United StatesSummary
Traders Launch, launched in 2024, offers one-step futures evaluations on the New York session or 22 hours, with a target of only 2%.
Verdict · 7.0/10
A very particular format, for ultra-disciplined traders only.
Programs
Accounts from 100K to 300K. A 2% target, a 1% end-of-day drawdown (very tight) and 40% best-day consistency. News allowed, no mandatory stop. ES, NQ, YM, GC, CL.
Payouts
From 55% to 80% depending on the program, with same-day payouts.
Challenges and conditions
NYC Session100K · 1 step
- Price
- $49 (55%) / $99 (80%)
- Target
- 2%
- Daily loss
- —
- Max loss
- 1% EOD
- Profit split
- 55 → 80%
Full Session 22H100K · 1 step
- Price
- $79
- Target
- 2%
- Daily loss
- —
- Max loss
- 1% EOD
- Profit split
- 55%
| Payout frequency | Same day |
|---|---|
| Payout speed | Same day |
| Markets | Futures, Indices, Commodities |
| Platforms | Quantower, TradingView, Volumetrica |
Public prices excluding promotions, verified in October 2026. Conditions change: check the official site before buying.
Trading rules
| News trading | Allowed |
|---|---|
| Consistency rule | 40% (best day) |
Rules checked in October 2026. Check any point not listed here in the firm's official terms.
Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths
- Only a 2% target
- Same-day payouts
- News allowed
Weaknesses
- Very tight 1% drawdown
- Low split (55%) on the cheapest plans
Who is it for?
A good fit if you…
- Are a very disciplined scalper
- Trade the New York session
Avoid if you…
- Need room (1% drawdown)
- Want 90%
Traders Launch against competitors
 Traders Launch |  FundedNext |  Topstep | |
|---|---|---|---|
| YourFunding score | 7.0/10 | 9.0/10 | 8.8/10 |
| From | from $49 | $549 | $49/mo |
| Profit split | 55 → 80% | 80 → 95% | 90% |
| Payout frequency | Same day | Guaranteed within 24h | After 5 winning days |
| Max capital | $1.5M | $300K | $750K |
| Founded | 2024 | 2022 | 2012 |
| Platforms | Quantower, TradingView, Volumetrica | MT4, MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader | TopstepX, NinjaTrader, Quantower |
| Payouts | 7.8 | 9.6 | 8.8 |
| Rules | 6.6 | 9.0 | 8.4 |
| Price | 8.0 | 8.2 | 8.6 |
| Support | 7.0 | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| Reputation | 6.6 | 9.1 | 9.6 |
Score breakdown
FAQ Traders Launch
What is the target?
2% of the account, with a 1% end-of-day drawdown.
What split?
From 55% to 80% depending on the program.
