# Next Prop Trader Rules

> Next Prop Trader's plans state a maximum drawdown of 2.4% to 5% of the account size (drawdown type: trailing), across 6 plans. A consistency rule…

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Next Prop Trader's plans state a maximum drawdown of 2.4% to 5% of the account size (drawdown type: trailing), across 6 plans. A consistency rule applies: funded accounts: no single trade may exceed 30% of total profit (Lucky Punch Rule); none listed among the evaluation rules.

_Compiled from 5 of Next Prop Trader's own published pages, read on 15 September 2026. Not verified by Prop Firm Pal: every value is what Next Prop Trader states about itself, quoted with the page it came from. A firm can change its rules at any time, so check the linked page before you pay for an account._

## Next Prop Trader drawdown rules

Next Prop Trader's plans state a maximum drawdown of 2.4% to 5% of the account size (drawdown type: trailing), across 6 plans.

A daily loss limit figure is not recorded in the plan details we hold. The firm may still set one, so check its rules page rather than assuming there is none.

Dollar amounts are the published percentage applied to the account size.

| Plan | Account size | Max drawdown | Drawdown type | Daily loss limit | Profit target |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Beginner | $10K | 5% ($500) | Trailing | — | 6.5% |
| Advanced | $25K | 5% ($1,250) | Trailing | — | 6% |
| Pro | $50K | 5% ($2,500) | Trailing | — | 6% |
| Exclusive | $100K | 3.5% ($3,500) | Trailing | — | 6% |
| Expert | $150K | 3.33% ($5,000) | Trailing | — | 6% |
| Extreme | $250K | 2.4% ($6,000) | Trailing | — | 6% |

- Plan figures: "Choose the perfect account size for your trading style." — https://nextproptrader.com/

## Next Prop Trader consistency rule

A consistency rule caps how much of your total profit a single trading day may account for. Here is what Next Prop Trader states.

| Topic | What the firm states |
| --- | --- |
| Consistency limit | 30% |
| Consistency rule | Applies — Funded accounts: no single trade may exceed 30% of total profit (Lucky Punch Rule); none listed among the evaluation rules |

- Consistency limit: "Your biggest single trade must not exceed 30% of your total profit." — https://nextproptrader.com/
- Consistency rule: "The Lucky Punch Rule: no single trade may account for more than 30% of your total P&L, ensuring consistent performance." — https://nextproptrader.com/

## Next Prop Trader minimum trading days and time limit

| Topic | What the firm states |
| --- | --- |
| Minimum trading days | Applies — 5 trading days to pass the evaluation |
| In the plan figures | 5 days |
| Time limit | None — No time limit |

- Minimum trading days: "Get funded after 5 trading days and there's no maximum either." — https://nextproptrader.com/
- Time limit: "(1) You need a minimum of 5 trading days to pass - there's no maximum time limit." — https://nextproptrader.com/

## Next Prop Trader news trading, EA and copy trading rules

| Topic | What the firm states |
| --- | --- |
| News trading | Not stated on the pages we read |
| Expert advisors and automated trading | Conditional — Automated trading systems only with prior approval |
| Copy trading | Not stated on the pages we read |
| Hedging | Not stated on the pages we read |
| Martingale and grid strategies | Not stated on the pages we read |
| High-frequency and latency arbitrage | Not permitted |

- Expert advisors and automated trading: "Use automated trading systems without prior approval" — https://nextproptrader.com/terms-of-service
- High-frequency and latency arbitrage: "Engage in arbitrage or latency exploitation strategies" — https://nextproptrader.com/terms-of-service

## Next Prop Trader weekend and overnight holding

| Topic | What the firm states |
| --- | --- |
| Weekend holding | Conditional — All positions must be closed by 3:15 PM CST each day |
| Overnight holding | Conditional — Positions must be closed by 3:15 PM CST; trading resumes at 5:00 PM CST |
| Trading hours | All positions closed by 3:15 PM CST; trading resumes at 5:00 PM CST |

- Weekend holding: "You must close all positions by 3:15 PM CST at the latest. Trading resumes at 5:00 PM CST." — https://nextproptrader.com/
- Overnight holding: "You must close all positions by 3:15 PM CST at the latest. Trading resumes at 5:00 PM CST." — https://nextproptrader.com/
- Trading hours: "You must close all positions by 3:15 PM CST at the latest. Trading resumes at 5:00 PM CST." — https://nextproptrader.com/

## Next Prop Trader scaling plan

Funded accounts start with 1 contract and unlock 1 more for every $2,500 in profit.

| Topic | What the firm states |
| --- | --- |
| Largest account size | $250,000 |

- Scaling plan: "The Scaling Plan: you start with 1 contract and unlock 1 additional contract for every $2,500 in profit." — https://nextproptrader.com/
- Largest account size: "$10K - $250K available" — https://nextproptrader.com/

## Other Next Prop Trader account rules

| Topic | What the firm states |
| --- | --- |
| Maximum number of accounts | None — No limit |
| Prohibited instruments | Not stated on the pages we read |
| Account sharing | Not permitted |
| Resets | Evaluation accounts can be reset for a fee; a funded account that breaks the rules requires a new evaluation |

- Maximum number of accounts: "You can trade as many accounts as you want simultaneously." — https://nextproptrader.com/
- Account sharing: "Share account credentials or allow unauthorized access" — https://nextproptrader.com/terms-of-service
- Resets: "For evaluation accounts, you can reset your account for a fee and start fresh." — https://nextproptrader.com/

## Not found on Next Prop Trader's pages

- whether news trading is allowed
- whether copy trading, hedging or martingale and grid strategies are allowed
- a daily loss limit
- an inactivity rule

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Next Prop Trader's drawdown rules?

Next Prop Trader's plans state a maximum drawdown of 2.4% to 5% of the account size (drawdown type: trailing), across 6 plans.

### Does Next Prop Trader have a consistency rule?

Yes. Funded accounts: no single trade may exceed 30% of total profit (Lucky Punch Rule); none listed among the evaluation rules.

### Does Next Prop Trader have a scaling plan?

Yes. Funded accounts start with 1 contract and unlock 1 more for every $2,500 in profit.

### Does Next Prop Trader allow EAs and automated trading?

Only under conditions. Automated trading systems only with prior approval.

### Can you hold trades over the weekend at Next Prop Trader?

Only under conditions. All positions must be closed by 3:15 PM CST each day.

### Does Next Prop Trader have minimum trading days?

Yes. 5 trading days to pass the evaluation.

### Is there a time limit at Next Prop Trader?

No. No time limit.

## Related pages

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