This document summarizes the key policy, product, and FAQ updates discussed for the January 6, 2026 release. It also highlights what changed versus the prior payout based model.
Quick Summary of What Changed #
Core program changes (Gladiator) #
- Payout requests are removed from the Gladiator phase starting January 6, 2026
- Payout tracking is replaced with the Benchmark System
- Benchmarks are performance achievements tracked on the dashboard as X / 8 (where X = number of benchmarks achieved)
- Benchmarks only start tracking from January 6, 2026 onward (prior trading history does not count toward Benchmarks)
Warrior program changes #
- Warrior is being discontinued for new purchases, but active Warrior accounts can continue temporarily under Warrior rules
- No Warrior resets after 2am EST, January 6, 2026
- Warrior rebilling ends after January 16, 2026
- Warrior accounts are fully decommissioned once their billing cycle ends after Jan 16 (no renewals, no resets, no repurchases)
Old vs New Model #
| Item | Old Model (Before Jan 6) | New Model (Effective Jan 6, 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Gladiator payouts | Weekly payout requests (Sat-Sun), processed Fri | No payout requests in Gladiator |
| Key tracking | Payout eligibility, payout caps, withdrawable amount | Benchmarks Achieved (X / 8), Daily Profit Target, Benchmark Eligibility Threshold |
| Trading day requirements | 6 days for first payout, then 3 days per payout week and 3 after requesting a payout | 5 qualifying trading days per Benchmark |
| Consistency | 20/25/30% depending on account creation date | 40% consistency across all accounts for Benchmarks |
| Account balance when requesting payout | Amount deducted at request, returned if rejected | No deductions for Benchmarks. The profits always stay in the account. |
| Progress “units” | Payouts / withdrawals | Benchmarks (performance milestones) |
| Payout methods | Needed for payouts | Used for Real Prop transitioning Signing Bonus and Real Prop payouts only |
Gladiator Phase (Benchmark System) #
What is a Benchmark? #
A Benchmark is a performance achievement earned on a Gladiator account when all Benchmark requirements are met.
Benchmarks:
- Are not withdrawals
- Do not change your account balance
- Are tracked as Benchmarks Achieved: X / 8
- Can be lost if the account fails
- Do not expire
- Calculated per account and not per user
When do Benchmarks start tracking? #
Benchmarks begin tracking starting January 6, 2026.
- Trading history, profit, or qualifying days before Jan 6 are part of the prior model and are not used for Benchmark calculations.
- Profits already in your account stay in your account, but do not automatically grant Benchmarks.
Benchmark Requirements (Checklist) #
A Benchmark can be recorded only if all of the following are true:
- 5 qualifying trading days
- A qualifying day requires net PnL at or above the Daily Profit Target
- No trade day or losing day or a day within profits below the daily target does not count as a trading da but the PnL in the account will remain.
- Account balance is at or above the Benchmark Eligibility Threshold
- Threshold differs by account size and drawdown model
- This is checked at end of day when the Benchmark is evaluated
- Consistency is at or below 40%
- No single day’s profit can exceed 40% of total net profit since the last Benchmark (or since account start if none yet)
- MAE warning count is within limits
- MAE warnings are tracked per account (0/3 allowed)
- No active Hedging flag
- Hedging must be cleared before Benchmark is awarded
- All prohibited trading practices must be avoided
- Manipulation, collusion, or rule exploitation can block eligibility and may lead to enforcement actions
Daily Profit Target vs Benchmark Profit Target #
Daily Profit Target #
- The minimum net profit required for a day to count toward the 5-day requirement.
Benchmark Profit Target #
- The total profit required to complete one Benchmark (in addition to meeting the other rules).
Benchmark Grid (Values) #
Intraday Trailing Drawdown Accounts #
| Account Size | Trailing Drawdown | Daily Profit Target | Benchmark Profit Target | Benchmark Eligibility (1st) | Signing Bonus (per account) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25K | $1,250 | $125 | $625 | $26,875 | $5,625 |
| 50K | $2,500 | $250 | $1,250 | $53,750 | $11,250 |
| 100K | $5,000 | $500 | $2,500 | $107,500 | $22,500 |
End of Day (EOD) Drawdown Accounts #
| Account Size | Trailing Drawdown | Daily Profit Target | Benchmark Profit Target | Benchmark Eligibility (1st) | Signing Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25K | $1,225 | $125 | $625 | $26,850 | $5,625 |
| 50K | $2,250 | $225 | $1,125 | $53,375 | $10,125 |
| 100K | $4,500 | $450 | $2,250 | $106,750 | $20,250 |
Benchmarks and Progress Rules #
Can Benchmarks be skipped by overshooting profit? #
No, even if you make enough profit for multiple Benchmarks, only 1 Benchmark can be awarded at a time.
Can Benchmarks be lost? #
Yes, if the account fails, Benchmarks earned on that account are lost.
Do Benchmarks reset? #
- After each Benchmark, progress resets for the next Benchmark cycle (days and consistency tracking reset for the next Benchmark).
- If the account fails and is reset (new account), Benchmarks start from 0 on that new account.
Do Benchmarks expire? #
No.
How many Benchmarks are required? #
- Currently 8 Benchmarks on a single account are required for Real Prop consideration.
- Traders might be called up sooner/later based on Risk team’s review and trader’s performance.
Consistency Rule (Updated) #
New rule (Effective Jan 6, 2026) #
- 40% consistency across all accounts in the Benchmark model
- Consistency is evaluated per Benchmark cycle:
- Since the last Benchmark, or since account start if none yet
Simple example (40%) #
If total net profit since last Benchmark is $5,000:
- The largest single day profit allowed is $2,000 (40% of $5,000)
When does consistency reset? #
Consistency resets when:
- A Benchmark is earned
- An MAE warning is issued
- An account is reset (new account)
MAE Rules (Updated) #
For more information, please check out this FAQ.
Compliance Discovery #
- Removed. It is no longer part of the model. Anyone flagged for this will now be reinstated to normal status.
Warrior Program Discontinuation (Master FAQ) #
Can I buy a Warrior account? #
No.
- Warrior accounts are removed from checkout starting January 6, 2026
- No new Warrior accounts can be purchased after this date
Can I reset a Warrior account? #
No.
- No Warrior resets are allowed after January 6, 2026 under any circumstances
Can I keep trading my existing Warrior account? #
Yes, temporarily. Your Warrior account remains active until the earliest of:
- You pass
- You fail
- Your current billing cycle ends (see rebilling change below)
Can my Warrior subscription renew? #
Only if the rebilling date occurs before January 16, 2026.
On January 16, 2026:
- All Warrior subscriptions move to pending cancellation
- No further rebilling occurs
- Accounts remain active only until the end of their then current billing cycle
What happens if my Warrior account fails after Jan 16? #
- It is gone permanently
- No resets, no renewals, no repurchases
If my Warrior passes after Jan 16, do I still get a Gladiator account? #
Yes, with important conditions:
- Passing still issues the corresponding Gladiator account size where applicable
- If the Warrior account had an increased drawdown add-on previously:
- The Gladiator issued will be the base drawdown version
- The extra amount paid is issued as store credit
Can I hold Warrior and Gladiator at the same time after Jan 6? #
Yes, if already active.
- If any Warrior fails after Jan 6, it cannot be reset
- Only Gladiator remains available for new purchases and resets (25K, 50K and 100K account sizes)
What about Warrior 250K and 500K pass outcomes? #
- If a trader passes a 250K Warrior, they receive store credit that supports one 100K Gladiator at a discounted effective price.
- If a trader passes a 500K Warrior, they receive two store credit coupons equivalent to discounted pricing for 2 x 100K Gladiator accounts.
- Store credit can be used toward future purchases (non-cash, non-transferable).
Removal of the Old Payout Flow #
What was removed #
- The 6-day first payout rule
- The 3 trading days per payout week rule
- The weekly payout request window (Sat 1:00 AM EST to Sun 5:00 PM EST)
- Thursday EOD approval timing requirement tied to payouts
- Deducting payout amounts from the account at time of request
“What happens to my existing profits if payouts are gone?” #
- Your profits are not removed, reset, or taken away.
- Your Gladiator account balance stays intact.
- Starting January 6, 2026, Benchmarks are earned by meeting the Daily Profit Target on 5 qualifying trading days while meeting all other requirements.
- Profits before Jan 6 help as a buffer but do not automatically generate Benchmarks.
If you have a 50K Intraday Gladiator:
- Daily Profit Target is $250
- You need 5 qualifying days at or above $250 net profit
- You must also be above the first Benchmark Eligibility Threshold of $53,750 at the time the Benchmark is recorded
- Consistency must remain at or below 40%
Real Prop and Signing Bonus #
Signing Bonus is awarded only when transitioning to Real Prop: #
- 50% released after Real Prop contract signature
- 25% with first Real Prop payout
- 25% with second Real Prop payout
Examples (Intraday):
- 50K Signing Bonus total: $11,250
- $5,625 after Real Prop contract signature
- $2,812.50 with first Real Prop payout
- $2,812.50 with second Real Prop payout
EOD example:
- 50K Signing Bonus total: $10,125
- $5,063 after Real Prop contract signature
- $2,531.25 with first Real Prop payout
- $2,531.25 with second Real Prop payout
Glossary #
- Warrior: Legacy evaluation subscription model being sunset.
- Gladiator: Primary performance qualification stage.
- Benchmark: A performance milestone earned by meeting all Benchmark requirements.
- Daily Profit Target: Minimum net profit required for a day to count as a qualifying day.
- Benchmark Profit Target: Total profit required to complete one Benchmark cycle.
- Benchmark Eligibility Threshold: Minimum account balance required for a Benchmark to be recorded.
- MAE: Maximum Adverse Excursion; risk control metric based on per-trade unrealized adverse move.