OneUp Trader Review — $25k Futures Evaluation (2026)

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OneUp Trader positions itself as the value leader in the 25k prop firm space with a monthly subscription of just $65 — the lowest recurring cost among the firms reviewed. This makes it particularly attractive for traders who may need multiple months to pass their evaluation.

The evaluation parameters are competitive: $1,500 profit target, $1,500 trailing drawdown, no daily loss limit, and access to 3 contracts. The 10 minimum trading day requirement is moderate — longer than Apex or DayTraders but shorter than Earn2Trade's progression-based approach. A consistency rule applies: 3 other best trading days' net profits must sum to at least 80% of the largest day's net profit.

A standout feature is the unlimited balance resets included with the subscription. If a trader hits the drawdown limit, the account resets automatically without additional cost. This effectively means the $65/month covers unlimited attempts, which is exceptional value compared to one-time fee models where a new purchase is required after each failure.

OneUp Trader also includes a free NinjaTrader license and free market data with the subscription, eliminating additional costs that other firms may require. The first $10,000 in profits are kept at 100%, after which the split moves to 90/10 — still a competitive rate.

Regarding the activation fee: OneUp Trader uses a split-payment model. You pay 50% of the evaluation fee upfront ($32.50), and the remaining 50% ($32.50) is due upon getting funded. There is no separate activation fee beyond this. The platform supports 20+ trading platforms with Rithmic data feed.

Key strengths: Lowest monthly cost ($65/mo), unlimited resets, free NinjaTrader license, low activation cost ($32.50), first $10K at 100% split. Key consideration: 10 minimum trading days means the fastest possible funding timeline is about 2 weeks, consistency rule applies, and the monthly subscription model means costs accumulate if the evaluation takes multiple months.