help center)"
      ],
      "last_checked": "2026-10-19"
    },
    {
      "id": "takeprofittrader",
      "name": "Take Profit Trader",
      "market": "futures",
      "priority": 4,
      "website": "https://takeprofittrader.com",
      "offer": {
        "code": "NOFEE40",
        "headline": "40% off the Test subscription for the life of that account, plus the $130 PRO activation fee is waived (given as a credit after passing). Firm FAQ example: a 50K funded account for $102 if you pass within 30 days.",
        "percent_off": "40% + $130 activation waived",
        "expiry": "Limited-time promo; no end date published",
        "code_type": "public",
        "sources": [
          "https://takeprofittraderhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/29660646764445-NOFEE40-PROMO-FAQS",
          "https://takeprofittrader.com/"
        ]
      },
      "plan": "50K Test",
      "rules": {
        "profit_target": "$3,000",
        "max_drawdown": "$2,000",
        "drawdown_type": "EOD trailing in Test; intraday trailing in PRO; EOD in PRO+ (per firm blog)",
        "daily_loss": "None in Test (per firm blog)",
        "consistency": "Test: no single day can be 50% or more of total profit; none in PRO",
        "platforms": "TradingView, NinjaTrader, Tradovate (CQG feed) plus Rithmic platforms: R|Trader, Quantower, Bookmap, MultiCharts, MotiveWave, ATAS, Jigsaw, VolFix and others (help center list)",
        "payout_frequency": "Withdraw from day one in PRO; no minimum profit days, no payout window, no cap; split 80/20 PRO, 90/10 PRO+",
        "restrictions": "Minimum 3 trading days in Test; monthly subscription until you pass; PRO buffer applies",
        "sources": [
          "https://takeprofittrader.com/blog/3-day-evals",
          "https://takeprofittrader.com/blog/take-profit-trader-vs-topstep",
          "https://takeprofittraderhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/15173017163549-Choosing-Your-Platform"
        ]
      },
      "affiliate": {
        "status": "Open (in-dashboard application)",
        "page": "https://takeprofittrader.com/affiliate",
        "how_to": "https://takeprofittraderhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/22075249762973-How-To-Become-An-Affiliate",
        "commission": "Tiered, on referred traders' lifetime spend; levels reached monthly: Bronze $0–$5,000 10%, Silver $5,001–$10,000 15%, Gold $10,001–$15,000 20% (+2 free $50K evals), Diamond $15,001+ 25% (+3 free $150K evals)",
        "notes": "You need a registered TPT account. Fields: company name (or 'NULL'), the promo code you want, accept terms, questionnaire. KYC after approval."
      },
      "unverified": [
        "Test list price (only the $102 promo example is published)",
        "Test/PRO drawdown and daily-loss details not re-checked on 2026-10-19 (firm blog source did not load)"
      ],
      "last_checked": "2026-10-19"
    },
    {
      "id": "myfundedfutures",
      "name": "MyFundedFutures (MFFU)",
      "market": "futures",
      "priority": 5,
      "website": "https://myfundedfutures.com",
      "offer": {
        "code": "CLUB",
        "headline": "40% off any plan with code CLUB. Site also says new users get 50% off their first eval (no code shown). 50K Pro shown $265 → $159.",
        "percent_off": "40% (50% first eval for new users)",
        "expiry": "Not stated",
        "code_type": "public",
        "sources": [
          "https://myfundedfutures.com/"
        ]
      },
      "plan": "50K Pro",
      "rules": {
        "profit_target": "$3,000",
        "max_drawdown": "$2,000",
        "drawdown_type": "EOD trailing",
        "daily_loss": "None (eval and sim-funded)",
        "consistency": "50% in evaluation (Pro); 1-Day add-on removes it with a $4,000 target; none once sim-funded",
        "platforms": "NinjaTrader, Hyperprop, Tradovate, TradingView, Quantower, Volumetrica, DeepChart/DeepDom, ATAS (help center overview)",
        "payout_frequency": "Pro: every 14 calendar days from first trade, $1,000 minimum, $2,100 buffer on 50K (up to 60% of profits can be withdrawn before the buffer is cleared); 80/20 split; after the first payout the MLL moves to $50,100 and stays static. Rapid plans (intraday and EOD versions): daily payouts, 90/10",
        "restrictions": "No activation fee; one-time payment; min 2 trading days in Pro evaluation; T1 news trading not allowed once sim-funded; 50K max 3 minis / 30 micros; restricted countries. Pro article updated this week (Oct 2026): new Live-account 'Reserve' system and 21-day cooldown after a Live breach",
        "sources": [
          "https://myfundedfutures.com/",
          "https://help.myfundedfutures.com/en/articles/17573707-comprehensive-look-into-redesigned-pro-plan",
          "https://help.myfundedfutures.com/en/articles/13745661-payout-policy-overview-best-and-fastest-prop-firm-payouts",
          "https://help.myfundedfutures.com/en/articles/8528335-overview-of-supported-platforms-at-mffu"
        ]
      },
      "affiliate": {
        "status": "Open (in-dashboard application)",
        "page": "https://myfundedfutures.com/affiliate",
        "help": "https://help.myfundedfutures.com/en/articles/17116402-becoming-an-affiliate-with-myfundedfutures",
        "commission": "Commission on evaluation + reset fees; rate not published on official help page; $100 minimum; paid 15th and last business day",
        "notes": "No paid ads or PPC at all (Google/Facebook ads banned). Must live in an allowed country. Contact partnerships@myfundedfutures.com."
      },
      "unverified": [
        "Affiliate commission %",
        "Expiry of CLUB code"
      ],
      "last_checked": "2026-10-19"
    },
    {
      "id": "lucid",
      "name": "Lucid Trading",
      "market": "futures",
      "priority": 6,
      "website": "https://lucidtrading.com",
      "offer": {
        "code": "VAULT",
        "headline": "Homepage: 'For the best deal use code VAULT'. 50K LucidPro list $192, limited-time $140.40, $115.40 with coupon at checkout (about 40% off list total).",
        "percent_off": "~40% vs list (calculated from site prices; % not stated by firm)",
        "expiry": "Not stated",
        "code_type": "public",
        "sources": [
          "https://lucidtrading.com/"
        ]
      },
      "plan": "50K LucidPro Evaluation",
      "rules": {
        "profit_target": "$3,000",
        "max_drawdown": "$2,000",
        "drawdown_type": "EOD",
        "daily_loss": "$1,200 (site shows DLL ON/OFF toggle)",
        "consistency": "Funded: largest day ≤ 40% of cycle profit (resets after each payout)",
        "platforms": "CQG: NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView. Rithmic: Quantower (Lucid Partner), Tradesea, MotiveWave, Sierra Chart, Jigsaw, Bookmap, ATAS, R|Trader Pro, MultiCharts (support article)",
        "payout_frequency": "No fixed payout window; 90/10 split; $500 minimum request and $500 minimum profit per cycle (50K); max payout $2,000 first, $2,500 after (50K); buffer = initial MLL + $100",
        "restrictions": "One-time fee, no activation fee, no monthly subscription; max 5 funded accounts per household; DLL optional on LucidPro funded (fixed $1,200 or scaling 60% of peak EOD balance on 50K). Other plans: LucidFlex, LucidDaily, LucidDirect",
        "sources": [
          "https://lucidtrading.com/",
          "https://support.lucidtrading.com/en/articles/12890069-lucidpro-funded-account",
          "https://support.lucidtrading.com/en/articles/12890092-lucidpro-payouts",
          "https://support.lucidtrading.com/en/articles/11404614-lucid-trading-supported-platforms"
        ]
      },
      "affiliate": {
        "status": "Closed (invite only)",
        "page": "https://lucidtrading.com/affiliate/",
        "commission": "Not published",
        "notes": "Official page: 'Applications are closed. We'll find you.' Partners are scouted directly; no form and no DM inbox."
      },
      "unverified": [],
      "last_checked": "2026-10-19"
    },
    {
      "id": "alphafutures",
      "name": "Alpha Futures",
      "market": "futures",
      "priority": 7,
      "website": "https://alpha-futures.com",
      "offer": {
        "code": "ALPHA50",
        "headline": "ALPHA50: 50% off Standard, Advanced & Direct. ALPHA40: 40% off Zero (site banner).",
        "percent_off": "50% / 40%",
        "expiry": "6 Oct – 31 Oct 2026 (official promo-codes page, last updated 6 Oct 2026; may end early)",
        "code_type": "public",
        "alt_codes": [
          "ALPHA40"
        ],
        "sources": [
          "https://alpha-futures.com/",
          "https://alpha-futures.com/alpha-futures-discount-codes"
        ]
      },
      "plan": "50K Standard",
      "rules": {
        "profit_target": "$3,000",
        "max_drawdown": "$2,000 Maximum Loss Limit",
        "drawdown_type": "EOD (site headline: 'EOD Drawdown')",
        "daily_loss": "None in evaluation; $1,000 Daily Loss Guard once Qualified",
        "consistency": "50% in evaluation; 40% when Qualified",
        "platforms": "AlphaTrader, TradingView, WealthCharts, Quantower",
        "payout_frequency": "Up to 4 times/month after 5 winning days of $200+; withdraw up to 50% of profits; $500–$3,000 per payout; 90% split",
        "restrictions": "$129/month subscription (50K); no news restrictions in evaluation, restrictions when Qualified; scaling rule when Qualified",
        "sources": [
          "https://help.alpha-futures.com/en/articles/11632512-standard-account-overview",
          "https://alpha-futures.com/"
        ]
      },
      "affiliate": {
        "status": "Open (dashboard self-serve)",
        "page": "https://help.alpha-futures.com/en/articles/9619919-affiliate-program",
        "commission": "Recurring 15% on subscriptions plus 15% on resets; uncapped; payouts on request within 48h",
        "notes": "Create your link in the Affiliate section of your dashboard (needs an Alpha account). Your code gives 10% off by default, and customers still get any active promo. No ads with the affiliate link."
      },
      "unverified": [
        "Whether the MLL trails (EOD trailing vs static)"
      ],
      "last_checked": "2026-10-19"
    },
    {
      "id": "ftmo",
      "name": "FTMO",
      "market": "forex",
      "priority": 8,
      "website": "https://ftmo.com",
      "offer": {
        "code": null,
        "headline": "No discount code. Automatic 'Special Deal' (no code): $100K 2-Step Standard €439 (was €540); $100K 1-Step €399 (was €499). Only if you don't already have an active one of that size.",
        "percent_off": "~19% (2-Step $100K) / ~20% (1-Step $100K), calculated from site prices",
        "expiry": "No end date published (site tooltip only)",
        "code_type": "automatic sale",
        "sources": [
          "https://ftmo.com/en/"
        ]
      },
      "plan": "2-Step FTMO Challenge (Standard)",
      "rules": {
        "profit_target": "10% (Challenge) / 5% (Verification)",
        "max_drawdown": "10% of initial capital",
        "drawdown_type": "Static (2-Step); 1-Step uses EOD trailing max loss",
        "daily_loss": "5% of initial capital, reset 00:00 CE(S)T from midnight balance (1-Step: 3%)",
        "consistency": "2-Step: none listed. 1-Step & FTMO Account (1-Step): best day ≤ 50% of total profit (new rule for orders from 12 Oct 2026)",
        "platforms": "MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView",
        "payout_frequency": "First reward request from day 14 after first trade on the account; split 80% on 2-Step (90% with Scaling Plan/Premium), 90% on 1-Step",
        "restrictions": "Min 4 trading days per phase; unlimited time. On funded Standard accounts: no order execution 2 min before/after restricted news, and no holding through market breaks >2h (e.g. weekends). Challenge/Verification phases and Swing accounts are exempt (Swing = 2-Step only, 1:30 leverage). EAs/algos allowed (avoid Forbidden Trading Practices; third-party EA capital-allocation risk)",
        "sources": [
          "https://ftmo.com/en/",
          "https://ftmo.com/en/trading-objectives/",
          "https://ftmo.com/en/faq/how-do-i-withdraw-my-profits/",
          "https://ftmo.com/en/faq/can-i-trade-news/",
          "https://ftmo.com/en/faq/can-i-hold-positions-overnight-or-over-the-weekend/",
          "https://ftmo.com/en/faq/what-is-the-swing-account-type-and-how-does-it-work/",
          "https://ftmo.com/en/faq/which-instruments-can-i-trade-and-what-strategies-am-i-allowed-to-use/"
        ]
      },
      "programs": [
        {
          "name": "2-Step Challenge (Standard)",
          "target": "10% / 5%",
          "daily_loss": "5%",
          "max_loss": "10% static",
          "min_days": "4 per phase",
          "split": "80% (90% with Scaling/Premium)",
          "price": "$100K: €439 sale (was €540); from €89 ($10K)"
        },
        {
          "name": "1-Step Challenge",
          "target": "10%",
          "daily_loss": "3%",
          "max_loss": "10% EOD trailing (resets after reward)",
          "min_days": "None listed (the 4-day rule is listed for 2-Step only)",
          "split": "90%",
          "price": "$100K: €399 sale (was €499)"
        },
        {
          "name": "Swing (2-Step option)",
          "target": "10% / 5%",
          "daily_loss": "5%",
          "max_loss": "10% static",
          "min_days": "4 per phase",
          "split": "80%",
          "price": "Not verified",
          "note": "No news/weekend restrictions; leverage 1:30 instead of 1:100"
        },
        {
          "name": "FTMO Instant Account (no evaluation)",
          "target": "None (trade for rewards from day one)",
          "daily_loss": "3%",
          "max_loss": "10% intraday trailing, balance-based; does NOT reset after a reward",
          "min_days": "Not verified",
          "split": "90%",
          "payouts": "Not verified",
          "price": "$10K €169 · $25K €339 · $50K €749 · $100K €1,499 · $200K €2,999",
          "note": "Best day must be ≤ 30% of total profit to qualify for a reward; leverage up to 1:100; no time limit. New on our table 19 Oct"
        }
      ],
      "affiliate": {
        "status": "Open (application form)",
        "page": "https://ftmo.com/en/affiliate-programme/",
        "commission": "CFD one-time on first purchase of each product: 8% Bronze / 10% Silver (€250/mo) / 15% Gold (€1,000/mo) / 20% Platinum (€2,500/mo). Futures evals 10–18% recurring up to 12 months; resets 5–9%. €50 minimum; bank, Skrill or crypto",
        "notes": "Levels lock for three months once reached; affiliate codes are Futures-only and are not discounts (checked 19 Oct). Fields: full name, email linked to FTMO, country of residence, how you'll promote, expected referrals (1-10/10-50/50-100/100+), paid advertising, website/social links, confirm FTMO registration, privacy consent. Must already have an FTMO account (trader.ftmo.com). Reviewed in 1–2 business days. Paid ads need 14 days' notice; no FTMO brand-keyword bidding. Pakistan, Vietnam and other countries excluded. Custom code from Silver level."
      },
      "unverified": [
        "End date of the €439/€399 Special Deal",
        "Swing account price",
        "Payout cadence after the first reward",
        "Instant Account minimum days and payout cadence"
      ],
      "last_checked": "2026-10-19"
    },
    {
      "id": "the5ers",
      "name": "The5ers (The Five Percenters)",
      "market": "forex",
      "priority": 8.5,
      "website": "https://the5ers.com",
      "affiliate_link": "https://www.the5ers.com/?afmc=1e3",
      "referral_code": "P1YXOPKT",
      "offer": {
        "code": null,
        "headline": "No public discount code found. Site-wide 'Limited Time Offer! Industry's Lowest $100K For $149' is the Summer Plan 2-Step $100K 'Summer 10/5' at $149 (the 8/5 version is $179). Summer 1-Step $100K $249; Summer $200K 2-Step $249 (10/5) / $279 (8/5). High Stakes 'New' variant is priced below Classic ($100K $405 vs $455).",
        "percent_off": "Not stated (fixed promo price: $100K for $149)",
        "expiry": "'Limited Time Only', no end date published (still live 19 Oct)",
        "code_type": "automatic promo",
        "sources": [
          "https://the5ers.com/",
          "https://the5ers.com/summer-plan/",
          "https://the5ers.com/high-stakes/"
        ]
      },
      "plan": "High Stakes $100K (2-Step)",
      "rules": {
        "profit_target": "Step 1: 8% (Classic) or 10% (New); Step 2: 5%",
        "max_drawdown": "8% on $50K/$100K; 10% on $2.5K–$25K",
        "drawdown_type": "Not verified (site says 'Maximum Loss'; static per third parties only)",
        "daily_loss": "4% on $50K/$100K; 5% on smaller sizes",
        "consistency": "None listed for High Stakes; min 3 profitable days (≥0.5% of initial balance) per step",
        "platforms": "MT5 (hedge)",
        "payout_frequency": "First payout 14 days after funding, then every 2 weeks; min $150 profit ($300 on $50K, $500 on $100K); cap $3,000 ($50K) / $4,000 ($100K) per payout; split 80–100% via scaling",
        "restrictions": "No order execution from 2 min before to 2 min after high-impact news (profits deducted); overnight & weekend holding allowed (indices weekend swap high); 1:100 leverage; inactivity expiry 30 days (eval) / 60 days (funded); account-count limits; EA policy Not verified",
        "sources": [
          "https://the5ers.com/high-stakes/"
        ]
      },
      "programs": [
        {
          "name": "High Stakes (2-Step)",
          "target": "8% or 10% (New) / 5%",
          "daily_loss": "5% (4% on $50K/$100K); breach ends account",
          "max_loss": "10% (8% on $50K/$100K); type Not verified",
          "min_days": "3 profitable days per step",
          "split": "80% → 100% via scaling",
          "price": "$2.5K $22 ($19 New) … $100K $455 ($405 New)",
          "payouts": "Every 14 days; caps $3K/$4K on $50K/$100K"
        },
        {
          "name": "Hyper Growth (1-Step)",
          "target": "10% (also for each scale-up)",
          "daily_loss": "3% daily pause (disables the day only, not a breach)",
          "max_loss": "6% below initial size (static stop-out)",
          "min_days": "None",
          "split": "Starts 75% per scaling table, up to 100%",
          "price": "Growth page shows $5K at $260 and $52 (Pro Growth vs Hyper Growth columns; mapping Not verified)",
          "payouts": "First payout 14 days after funding, then every 2 weeks; fee non-refundable",
          "note": "News trading allowed except bracket strategies; weekend holding allowed; MT5; 1:30; max $40K total evaluation capital"
        },
        {
          "name": "Bootcamp (3-Step)",
          "target": "6% per step; 5% for scaling when funded",
          "daily_loss": "None in evaluation; 3% daily pause when funded",
          "max_loss": "5% per step; 4% funded (type Not verified)",
          "min_days": "None listed",
          "split": "Up to 100%",
          "price": "$20K: $22 + $50 on passing; $100K: $95 + $205; $250K: $225 + $350",
          "payouts": "First payout 14 days after funding, then every 2 weeks; fee non-refundable",
          "note": "News allowed except bracketing; overnight/weekend allowed; 1:30; max 4 active accounts, each with a different method. Platform & stop-loss rule Not verified"
        },
        {
          "name": "Summer Plan 2-Step ($100K, limited time)",
          "target": "10% / 5% (10/5, $149) or 8% / 5% (8/5, $179)",
          "daily_loss": "3% of EOD equity or balance, whichever is higher; breach ends the account",
          "max_loss": "10% of initial balance",
          "min_days": "Not verified",
          "split": "Not verified for $100K ($200K version: 80/20)",
          "payouts": "Fee back as 10% hub credit after Step 1, 20% after Step 2, 70% cash with the 3rd payout",
          "price": "$149 (10/5) / $179 (8/5)",
          "note": "No consistency rule in the evaluation; $600K total Summer Plan buying-power cap per trader; copy trading between your own Summer accounts allowed"
        },
        {
          "name": "Summer Plan 1-Step ($100K, limited time)",
          "target": "10% (also for each scale-up)",
          "daily_loss": "3% of EOD equity or balance, whichever is higher",
          "max_loss": "6% of initial balance",
          "min_days": "Not verified",
          "split": "75%",
          "payouts": "Min withdrawal $250; cap $2,000 per payout; 10% hub credit on passing; refund from 3rd payout",
          "price": "$249",
          "note": "50% consistency in evaluation and funded; max 2 active accounts; 1:100"
        }
      ],
      "affiliate": {
        "status": "Approved (Saxon is an affiliate since Jan 2025); link added 2026-10-19",
        "page": "https://the5ers.com/refer-a-trader/",
        "commission": "10% on a referred user's first purchase, all programs; can split 5% discount / 5% commission on request; no recurring commission stated",
        "notes": "Steps: sign up to the Hub → Affiliate tab → register for the program → generate 'Referral Link'. Any active user can join, once, with a single referral link. Withdraw once rewards exceed $150 AND at least 3 new referred users. Paid ads need prior written permission (otherwise termination without payment). Brand keywords banned; Google Ads must add the5ers/5ers/5%ers etc. as negative keywords. Application form fields: Not verified (inside Hub). Contact help@the5ers.com."
      },
      "unverified": [
        "Drawdown type (static/trailing) for High Stakes and Bootcamp",
        "EA/algo policy",
        "Bootcamp platform and stop-loss requirement",
        "End date of the Summer Plan promo",
        "Hyper Growth vs Pro Growth price mapping",
        "Affiliate registration fields"
      ],
      "last_checked": "2026-10-19"
    },
    {
      "id": "fundingpips",
      "name": "FundingPips",
      "market": "forex",
      "priority": 9,
      "website": "https://fundingpips.com",
      "offer": {
        "code": "FP",
        "headline": "Code FP: 10% off for new users, 5% off for existing users (site banner).",
        "percent_off": "10% new / 5% existing",
        "expiry": "Not stated",
        "code_type": "public",
        "sources": [
          "https://fundingpips.com/"
        ]
      },
      "plan": "2-Step Standard",
      "rules": {
        "profit_target": "8% (Phase 1) / 5% (Phase 2)",
        "max_drawdown": "10%",
        "drawdown_type": "Static",
        "daily_loss": "3% or 5% (depends on configuration bought)",
        "consistency": "35% only on the Monthly (100%) reward cycle, plus 7 profitable days of ≥0.5% per cycle",
        "platforms": "MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader",
        "payout_frequency": "Weekly (60% split), bi-weekly (80%) or monthly (100%)",
        "restrictions": "Min 3 trading days per phase (none if the 3% daily-loss option is bought); 30-day inactivity breach; Master: profits from trades opened or closed within 5 minutes of high-impact news or speeches may be deducted; no overnight/weekend holding on Master without the Swing add-on; 'Striking System' on Master (trigger 1% loss per trade idea on the Monthly cycle). The homepage now advertises 'No Striking System' (which products that covers is Not verified). The 10% Phase-1 target option was discontinued on 24 Jul 2026",
        "sources": [
          "https://help.fundingpips.com/hc/en-us/articles/34501809112081-2-Step-Standard",
          "https://fundingpips.com/"
        ]
      },
      "affiliate": {
        "status": "Open (in-app, needs a purchase)",
        "page": "https://help.fundingpips.com/hc/en-us/articles/34447107645841-Become-an-Affiliate",
        "commission": "Starts at 5% commission with a 5% discount code; tiers by referred users: 6% (24–99), 7% (100–299), 8% (300–599), 10% (600+), on the referee's first purchase; $50 minimum claim",
        "notes": "You must buy any challenge in the FundingPips app to unlock an affiliate link. Not available to residents of Vietnam, UAE and sanctioned countries."
      },
      "unverified": [
        "Which products the homepage 'No Striking System' banner covers"
      ],
      "last_checked": "2026-10-19"
    },
    {
      "id": "fundednext",
      "name": "FundedNext",
      "market": "forex",
      "priority": 10,
      "website": "https://fundednext.com",
      "offer": {
        "code": "STRTN",
        "headline": "'Save up to 33% with code STRTN' on the Stellar 2-Step page; the page data attaches the code to the $6K size only ($59.99 → $39.99). Other sizes list from $119.99 ($15K) to $1,099.99 ($200K).",
        "percent_off": "Up to 33% ($6K size)",
        "expiry": "Not stated",
        "code_type": "public",
        "sources": [
          "https://fundednext.com/cfds/stellar-2-step"
        ]
      },
      "plan": "Stellar 2-Step (CFDs)",
      "rules": {
        "profit_target": "8% (Phase 1) / 5% (Phase 2)",
        "max_drawdown": "10%",
        "drawdown_type": "Static",
        "daily_loss": "5%",
        "consistency": "None (funded)",
        "platforms": "MT4, MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader (official trading-platforms page)",
        "payout_frequency": "First reward after 21 days, then every 14 days; 80% reward share (page now says 'up to 80%'); fee refunded with 1st reward; 15% performance reward on challenge-phase profit",
        "restrictions": "Min 5 trading days per phase; news allowed, but only 40% of news-window profit counts on funded accounts; max 3% risk at any time on funded; EAs only on MetaTrader and need a paid add-on",
        "sources": [
          "https://fundednext.com/cfds/stellar-2-step",
          "https://fundednext.com/trading-platforms"
        ]
      },
      "affiliate": {
        "status": "Open (self-registration)",
        "page": "https://partner.fundednext.com/partners/apply",
        "commission": "Tiered by active customers: CFD 10% / 12% / 15%, Futures 8% / 10% / 12% (not re-checked 19 Oct)",
        "notes": "Partner portal (19 Oct): 'Open registration' — commissions can be earned immediately; KYC only at payout. Earlier notes (17 Oct): needs a FundedNext account; a genuine, active social presence is required."
      },
      "unverified": [],
      "last_checked": "2026-10-19"
    }
  ]
}