Quick Answer — How to Pass FFF Eval — Quick Reference
- • Prime / Premier / Velocity: 1-day pass possible (no eval consistency rule)
- • Classic: 2 separate days minimum (50% eval consistency rule)
- • S2F: skip eval entirely (bypass program)
- • Profit targets: $1,250 (Prime $25K) to $10,000 (Velocity $150K)
- • Post-pass: 7 calendar days to activate funded account
Plan choice eliminates entire categories of accidental breach — the right strategy at FFF starts with matching drawdown model and consistency rule to your style before optimizing execution. Full framework in my FFF strategy guide or the complete review. Sign up at Funded Futures Family with code FFF.
Passing the Funded Futures Family evaluation breaks down by plan choice. The structural rules — eval consistency, daily loss limit, drawdown model, vary by plan, and the right strategy depends on which plan you're on. This article covers the 1-day pass on Prime/Premier/Velocity, the 2-day Classic distributed pass, eval-stage drawdown discipline, and the post-pass activation flow.
I haven't personally tested Funded Futures Family. The strategy framework below applies FFF's documented rule structure (sourced from the Help Center as of 2 May 2026) plus general futures prop eval-passing patterns I've validated across firms I have tested.
What "passing the eval" means at FFF
Passing the evaluation phase converts a paid eval account into a funded sim account. The conversion is:
- Hit the profit target documented for your plan and size
- Don't breach the trailing drawdown floor
- Don't violate any hard rules (4:15 PM EST hold, microscalping policy, bots/algo policy)
- Satisfy the eval-stage consistency rule if your plan has one (Classic only)
- Hit the minimum trading days requirement (1 for Premier/Prime, 2 for Classic)
After passing, FFF marks the account as eligible for funded conversion. The trader has 7 calendar days to activate the funded account; otherwise the eval expires and the account closes.
Profit targets by plan and size
The profit target is the realized-gain threshold that triggers eval pass. Per-plan-and-size targets:
Prime Plan
| Size | Profit Target |
|---|---|
| $25K | $1,250 |
| $50K | $3,000 |
| $100K | $6,000 |
| $150K | $9,000 |
Premier (Intraday)
| Size | Profit Target |
|---|---|
| $25K | $1,500 |
| $50K | $3,000 |
| $100K | $6,000 |
| $150K | $9,000 |
Velocity
| Size | Profit Target |
|---|---|
| $25K | $2,500 |
| $50K | $4,000 |
| $100K | $7,000 |
| $150K | $10,000 |
Classic
Profit targets for Classic are documented in the FFF eval-plans-details article. Classic doesn't offer a $25K size; targets apply to $50K, $100K, and $150K only. Classic profit targets typically match Premier-Intraday targets at equivalent sizes.
Premier (EOD)
Specific profit targets for Premier-EOD aren't fully separated in the eval-plans article from Premier-Intraday. Most likely match Premier-Intraday at equivalent sizes.
Strategy 1: 1-Day Pass on Prime, Premier, or Velocity
These plans allow passing the eval in a single trading day. No eval-stage consistency rule means the entire profit target can be hit in one session.
Tactical approach
- Wait for high-conviction setup matching your edge. Don't force a trade just because the eval is paid.
- Size position to the per-account scaling-tier limit (e.g., 5 Minis on $50K Velocity).
- Capture profit target in single position or small position cluster. A trader on $50K Velocity needs $4,000 realized — that's roughly 80 ticks on 5 ES Minis (each tick = $12.50, so 5 contracts × 80 ticks = $5,000, adjust for exact values).
- Close all positions before 4:15 PM EST. Auto-close handles unattended positions but actively held positions through the window are hard breach.
- Pass marked end-of-session. The FFF dashboard updates overnight; check the next morning for "passed" status.
Risk
The 1-day pass strategy depends on aggressive position sizing relative to the drawdown floor. A $50K Velocity account with $2,000 max DD allows roughly 1-2 max-sized losing trades before breach. Sizing 5 Minis on a 20-tick stop is $1,250 max-loss per trade — 1-2 losses depletes the floor.
To reduce risk:
- Size 3-4 Minis instead of 5 (max-loss $750-$1,000 per trade)
- Use tighter stops (10 ticks instead of 20)
- Wait for higher-edge setups (don't force on marginal setups)
Position-sizing math
Setup: $50K Velocity, $2,000 max DD, $4,000 profit target.
Aggressive sizing (5 Minis, 20-tick stop): $1,250 max-loss per trade. 1-2 losses = breach.
Moderate sizing (3 Minis, 15-tick stop): $562.50 max-loss per trade. 3-4 losses = breach.
Conservative sizing (2 Minis, 10-tick stop): $250 max-loss per trade. 8 losses to breach.
The right sizing depends on your win rate and average per-trade R-multiple. A trader with 60% win rate at 1.5R per win can tolerate aggressive sizing on the 1-day pass (the math works in expectation). A trader with 50% win rate at 1R per win cannot.
Strategy 2: 2-Day Distributed Pass on Classic
Classic enforces the 50% eval rule. The strategy:
- Day 1: capture roughly 40-50% of profit target. For $50K Classic ($3,000 target): aim for $1,200-$1,500 on Day 1.
- Day 2 (or any later day): capture remaining 50-60%. Hit the remaining $1,500-$1,800 to reach total $3,000.
- Both days require $200+ realized profit (qualifying-trading-day threshold for first-payout eligibility post-pass).
Why aim for 40-45% on Day 1 (not 50%)
The 50% rule allows up to 50% of profit target on a single day. Hitting exactly 50% leaves zero margin for error — a Day 1 close at 51% violates the rule. Better to aim for 40-45% on Day 1 to leave compliance buffer.
Mechanics example
Setup: Classic 50K eval ($3,000 target).
Day 1 plan: capture $1,200-$1,500 = 40-50% of target. Realize gains, close positions before 4:15 PM EST.
Day 2: Cumulative is $1,200-$1,500. Need $1,500-$1,800 more. Realize through the day, close before close.
End of Day 2: Cumulative $3,000. Profit target hit. Day 1 percentage = $1,500 / $3,000 = 50% (compliant). Eval passed.
Risk
The 2-day strategy depends on consistent execution across two sessions. Day 1 over-performance pushes Day 1 percentage above 50% — needs additional days to restore proportionality. Day 1 under-performance is fine; just spread the remainder across more days.
Strategy 3: Multi-Day Patient Pass
For traders who don't want time pressure: spread profit-target hits across 5-10 days at $200-$500 per day. Works on any plan including Classic.
Risk: if eval extends past one billing cycle, additional monthly subscription cost applies. A trader paying $79/month on Classic 50K who takes 2 months to pass effectively pays $158 for the eval phase versus $79 for a 1-month pass.
For traders confident in rapid edge expression, the 1-day pass minimizes monthly subscription cost. For traders who want lower per-session pressure, the multi-day pass spreads the load at the cost of longer subscription duration.
Eval-stage drawdown discipline
Regardless of strategy, the trailing drawdown is the universal hard breach. Practices that protect the floor:
Position-size relative to drawdown
A trader with $2,000 drawdown on $50K Velocity sizing for $1,000 max-loss per trade has 2 max losses before breach. Sizing for $500 max-loss has 4 losses before breach. Conservative sizing extends survival.
Honor the 4:15 PM EST close
Set a daily auto-close alarm for 4:00 PM EST. Five minutes' buffer gives time to close active positions before the platform auto-closes them. Hard breach happens only on manually held positions through the 4:15-to-6:00 PM window — auto-close itself is fine.
Don't fight intraday trailing
On Premier-Intraday or Velocity (intraday trailing): every unrealized peak ratchets the floor permanently. A trader who runs a position to +$2,000 unrealized and back to +$300 has locked the floor against the peak. Resist the temptation to "wait for one more tick" past peak unrealized — the floor is committing regardless.
Strategy 4: S2F (Skip the Eval Entirely)
Straight-to-Funded skips the evaluation phase. Strategy:
- Purchase S2F account at the size you want
- Begin trading sim funded immediately (no eval phase to pass)
- Work toward first payout: 7 qualifying trading days at $200+ realized profit each
S2F is structurally an eval bypass. The 25% lifetime consistency rule applies from day 1, but there's no eval-phase profit target to hit.
For traders who want to skip eval-phase friction (the 7-calendar-day post-pass activation window, the eval consistency rule on Classic, the eval-stage profit target stress), S2F is the cleanest skip. Trade-off: typically higher upfront cost than monthly subscription on traditional eval, and the strict 25% consistency rule.
Post-pass: activating the funded account
After passing the eval, FFF gives 7 calendar days to activate the funded account. The Help Center is explicit: "If not activated within this window, the account closes automatically and conversion eligibility expires."
Activation workflow
- Receive notification that eval passed (typically next-morning dashboard update)
- Within 7 calendar days, activate the funded account from the dashboard
- Funded account opens with starting balance and updated rules (universal EOD drawdown post-funding)
- Begin funded-stage trading toward first-payout eligibility
Why the 7-day window matters
A trader who passes the eval but lets the 7-day activation window expire loses the funded account. The eval expires, and the trader has to start over with a new evaluation purchase. Don't let the window expire — log in within a few days of pass notification and complete activation.
What can derail the eval
Hard breaches that end the eval immediately:
- Trailing drawdown breach. Account balance falls below the drawdown floor.
- Holding through the 4:15-to-6:00 PM EST restricted window manually. Auto-close at 4:15 PM is fine; manual hold is hard breach.
Soft issues that don't end the eval but affect post-pass:
- Microscalping policy violation. Doesn't end eval; can affect first-payout eligibility post-pass.
- Scaling-tier accident. 10-second grace window to correct; if corrected, profits may be removed but account preserved.
Practical eval-passing checklist
Before starting:
- [ ] Plan choice matches your trading style
- [ ] Profit target memorized for your plan and size
- [ ] Drawdown floor and lock points understood
- [ ] Daily loss limit (if Classic) accounted for
- [ ] 4:15 PM EST close alarm set
- [ ] Position sizing math worked out (max-loss per trade vs drawdown floor)
During the eval:
- [ ] High-conviction setups only — don't force trades
- [ ] Realized profits tracked against profit target
- [ ] Consistency-rule percentage calculated daily (Classic only)
- [ ] Positions closed before 4:15 PM EST every day
After passing:
- [ ] Pass notification received
- [ ] Funded account activated within 7 calendar days
- [ ] Funded-stage rules reviewed (universal EOD drawdown, plan-specific consistency)
- [ ] First payout strategy planned (qualifying-trading-day count, profit-target threshold)
The bottom line
Passing the FFF evaluation is structurally easier on Prime, Premier, or Velocity (1-day pass possible, no eval consistency rule) than on Classic (50% eval rule, 2-day minimum). The right plan choice is the most important strategic decision; execution within that plan is secondary.
For traders new to FFF, the simplest pass strategy is: pick Prime ($129+/month) for the most permissive eval rules, hit the profit target in 1-2 days with conservative position sizing, activate the funded account within the 7-day window, and begin payout-cycle compounding.
For full plan-by-plan rule details, see the FFF [Trading Rules pillar](/blog/funded-futures-family-rules-overview). For drawdown mechanics during eval, see the FFF Drawdown article. For the consistency rule that applies during Classic eval, see the [FFF Consistency Rule article](/blog/funded-futures-family-consistency-rule). For the strategic framework across the full account lifecycle, see the FFF Strategies pillar.