The Trading Pit
One-step · futures prop firm
- In business
- 4 yearssince 2022
- Trustpilot
- Warning, no rating
- Entry fee (50k)
- €99
Summary
The Trading Pit is a futures prop firm with a one-step evaluation, in business since 2022. The $50k account costs €99; its 6% profit target is 1.5 times the 4% max drawdown (trailing, end of day), with a 2% daily loss limit. On payouts, you keep 80% of the profit and the first payout is capped at $2,500. Caution: Trustpilot shows no rating for The Trading Pit because it flagged a breach of its guidelines; its PFT Scout Score is 47 of 100.
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PFT Scout Score
47 / 100
- Rules
- 40
- Payouts
- 58
- Track record
- 71
- Reputation
- 0
- Transparency
- 78
Our own rating, 0 to 100, relative to the other firms listed here. No commission or partner deal changes it. How the score works
Firm overview
Liechtenstein-based firm running a separate futures line alongside its CFD products, with a 30-day challenge window and a daily pause instead of a hard daily loss.
- Evaluation model
- One-step
Source: www.thetradingpit.com/futures, checked 2026-10-19
- Founded
- 2022LEI register (GLEIF): The Trading Pit AG, Liechtenstein, registered 26 July 2022. The firm names no founding year itself.
Source: api.gleif.org/api/v1/lei-records/391200OC6Q4T7EIJ6Z98
- Platforms
- ATAS
- Quantower
- DeepCharts
- R | Trader
- R | Trader Pro
- Tradovate
- NinjaTrader
- TradingView
- Sierra Chart
- MotiveWave
- Jigsaw Trading
- VolFix
- Rithmic
Source: www.thetradingpit.com/futures, checked 2026-10-19
- Notes
- The challenge expires after 30 days. Futures trading is not offered to residents of a published list of countries, including Afghanistan, Albania, Belarus, Iraq and Russia.
Source: www.thetradingpit.com/futures, checked 2026-10-19
Instruments and assets
- Asset classes
- Futures
Source: www.thetradingpit.com/futures, checked 2026-10-19
Firm rules
- Minimum trading days
- 3
- News trading
- Allowed
- Hold over weekend
- Not allowed
Source: www.thetradingpit.com/futures, checked 2026-10-19
Challenges
Futures Prime Trading Challenges · 50k One-step
- Evaluation fee
- €99 one-time
- Activation fee
- None
- Profit target
- €3,000
- Max drawdown
- €2,000
- Drawdown type
- Trailing (end of day)
- Daily loss limit
- €1,000
- Minimum trading days
- 3
- Max payout
- €2,500
Fee is billed in EUR while the account, target, drawdown and payouts are in USD; 30-day challenge window, daily pause instead of a hard daily loss limit; 80% profit share; activation fee shown as 'EUR 129 EUR 0' (no activation fee for new accounts); 40% consistency rule on the profit target for Prime accounts created on or after 14 July 2026 (the target is raised instead of failing the challenge). Up to 50% of realised profit per request, one request every 7 days; 5 profitable trading days with at least $150 profit each before a request.
Source: thetradingpit.com/futures
The Trading Pit activation fee
The Trading Pit charges no activation fee on its funded accounts, according to the firm's published terms, checked 2026-10-19.
Trailing (end of day): the loss limit rises with your highest end-of-day balance and never moves back down. Open profit during the day does not move it.
Offers
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Payout policy
The Trading Pit payout rules
The Trading Pit payout rules as published by the firm: you keep 80% of the profit; payout rhythm: Reward request every 7 days after 5 profitable days of $150+.
- Profit split
- 80%
Source: www.thetradingpit.com/futures, checked 2026-10-19
- Payout cycle
- Reward request every 7 days after 5 profitable days of $150+
Source: www.thetradingpit.com/futures, checked 2026-10-19
- First payout cap (50k)
- $2,500$50,000 account: up to 50% of realised profits, capped at $2,500 per request; one request every 7 days.
Source: www.thetradingpit.com/futures
- Payout cap, Futures Prime Trading Challenges
- 50k€2,500
- 100k€3,500
- 150k€5,000
Up to 50% of realised profit per request, one request every 7 days; 5 profitable trading days with at least $150 profit each before a request.Source: www.thetradingpit.com/futures
- Payout cap, Futures Instant
- 50k€2,000
- 100k€2,500
Source: www.thetradingpit.com/futures
- Claimed payouts
- $18M (all products)“$18M+ in Rewards” Claimed by the firm, not verified by us. The figure covers the whole brand, including its CFD or forex accounts, not only futures.
Source: www.thetradingpit.com, checked 2026-10-19
Frequently asked questions
How much does the 50k account cost at The Trading Pit?
The 50k account at The Trading Pit costs €99 one-time, no activation fee in the Futures Prime Trading Challenges program; €499 one-time, no activation fee in the Futures Instant program, at list price.
What account sizes does The Trading Pit offer?
The Trading Pit offers 50k, 100k and 150k accounts.
What is the profit split at The Trading Pit?
You keep 80% of the profit, according to The Trading Pit's published terms.
How often does The Trading Pit pay out?
The Trading Pit publishes this payout rhythm: Reward request every 7 days after 5 profitable days of $150+.
What is the max drawdown at The Trading Pit?
On the 50k account the max drawdown is $2,000 (4%), measured as trailing (end of day). The daily loss limit is $1,000 (2%).
Does The Trading Pit allow news trading?
Yes. The Trading Pit's published rules allow news trading.
Can I hold positions over the weekend at The Trading Pit?
No. The Trading Pit's published rules do not allow holding over the weekend.
Which trading platforms does The Trading Pit support?
The Trading Pit lists ATAS, Quantower, DeepCharts, R | Trader, R | Trader Pro, Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView, Sierra Chart, MotiveWave, Jigsaw Trading, VolFix and Rithmic.
How long has The Trading Pit been in business?
The Trading Pit has been in business since 2022.
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