Market access
CME · COMEX · NYMEX · CBOT Eligible exchange-listed futures products.Professional futures capital
Futures Funding.
Trade specialist markets through a pathway built around clear progression and real payout milestones.
Choose a $25K–$150K Futures account, work through four clearly defined payout phases and progress toward the live funded stage with a 90% standard profit split.
Trade eligible exchange-listed products through DXFutures or Volumetrica with defined contract limits, a 9% target per phase and a 5% end-of-day trailing maximum loss.
Phase target
9% The same objective through each payout phase.Payout access
From Phase 1 Defined milestones throughout the progression route.Profit target
9% / phase A consistent target through each of the four payout phases.Max loss
5% trailing The maximum-loss level trails on end-of-day balance under the listed model.Profit split
90% standard Keep 90% of eligible profits at the live funded stage.Payout access
From Phase 1 The progression model introduces eligible payouts from the first phase.Choose Your Futures Account
Four account sizes. Contract limits built to scale with your process.
Futures Funding
$25K
An accessible specialist starting point 1 standard / 15 micro Standard / micro contracts
$2,250 9% phase target
$1,250 5% trailing max loss
Futures Funding
$50K
A popular balance of scale and control 3 standard / 30 micro Standard / micro contracts
$4,500 9% phase target
$2,500 5% trailing max loss
Futures Funding
$100K
More exposure for an established process 6 standard / 60 micro Standard / micro contracts
$9,000 9% phase target
$5,000 5% trailing max loss
Futures Funding
$150K
Maximum listed futures pathway 9 standard / 90 micro Standard / micro contracts
$13,500 9% phase target
$7,500 5% trailing max loss
90% standardLive funded profit split
Payouts from Phase 1Milestones throughout progression
25% consistencyBuilt into each payout phase
Specialist platformsDXFutures and Volumetrica
Built around progression and visible milestones
Know the pathway before you place the first contract.
The Futures route combines specialist market access, defined contract exposure and a payout structure that rewards progression—not only the finish line.
Target
9% / phase
Consistent progression.
Payout access
From Phase 1
Milestones along the way.
Profit split
90% standard
At the live funded stage.
Account sizes
$25K–$150K
Four specialist options.
Designed for futures specialists
Choose the pathway built for the market you actually trade.
This route is built around futures contracts, specialist platforms and clearly defined exposure limits—not an FX evaluation wearing a futures label.
It is a strong fit when transparent progression, early payout milestones and a 90% standard split align with how you already trade.
You trade exchange-listed futures.
This pathway is designed around futures contracts, exposure limits and specialist platforms rather than adapting an FX-style challenge.
You value transparent progression.
Targets, contract limits, inactivity rules and payout amounts are clearly mapped across every stage of the journey.
You want payouts built into the pathway.
Eligible payouts begin from Phase 1, connecting disciplined progression to meaningful milestones before the live funded stage.
The futures advantage
Specialist structure. Clear milestones. Payout access from Phase 1.
Every part of the pathway is designed to make progression clear—from contract exposure and consistency rules to phased payouts and the live funded stage.
Purpose-built for futures
Contract exposure, exchange access, consistency rules and payout stages are all structured around the futures market.
Clear phase progression
Each phase has the same 9% target and a defined payout milestone, making the route easy to understand before you begin.
Payouts from Phase 1
Eligible payouts start during the progression journey rather than appearing only after every phase has been completed.
90% standard split
The live funded stage includes a 90% standard profit split, subject to the applicable payout and eligibility rules.
Futures progression and payouts
Know every target, contract limit and payout milestone before you commit.
Compare phase targets, contract exposure, inactivity rules, payout amounts and the live funded structure across every available account size before choosing.
| Futures Pathway | $25,000 | $50,000 | $100,000 | $150,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plan Rules | ||||
| Profit Target per Phase | 9% | 9% | 9% | 9% |
| Max Loss (trails on EOD balance) | 5% | 5% | 5% | 5% |
| Consistency Requirement | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% |
| Maximum Time | 60 Days | 60 Days | 60 Days | 60 Days |
| Exposure Limits | ||||
| Standard / Micro Contracts | 1 / 15 | 3 / 30 | 6 / 60 | 9 / 90 |
| Inactivity Period | ||||
| Phases 1–4 | 14 days | 14 days | 14 days | 14 days |
| Live Funded | 7 days | 7 days | 7 days | 7 days |
| Payout Phases | ||||
| Phase 1 Payout | $500 | $1,000 | $2,000 | $3,000 |
| Phase 2 Payout | $750 | $1,500 | $3,000 | $4,500 |
| Phase 3 Payout | $750 | $1,500 | $3,000 | $4,500 |
| Phase 4 Payout | $1,500 | $3,000 | $6,000 | $9,000 |
| Live Funded Account | ||||
| Account Size | $3,000 | $6,000 | $12,000 | $18,000 |
| Max Loss (Static) | $1,500 | $3,000 | $6,000 | $9,000 |
| Profit Split | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% |
| Maximum Time (Inactivity only) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
$25,000
FuturesPlan Rules
Profit Target per Phase 9%
Max Loss (trails on EOD balance) 5%
Consistency Requirement 25%
Maximum Time 60 Days
Exposure Limits
Standard / Micro Contracts 1 / 15
Inactivity Period
Phases 1–4 14 days
Live Funded 7 days
Payout Phases
Phase 1 Payout $500
Phase 2 Payout $750
Phase 3 Payout $750
Phase 4 Payout $1,500
Live Funded Account
Account Size $3,000
Max Loss (Static) $1,500
Profit Split 90%
Maximum Time (Inactivity only) N/A
$50,000
FuturesPlan Rules
Profit Target per Phase 9%
Max Loss (trails on EOD balance) 5%
Consistency Requirement 25%
Maximum Time 60 Days
Exposure Limits
Standard / Micro Contracts 3 / 30
Inactivity Period
Phases 1–4 14 days
Live Funded 7 days
Payout Phases
Phase 1 Payout $1,000
Phase 2 Payout $1,500
Phase 3 Payout $1,500
Phase 4 Payout $3,000
Live Funded Account
Account Size $6,000
Max Loss (Static) $3,000
Profit Split 90%
Maximum Time (Inactivity only) N/A
$100,000
FuturesPlan Rules
Profit Target per Phase 9%
Max Loss (trails on EOD balance) 5%
Consistency Requirement 25%
Maximum Time 60 Days
Exposure Limits
Standard / Micro Contracts 6 / 60
Inactivity Period
Phases 1–4 14 days
Live Funded 7 days
Payout Phases
Phase 1 Payout $2,000
Phase 2 Payout $3,000
Phase 3 Payout $3,000
Phase 4 Payout $6,000
Live Funded Account
Account Size $12,000
Max Loss (Static) $6,000
Profit Split 90%
Maximum Time (Inactivity only) N/A
$150,000
FuturesPlan Rules
Profit Target per Phase 9%
Max Loss (trails on EOD balance) 5%
Consistency Requirement 25%
Maximum Time 60 Days
Exposure Limits
Standard / Micro Contracts 9 / 90
Inactivity Period
Phases 1–4 14 days
Live Funded 7 days
Payout Phases
Phase 1 Payout $3,000
Phase 2 Payout $4,500
Phase 3 Payout $4,500
Phase 4 Payout $9,000
Live Funded Account
Account Size $18,000
Max Loss (Static) $9,000
Profit Split 90%
Maximum Time (Inactivity only) N/A
Rules, payout amounts, account availability and platform conditions are subject to the applicable terms. Review the current checkout information before purchase.
Interactive Futures Account Explorer
See each Futures account in real dollars.
Choose an account size to instantly compare the 9% phase target, 5% trailing maximum loss, contract allowance, Phase 1 payout and live funded size.
Phase target
$4,500
9% per payout phase
Trailing max loss
$2,500
5% on end-of-day balance
Contract limit
3 standard / 30 micro
Standard / micro capacity
Phase 1 payout
$1,000
Live funded size: $6,000
$50K account
Popular choiceA popular balance of scale and control
Price
$570.00
Figures translate the listed percentages and payout schedule for planning purposes. Current breach calculations, eligibility and platform conditions remain subject to the applicable account terms.
Choose exposure with confidence
Match the account to the contracts you actually trade.
01
Start with your normal standard or micro contract size—not the headline account balance.
02
Confirm your typical losing sequence fits comfortably inside the 5% trailing limit.
03
Choose the smallest account that supports your execution without encouraging unnecessary exposure.
Is Futures Funding right for you?
Match the account to your real contract exposure.
Use this checklist to confirm that the contract limits, trailing-loss model, consistency requirement and activity rules fit the way you trade.
✓ I understand standard and micro futures contract sizing.
✓ I know how the end-of-day trailing max loss affects the account.
✓ I can satisfy a 25% consistency requirement without forcing one oversized day.
✓ My strategy can operate inside the listed contract and exposure limits.
✓ I can remain active enough to satisfy the inactivity rules.
✓ I am choosing account size from my execution plan—not the headline balance.
Futures account options
Choose the account that fits the contracts you actually trade.
Compare price, account size and standard-versus-micro contract limits. The right option gives your strategy enough room without tempting you to stretch your normal risk.
Account Size
$25K
An accessible specialist starting point
Contract limit
1 standard / 15 micro
Price
$285.00
Choose $25K Futures Funding
Account Size
$50K
A popular balance of scale and control
Contract limit
3 standard / 30 micro
Price
$570.00
Choose $50K Futures Funding
Account Size
$100K
More exposure for an established process
Contract limit
6 standard / 60 micro
Price
$1,085.00
Choose $100K Futures Funding
Account Size
$150K
Maximum listed futures pathway
Contract limit
9 standard / 90 micro
Price
$1,735.00
Choose $150K Futures Funding
Checkout opens securely. Account pricing, contract limits, rules, availability and payout eligibility remain subject to the applicable terms.
How it works
From first contract to live funded progression.
Choose your account, trade through the defined phases, unlock eligible payout milestones and carry the same disciplined execution into the live funded stage.
01
Choose your account
Select the account size and contract allowance that fit your experience, strategy and normal risk.
02
Trade through the phases
Work toward the 9% target while respecting the trailing max loss, consistency requirement and time limits.
03
Unlock phased payouts
Progress through the listed payout milestones while maintaining the same disciplined execution.
04
Reach the live funded stage
Complete the required progression and move into the listed live funded structure with a 90% standard split.
Compare routes
Choose the market and funding structure that fit your edge.
Futures Funding is the specialist progression route. Prefer a direct FX evaluation, measured two-phase validation or immediate access? Compare every pathway before choosing.
| Feature | Futures | 1-Step | 2-Step | Instant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evaluation model | Payout phases | 1 phase | 2 phases | No evaluation |
| Best fit | Futures specialists | Direct challenge | Measured progression | Experienced direct access |
| Profit target | 9% per phase | 10% | 8% / 5% | No challenge target |
| Profit split | 90% standard | 75% standard / up to 90%* | 75% standard / up to 90%* | 80% standard / up to 90%* |
| Daily loss | None listed | 5% | 5% | 5% |
| Max drawdown | 5% trailing EOD | 6% trailing | 8% static | 8% trailing |
| Max size listed | $150K | $1M | $500K | $100K |
Evaluation model
FuturesPayout phases
1-Step1 phase
2-Step2 phases
InstantNo evaluation
Best fit
FuturesFutures specialists
1-StepDirect challenge
2-StepMeasured progression
InstantExperienced direct access
Profit target
Futures9% per phase
1-Step10%
2-Step8% / 5%
InstantNo challenge target
Profit split
Futures90% standard
1-Step75% standard / up to 90%*
2-Step75% standard / up to 90%*
Instant80% standard / up to 90%*
Daily loss
FuturesNone listed
1-Step5%
2-Step5%
Instant5%
Max drawdown
Futures5% trailing EOD
1-Step6% trailing
2-Step8% static
Instant8% trailing
Max size listed
Futures$150K
1-Step$1M
2-Step$500K
Instant$100K
*The FX 1-Step and 2-Step routes include a 75% standard split, while Instant includes an 80% standard split. A 90/10 split is available as an optional checkout upgrade where offered.
Specialist futures platforms
Choose the platform that fits your futures workflow.
Trade through DXFutures or Volumetrica with access to eligible exchange-listed products across CME, COMEX, NYMEX and CBOT.
Platform availability depends on the selected account configuration. Traders must use the active front-month contract and remain within the total account exposure limit.
Web + iOS
DXFutures
A purpose-built futures environment with real-time market data, clear account monitoring and access designed around exchange-listed products.
Professional futures platform
Volumetrica
A specialist futures trading and analysis environment for traders who want an alternative professional workflow for execution and market study.
Market access
CME, COMEX, NYMEX & CBOT
Market data
Real-time fees included
Contract rule
Active front month only
Exposure model
1 E-mini = 10 Micro
Verified withdrawal proof
See what disciplined futures progression can lead toward.
These masked certificates show completed withdrawals from traders within the KickStart funding ecosystem—real examples of what disciplined execution and rule compliance can lead toward.
Certificates are masked for privacy. Individual results vary. Previous withdrawals do not guarantee that another trader will progress, receive funding or qualify for a payout.
Trader reviews
Specialist funding deserves a dependable trader experience.
Clear progression is only part of the experience. Traders also value dependable technology, responsive support and a company that takes their journey seriously.
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KickStart is one of the few trading firms that genuinely cares about traders and their progress. The guidance and support have been excellent.
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Testimonials describe individual experiences and are not representative of every trader. Trading performance, progression and payout eligibility vary.
Futures Funding FAQs
Everything to know before choosing Futures Funding.
What makes the Futures Funding pathway different? +
The Futures Funding pathway is designed around exchange-listed futures, contract exposure limits, a 25% consistency requirement, four payout phases and a distinct live funded stage.
What is the profit target? +
The listed target is 9% in each payout phase. Traders must also remain within the 5% trailing maximum-loss model, consistency requirement, time limit and inactivity rules.
When do payouts begin? +
Eligible payouts begin from Phase 1. The amount varies by account size and increases across the listed progression phases.
What is the standard profit split? +
The listed live funded profit split is 90% of eligible profits, subject to the applicable payout rules and eligibility requirements.
What is the 25% consistency requirement? +
The listed consistency rule limits how much of the overall profit can come from a single trading day. Review the current account terms before purchase to understand the exact calculation.
Which platforms are available? +
The pathway supports DXFutures and Volumetrica. Available platform options and account configurations are shown during checkout.
Does purchasing an account guarantee payouts or live funding? +
No. Progression, payouts and live funded status depend on satisfying the relevant targets, risk limits, consistency rules, activity requirements and account terms.
Ready to begin the Futures pathway?
Choose the account size that fits your actual contract plan.
Compare account size, contract exposure and phase payouts—then begin with a clear plan for the full progression model.
KickStart Trading is an affiliate of Prop Account, LLC. Purchases and fees are processed by Prop Account, LLC. Terms & Conditions. Trading involves risk. Products, rules, pricing, platforms and payout eligibility may change; no outcome is guaranteed.
Futures Funding
Accounts from $285.00