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The Trading Pit review: rules, prices and payouts

Liechtenstein·Founded 2022·★ 3.8 (1,084)Updated October 24, 2026 at 1:51 AM UTC

80% split from day one on PrimeDaily payout processing after approvalStatic 6% maximum loss on Prime 1-Phase$349 for a $50,000 Prime 1-Phase accountCFD challenges not available for United States clientsNo published Classic price or Instant loss figure

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Cheapest start$99$10K · 1 Step

Profit splitUp to 80%Your share of profits

Daily / max loss3% / 6%balance, static max loss

Leverage1:50Forex pairs

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Our verdict

The Trading Pit suits a CFD trader who wants a simple 1-phase Prime evaluation, with a 10% target, a 3% balance based daily loss, a 6% static maximum loss and an 80% split, priced at $99 for $10,000, $349 for $50,000 and $569 for $100,000. Daily payout processing after approval is a real advantage over fixed weekly cycles, and the Classic scaling ladder offers a slower route that pays at each level. The gaps matter: no Classic price and no Instant maximum loss or price were published, the fee refund position is contradictory across official articles, and news trading is restricted on the two largest CFD sizes. The Instant account is the fastest route, but its missing loss figure makes it impossible to compare fairly until the rules page is read in full.

What traders likeReviewers say payouts are approved and paid quickly, often within hours of the request.Support staff are praised as responsive and helpful, typically resolving questions or account issues quickly.Traders report receiving their payouts as promised, without disputes over rules.Support issues refunds quickly for mistaken purchases, missed discount codes or unwanted renewals.Moving from a passed evaluation to a funded account is described as fast and smooth.Reviewers stress there are no hidden rules or fees; terms are described as transparent.Support helps traders understand or fix scaling-plan questions quickly.Traders report little or no slippage and good order execution.

What traders complain aboutReviewers report accounts being breached, banned, blocked or closed, frequently in connection with funded status or payout requests.Reviewers report funded or evaluation accounts terminated with little or vague explanation.Reviewers say payout requests were denied or withheld, often over rule violations they dispute.Accounts flagged or banned over shared IP addresses, devices or VPN use.Unhappy traders describe slow, scripted or unresponsive support, especially when disputing account actions.Refund requests are reported as refused or never processed.Complaints about payout caps or per-trade risk/size limits that restrict earnings.Complaints describe long payout delays and requests stuck in pending.

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$349

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Summary

The Trading Pit, based in Liechtenstein, offers CFD evaluations in Prime, Classic and Instant forms. The Prime 1-Phase evaluation asks for 10%, with a 3% balance based daily loss and a 6% static maximum loss, at $99 for $10,000, $349 for $50,000 and $569 for $100,000, paying an 80% split. Classic 1-Phase asks for 10% with a 4% equity based daily loss and a 7% trailing maximum loss, starting at a 50% split that rises to 70% through a scaling ladder. Instant CFD accounts offer funded access from day one with no daily drawdown and no minimum trading days at an 80% split, and approved payouts are processed within 24 business hours.

Firm overview

Which trading platforms can you use?MT4, MT5, cTrader

How can a trader pay?Credit/debit card (VisaMastercardAmexDinersDiscoverMaestro)Apple PayGoogle PayCryptoBinance PaySkrillNetellerPayPalOnline bank transfer (region-dependent)Firm-wide homepage list, not futures-specific.

How are payouts sent?Bank Wire Transfer · Crypto

CEODaniela Egli

Clearing broker for prop programDXFeed, Rithmic

Where is the firm based?Liechtenstein

Founded2022

Years operating4

Instruments and assets

Example symbolsEURUSDGBPUSDUSDJPYAUDUSDUSDCADEURGBPGBPJPYXAUUSDXAGUSDUS30US500US100USOILBTCUSDETHUSD

Leverage

Crypto1:2

Energy1:10

Forex1:50

Indices1:15

Metals1:10

Commissions

No commission schedule.

Consistency

EvaluationA consistency rule limits daily profit to 30% of the profit target during the evaluation phase, as reported in a firm rules summary.

Funded accountNo funded consistency rule.

Firm rules

News tradingPermitted on CFD accounts, except on $100,000 and $200,000 accounts.

Challenges

Program	Account	Price	Activation	Target	Max loss	Drawdown	Daily loss	True cost (1 mo) ↓
CFD Prime 1-Phase	$10K	$99 once	$0 (Free)	$1,000	$600	Static	3% (balance)	$99	Get
CFD Prime 1-Phase	$50K	$349 once	$0 (Free)	$5,000	$3,000	Static	3% (balance)	$349	Get
CFD Prime 1-Phase	$100K	$569 once	$0 (Free)	$10,000	$6,000	Static	3% (balance)	$569	Get
CFD Classic 1-Phase	$10K	—	$0 (Free)	$1,000	$700	Trailing	4% (equity)	—	Get
CFD Instant	$10K	—	$0 (Free)	—	—	—	None	—	Get

Payouts

Profit split80% to the trader

Minimum payout$100

Restricted countries

CFD challenges are not available for United States clients. No full restricted country list.

Limited (1).

United States

Announcements

August 13, 2026 · Instant CFD accounts launchedInstant CFD accounts launched, offering funded access from day one with no daily drawdown and no minimum trading days, an 80% profit split, and balances of $5,000, $10,000 or $20,000.

August 6, 2025 · Daily payout processing introducedDaily payout processing rolled out across all challenges, with approved payouts processed within 24 business hours.

FAQ

What are the Prime and Classic CFD rules?Prime 1-Phase asks for 10%, with a 3% balance based daily loss and a 6% static maximum loss, and pays 80%. Classic 1-Phase also asks for 10%, with a 4% equity based daily loss and a 7% trailing maximum loss, and starts at a 50% split that rises with scaling.

How much does a CFD challenge cost?Prime 1-Phase costs $99 for $10,000, $349 for $50,000 and $569 for $100,000. No Classic challenge price and no Instant price.

What profit split do I keep?Prime pays 80% from the start. Classic starts at 50% on $10,000 and $20,000 levels, 55% on mid levels, 60% to 65% higher up, and 70% at the top level. Instant pays 80%.

How often can I withdraw?Approved payouts are processed within 24 business hours under daily payout processing. The first Prime Futures payout needs 5 profitable days at $200 each, and CFD Classic payouts are paid at each level on reaching the target.

Can United States traders join the CFD program?No. CFD challenges are not available for United States clients.

Can I trade news and hold over weekends?News trading is permitted on CFD accounts except on $100,000 and $200,000 accounts. Weekend holding and overnight holding are permitted during the evaluation program.

What is the Instant CFD account?Instant CFD accounts offer funded access from day one with no daily drawdown and no minimum trading days, an 80% split, and balances of $5,000, $10,000 or $20,000. No maximum loss figure or price on the pages checked for this plan.

Is the challenge fee refunded?Official articles disagree: one comparison table states no refund of the challenge fee for Prime, while a refunds article states fees are refunded after the 3rd payout for accounts bought on or after 29 April 2026.

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