TopOneFutures Ignite AF v1.0 Payout Requirements

Written by Paul

Published on

January 8, 2026

You've got an old Ignite AF v1.0 account. You've been trading for weeks. You're up $8,000. You try to request a payout. Denied.

"ESS requirements not met."

What's ESS? Why can't I withdraw? I hit way more than 6%.

Here's the problem: Ignite AF v1.0 doesn't use a simple profit target. It uses an Equity Stability Score (ESS) system that measures consistency over time—and if your ESS isn't high enough, you can't withdraw, period.

This guide breaks down the exact payout requirements for legacy Ignite AF v1.0 accounts, how ESS works, the four key criteria you must meet, and why this account type is harder than any other TopOneFutures model.

Quick heads-up: This article is based on my real experience with TopOneFutures and the info available when I published/updated this. Things change in prop trading — rules, payouts, promos, all of it.

For the absolute latest, check TopOneFutures website or their help center.

What is Ignite AF v1.0?

Ignite AF v1.0 (Automatic Funding v1.0) was a limited-time account model TopOneFutures offered in 2024.

Key features:

Instant funding (no evaluation phase)
Automatic payout eligibility based on Equity Stability Score (ESS)
Designed for consistent, methodical traders

Status: No longer available for new sign-ups. If you have one, you're grandfathered in—but you're stuck with the v1.0 payout rules until you reset or upgrade.

The new Ignite accounts (released late 2025) use a simpler 6% profit target + 15% consistency model. Ignite AF v1.0 is much harder.

Comparison: Old vs New Ignite accounts.

The Four Key Payout Requirements

To request a payout from an Ignite AF v1.0 account, you must meet all four of these requirements:

#	Requirement	What It Means
1	ESS Score Above Threshold	Your Equity Stability Score must be 70–80+ (varies by account)
2	Profit Consistency	Profits must be spread across multiple trading days (no massive spikes)
3	Minimum Trading Days	Typically 7–10 active trading days required
4	Drawdown Compliance	No violations of daily or max drawdown limits

All four must be met. If even one is missing, your payout request gets denied—no matter how much profit you've made.

Let's break down each requirement.

Requirement 1: ESS Score Above Threshold

The Equity Stability Score (ESS) is the backbone of Ignite AF v1.0 payouts.

What is ESS?

A dynamic score (0–100) that measures profit consistency
Updates daily based on your trading activity
Higher score = more consistent trading
Lower score = volatile, spiky profit patterns

Typical ESS threshold for payouts:

Most accounts: 70–80+ required
Some accounts: 75+ required

Check your TopOneFutures dashboard for your exact threshold.

How ESS is Calculated:

ESS tracks:

Profit distribution: Are profits steady across days, or do you have massive spikes?
Drawdown management: How well do you control losses?
Trading frequency: Are you trading regularly, or sporadically?
P&L volatility: Are your daily results consistent, or wildly unpredictable?

Example:

Trader A: Makes $500/day for 20 days straight → ESS: 90
Trader B: Makes $10k in 1 day, then nothing for 19 days → ESS: 30

Trader A qualifies for payout. Trader B doesn't—even though both made $10k total.

Full breakdown of ESS calculation.

What Tanks Your ESS Score:

Big single-day wins: One $3,000 day in a week of $200 days kills your score
Inconsistent trading activity: Trading 5 days, skipping 3 days, trading 2 days = low ESS
Large drawdown swings: Going from +$2,000 to -$500 to +$3,000 in 3 days = volatile, low ESS

ESS rewards boring, methodical grinding. If you're a home-run hitter, Ignite AF v1.0 will punish you.

Requirement 2: Profit Consistency

Even if your ESS is above the threshold, TopOneFutures manually reviews your profit distribution.

What they're checking:

Are profits spread across multiple days?
Are there any outlier days that dominate your total profit?
Is your profit curve smooth or spiky?

Even though the second trader made almost as much profit, the single big day killed their ESS.

Requirement 3: Minimum Trading Days

Ignite AF v1.0 typically requires 7–10 active trading days before you can request your first payout.

What counts as an "active trading day"?

You execute at least one trade
You close at least one position
You generate realized P&L (positive or negative)

What doesn't count:

Days you don't trade at all
Days where you only open positions but don't close them
Weekends (markets are closed)

Example:

You trade Monday–Friday (5 days)
You skip the next Monday–Tuesday
You trade Wednesday–Friday (3 days)

Total active trading days: 8

If your account requires 10 days, you're not eligible yet. You need 2 more active trading days.

Why the Minimum Exists:

TopOneFutures wants to verify you're not just lucky. 7–10 days of consistent trading proves you have a repeatable edge.

If you hit $10k profit in 3 days, they're skeptical. If you hit $10k over 10 days, they trust it's sustainable.

Requirement 4: Drawdown Compliance

You must stay within your account's drawdown limits throughout the entire payout cycle.

Typical Ignite AF v1.0 drawdown rules:

Daily drawdown: 2.5–3% (trailing)
Max drawdown: 4–5% (trailing)

If you violate drawdown at any point, you're disqualified from requesting a payout—even if your ESS is perfect.

Example:

$100k account
Max drawdown: 4% ($4,000)
You drop to -$4,500 at one point (violation)
You recover and finish at +$8,000 profit

Result: ❌ Payout denied. The drawdown violation disqualified you, even though you recovered.

Drawdown compliance is non-negotiable. One breach kills your payout eligibility.

How to Check Your Ignite AF v1.0 Payout Eligibility

Log into your TopOneFutures dashboard. Look for:

ESS Score: Should display a number (0–100)
Four Key Requirements Status: Should show "Met" or "Not Met" for each
Active Trading Days: Count of how many days you've traded
Drawdown Status: Should show "Compliant" or "Violated"

If all four show green/met, you're eligible to request a payout.

If any show red/not met, keep trading until you satisfy all requirements.

Real-World Payout Eligibility Examples

Example 1: Clean ESS, Payout Approved

Ignite AF v1.0 $100k account:

ESS threshold: 75

Trading activity (15 days):

Avg profit per day: $500
Total profit: $7,500
ESS score: 82

Result:

✅ ESS above 75
✅ Profit consistency good (steady daily wins)
✅ 15 active trading days (above 7–10 minimum)
✅ No drawdown violations

Payout status: APPROVED

Example 2: High Profit, Low ESS, Denied

Ignite AF v1.0 $100k account:

ESS threshold: 75

Trading activity (12 days):

Day 1: +$4,000 (huge win)
Day 2–12: +$200–$400/day
Total profit: $8,000
ESS score: 62

Result:

❌ ESS below 75 (Day 1 spike killed it)
✅ Profit consistency poor (one massive day)
✅ 12 active trading days
✅ No drawdown violations

Payout status: DENIED

Even though this trader made more profit than Example 1, the single big day tanked their ESS score.

Example 3: Good ESS, Not Enough Trading Days

Ignite AF v1.0 $100k account:

ESS threshold: 75
Minimum days: 10

Trading activity (6 days):

Avg profit per day: $600
Total profit: $3,600
ESS score: 78

Result:

✅ ESS above 75
✅ Profit consistency good
❌ Only 6 active trading days (need 10)
✅ No drawdown violations

Payout status: DENIED

You need to trade 4 more days before you're eligible.

How to Improve Your ESS Score

If your ESS is below the threshold, here's how to raise it:

1. Trade Consistently Every Day

Don't skip days. Trade Monday–Friday every week. Consistency in frequency boosts ESS.

2. Keep Profit Per Day Steady

Aim for $300–$500/day. Avoid $2,000 days. Boring = high ESS.

3. Avoid Big Losses

A $1,500 loss day after several $500 profit days tanks your ESS. Manage risk tightly.

4. Trade for 10+ Days Straight

The more days you trade steadily, the more data TopOneFutures has to assess your consistency—and the higher your ESS climbs.

5. Don't Take Massive Risks

Even if you win big, a $5,000 single-day win hurts your ESS. Trade smaller size and grind it out.

Why Ignite AF v1.0 is Harder Than Any Other Account

I've tested Elite, Instant Sim, S2F PRO, and Ignite AF v1.0.

Ignite AF v1.0 is by far the hardest to withdraw from.

Why?

ESS is unpredictable: You don't know exactly what TopOneFutures considers "consistent" until you try
One big day kills you: Even a single $3,000 day can tank your score for weeks
No fixed profit target: You might make $10k and still not qualify if your ESS is low

Elite has a clear 6% target + 25% consistency cap. Ignite AF v1.0 has a mysterious ESS system that changes daily based on your behavior.

If you have an Ignite AF v1.0 account and you're struggling to get paid, consider resetting to a newer account type (Elite or Instant Sim).

Can You Request a Payout If You Miss One Requirement?

No. All four must be met.

If your ESS is 72 and the threshold is 75, you can't request a payout—even if you have 15 active trading days and $12k profit.

TopOneFutures' system is binary: either you meet all four, or you don't.

Ignite AF v1.0 vs New Ignite: Which is Harder?

Factor	Ignite AF v1.0 (Old)	Ignite (New)
Payout Criteria	ESS-based (4 requirements)	6% profit target + 15% consistency
Clarity	Low (ESS is opaque)	High (clear rules)
Consistency Strictness	Very strict (ESS punishes spikes)	Very strict (15% daily cap)
Min Trading Days	7–10 days	3–5 days
Overall Difficulty	Hardest (opaque + strict)	Very hard (but clearer)

Both are tough. But Ignite AF v1.0 is worse because the ESS system is so opaque. You don't know if you're on track until you try to withdraw.

My Take: Ignite AF v1.0 is Too Unpredictable

I traded an Ignite AF v1.0 account for 3 weeks. Hit $11k profit. ESS score: 67. Threshold: 70.

Payout denied.

I tried again 2 weeks later after more consistent trading. ESS: 72. Still not enough.

I eventually gave up and reset to an Elite account. First payout on Elite: approved within 24 hours.

If you're stuck on Ignite AF v1.0 and you keep getting denied, consider resetting to a clearer account type. The ESS system is too unpredictable to plan around.

Summary: Ignite AF v1.0 Payout Requirements

ESS Score Above Threshold: Typically 70–80+ (check your dashboard)
Profit Consistency: Profits must be steady across multiple days (no massive spikes)
Minimum Trading Days: Usually 7–10 active trading days required
Drawdown Compliance: No violations of daily or max drawdown limits

All four must be met. If even one is missing, payout denied.

Pro tip: If you're struggling with Ignite AF v1.0, reset to Elite or Instant Sim. The payout structure is clearer, and the requirements are more predictable.