A performance-based futures funding program built around consistency, defined risk, and a clear path to a live funded account with a 90% profit split.
~ 4 Phases to Live Funding, with Real Payouts beginning in Phase One. ~
Rated 4.1/5 based on verified Trustpilot reviews Β· CME-listed futures β’ Rithmic infrastructure β’ Transparent rules Β· terms and conditions apply*
Up to 90% profit split
Reward discipline, and transition qualified traders into live capital β with no ambiguity at any stage.
Trade a simulated futures account with real-time market data, defined risk limits, and a clear profit target. No evaluation resets. No guesswork.
Advance by achieving 9% in each phase, while respecting the max drawdown, and get paid a set payout at each phase.
Unlock higher payout percentages as you progress. Withdraw profits while continuing to build a verified performance record.
Earn 90% of the gains as standard β and level up when youβre ready. The more you make, the more you keep. Futures Trading the way it should be β just pure performance.
Start with a balance between $25,000 and $150,000 USD.
Start trading immediately, and get paid beginning in Phase One!
During each of the four phases, once you've achieved 9% net gains, you will receive your payout and advance to the next phase.
There is NO daily drawdown limit enforced
Don't lose more than 5% overall at any time.
Share in 90% of profits once funded, from day one, as standard.
Just don't be inactive for more than 14 days consecutively.
Weekend Holding and Overnight Holding are both allowed in our futures program.
Full performance analytics and risk tracking included
Trade with 50:1 Leverage
Risk limits and drawdown are calculated on realized results - NOT unrealized gains.
Our most popular choice. Trade futures markets with a structured 4-phase funding model, earn payouts starting in Phase 1, and keep up to 90% of your profits.
| Plan Sizes | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $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 contracts | 3/30 contracts | 6/60 contracts | 9/90 contracts |
| 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 | |
Based on verified Trustpilot reviews
"The trading environment was top-notch with reasonable spreads and a reliable platform. Additionally, the 5% relative drawdown rule was manageable with proper risk management. The support team at KickStart was always there to assist me with any questions or issues I had and I never felt alone throughout the process. Now, I am a funded trader with a real account of $500,000 and I can't wait to see my results with the help of KickStart Trading."
"Simple rules, no minimum trading days, can trade any style and use trade copiers with multiple accounts. Customer support always responds quickly as well. Overall great company! Excited to start my trading journey with them."
"Just passed my Audition for a funded Account. Can't tell something negative. Easy rules and no time limit. I already knew the rules from some other firms."
"KickStart Trading is an incredible platform that provides opportunities for growing traders that are in need of either the knowledge or the funding to take their trading to the next level. In such a spurious market like Forex it is rare to find a genuine and true platform like KickStart in which a trader can truly progress."
"Kickstart Trading is one of a few trading firms out there, that actually care about you and your performance and will do anything they can to help you and guide you to become consistently profitable trader. I have been through tens of courses and mentorships so have extensive knowledge about trading. Yet I was very surprised to learn so much new information from Lesson one onwards. The support they give you is out of this world and I would highly recommend you working with them. All in all very good deal, both price-wise and content and support-wise. I am glad to be part of Kickstart Trading students and traders. Thank you guys, You really are awesome."
"KickStart Trading definitely 100% has the best Forex trading course that I have come across. Since enrolling in KickStart, my win rate and trading performance in general has greatly improved. The support is amazing! Unlike many other courses out there, they actually care about their students, they give true mentor-ship and support is always available to help when you are in need of it. The Forex course that KickStart offers, teaches everything you need to know to become a profitable trader, from psychology to risk management, to trading strategy and technical analysis. Instead of teaching about over-complicated strategies and a whole bunch of useless indicators, they teach in a very clear concise way. The CEO is genuine and helpful and has a very welcoming energy. A course I would definitely recommend!"
"The UFTC gave me a real edge. The strategies are clear, structured, and actually work in live markets. I went from guessing to executing with confidence."
"KickStart's funding program is the real deal. Fair rules, no games, and I got my first payout within weeks. The dashboard makes everything transparent."
"I've taken other courses before, but nothing compares to the depth and structure of the UFTC. Chris genuinely cares about his students' success. Best investment I've made."
"The coaching calls with Chris changed everything for me. He helped me see patterns I was missing and tighten my risk management. My consistency improved dramatically."
"I was skeptical at first, but KickStart delivers. The course is comprehensive, the funding rules are fair, and the support team actually responds. Highly recommend."
"From zero trading knowledge to passing my first evaluation in 3 months. The UFTC gave me the foundation, and KickStart's funding gave me the opportunity. Life-changing."
"The trading environment was top-notch with reasonable spreads and a reliable platform. Additionally, the 5% relative drawdown rule was manageable with proper risk management. The support team at KickStart was always there to assist me with any questions or issues I had and I never felt alone throughout the process. Now, I am a funded trader with a real account of $500,000 and I can't wait to see my results with the help of KickStart Trading."
"Simple rules, no minimum trading days, can trade any style and use trade copiers with multiple accounts. Customer support always responds quickly as well. Overall great company! Excited to start my trading journey with them."
"Just passed my Audition for a funded Account. Can't tell something negative. Easy rules and no time limit. I already knew the rules from some other firms."
"KickStart Trading is an incredible platform that provides opportunities for growing traders that are in need of either the knowledge or the funding to take their trading to the next level. In such a spurious market like Forex it is rare to find a genuine and true platform like KickStart in which a trader can truly progress."
"Kickstart Trading is one of a few trading firms out there, that actually care about you and your performance and will do anything they can to help you and guide you to become consistently profitable trader. I have been through tens of courses and mentorships so have extensive knowledge about trading. Yet I was very surprised to learn so much new information from Lesson one onwards. The support they give you is out of this world and I would highly recommend you working with them. All in all very good deal, both price-wise and content and support-wise. I am glad to be part of Kickstart Trading students and traders. Thank you guys, You really are awesome."
"KickStart Trading definitely 100% has the best Forex trading course that I have come across. Since enrolling in KickStart, my win rate and trading performance in general has greatly improved. The support is amazing! Unlike many other courses out there, they actually care about their students, they give true mentor-ship and support is always available to help when you are in need of it. The Forex course that KickStart offers, teaches everything you need to know to become a profitable trader, from psychology to risk management, to trading strategy and technical analysis. Instead of teaching about over-complicated strategies and a whole bunch of useless indicators, they teach in a very clear concise way. The CEO is genuine and helpful and has a very welcoming energy. A course I would definitely recommend!"
"The UFTC gave me a real edge. The strategies are clear, structured, and actually work in live markets. I went from guessing to executing with confidence."
"KickStart's funding program is the real deal. Fair rules, no games, and I got my first payout within weeks. The dashboard makes everything transparent."
"I've taken other courses before, but nothing compares to the depth and structure of the UFTC. Chris genuinely cares about his students' success. Best investment I've made."
"The coaching calls with Chris changed everything for me. He helped me see patterns I was missing and tighten my risk management. My consistency improved dramatically."
"I was skeptical at first, but KickStart delivers. The course is comprehensive, the funding rules are fair, and the support team actually responds. Highly recommend."
"From zero trading knowledge to passing my first evaluation in 3 months. The UFTC gave me the foundation, and KickStart's funding gave me the opportunity. Life-changing."
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Most futures funding programs rely on opaque risk mechanics designed to eliminate traders quickly. Our rules are simple, transparent, and enforced the same way professional risk desks operate.
Your account uses one trailing drawdown β enforced consistently at all times.
Trade freely within your overall risk envelope. No arbitrary daily shutdowns.
Risk limits are calculated on closed trades only β unrealized gains do not move the drawdown.
No hidden buffers, no moving thresholds, no surprise liquidations.
Once you withdraw profits, the trailing drawdown locks at your start balance β protecting your gains.
Once you qualify for live funding, your trading environment doesn't change β only the capital allocation does.
We scale traders the same way professional firms do: controlled initial exposure, strictly defined risk limits, and earned increases over time.
Your starting balance reflects risk capacity, not reckless exposure. As you demonstrate consistency, your capital scales alongside you.
To encourage professional trading behavior, no single trading day may account for more than 25% of total profits in a phase.
$8,000 total profit over 4 days at $2,000 per day = 25% consistency
$3,000 best day on an $8,000 total = 37.5% consistency
Important Note: Traders do not lose their account for failing consistency β they simply continue trading until both conditions are met.
Equity indices, metals, energy, currencies, agriculture, and select crypto futures.
*Market pricing and executions are sourced directly from exchanges β no manipulation or interference, ever.
Got questions? You're not alone. We've compiled quick answers to the most common things traders ask about KickStart's Instant Funding β from payouts to risk rules. If it's on your mind, it's probably right here.
Phase 1 begins once you purchase an account. Once you hit your profit target; while maintaining a 25% consistency, you will be able to request a payout and then advance to the next Phase. At each new Phase your account will begin with a fresh starting balance.
We have a Consistency Requirement to ensure traders aren't hitting profit targets through a few lucky trades. This promotes consistent behavior and punishes YOLO style trading. The calculation is: (best trading day PnL/Total PnL) x 100.
A lower value means profits are generated more consistently across multiple trading days. A higher value means profits are concentrated on fewer trading days. For example, a consistency requirement of 25% means you cannot achieve your entire profit target in less than 4 days (100% / 25% = 4).
You must meet both the profit target and the consistency requirement β maintaining a consistency ratio at or below 25% β to hit your profit target, be eligible for a payout, and to advance to the next phase.
No. But in order to complete the phase and be entitled to receive the payout, you will need to achieve both the profit target and the consistency requirement.
This is the predetermined profit amount you need to achieve in order to pass to the next phase of the program and be eligible to receive the payout.
There is no specific Daily Loss Limit, but traders must always stay within the Max Trailing Loss.
The Maximum Trailing Loss for each phase trails using End of Day Balance. Example: If your starting balance is $100,000, and there is a 5% Max Trailing Loss, you can drawdown to $95,000 before you violate the Maximum Trailing Loss rule. Then for example let's say you take your end of day balance to $102,000. This is your new End of Day High-Water Mark, which would mean your new Maximum Trailing Loss would be $97,000.
Once you generate a 5% return in the account, the Max Trailing Loss will lock at the starting balance (i.e. the Max Loss Limit will never increase above your starting balance). For the purpose of all calculations, the end of day is defined as 1600 CST.
No. You will need to purchase a new account if you breach it for any reason.
Overnight holding is allowed, but All positions must be closed and all open orders cancelled at 1510 CST each weekday.
A futures contract represents a standardized amount of an underlying asset. For example, one E-mini S&P 500 futures contract (ES) represents $50 times the index price, while one crude oil (CL) contract represents 1,000 barrels of oil.
Most futures funding programs are designed to eliminate traders quickly through opaque rules, shifting thresholds, and risk mechanics that work against you. This program is built differently.
At KickStart Trading, we operate this funding model the same way a professional risk desk would: One clear risk framework from start to finish β no rule changes between simulation and live funding. No daily loss limit β your risk is managed through a single, clearly defined trailing drawdown. Realized P&L only β drawdowns and limits are calculated on closed trades, not unrealized gains. No hidden buffers or intraday "gotchas" β what you see is exactly how the account is enforced. Scaling is earned, not reset β consistency is rewarded with increased capital, not new hurdles.
Instead of forcing traders to hit artificial targets or navigate changing rules, this program focuses on discipline, risk control, and repeatable performance β the same traits required to trade real capital professionally. If you can manage risk and trade consistently, this program is designed to let you stay funded, get paid, and scale β not to catch you out.
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