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US futures and crypto prop firm operated by Traders Launch LLC (Pennsylvania). One-step SimFunded evaluations with daily payout requests, no activation fee, and no consistency rule once funded. Plans include Premium (EOD drawdown, 60% or 80%), Legacy NYC, Static (60/80/90%), the current TL Drop #3 Rapid plan, and a crypto path. Co-founders and co-CEOs Max Thomas and Connor Holly are identifiable off-site (podcasts and directories). After a one-step evaluation, a buffer account opens automatically. It was founded in 2022.
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Things to know (6)
Independent notes from our review. Many firms have some; check the sources for detail.
Low (6)
- The listed business address, 1700 Market Street Suite 1005, Philadelphia, PA 19103, is an Intelligent Office virtual office. Intelligent Office listing for 1700 Market Street Suite 1005 (opens in new tab)
- The homepage says rules are published before you pay and don't change after. The terms say changes take effect immediately for existing and new users. Traders Launch homepage and terms (opens in new tab)
- Some headline claims are self-sourced or unverified: “#1 on PropScore / Rated 10/10” comes from a site that may earn a commission; “hundreds of verified payouts” rests on one trader case study plus certificates; a $54,500 largest payout on the partner page is unverified. Traders Launch homepage, results and partner page (opens in new tab)
- The homepage said no TL Drop was on sale and that TL Drop #3 was next. The firm’s live plans API on 14 Nov 2026 showed TL Drop #3 Rapid ($25K) as open, at $59, $89 and $109. Traders Launch homepage and live plans API (opens in new tab)
- The terms describe payouts as discretionary, performance-based awards funded by Traders Launch LLC, allow termination for any reason, and generally provide no refunds except in fraud cases. Disputes go to AAA arbitration in Philadelphia, with a class-action waiver and a 30-day opt-out. Traders Launch terms of service (opens in new tab)
- The terms still describe a funding specialist call, a criminal background check and a funding offer after a pass. The site says a buffer account opens automatically after you pass. Traders Launch terms and homepage (opens in new tab)
- Headquarters
- Philadelphia, PA, United States
- Founded
- 2022
- Legal entity
- Traders Launch LLC
- Funding model
- Evaluation
- Geographic availability
- U.S. tradersAccepted
May suit
traders focused on futures, crypto; traders comfortable with an evaluation phase; traders who want a published scaling path.
Consider alternatives if
you require stocks, options.
Trader rating
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At a glance
Structured facts about this firm
- Firm Type
- Evaluation prop firm
- Market Focus
- Futures, Crypto
- Trading Style
- News trading permitted, overnight holding allowed, copy trading permitted
- Retail Accessibility
- Open to retail traders via evaluation
- Based in
- Philadelphia, PA, United States
- Geographic availability
- Global (some jurisdictions excluded)
- Known For
- One-step SimFunded evaluation; buffer account opens automatically after a pass; no Phase 2
- CEO
- Max Thomas and Connor Holly
Payout structure
How and when you get paid
Funding programs
Account types and the path to capital
Evaluation
Premium
Source (opens in new tab)Standard one-step futures evaluation with end-of-day drawdown that locks at the starting balance. 60% or 80% profit split, chosen at purchase. Sizes $100K, $200K and $300K. Session hours 6:00pm–4:00pm ET. No minimum trading days; 60-day window, with a free 30-day extension if you are above 50% of the target. Eligible for payouts once the SimFunded account is above +1%. No consistency rule once funded. No activation fee.
- Profit split
- 60–80%
- Payouts
- Daily
- First payout
- SimFunded, after KYC and contract signing, once the account is above +1% of starting balance
- Max allocation
- $300,000
- Max drawdown
- 1% (eod trailing)
- Min trading days
- 0
- Platforms
- TradingView, Volumetrica, Quantower, Hyperprop
Scaling
After $100,000 in total payouts, the next request pauses for a review of up to 5 business days.
Pricing notes
Official futures JSON and live pricing page, 14 Nov 2026: 60%/80% fees $100K $99/$159, $200K $199/$299, $300K $399/$599. Profit targets $2,000 / $4,000 / $6,000. EOD drawdown $1,000 / $2,000 / $3,000 (1%). Starting contract limits 2/4/6 minis or 20/40/60 micros; the starting size is the cap. Session profit limit 40% of the target during the evaluation only.
Legacy NYC
Legacy NYC one-step futures evaluation, still sold with its existing rules. 55% or 80% profit split. Sizes $100K, $200K and $300K. Hours 9:30am–4:00pm ET. End-of-day drawdown that locks at the starting balance. Eligible for payouts once the SimFunded account is above +1%. No consistency rule once funded. No activation fee.
- Profit split
- 55–80%
- Payouts
- Daily
- First payout
- SimFunded, after KYC and contract signing, once the account is above +1% of starting balance
- Max allocation
- $300,000
- Max drawdown
- 1% (eod trailing)
- Min trading days
- 0
- Platforms
- TradingView, Volumetrica, Quantower, Hyperprop
Scaling
After $100,000 in total payouts, the next request pauses for a review of up to 5 business days.
Pricing notes
Official futures JSON and live pricing page, 14 Nov 2026: 55%/80% fees $100K $49/$99, $200K $74/$149, $300K $139/$279. Profit targets $2,000 / $3,000 / $5,000. EOD drawdown $1,000 / $1,000 / $2,000. Starting contract limits: 5 micros on $100K, 1 mini or 10 micros on $200K, 2 minis or 20 micros on $300K.
Static
One-step futures evaluation with a static (non-trailing) drawdown. 60%, 80% or 90% profit split. Sizes $25K, $50K and $100K. Graduated from TL Drop #1 and now sold permanently. Minimum withdrawal $200. Funded daily earning caps apply on 60% and 80% ($1,000 / $2,000 / $4,000 by size); the 90% plans have no funded daily cap. Evaluation session profit cap is 50% of the target. No consistency rule once funded.
- Profit split
- 60–90%
- Payouts
- Daily
- First payout
- SimFunded, after KYC and contract signing, once profit reaches the $200 minimum withdrawal (threshold is starting balance + $200)
- Max allocation
- $100,000
- Max drawdown
- 2% (static)
- Min trading days
- 0
- Platforms
- TradingView, Volumetrica, Quantower, Hyperprop
Scaling
After $100,000 in total payouts, the next request pauses for a review of up to 5 business days.
Pricing notes
Live /api/tl-limited/plans, 14 Nov 2026: 60/80/90 fees $25K $119/$149/$169, $50K $239/$299/$339, $100K $479/$599/$679. Profit targets $1,500 / $3,000 / $6,000 (6%). Static drawdown $500 / $1,000 / $2,000 (2%). Evaluation daily profit cap $750 / $1,500 / $3,000; funded daily cap $1,000 / $2,000 / $4,000 on 60% and 80% only (null on 90%). Starting contracts on $25K: 1 mini or 10 micros.
Rapid (TL Drop #3)
Source (opens in new tab)Limited TL Drop #3 one-step $25K futures evaluation, labelled Rapid. 60%, 80% or 90% profit split. End-of-day trailing drawdown of $500 that locks at $25,000 in the evaluation and at $25,100 once funded. Micros only (10 micros). The live plans API on 14 Nov 2026 showed the drop as open; the homepage still said no drop was on sale. Affiliate commission on this drop is 5% in the API (the standard partner-page rate is 15%). $250 minimum withdrawal. A $1,000 funded daily earning cap applies on all three splits.
- Profit split
- 60–90%
- Payouts
- Daily
- First payout
- SimFunded, after KYC and contract signing, subject to the published Rapid floor ($25,600 / $250 minimum; threshold $25,850)
- Max allocation
- $25,000
- Max drawdown
- 2% (eod trailing)
- Min trading days
- 0
- Platforms
- Hyperprop, Volumetrica
Scaling
After $100,000 in total payouts, the next request pauses for a review of up to 5 business days.
Pricing notes
Live /api/tl-limited/plans, 14 Nov 2026: $25K 60/80/90 at $59 / $89 / $109 (compare-at $73.75 / $111.25 / $136.25 with coupon TL20). Profit target $1,250 (5%). EOD drawdown $500. Symbols limited to listed micros. No evaluation daily profit cap in the API.
One-step crypto evaluation, 24/7, on BTC, ETH, SOL and XRP at 5x leverage. 80% profit split. Sizes $5K, $10K and $20K. Minimum 4 trading days. 60-day window to pass. Up to five funded crypto accounts at a time, counted separately from futures. No 25%/consistency rule once funded. No activation fee. One payout request every 24 hours per trader, across all accounts.
- Profit split
- 80%
- Payouts
- Daily
- First payout
- SimFunded crypto account, after KYC and contract signing, subject to program rules (the published +1% futures buffer is not restated as a crypto rule)
- Max allocation
- $20,000
- Max drawdown
- 4% (static)
- Min trading days
- 4
- Platforms
- TradingView, Volumetrica, Quantower, Hyperprop
Scaling
After $100,000 in total payouts, the next request pauses for a review of up to 5 business days.
Pricing notes
Official crypto JSON and /crypto/rules, 14 Nov 2026: $5K $20 (target $200, max drawdown $200), $10K $69 (target $500, max drawdown $500), $20K $199 (target $1,500, max drawdown $1,500). Leverage 5x.
Trading rules
What's allowed, what isn't
Asset classes supported
Not offered: Stocks, Options, Forex
Scaling rules
When total payouts reach $100,000, the next request pauses for a review of up to 5 business days. A published scaling schedule beyond that review was not extracted on 14 Nov 2026.
Consistency rule
No consistency rule
During the futures evaluation, profit in one session cannot go above 40% of the profit target (50% on Static plans). It is not a breach; trading pauses until the next session. The rule does not apply once SimFunded. No consistency rule once funded (site, FAQ and payout rules, 14 Nov 2026).
Related terms: trailing drawdown · consistency rule · profit split
Platforms & technology
Where and how you trade
Supported platforms
Pros & cons
A balanced view based on documented terms
Strengths
- +Named US company (Traders Launch LLC) with identifiable co-founders Max Thomas and Connor Holly
- +Domain registered November 2022 and renewed 14 November 2026 (expires 13 November 2027)
- +Trustpilot 4.5 from 82 reviews on 12 Nov 2026, with no integrity notice; isolated complaints only, no unpaid-payout pattern found
- +No regulator warning or lawsuit found in the November 2026 audits or in the 14 Nov 2026 refresh
Trade-offs
- −The listed Philadelphia address is a virtual office
- −The terms call payouts discretionary awards, allow termination for any reason, and generally provide no refunds except in fraud cases
- −The homepage says rules do not change after you pay, while the terms say changes take effect immediately for existing users
- −The terms still describe a funding call and background check; the site says the buffer account opens automatically
- −Some headline payout and ranking claims are self-sourced or unverified
Traders Launch FAQs
Based on terms reviewed Nov 14
What should traders verify before choosing Traders Launch?+
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 Traders Launch before purchasing.
Does Traders Launch offer evaluation and instant-funding options?+
Traders Launch 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 Traders Launch's payouts and profit split work?+
The published profit split is up to 80% of net profits to the trader, depending on the program; payout frequency: One payout request every 24 hours per trader, across all accounts. Crypto (USDT on Solana) and ACH are processed every 24 hours; wires weekly. No per-payout cap on Premium or Static 90%. When total payouts reach $100,000, the next request pauses for a review of up to 5 business days.; first payout eligibility: SimFunded stage, after contract signing and KYC. Premium and Legacy futures are eligible once the account is above +1% of starting balance (the FAQ lists the same amounts as a buffer: $1,000 / $2,000 / $3,000 on standard $100K / $200K / $300K). Static plans have a $200 minimum withdrawal. Rapid has its own published floor and a $250 minimum.. Payout eligibility begins after the applicable program cycle, and program-specific terms should be confirmed directly with the firm.
How does Traders Launch's scaling plan work?+
Traders Launch publishes a scaling ceiling of up to $1,500,000 through scaling. When total payouts reach $100,000, the next request pauses for a review of up to 5 business days. A published scaling schedule beyond that review was not extracted on 14 Nov 2026. A scaling ceiling is the maximum allocation reachable over time — not the size of an initial funded account.
What are Traders Launch's main drawdown and trading restrictions?+
Based on the documented terms we reviewed: news trading is allowed, overnight holding is allowed, weekend holding is restricted, copy trading is 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 Traders Launch?+
Platforms: TradingView, Volumetrica, Quantower, Hyperprop. Markets: futures, crypto. Availability can differ by program and by region — confirm on the firm's platform and product pages before purchasing.
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