Funded Trader Starter Kit

Who this is for

Traders on their first or second prop firm challenge. Traders who've blown one eval and don't want to blow another the same way. Anyone attempting Topstep, Apex, MyFundedFutures, or FTMO in the next 30 days.

The problem it solves

Most traders fail their first prop firm eval in the first five sessions — not because they can't trade, but because they never made their rules concrete before the bell rang. Position size, daily loss limit, when to stop, what setups qualify, and what to do when the first losing trade hits at 9:32 a.m. This kit forces those decisions before the eval starts.

Expected outcomes

What changes after you use it.

Enter your eval with a written, single-page trading plan you can hand a stranger.
Know your firm-specific daily loss limit — before you sit down.
Run a 5-minute pre-market checklist that catches the days you shouldn't trade.
Log every session in 90 seconds so patterns become visible in week one.

Key benefits

Why this file, and not another.

Trade decisions made before the market opens.
Firm-specific loss limit tables for Topstep, Apex, MFF, and FTMO.
A 5-rule risk framework enforceable in real time.
Session review that takes 90 seconds — even on days you'd rather skip.
The mistakes that fail 80% of first evals, catalogued.

What's included

One-page trading plan template (fillable PDF and Notion)
Pre-market checklist covering news, size, and mental state
Daily loss limit calculator for Topstep, Apex, MyFundedFutures, FTMO
Session review sheet — 90 seconds after the close
The 5-rule risk framework we use for every eval
Blank 14-row session log template

Frequently asked

Questions before you buy.

Do I need any trading experience before using this kit?

Enough to know what a stop-loss is. This kit is about process, not signals — it works for a trader on their second week or their second year.

Does it work with any prop firm, or only the four listed?

The trading plan template and 5-rule framework work with any firm. The loss limit calculators are specifically tuned for Topstep, Apex, MyFundedFutures, and FTMO — because those are the four with the most published rule variants. You can build your own using the same 40% / 10% formula.

Can I edit the templates?

Yes. The PDF is fillable and printable, and the Notion version is fully editable when you duplicate it to your workspace.

How is this different from a free checklist on YouTube?

The free checklists are one page. This is a system: plan, checklist, calculator, review, and framework — with real rule counts for four specific firms and a version we update.

Do I get updates when firm rules change?

Yes, lifetime updates. When Topstep or FTMO changes their eval rules, you'll get the new version by email.

Ready to use tomorrow