The Trading Pit is a Liechtenstein-based prop firm founded in February 2022 offering CFD and Futures evaluation programmes. CFD Prime accounts run from $2,500 to $200,000 with an 80% profit split and bi-weekly payouts from $100. The Classic programme provides an automatic scaling path from $10,000 to $5M. Futures accounts run from $50,000 to $150,000 via NinjaTrader and Tradovate with an EOD trailing drawdown model. The firm has paid out over $16M in trader rewards.
Rating Breakdown
Pros
- Both CFD and Futures programmes under one roof
- CFD accounts from $2,500 — lowest entry in the range
- 80% profit split on all Prime accounts
- Bi-weekly payouts with $100 minimum withdrawal
- No minimum trading days on the CFD challenge itself
- Classic programme scales automatically to $5M
- Futures: wide platform choice including NinjaTrader, Tradovate, ATAS, Rithmic, Sierra Chart
- Activation fees removed — previously a common complaint
- $16M+ paid out to traders since launch
- Liechtenstein registration and Cyprus office — more transparent corporate structure than most
Cons
- Trustpilot rating currently unavailable (guideline breach investigation into fake reviews)
- 15-second minimum trade duration — catches scalpers off guard
- Futures challenge has a 30-day hard time limit
- First Futures payout capped at $5,000 or 50% of profit — whichever is lower
- News trading policy not publicly disclosed on main pages
- Classic programme payout only triggered at profit target — no on-demand withdrawals
- Payout disputes around leverage rule interpretations reported by some traders
- Crypto CFD leverage only 1:2 — very restrictive
Account Plans and Pricing
CFD Prime Challenge Rules
| Evaluation type | 1-phase or 2-phase (builder selection) |
| Account sizes | $2,500 / $5,000 / $10,000 / $20,000 / $50,000 / $100,000 / $200,000 |
| Profit target (1-phase, $50K) | 10% ($5,000) |
| Daily loss limit | 3% (equity-based) |
| Max drawdown | 6% trailing on highest equity (EOD-based) |
| Min. trading days (challenge) | 0 — no minimum required |
| Min. profitable trading days (payout) | 3 days with at least 0.5% profit per day (accounts created from July 6, 2026: 3 trading days any result; 50% consistency rule applies on $100K and $200K accounts) |
| Consistency rule | 50% on $100K and $200K (accounts from July 6, 2026); None on smaller sizes |
| Payout frequency | Every 14 days, minimum $100 |
| Profit split | 80% |
| Fee refund | Not publicly specified — confirm with firm |
CFD Classic Challenge Rules
| Evaluation type | Multi-level scaling (no separate evaluation phase — trade and scale) |
| Account sizes (entry) | $10,000 / $20,000 / $50,000 / $100,000 |
| Profit target per level | 10% ($10K–$20K entry); 8% ($50K–$100K entry) |
| Daily loss limit | 4% (equity-based) |
| Max drawdown | 7% trailing on highest equity |
| Min. trading days (payout) | 5 trading days minimum |
| Profit split | 50% at Level 1, scaling to 80% at Level 10 |
| Payout trigger | On reaching the profit target at each level |
| Scaling path | Automatic balance increase at each level; top account reaches $5M |
Futures Prime Challenge Rules
| Evaluation type | 1-phase |
| Account sizes | $50,000 / $100,000 / $150,000 |
| Profit target ($50K) | $3,000 (6%) |
| Profit target ($100K) | $6,000 (6%) |
| Profit target ($150K) | $9,000 (6%) |
| Daily pause limit ($50K) | $1,000 — equity pause (positions closed at 16:05 CT) |
| Max drawdown ($50K) | $2,000 trailing EOD (fixed at starting balance once reached) |
| Max contracts ($50K) | 5 standard / 50 micros |
| Challenge duration | 30 days |
| Profit split | 80% |
| Reset cost | $79 ($50K) / $149 ($100K) / $229 ($150K) |
| Extend cost | $99 ($50K) / $189 ($100K) / $289 ($150K) |
Payouts
| CFD Prime first payout | After completing 3 profitable trading days with 0.5% profit per day (bi-weekly cycle) |
| CFD Prime default cycle | Every 14 days, minimum $100 withdrawal |
| Futures Prime first payout | After 5 profitable trading days with at least $200 profit per day; capped at lower of $5,000 or 50% of total realized profit |
| Futures Prime subsequent payouts | Every 7 days (after second payout) as long as profit > $200 |
| Profit split | 80% (Prime); 50–80% (Classic, level-dependent) |
| Processing time | Within 24 business hours after approval |
| KYC required | Yes, before first payout |
| Payment methods | Bank transfer, crypto, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Binance Pay, card |
| Verified total paid | $16M+ to traders |
Trading Conditions
| CFD platforms | MT5-based proprietary environment |
| Futures platforms | NinjaTrader, Tradovate, ATAS, Rithmic, Sierra Chart, Quantower, EdgeClear |
| CFD instruments | 46+ forex pairs, 4 metals, 3 energy futures, 11 cash indices, 9 index futures, 11 crypto CFDs, US/EU/UK equities |
| Leverage (forex) | 1:50 |
| Leverage (metals/energy) | 1:10 |
| Leverage (indices) | 1:15 |
| Leverage (crypto) | 1:2 |
| Min. trade duration | 15 seconds (CFD accounts) |
| News trading | Not publicly disclosed — confirm with firm before purchasing |
| Expert Advisors | Not publicly disclosed — confirm with firm before purchasing |
| Overnight / weekend holding | Not publicly disclosed — confirm with firm before purchasing |
| Copy trading | Not publicly disclosed — confirm with firm before purchasing |
| Prime scaling plan | 25% balance increase every 4 payouts (after 2 months active, 2 payouts, 10% total profit on initial balance) |
| Classic scaling | Auto-scale to $5M across 10 levels on hitting profit target at each level |
Our Verdict
The Trading Pit’s clearest strength is breadth. It is one of the few CFD prop firms that also runs a fully operational Futures programme, and the Futures side is genuinely well-stocked with platform options. NinjaTrader, Tradovate, ATAS, Rithmic, Sierra Chart, and Quantower give Futures traders more execution environment choices than most prop firms offer. For anyone who wants to trade CFDs and Futures under one account provider, there are not many alternatives.
The CFD Prime programme is priced competitively. Entry starts at $2,500, which is lower than the majority of the market. The 1-phase structure with no minimum trading days in the challenge itself is straightforward, and the 80% profit split with bi-weekly payouts from $100 is in line with better-value operators. The issue is the 6% EOD trailing drawdown, which trails on your highest equity. If you have a strong early run then give back some profit, the drawdown level has already ratcheted up — leaving less cushion than a static drawdown at the same percentage. Traders who push hard early in an account need to understand this dynamic before they start.
The Classic programme is a different product entirely. It is a multi-level scaling path where payouts and account size upgrades are linked to hitting a profit target at each level. The split starts at 50% and only reaches 80% at Level 10. Early-level traders are giving up a significant portion of profit compared to what the Prime programme offers from day one. The payoff is the scaling ceiling: the Classic path runs to $5M, which is higher than what the Prime programme explicitly advertises. Traders who want maximum capital allocation and are patient about split percentages will find it interesting.
The Trustpilot situation is worth addressing directly. The firm’s rating is currently unavailable because Trustpilot found a breach of its guidelines, specifically that fake reviews were submitted. This does not mean the firm is a scam — Trustpilot investigations are common across many prop firms and the underlying review body shows a mix of genuine positive and negative experiences. What it does mean is that the aggregate score cannot be used as a reliable signal right now. Use our consistency calculator to model your own payout eligibility before committing to a plan.
The 15-second minimum trade duration is a real restriction that Trustpilot reviewers have flagged. It is not unusual across prop firms, but it is not prominently disclosed on the main pricing pages. Scalpers and high-frequency traders who rely on sub-15-second exits will be caught out. Similarly, news trading policy, EA use, and overnight holding rules are not clearly stated on the main CFD pages — traders need to check the terms or contact support before buying a challenge.
Overall, The Trading Pit is a legitimate firm with a reasonable product range and a solid Futures offering. The main risks are the Trustpilot situation, some rule opacity around trading restrictions, and payout disputes that appear in the minority of negative reviews relating to leverage interpretation. For CFD traders who want simple bi-weekly payouts and a low entry price, the Prime 1-phase works. For Futures traders who want platform flexibility, it is one of the better options in the market right now.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Trading Pit a legitimate prop firm?
The Trading Pit was founded in February 2022 and is registered in Liechtenstein with offices in Cyprus and Spain. It has paid out over $16M in trader rewards. Its Trustpilot listing currently shows approximately 996 reviews but the aggregate score is unavailable due to a Trustpilot guideline investigation into fake reviews. Most verified trader accounts describe fast payouts and clear rules. A minority report slow account review times after passing a phase and disputes around leverage rule interpretations. The corporate structure is more transparent than many offshore operators.
What challenge types does The Trading Pit offer?
The Trading Pit offers two CFD programmes: Prime (choose 1-phase or 2-phase, accounts from $2,500 to $200,000, 80% split, bi-weekly payouts) and Classic (multi-level scaling path from $10,000 to $5M, split starts at 50% and scales to 80%). For Futures, there is one 1-phase Prime challenge with accounts from $50,000 to $150,000, an EOD trailing drawdown model, and a 30-day time limit.
What is the drawdown rule on The Trading Pit CFD accounts?
On the CFD Prime 1-phase challenge, the maximum drawdown is 6% trailing on highest equity and is calculated end-of-day. Once your equity peaks, that peak becomes the reference point for your drawdown limit — it does not trail intraday. The daily loss limit is 3% equity-based. On the Classic programme, the max drawdown is 7% trailing on highest equity with a 4% daily limit across all levels. Futures Prime uses a fixed dollar amount trailing EOD: for example, $2,000 on the $50,000 account.
What platforms does The Trading Pit support?
CFD accounts run on an MT5-based proprietary environment covering forex, metals, energy, indices, crypto CFDs, and equities. Futures accounts are traded via NinjaTrader and Tradovate, with ATAS, Rithmic, Sierra Chart, Quantower, and EdgeClear also supported as data and charting platforms. The Futures platform selection is wider than most competitors in the prop space.
How do payouts work and how fast are they processed?
On CFD Prime, traders can request payouts every 14 days for any amount above $100, once they have completed 3 profitable trading days with at least 0.5% profit per day. Payouts are processed within 24 business hours. For Futures Prime, the first payout is capped at the lower of $5,000 or 50% of total realized profit and requires 5 profitable trading days with at least $200 per day. Payment methods include bank transfer, crypto, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Binance Pay, and card. Multiple reviewers confirm same-day or next-day crypto payouts.
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CFD + Futures. Accounts from $2,500. 80% profit split. Bi-weekly payouts. Scale to $5M.
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