Trading Rules

Complete Rule Set.
No Surprises.

Every rule for every phase, clearly explained. Read this before you start your evaluation.

Last updated: May 2026

Quick Summary

The most important things to know across both phases at a glance.

What makes ONYX different: No daily loss limit during evaluation. EOD drawdown only — calculated at close, never intraday. No time limit. Up to 10 accounts.

Drawdown Type
How your max loss is calculated
EOD Trailing Only
Calculated at market close. Intraday dips that recover by close do not fail the account.
Consistency Rule
Profit distribution requirement at payout
None on Flex Funded
Varies by account type. Flex Funded has no consistency rule. Sapphire/Diamond is 40% max single day. Direct is 25% max.
Daily Loss Limit (Eval)
Max you can lose in one day
None
No DLL during evaluation. Your only limit is EOD trailing drawdown.
Minimum Trading Days
Days required before eval can be passed
3 Days
Must trade at least 3 days. No maximum time limit.
News Trading
Major economic release rule
Exit 2 Min Before
Close all positions at least 2 minutes before FOMC, NFP, CPI, and other tier-1 releases.
Profit Split (Diamond)
Your share of funded profits
80% to Trader
You keep 80%. ONYX takes 20%.
Payout Frequency
How often you can withdraw
Weekly
Request a payout once per week. Processed within 3–5 business days.
Max Simultaneous Accounts
Total active accounts allowed
10 Accounts
Hold up to 10 evaluation or funded accounts at once. Each purchased and passed independently.

Account Sizes All Phases

Choose from 25K to 150K. Two pricing paths — No Activation Fee or With Activation.

SizeMonthlyProfit TargetEOD DrawdownMax ContractsMin DaysReset
25K$99/mo$1,500$1,5003 (Micros ×10)3$79
50K$149/mo$3,000$2,0006 (Micros ×10)3$79
100K$199/mo$6,000$3,00012 (Micros ×10)3$79
150K$269/mo$9,000$5,00015 (Micros ×10)3$79

Which path? Choose With Activation if you expect to pass quickly — lower monthly cost, $99 only when funded. Choose No Activation Fee for zero surprise costs when you pass. Choose Flex for no DLL and no funded consistency rule. Choose Direct to skip the evaluation entirely.

Evaluation Rules Phase 1 — Sapphire

Rules that apply during your Sapphire evaluation account. Pass these to qualify for a Diamond funded account.

The short version: Hit your profit target over a minimum of 3 trading days without breaching EOD trailing drawdown. No daily loss limit. No time pressure. Just trade.

Profit Target
Net profit required to pass
See size table above
$1,500 to $9,000 depending on account size. Net of commissions and fees.
Minimum Trading Days
Days with at least one trade
3 Days
Must complete at least 3 trading days before the evaluation can be passed. No maximum time limit.
EOD Trailing Drawdown
Your max loss threshold
Never breach at close
Trailing drawdown updates once per day at market close. Intraday dips that recover before close do NOT fail the account.
Daily Loss Limit
Max intraday loss allowed
None
No daily loss limit during evaluation. Your only hard limit is the EOD trailing drawdown at close.
News Trading
Economic release rule
Exit 2 min before
Close all open positions at least 2 minutes before FOMC, NFP, CPI, PPI, FOMC minutes, and other tier-1 releases.
Contract Limits
Max contracts at any time
Never exceed limit
Do not exceed your account's max contract limit at any time. 1 standard contract = 10 micro contracts toward your limit.
Overnight / Weekend Holds
Holding after market close
Not Allowed
All positions must be closed before the end of the trading session. This applies to all ONYX account types and both evaluation and funded phases — no overnight or weekend holds, ever.
Automated / Algo Trading
Bots and automated strategies
Not Allowed
Automated trading, bots, and algorithmic strategies are prohibited on all ONYX account types. All trades must be executed manually by the account owner.
Time Limit
How long you have to pass
No Limit
Your subscription renews monthly and keeps your evaluation active indefinitely. Take as long as you need.
Resets
What happens if you breach drawdown
Purchase a reset
If you fail, purchase a reset at the published price ($79 flat for all account sizes).

Diamond Account Rules Phase 2 — Funded

Rules that apply once you're funded. A few additional guardrails activate to protect the account long-term.

Key changes from evaluation: A daily loss limit and consistency rule activate on funded accounts. EOD drawdown remains — no intraday trailing on funded accounts.

Profit Split
Your share of profits
80% to Trader
You keep 80% of all net profits. ONYX takes 20%.
EOD Drawdown
Max loss threshold
Same as evaluation
EOD trailing drawdown continues on funded accounts. Still calculated at close only — not intraday.
Daily Loss Limit
Max loss in one day
50% of drawdown limit
Example: 50K account ($2,000 drawdown) → $1,000 DLL. Hitting DLL pauses trading for the day. Account is NOT failed.
Consistency Rule
Max single day profit at payout
40% max single day
At time of payout, no single day may exceed 40% of total net profit since last withdrawal.
Overnight / Weekend Holds
Holding after market close
Not Allowed
All positions must be closed before end of the trading session. No overnight or weekend holds on any ONYX account, in any phase.
Automated / Algo Trading
Bots and automated strategies
Not Allowed
Automated trading remains prohibited on funded accounts. All trades must be executed manually.
News Trading
Economic release rule
Exit 2 min before
Same as evaluation. Exit all positions at least 2 minutes before tier-1 economic releases.
Weekly Activity Requirement
Minimum trading frequency
1 trade per week
Funded accounts must have at least one trade per calendar week (Sun–Fri) to remain active. Inactive accounts suspended after 2 consecutive weeks.
Max Simultaneous Accounts
Total funded accounts allowed
Up to 10
Hold up to 10 funded accounts simultaneously. Each account purchased and passed independently.

Payout Rules Diamond Only

Everything you need to know about requesting and receiving profits from your funded account.

Payout Caps by Account Type

Each account type has its own per-request maximum. Side-by-side comparison so you can see exactly what to expect.

Account Size 💎 Sapphire / Diamond 🟢 Flex Funded ⚡ Direct
25K$1,500$1,500$750
50K$2,000$2,000$1,000
100K$3,500$3,500$1,750
150K$4,500$4,500$2,500

Why are Direct caps lower? Direct accounts are funded immediately without an evaluation phase, so payouts are structured to encourage steady consistent trading rather than large lump sums. Weekly payouts mean you still hit higher cumulative numbers over time.

Payout Frequency
How often you can request
Once per week
Submit one payout request per week. Processing takes 3–5 business days.
Minimum Payout
Smallest amount you can withdraw
$300
Minimum payout request is $300. Requests below this amount will not be processed.
Buffer Requirement
Balance needed before payout
Full drawdown above starting balance
Account must be at least the full drawdown amount above starting balance before payout.
Min Winning Days
Before each payout request
5 Winning Days
Your funded account must have at least 5 profitable trading days (≥$200 each) since your last payout. Counter resets after each payout.
Consistency Check at Payout
Applied when you request
Varies by account type
Sapphire/Diamond: 40% max single day · Direct: 25% max · Flex: no consistency rule
Profit Split
Your share of profits
Varies by account type
Sapphire/Diamond + Direct: 80% · Flex: 80% → 85% → 90% ladder
Rule Compliance Required
Account status at payout
Full compliance
Account must be in full compliance with all trading rules. Open violations will delay or block payout processing.

🟢 ONYX Flex Rules Evaluation + Funded

Flex is ONYX's most trader-friendly account. Pass the evaluation — then trade funded with zero daily loss limit and zero consistency rule. Your profit split grows as you prove it.

The Flex difference: No DLL anywhere — ever. No consistency rule once funded. 50% consistency applies during evaluation only. Your split ladder grows from 80% to 90% as you stack payouts.

Flex Evaluation Phase

Profit Target
Net profit to pass
Same as Sapphire
$1,500 / $3,000 / $6,000 / $9,000 by size.
EOD Drawdown
Max loss threshold
Same as Sapphire
$1,500 / $2,000 / $3,000 / $5,000 by size. Calculated at close only.
Daily Loss Limit
Intraday loss cap
None — Ever
No DLL during evaluation or on the funded account. Your only limit is EOD drawdown.
Eval Consistency Rule
During evaluation only
50% max single day
During the evaluation, no single day may exceed 50% of total profits. Removed entirely once funded.
Minimum Trading Days
Before eval can be passed
5 Days
Must trade at least 5 days before the evaluation can be passed. No time limit.
Overnight / Weekend Holds
Holding after market close
Not Allowed
Universal rule across all ONYX account types. All positions must be closed before session end.
Automated / Algo Trading
Bots and automated strategies
Not Allowed
Universal rule across all ONYX account types. All trades must be executed manually.

Flex Funded Phase

Consistency Rule
At payout time
None — Zero
No consistency rule on Flex funded accounts. Payout any time you're eligible.
Daily Loss Limit
Funded DLL
None — Zero
No DLL on Flex funded accounts. EOD drawdown is your only limit.
Profit Split Ladder
Your share of profits
80% → 85% → 90%
Payouts 1–3: 80%. Payouts 4–6: 85%. Payout 7 onward: 90% locked in permanently.
Payout Frequency
How often you can request
Once per week
Same as Sapphire — weekly requests, processed in 1–3 business days.
Overnight / Weekend Holds
Holding after market close
Not Allowed
Universal rule across all ONYX account types. All positions must be closed before session end.
Automated / Algo Trading
Bots and automated strategies
Not Allowed
Universal rule across all ONYX account types. All trades must be executed manually.
Max Accounts
Simultaneous funded accounts
Up to 10
Same industry-leading 10 account maximum as all ONYX plans.

⚡ ONYX Direct Rules Instant Funded

Skip the evaluation entirely. Purchase a Direct account and your Rithmic credentials are provisioned immediately. Structured risk parameters designed to keep you trading long-term.

No evaluation required. Direct accounts are funded from day one. Structured risk parameters are in place — a daily loss limit and 25% consistency rule — designed to keep your account healthy and payouts consistent.

Evaluation Required
Do you need to pass first?
No — Funded Immediately
Purchase and your account is provisioned within minutes. No profit target, no waiting.
EOD Drawdown
Max loss threshold
See table above
25K=$1,000 · 50K=$1,500 · 100K=$2,000 · 150K=$3,000. Structured to protect your account and keep you in the game longer.
Daily Loss Limit
Intraday loss cap — always active
30% of drawdown
25K=$300 · 50K=$450 · 100K=$600 · 150K=$900. Hitting DLL pauses trading for the day. Account is NOT failed.
Consistency Rule
Applied on every payout request
25% max single day
No single trading day may exceed 25% of your total net profits since your last payout. Keeps your trading consistent and payouts reliable.
Min Qualifying Days
Before payout
5 Days ≥ $200
Must have 5 profitable trading days with at least $200 profit each before submitting your payout request.
Payout Cap
Max per request — lower than Sapphire
Per Size
25K=$750 · 50K=$1,000 · 100K=$1,750 · 150K=$2,500. Consistent weekly payouts — no waiting for large lump sums.
Profit Split
Your share
80% to Trader
80/20 split. No ladder on Direct — fixed at 80%.
Overnight / Weekend Holds
After session close
Not Allowed
All positions must be closed before end of session. No overnight or weekend holds on any ONYX account.
Automated / Algo Trading
Bots and automated strategies
Not Allowed
Universal rule across all ONYX account types. All trades must be executed manually.
Max Accounts
Simultaneous accounts
Up to 10
Same 10 account maximum as all ONYX plans. Double the limit of every other instant funded firm.
Reset Price
If account is breached
$99 flat
$99 for all Direct account sizes.

Allowed Instruments Both Phases

ONYX is futures-only. All major CME Group markets supported. Micro contracts = 1/10th of a standard contract toward your limit.

📈 Equity Index

ES, NQ, YM, RTY
Micros: MES, MNQ, MYM, M2K

🛢️ Energy

Crude Oil (CL), Natural Gas (NG)
Micro Crude (MCL)

🥇 Metals

Gold (GC), Silver (SI), Copper (HG)
Micro Gold (MGC)

💵 Currencies

6E, 6B, 6J, 6A, 6C, 6S
Euro, GBP, Yen, AUD, CAD, CHF

🌽 Agriculture

Corn (ZC), Soybeans (ZS), Wheat (ZW)
Lean Hogs (HE), Live Cattle (LE)

📊 Interest Rates

Treasury Bonds (ZB), 10-Yr (ZN)
5-Yr (ZF), 2-Yr (ZT)

Not allowed: Stocks, stock options, spot forex, cryptocurrencies, CFDs, or any instrument not listed as a CME/CBOT/NYMEX/COMEX futures contract. Trading prohibited instruments results in immediate account termination with no refund.

Prohibited Activity Both Phases

These violations result in immediate account termination with no refund. No warnings. No appeals on clear violations.

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    Exceeding contract limits — Going over your account's max contract size at any time. 1 standard = 10 micros toward your limit.
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    Trading prohibited instruments — Stocks, options, spot forex, crypto, CFDs, or any non-CME futures instrument.
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    Holding through news — Failing to close all positions at least 2 minutes before a scheduled tier-1 economic release.
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    Latency arbitrage — Any strategy exploiting price feed delays, quote stuffing, or system latency.
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    Automated / algorithmic trading — Bots, algos, and any form of automated trade execution are prohibited on all ONYX accounts. All trades must be executed manually by the account owner.
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    Account sharing — Allowing another person to trade your account or sharing your login credentials with anyone.
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    Copy trading across your own accounts — Using R|Trader Pro's built-in copy trading feature to mirror trades across your own ONYX accounts is permitted and supported. See the setup guide for instructions.
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    Exploiting system errors — Taking advantage of platform bugs, pricing errors, or technical issues to generate artificial profits.
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    All-or-nothing sizing — Placing your full maximum contract allocation into a single trade with no risk management structure.
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    Overnight / weekend holds — All positions must be closed before the end of every trading session. No overnight or weekend holds on any ONYX account, in any phase, ever.
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    Chargebacks without contacting support — Initiating a payment dispute with your bank or PayPal without first emailing support@onyx-futures.com. This is a material breach and results in a permanent ban.
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    Funded account inactivity — Failing to place at least one trade per calendar week on a Diamond account. Accounts suspended after 2 consecutive inactive weeks.

Glossary

Key terms explained simply.

EOD Trailing Drawdown
End-of-Day trailing drawdown. Your max loss threshold updates once per day at market close, based on your highest closing balance. Intraday dips below the threshold that recover before close do not fail the account.
Daily Loss Limit (DLL)
Max you can lose in a single session. On ONYX funded accounts this is 50% of your EOD drawdown. Hitting DLL pauses trading for the day — it does not fail the account.
Consistency Rule
A payout rule on funded accounts. Varies by account type: Sapphire/Diamond is 40%, Direct is 25%, Flex Funded has no consistency rule.
Buffer Requirement
Minimum profit threshold before your payout. Account must be at least the full drawdown amount above starting balance (25K=$1,500 · 50K=$2,000 · 100K=$3,500 · 150K=$4,500).
Sapphire Account
ONYX's evaluation account. Trade in a simulated environment and hit your profit target while following the rules to qualify for a Diamond funded account.
Diamond Account
ONYX's funded account. Awarded after passing the Sapphire evaluation. Trade with firm capital and withdraw 80% of profits weekly.
Micro Contracts
Micro futures (MES, MNQ, etc.) are 1/10th the size of a standard contract. Your contract limit counts 10 micros as 1 standard contract.
Reset
If you breach EOD drawdown during evaluation, your account fails. Purchase a reset for $79 (flat for all account sizes) to restart with a fresh account at the same size.
ONYX Flex
ONYX's freedom evaluation account. No DLL anywhere — ever. 50% consistency during evaluation only, zero consistency rule once funded. Profit split ladder: 80% → 85% → 90% as you stack payouts.
ONYX Direct
ONYX's instant funded account. No evaluation required — provisioned within minutes of purchase. Structured risk parameters including a daily loss limit and 25% consistency rule. Up to 10 accounts.
Profit Split Ladder
A Flex exclusive feature. Your profit split starts at 80% and grows to 85% after your 4th payout, then locks at 90% permanently after your 7th payout.

Ready to Start?

EOD drawdown only. No daily loss limit. Weekly payouts. Starting from $35/mo with activation plan.

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