Prop Firm Rule Changes 2026: What Changed and When
Published 2026-09-26 · Figures change often; confirm on official sites.
Futures prop firms changed a lot in 2026. Below is a roundup, with each item's source quality stated. The live, continuously updated version is the rule-change log.
Topstep: Affiliate program sunset; no new affiliate applications (2026-09-01)
A Topstep support rep reportedly told a third-party site on Aug 31, 2026 that the existing affiliate program was sunset and no new affiliate/partnership applications are accepted. Affects affiliate sites, not traders' rules.
Sources: PropNavi (secondary)
Take Profit Trader: Test evaluation period cut from 5 days to 3 days (2026-08-17)
For new test accounts purchased from Aug 17, 2026 onward, the minimum evaluation period drops from 5 to 3 trading days. TPT calls this a permanent program change (not tied to the 50AND3 sale). Existing tests and their resets keep the 5-day period; other test rules unchanged.
Take Profit Trader: Test reset pricing now scaled by account size (2026-05-16)
Effective May 16, 2026, test reset prices are risk-adjusted per account size: 25K $79, 50K $99, 75K $139, 100K $169, 150K $199.
Sources: TPT Help Center: NOFEE50 Promo FAQs (official) · TPT Help Center: Resetting Your Test Account (official)
Apex Trader Funding: New product line: one-time fees, EOD or intraday trailing drawdown, automated payouts (2026-03-01)
Reported changes for NEW accounts: one-time evaluation fees (no monthly subscription), choice of EOD trailing or intraday trailing drawdown, resets not offered on new products, removal of MAE / 5:1 risk-reward rules, 50% consistency rule, automated payout processing. Legacy accounts reportedly keep their original rules.
Sources: DealPropFirm (secondary) · Canadian Futures Trader (secondary)
Take Profit Trader: Affiliate program scaled back (details pending) (2026)
Third-party reports claim Take Profit Trader reduced its affiliate/influencer roster in 2026. We found no official confirmation: as of 2026-09-26 TPT's official help center still documents an active affiliate program (application, tracking and dashboard articles, last updated May 27, 2026). Treat as unconfirmed.
Sources: TPT Help Center: How To Become An Affiliate (official, shows program still active)
Why it matters to traders
A rule change can change the true cost of a firm overnight. For example, removing resets means a failed attempt costs a full new evaluation. Re-check the true cost after any change.
Why affiliate changes matter to you
When a firm closes its affiliate program, sites that relied on it may quietly drop coverage or push other firms. We keep listing firms regardless of whether we earn from them. Topstep links on this site are unpaid.