Going Live
13 answered questions
Going Live
Live is the final stage of the program. Payout caps and minimums are removed, the evaluation subscription is refunded, and any payout snaps the drawdown floor to your starting capital.
What Live means
What does live mean?
A real brokerage account with real buying power, not simulated trading.
How do I go live?
Meet the live requirements on the Rules page. We may require additional verification before moving you to live.
Will Options Funding decide when I go Live?
Live transition is determined by Options Funding based on account performance and compliance.
Live mechanics
Do payouts change in live?
Yes. Live payout rules can be different. See the Rules page for current live rules.
Are there payout caps or minimums in Live?
No caps in Live. No minimum payout in Live beyond the platform $100 floor.
What is the trailing drawdown in Live?
Growth Live: 6 percent of account size. Express Live: $10,000 (100K), $5,000 (50K), $2,500 (25K). Drawdown mode in Live is End of Day for both families.
Can I trade while traveling?
Yes. Trading is online. If you run into access issues, contact support.
Is the Live account my brokerage account?
No. It is a firm-funded trading arrangement. The firm carries the buying power.
What is the trailing drawdown in Live?
Growth Live: 6 percent of account size. Express Live: $10,000 (100K), $5,000 (50K), $2,500 (25K). Drawdown mode in Live is End of Day for both families.
What is the minimum payout in Live?
$100, with no cap.
Can I lose Live status?
If you breach drawdown in Live, the account closes. There is no Redemption in Live.
What happens if my Live account closes?
A breached Live account ends that account permanently. You can purchase a new Evaluation account and start again. Past performance does not carry over.
Can I trade major news events on a Live account?
Yes. News trading is allowed in every phase, Live included. The same drawdown and consistency rules apply.