No-Time-Limit Prop Firms: The 2026 List with Drawdowns

Quick reference

• Apex Trader Funding offers no-time-limit evaluations across all tier sizes
• Take Profit Trader runs no-time-limit on its standard evaluation
• MyFundedFutures offers no-time-limit on most products
• Bulenox Option 2 is no-time-limit; Option 1 is time-limited
• Tradeify offers no-time-limit on its main evaluation products
• Alpha Futures offers no-time-limit on standard evaluations
• FundedNext Stellar 1-Step has no time limit; Stellar 2-Step has 60-day window

Why no-time-limit evaluations matter

Traditional prop firm evaluations imposed a fixed window (30 days at FTMO Aggressive, 60 days at most legacy products) within which a trader had to hit the profit target without breaching daily or max loss limits. The time limit forced traders into elevated trade frequency or position size to hit the target within the window. This produced more failed evaluations because rushed trading raises risk.

No-time-limit evaluations remove the deadline. A trader can take 5 days or 5 months to pass, provided they avoid drawdown breaches. This aligns the evaluation cadence with the actual trading style rather than forcing artificial urgency. The shift reflects an industry insight: traders who pass at their natural cadence sustain profitability better on the funded account than traders who rushed the evaluation.

Apex Trader Funding: no-time-limit standard

Apex Trader Funding operates no-time-limit evaluations across all simulated balance tiers from $25K to $300K. The evaluation requires hitting the profit target without breaching the trailing drawdown. Once passed, the trader moves to a funded account under the same drawdown structure.

Verdict: Apex is the most popular no-time-limit option in the futures industry. PTV team has 2-3 years of experience with Apex, running up to 10 parallel $50K accounts and receiving roughly $16K in cumulative payouts via Wise. The trailing drawdown is meaningful and the consistency rule applies on the funded leg.

Take Profit Trader: no-time-limit with same-day payouts

Take Profit Trader runs no-time-limit evaluations on its standard product. The firm is known for same-day payout proofs documented publicly on X. The PTV team has personally received over $20K in withdrawals from TPT.

Valid plan structure: standard evaluation tiers with no fixed deadline. Use the NOFEE40 public promotional code for 40% off plus a fee waiver.

Verdict: TPT is a strong choice for traders who value fast payout cadence and a no-time-limit evaluation. The PTV team rates TPT in the tier 1 group for payout reliability.

MyFundedFutures: no-time-limit across most products

MyFundedFutures offers no-time-limit evaluations across the Rapid (90/10 since January 2026), Pro, Flex, and Builder products. The legacy Core and Scale products operate on similar structures. The 50% consistency rule applies to evaluations; funded accounts have no consistency rule.

Valid platforms: 7 supported platforms including Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView, and others. Payment rails are limited to Rise and Plaid (no Wise) and exclude 80 restricted countries.

Verdict: MFFU is the PTV team's most consistent futures firm by personal results, with 3 years of experience and $20K+ in cumulative payouts. The no-time-limit structure combined with the broad platform support and structured product line makes MFFU one of the strongest no-time-limit choices.

Bulenox: Option 2 is no-time-limit

Bulenox runs two evaluation paths. Option 1 includes a time limit on the evaluation; Option 2 has no time limit but uses an end-of-day scaling structure. The PTV team has tested 4+ of the 6 Bulenox tier sizes across both Option 1 and Option 2 evaluations, with Option 2 $50K passed in 11 days.

Verdict: Bulenox Option 2 is a competitive no-time-limit choice with the EOD scaling structure that some traders prefer over pure trailing drawdown. The 90%/Weekly/$2.75M scalars apply across products. The PTV team notes 3 of 6 historical payouts were denied on the 40% consistency rule, so consistency discipline is critical.

Tradeify: no-time-limit standard

Tradeify offers no-time-limit evaluations on its main futures products. The firm is part of Tradeify Holdings Corp and operates a separate crypto product line (Tradeify Crypto) under the same parent company.

Verdict: Tradeify is a tier 2 firm with growing payout cadence. No-time-limit evaluation structure aligns with industry trend. PTV team has not personally tested Tradeify Futures extensively, but Tradeify Crypto has been tested with a documented cluster build in May 2026.

Alpha Futures: no-time-limit with EOD-trailing MLL

Alpha Futures offers no-time-limit evaluations on its standard tier sizes ($25K, $50K, $100K, $150K simulated balances). The drawdown is EOD-trailing maximum loss limit, which means the drawdown locks up at end-of-day rather than trailing intraday.

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Verdict: Alpha Futures is a competitive no-time-limit choice for traders who prefer EOD-trailing over intraday trailing drawdown. The structure rewards swing-style trading more than pure scalping.

FundedNext Stellar 1-Step: no-time-limit forex

FundedNext Stellar 1-Step has no time limit on the evaluation, in contrast to Stellar 2-Step which uses a 60-day window. The 1-Step product has a single evaluation phase rather than two, with a profit target and drawdown limit but no fixed deadline.

Verdict: FundedNext Stellar 1-Step is the leading no-time-limit forex evaluation. PTV team has 2+ years of FundedNext experience including Stellar 1-Step and other products with $12K+ in cumulative payouts. The Rapid and Bolt products operate on different rule structures and should be evaluated separately.

Comparison table: no-time-limit firms

Why no-time-limit is becoming the standard

The shift toward no-time-limit evaluations reflects a structural insight about trader performance. Traders who pass within a tight time window often achieved the pass through elevated risk-taking rather than sustainable edge. Once funded, those traders struggle to maintain the same pace and frequently breach drawdown limits within weeks of receiving the funded account.

Traders who pass at their natural cadence on a no-time-limit evaluation tend to sustain profitability on the funded leg better. The firm prefers funded traders who hit smaller profits consistently over weeks rather than those who hit big targets fast and then revert.

From the trader's perspective, no-time-limit evaluations remove the artificial urgency that converted otherwise solid strategies into overtrading. The result is a higher pass rate for skilled traders and lower payout liability variance for the firm.

Trade-offs of no-time-limit evaluations

No-time-limit is not strictly better than time-limited. Three trade-offs apply.

Trade-off 1: Higher activation fees

Some firms charge a higher activation or platform fee on no-time-limit products to offset the lack of a deadline. The firm absorbs the cost of carrying open evaluation accounts indefinitely, and the activation fee reflects that.

Trade-off 2: Consistency rule density

Some no-time-limit products include tighter consistency rules to prevent traders from gaming the unlimited window. A 30% or 40% consistency rule means a trader cannot achieve more than 30-40% of their evaluation profit on any single day. This reduces the value of single-day windfalls.

Trade-off 3: Drawdown structure trade-offs

No-time-limit evaluations sometimes pair with tighter drawdown structures to limit the firm's risk over extended timeframes. Trailing drawdowns are common; EOD-trailing drawdowns appear at firms like Alpha Futures; pure end-of-day drawdowns appear at some products. Read the drawdown wording carefully before assuming no-time-limit means easier overall.

How to choose a no-time-limit prop firm

Five factors drive the choice.

1. Asset class fit (futures versus forex versus crypto)
2. Drawdown structure preference (trailing, EOD-trailing, static, EOD)
3. Profit split and scaling structure
4. Operating history and payout reliability
5. Activation fee and total cost of evaluation

Time-limited firms worth comparing

Some major prop firms retain time-limited evaluations. They are worth comparing because the time limit can be reasonable and the overall structure may suit specific strategies better.

• FTMO Challenge: 30-day evaluation window on Aggressive, 30-day window on standard
• Topstep Trading Combine: time-limited evaluations
• FundedNext Stellar 2-Step: 60-day window
• FundedNext Rapid: time-limited with rapid pass structure
• FundedNext Bolt: short evaluation window

If your strategy generates profit consistently within the time window, time-limited evaluations can be cheaper and structurally simpler. The no-time-limit advantage applies primarily to traders whose natural cadence does not match a fixed deadline.

Drawdown structures interact with no-time-limit

The combination of no-time-limit evaluation with the firm's specific drawdown structure determines how the product actually feels in practice. Three drawdown types appear across the major no-time-limit firms.

Trailing drawdown

The drawdown floor trails up as the account hits new equity highs but never lowers. Apex Trader Funding uses this on standard products. The trailing nature means an early winning streak permanently raises the floor, making subsequent drawdown tolerance tighter.

End-of-day trailing

The drawdown floor trails up but only updates at end-of-day. Alpha Futures uses this on its EOD-trailing MLL products. Intraday volatility does not affect the floor; only closing balance matters.

End-of-day scaling

The drawdown structure adjusts based on end-of-day closing balance through a scaling formula. Bulenox Option 2 uses this. The structure rewards sustained closing performance over volatile intraday performance.

How long does it typically take to pass?

No-time-limit evaluations are passed across a wide distribution of timeframes.

The distribution shape varies by firm and product, but most no-time-limit passes occur within 3-12 weeks. Traders taking longer than 6 months may benefit from product review (drawdown type, profit target, consistency rule fit) rather than continued pursuit.

Scaling no-time-limit accounts

Once a no-time-limit evaluation is passed and funded, traders often stack multiple accounts at the same firm. Most no-time-limit firms support 5-10 parallel accounts per trader.

Practical guidance: pass one account, reach the first payout, scale to 2-3 accounts, repeat. Each additional account adds commission and platform overhead but multiplies the funded-payout ceiling. Apex Trader Funding is the most-stacked firm in the PTV team's experience (up to 10 parallel $50K accounts).

Time-limited evaluations: when they still make sense

Despite the industry shift toward no-time-limit evaluations, time-limited products retain advantages for specific trader profiles. Understanding when time-limited makes sense helps traders avoid paying for flexibility they will not use.

Traders with consistent intraday strategies who hit profit targets within 2-4 weeks routinely on personal accounts benefit more from time-limited products with lower price points than from no-time-limit products with higher activation fees. The flexibility of no-time-limit has no marginal value if the strategy naturally completes within the time window.

Time-limited products also tend to have simpler rule structures. Without an extended window to police, firms can use lighter consistency rules and tighter time-pressure mechanics. For traders whose strategy generates rapid profit, the lighter rule structure can be net favourable.

Evaluation strategy progression

New prop traders benefit from a structured progression rather than diving into no-time-limit products at full tier size. A staged approach reduces total evaluation cost while building firm-specific experience.

Stage 1: smallest tier at one no-time-limit firm. Pass on natural cadence, reach first payout, verify cash arrival. Total cost typically under $100 in evaluation fees.

Stage 2: second smallest tier at the same firm after first payout reaches bank. Begin building a multi-account stack within the firm. Total cost still under $200 in additional fees.

Stage 3: standard tier at the same firm plus exploration of a second firm. Diversify across firms only after the first firm's payout reliability is proven through 2-3 payout cycles.

This progression takes 3-6 months but builds an account stack with verified payout proof at minimal cost. The alternative (multiple firms at full tier size from day one) is dramatically more expensive and concentrates risk on unproven payout chains.

Bottom line

No-time-limit evaluations are the growing industry standard, particularly in US futures prop trading. Apex Trader Funding, Take Profit Trader, MyFundedFutures, Bulenox Option 2, Tradeify, Alpha Futures, and FundedNext Stellar 1-Step are the major options as of 2026. Each comes with specific drawdown structures, consistency rules, and pricing trade-offs that should be evaluated against the trader's strategy.

The shift reflects industry learning: traders who pass at natural cadence sustain payouts better than those who rushed to meet deadlines. Both firms and traders benefit. Choose the firm whose drawdown and rule structure aligns with your trading style, not just the absence of a time limit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which prop firm has no time limit on its evaluation?

The major no-time-limit prop firms in 2026 are Apex Trader Funding, Take Profit Trader, MyFundedFutures, Bulenox Option 2, Tradeify, Alpha Futures, and FundedNext Stellar 1-Step. Each operates with different drawdown structures, consistency rules, and pricing, but all remove the fixed evaluation deadline.

Is a no-time-limit evaluation easier?

Not strictly easier, but better aligned with sustainable trading. Removing the time pressure reduces forced overtrading and allows passing at natural cadence. The structural difficulty (drawdown, profit target, consistency rule) remains the same. Traders who would have failed time-limited evaluations through rushed risk often pass no-time-limit evaluations at lower drawdown.

Does Apex Trader Funding have a time limit?

No. Apex Trader Funding operates no-time-limit evaluations across all tier sizes from $25K to $300K. The evaluation requires hitting the profit target without breaching the trailing drawdown, but no fixed deadline applies. This is one of Apex's defining product features.

Does FTMO offer a no-time-limit evaluation?

No. FTMO's standard Challenge evaluations operate on time windows, typically 30 days on Aggressive and 30-day windows on standard products. If you specifically need no-time-limit forex evaluation, FundedNext Stellar 1-Step is the main alternative.

What is the consistency rule on no-time-limit evaluations?

Varies by firm. MyFundedFutures applies 50% consistency on evaluation, none on funded. Bulenox applies a 40% rule across funded payouts. Apex applies a consistency rule on the funded leg. Always check the firm's specific consistency wording for both evaluation and funded phases before purchasing.

Is no-time-limit available on forex prop firms?

Yes, but the selection is narrower than in futures. FundedNext Stellar 1-Step is the leading no-time-limit forex evaluation. Some other forex firms have introduced no-time-limit products or pilot variations, but the futures industry leads on adoption of no-time-limit as a standard.

How long do traders typically take to pass a no-time-limit evaluation?

Highly variable. Skilled traders often pass within 2-4 weeks at natural cadence. Patient traders take 1-3 months. Traders developing edge can take 6+ months and multiple resets. The flexibility is the point: pass at the cadence that matches your strategy rather than forcing a fixed timeline.

Does no-time-limit mean unlimited resets?

No. Resets are a separate concept. If you breach a drawdown, you typically need to pay a reset fee to continue. No-time-limit removes the deadline but does not change reset rules. Some firms offer free or discounted resets on certain products; check the specific reset policy.

Is Bulenox Option 2 the same as no-time-limit?

Yes, Bulenox Option 2 has no time limit on the evaluation. Bulenox Option 1 includes a time limit. The two options also differ in drawdown structure: Option 2 uses end-of-day scaling, Option 1 uses trailing during evaluation. Choose based on strategy fit rather than purely on the time limit.

What is the cheapest no-time-limit prop firm?

Cost varies by tier and current promotions. Smaller tiers ($25K simulated) at Apex Trader Funding and Bulenox typically start around $50-80 after standard promotions. MyFundedFutures and Tradeify have competitive pricing on small tiers. The cheapest absolute fee is rarely the best metric; total cost including activation and any reset fees matters more.

Why do most futures prop firms now offer no-time-limit?

Industry data showed that traders who passed under time pressure performed worse on the funded leg than traders who passed at natural cadence. Firms saw lower payout-liability variance from no-time-limit funded traders. The market followed and no-time-limit is now the futures industry standard.

Can I switch from time-limited to no-time-limit mid-evaluation?

Generally no. The evaluation type is locked at purchase. If you want to switch products, you typically need to purchase a new evaluation. Some firms offer plan-switching with support assistance, but the time-limit structure is usually a structural property of the product, not a configurable option.

Does no-time-limit affect the profit target?

No. Profit targets are set by the firm's product structure independent of the time limit. A $50K tier with a $3,000 profit target has the same target whether the evaluation is time-limited or no-time-limit. The trader simply has more or less time to achieve the same target.

Are no-time-limit evaluations more expensive?

Sometimes. Some firms charge a higher activation fee or include other structural offsets to balance the open-ended nature of no-time-limit products. The net cost depends on tier, promotions, and any additional fees. Compare total cost including activation, reset, and platform fees rather than just headline evaluation price.

Which no-time-limit prop firm has the best payout reliability?

Apex Trader Funding and MyFundedFutures have the strongest documented payout reliability among no-time-limit firms in the PTV team's direct experience. Take Profit Trader publishes same-day payout proofs on X. Alpha Futures and Bulenox have reliable payout cadence with PTV-documented withdrawals. All operate in the tier 1 or strong tier 2 range.