Most accounts Apex Trader Funding
Hold up to 20 Performance Accounts simultaneously. Largest US prop firm by trader count.
DrawdownTrailing
PlatformsRithmic, Tradovate
Account sizes$25K – $300K
Activation feeYes
StandoutUp to 20 PAs
NinjaTrader-Compatible Prop Firms
Find a futures prop firm that fits your trading
Eight prop firms compared by what actually matters when you are picking one: drawdown type, routing platform, account size range, and policy nuances. Each firm links to a deep integration guide for CrossTrade.
Best For
Quick picks by use case
Skip the comparison if you already know what you need. These are the firms we recommend by category, with deep integration guides for each.
For scaling
Run multiple accounts at once
Apex Trader Funding
Hold up to 20 Performance Accounts simultaneously. Use a CrossTrade Trade Copier to mirror one master across the whole stack.
For new tradersSkip the activation fee
MyFundedFutures
No activation fee on funded accounts as of July 2025. Lowest barrier to a live PA among the major NT8-compatible firms.
For static drawdownStatic instead of trailing
Bulenox or BluSky
Static drawdown does not chase your equity peak. The fixed threshold is easier to plan around for systematic strategies.
For automationBot-friendly explicit policy
Bulenox
Explicitly permits bots and automated trading. Cleanest policy story for traders running fully automated CrossTrade strategies.
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NinjaTrader-compatible prop firms
Filter by drawdown type or routing platform. Click any firm for a deep integration guide with rule mappings and CrossTrade safeguards.
Drawdown
Platform
Account size
Most accounts 
No activation fee MyFundedFutures
Eliminated activation fees in July 2025. Core, Pro, and Rapid plans with different rule sets.
DrawdownTrailing
PlatformsRithmic, Tradovate
Account sizes$50K – $150K
Activation feeNone
StandoutNo activation fee
Bot-friendly Bulenox
Explicitly permits bots and automated trading. Choice of Trailing or Static drawdown at signup.
DrawdownTrailing or Static
PlatformsRithmic, Tradovate
Account sizes$25K – $250K
Activation feeYes
StandoutStatic option
Drawdown choice TradeDay
Three drawdown options at signup: Trailing, Static, or EOD. Rare flexibility in the prop space.
DrawdownTrailing, Static, or EOD
PlatformsRithmic, Tradovate
Account sizes$25K – $250K
Activation feeYes
Standout3 drawdown types
3.0 update Tradeify
Three account families (Growth, Select, Lightning) launched March 2026 with distinct rule sets.
DrawdownTrailing
PlatformsRithmic, Tradovate
Account sizes$25K – $150K
Activation feeYes
StandoutLightning fast eval
10+ year track record Earn2Trade
Gauntlet Mini and Trader Career Path. Added Tradovate via CQG and TradingView in March 2026.
DrawdownEOD trailing
PlatformsRithmic, NinjaTrader, Tradovate (CQG)
Account sizes$25K – $200K
Activation feeYes
StandoutTradovate via CQG
Premium tier BluSky Trading
Premium and Static Growth account families. Up to five accounts allowed simultaneously.
DrawdownTrailing or Static
PlatformsRithmic, Tradovate
Account sizes$25K – $300K
Activation feeYes
StandoutStatic Growth
PRO accounts Take Profit Trader
EOD trailing drawdown with PRO funded accounts. Verify automation policy before deploying bots.
DrawdownEOD trailing
PlatformsRithmic, Tradovate
Account sizes$25K – $150K
Activation feeYes
StandoutEOD trailing
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At a Glance
Side-by-side matrix
Every firm compared on the attributes that actually decide a purchase. For specific account-size pricing and rule values, see each firm's deep guide.
| Firm | Drawdown | Platforms | Account Sizes | Activation Fee | Standout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Trader Funding | Trailing | Rithmic, Tradovate | $25K – $300K | Yes | Up to 20 PAs |
| MyFundedFutures | Trailing | Rithmic, Tradovate | $50K – $150K | None | No activation fee |
| Bulenox | Trailing or Static | Rithmic, Tradovate | $25K – $250K | Yes | Static option |
| TradeDay | Trailing, Static, or EOD | Rithmic, Tradovate | $25K – $250K | Yes | 3 drawdown types |
| Tradeify | Trailing | Rithmic, Tradovate | $25K – $150K | Yes | Lightning fast eval |
| Earn2Trade | EOD trailing | Rithmic, NinjaTrader, Tradovate (CQG) | $25K – $200K | Yes | Tradovate via CQG |
| BluSky Trading | Trailing or Static | Rithmic, Tradovate | $25K – $300K | Yes | Static Growth |
| Take Profit Trader | EOD trailing | Rithmic, Tradovate | $25K – $150K | Yes | EOD trailing |
CrossTrade × Prop Firms
One automation layer that works across every firm here
The prop firm gives you the funded account. CrossTrade is the layer on top that turns TradingView signals into orders, copies trades across multiple PAs, and enforces the firm rules so a missed flatten or a runaway strategy does not cost you the account.
- TradingView webhook automation in approximately 30 milliseconds
- Trade Copier mirrors one master across all your PAs
- Per-account daily loss limits and trailing drawdown enforcement
- Configurable end-of-day flatten on every account
- Works identically on evaluation and funded accounts
- Same setup for every firm on this page
FAQ
Choosing a prop firm for NinjaTrader
Which prop firms work with NinjaTrader 8?
All eight firms listed on this page support NinjaTrader 8 through Rithmic or Tradovate routing. Apex, MyFundedFutures, Bulenox, TradeDay, Tradeify, Earn2Trade, BluSky, and Take Profit Trader can all be traded from a NinjaTrader 8 instance with the appropriate connection setup.
What is the difference between trailing and static drawdown?
Trailing drawdown follows your peak balance up. Every new equity high tightens the threshold. A round-trip on an unrealized winner can fail you without ever booking a loss. Static drawdown holds the threshold at a fixed dollar amount from the starting balance, so the buffer never moves. Static is easier to plan around. Trailing rewards consistent winners and punishes give-back.
Do I need a separate tool to automate trades on prop firm accounts?
Yes if you want webhook automation from TradingView, copy trading across multiple PAs, or rule-aware risk controls. Prop firms provide the routing platform; CrossTrade provides the automation layer that ties TradingView signals into NinjaTrader 8 and enforces the firm rules through Account Manager.
Can CrossTrade enforce daily loss limits and trailing drawdown?
Yes. CrossTrade's Account Manager lets you configure per-account drawdown thresholds, daily loss limits, and end-of-day flatten times independently. When a limit triggers, CrossTrade flattens positions and locks the account before the prop firm liquidation engine fires. This works on every firm listed here.
How fast does CrossTrade route an alert to my prop account?
About 30 milliseconds end-to-end on average. TradingView fires the alert, CrossTrade receives the webhook, routes to your NT8 instance, and NT8 places the order on Rithmic or Tradovate. Running NT8 on a Chicago VPS near CME further reduces routing time.
Are these prop firm rule values current?
High-level attributes shown here (drawdown type, supported platforms, sweet-spot account sizes) are stable and update annually. Specific dollar values, profit targets, activation fees, and promotional pricing live on each firm's deep page on this site, which we review quarterly. Always verify directly on the firm website before purchasing an evaluation.
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