Research profile
OneUp Trader
Watch flags
OneUp Trader is an unregulated US-registered firm founded in 2018. Watch flags: lack of regulatory oversight, unverified license status
Pioneer of the one-step futures funded-trader evaluation model.
- Headquarters
- Las Vegas, USA
- Founded
- 2017
- Funding model
- Evaluation Based
- Availability
- Not clearly stated
U.S. traders: Not confirmed — ProprietaryTrading.com could not verify from current first-party sources whether this firm accepts U.S. traders.
Profile updated: August 29, 2026 · Primary source types reviewed: firm rules, FAQ and program pages · Research & methodology
May suit
traders focused on futures; traders comfortable with an evaluation phase; traders who want a published scaling path.
Consider alternatives if
you require exchange-traded equities, options; you rely on copy trading.
Trader rating
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Overview
What this firm is and who it serves
OneUp Trader is one of the earliest one-step futures evaluation firms. It offers a straightforward 15-day combine with consistency rules and partners with Helios Trading Partners for live-funded accounts.
"Provide the simplest, most transparent path to a funded futures account."
At a glance
Structured facts about this firm
- Firm Type
- Evaluation Based prop firm
- Market Focus
- Futures
- Trading Style
- News trading permitted
- Retail Accessibility
- Open to retail traders via evaluation
- Based in
- Las Vegas, USA
- Trader availability
- Not clearly stated
- Known For
- One-step evaluation
- CEO
- Mike Cannon
- Team size
- 25–75
Funding programs
Account types and the path to capital
Evaluation
1-Step Evaluation
Source| Account | Fee | Monthly | Target | Drawdown | Contracts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25K | $65 | $65 | 6% | $1,500 | 3 Contracts |
| $50K | $75 | $75 | 6% | 5% | — |
| $100K | $150 | $150 | 6% | 3.5% | — |
| $150K | $175 | $175 | 6% | 3.33% | — |
| $250K | $325 | $325 | 6% | 2.2% | — |
- Profit split
- 90%
- Payouts
- On demand
- First payout
- FREE and unlimited profit withdrawals from day 1
- Daily loss limit
- 0%
- Min trading days
- 10
- Platforms
- NinjaTrader
Scaling
Max position size based on account size. Consistency rule: 3 other best trading days' net profits total must equal 80% or more of the largest day's net profit.
Pricing notes
Evaluation fees are monthly subscriptions. First $10,000 profits are 100% to the trader. Trailing drawdown stops at the initial starting balance.
Trading rules
What's allowed, what isn't
Asset classes supported
Scaling rules
No automatic scaling; multiple accounts permitted.
Related terms: trailing drawdown · consistency rule · profit split
Platforms & technology
Where and how you trade
Supported platforms
Payout structure
How and when you get paid
Pros & cons
A balanced view based on documented terms
Strengths
- +Long track record
- +Simple rules
- +Reliable payouts
Trade-offs
- −Higher monthly fees
- −Conservative scaling
OneUp Trader FAQs
Based on terms reviewed August 29, 2026
What should traders verify before choosing OneUp Trader?+
Review the specific program's drawdown rules, payout eligibility, prohibited strategies, platform availability, refund terms and any country restrictions before purchasing. Terms can differ between programs at the same firm. This profile summarizes the latest documented terms we found, but traders should confirm the current rules directly with OneUp Trader before purchasing.
Does OneUp Trader offer evaluation and instant-funding options?+
OneUp Trader offers an evaluation (challenge) path. Program rules, fees and payout terms can differ between paths, so confirm the terms of the specific program you intend to buy.
How do OneUp Trader's payouts and profit split work?+
The published profit split is up to 90% of net profits to the trader, depending on the program; payouts are processed on a on-demand (twice a month) basis; first payout eligibility: 15 days after funding. Payout eligibility begins after the applicable program cycle, and program-specific terms should be confirmed directly with the firm.
How does OneUp Trader's scaling plan work?+
OneUp Trader publishes a scaling ceiling of up to $250,000 through scaling. No automatic scaling; multiple accounts permitted. A scaling ceiling is the maximum allocation reachable over time — not the size of an initial funded account.
What are OneUp Trader's main drawdown and trading restrictions?+
Based on the documented terms we reviewed: news trading is allowed, overnight holding is restricted, weekend holding is restricted, copy trading is not permitted. Drawdown type and consistency requirements can vary by program, so check the rulebook for the exact program before purchase.
Which platforms and markets are available at OneUp Trader?+
Platforms: Rithmic, NinjaTrader, TradingView, Sierra Chart. Markets: futures. Availability can differ by program and by region — confirm on the firm's platform and product pages before purchasing.
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