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Taurus Arena: Futures Funding With Frees, Prime, Direct Prime, No Minimum Evaluation Days & 85% Trader Split
Taurus Arena is a futures trading funding firm built around simulated evaluations, Profit Accounts, and direct funded-style access. Traders can choose between Frees, Prime and Direct Prime accounts, with no minimum trading days on evaluations, optional End-of-Day Drawdown, flexible account management, and a performance-based path toward real account consideration.
Firm Overview
Taurus provides a structured futures trading environment designed to evaluate discipline, consistency and risk management. Traders usually start with a simulated Evaluation account, then move to a simulated Profit Account after passing. Direct Prime is the alternative route for traders who want to skip the traditional challenge entirely.
Frees Evaluations
Monthly subscription model with no activation fee, no minimum evaluation days and no consistency rule during the evaluation. In the Profit Account, consistency is fixed at 30%.
Prime Evaluations
Lower monthly subscription route with a one-time $119 PA activation fee after passing. Prime uses 20% PA consistency by default, with an optional upgrade to 30%.
Direct Prime
One-time purchase model that skips the evaluation and gives immediate access to a simulated funded environment under the same core Taurus rules.
Account Parameters
Taurus account sizes are 25K, 50K and 100K. Profit targets apply only to evaluation accounts. Direct Prime accounts are already funded-style simulated accounts and do not carry an evaluation profit target.
| Account Size | Profit Target | Max Drawdown | Max Contracts | Soft Daily Loss | Eval Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25K | $1,500 | $1,000 | 2 Mini / 10 Micro | $500 | No minimum |
| 50K | $3,000 | $2,000 | 4 Mini / 20 Micro | $1,000 | No minimum |
| 100K | $6,000 | $3,000 | 6 Mini / 30 Micro | $2,000 | No minimum |
Pricing & Account Models
Frees, Prime and Direct Prime are designed for different trader profiles. Frees removes activation fees, Prime lowers the monthly subscription cost, and Direct Prime skips the evaluation stage.
| Account | Frees | Prime | Direct Prime | Activation | Best Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25K | $99/mo | $59/mo | One-time purchase | Frees none / Prime $119 | Lower starting tier |
| 50K | $129/mo | $79/mo | One-time purchase | Frees none / Prime $119 | Mid-size futures account |
| 100K | $229/mo | $119/mo | One-time purchase | Frees none / Prime $119 | Largest Taurus listed size |
End-of-Day Drawdown Add-On
By default, Taurus accounts use trailing drawdown. The EOD Drawdown Add-On converts this into an End-of-Day Drawdown model that updates at market close instead of in real time. It must be selected at checkout and cannot be added later.
During Evaluation
- Soft Daily Loss Limit is applied automatically.
- If the daily limit is reached, trading pauses until the next day.
- The account remains active and no violation is triggered.
- Listed price: $19, subject to promotions.
Inside Profit Account
- The add-on remains active inside the PA.
- The daily loss limit becomes dynamic and soft.
- It is recalculated at the end of each trading day.
- The account is not deactivated due to this limit.
Payout Rules
Taurus pays 85% of trader profits. Payout rules differ between Frees, Prime and Direct Prime, mainly because Frees uses a 30% consistency rule by default while Prime starts with 20% PA consistency unless upgraded before PA activation.
| Model | Profit Split | Consistency | First Payout | Second Payout Onward |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frees | 85% | 30% fixed | Safety threshold, 8 days, 5 positive days of $150+ | Above threshold, 5 positive days, 30% consistency, profits rule if applicable |
| Prime | 85% | 20% standard / 30% add-on | Safety threshold, 8 days, 5 positive days of $150+ | Above threshold, 5 positive days, no flipping, consistency respected |
| Direct Prime | 85% | 20% fixed | Follows standard Prime payout model | Follows standard Prime payout model |
Safety Thresholds & Payout Limits
| Account | Frees Cushion | Frees Max / Request | Prime Cushion | Min / Request | Max / Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25K | $2,500 | $1,000 | $1,600 | $500 | $2,000 |
| 50K | $3,000 | $1,500 | $2,600 | $500 | $3,000 |
| 100K | $4,000 | $2,000 | $3,100 | $500 | $4,000 |
Market Data & Platform Setup
CME Level 1 data is activated by default. CBOT, NYMEX and COMEX Level 1 are also free, but must be manually activated from the Market Data tab in the dashboard. Level 2 data is paid and available from the Add-Ons section.
Group Trading & Account Policy
Taurus separates evaluation flexibility from Profit Account execution. Group trading, shared learning and mentor assistance are allowed during evaluations. Once a trader reaches the Profit Account stage, execution must be independent.
During Evaluations
- Multiple traders can operate from the same location or IP.
- Same strategy, signals or setups are permitted.
- Identical entries and exits are allowed.
- Mentors may assist or directly manage accounts.
- Group trading rooms are permitted.
Inside Profit Accounts
- Copy trading or mirrored execution is prohibited.
- Coordinated or synchronized trading is not allowed.
- Each PA must be traded from a unique device and IP.
- Multiple funded accounts cannot share the same connection.
Trade Handling & Non-Penalized Behaviors
Taurus uses a system-managed approach for certain situations that many firms may treat harshly. Minor technical or non-abusive behavior is handled automatically rather than punished with bans or payout denial.
Hedging
Automatically detected and managed internally with no account penalty.
Under 5 Seconds
Profit is not counted, loss still applies, and the trade is neutralized.
One-Tick Trades
Automatically nullified and not counted in PnL, without punishment.
Overnight Positions
Positions must close before market close; if forgotten, the system closes them without penalty.
Payout Notes
- Profit split is 85% to the trader.
- Frees has no activation fee and uses 30% PA consistency by default.
- Prime uses 20% PA consistency by default, with optional 30% upgrade before PA activation.
- Direct Prime uses fixed 20% consistency.
- Frees first payout requires safety threshold, 8 trading days, and at least 5 positive days with $150+ profit each.
- Prime first payout requires safety threshold, 8 trading days, and at least 5 positive days with $150+ profit each.
- Second payout onward requires 5 positive days of $150+ and consistency compliance.
- Prime safety threshold is not withdrawable; payouts are allowed only on profits above the cushion.
- After 4 consecutive months of reaching the maximum monthly payout, monthly caps are removed.
Rules Notes
- Main account types: Frees, Prime and Direct Prime.
- No minimum trading days are required to pass an evaluation.
- There is no consistency rule during the evaluation phase.
- Direct Prime skips the evaluation and starts directly in a simulated funded environment.
- Default drawdown is trailing drawdown.
- EOD Drawdown Add-On switches drawdown to End-of-Day and adds a soft daily loss system.
- Challenge Reset is available for Frees and Prime after deactivation due to drawdown violation.
- Passed evaluations can remain on standby indefinitely before PA activation.
- Level 1 CME data is included by default; CBOT, NYMEX and COMEX Level 1 are free but must be manually activated.
- Supported platform ecosystem includes Deepcharts Web, Deepcharts Desktop, VolBook, Mobile App, ATAS and Quantower.
- Group trading is allowed in evaluations but independent execution is required inside Profit Accounts.
- Bots, HFT, automation, VPN/VPS/proxy/IP abuse and system exploitation are prohibited in Profit Accounts.
Best For
- Futures traders who want a rules-based evaluation model.
- Traders who want no minimum evaluation days.
- Order-flow traders who want Deepcharts, VolBook, ATAS or Quantower compatibility.
- Traders comparing activation-fee vs no-activation-fee account models.
- Traders who want optional EOD drawdown instead of real-time trailing drawdown.
- Trading communities that want flexibility during the evaluation phase.
Not Best For
- Traders who specifically need NinjaTrader or Tradovate listed as the main platform.
- Traders who want copy trading or mirrored execution inside Profit Accounts.
- Traders who use bots, HFT or automation.
- Traders who dislike payout safety thresholds and consistency rules.
- Traders who want no account restrictions after funding.
FAQ
Is Taurus Arena a futures prop firm?
Yes. Taurus is a futures trading funding firm built around simulated evaluations, Profit Accounts and direct funded-style access.
Does Taurus require minimum evaluation days?
No. Taurus states that there is no minimum number of trading days required to pass an evaluation.
What is the difference between Frees and Prime?
Frees has higher monthly pricing but no activation fee and 30% PA consistency by default. Prime has lower monthly pricing but a $119 PA activation fee and 20% PA consistency by default.
What is Direct Prime?
Direct Prime skips the evaluation phase and gives immediate access to a simulated funded trading environment. It uses fixed 20% consistency and follows the standard Prime payout model.
Is group trading allowed?
Yes, during evaluations. In Profit Accounts, independent execution is required and mirrored or coordinated trading is prohibited.
Are overnight positions penalized?
Taurus states that positions should close before market close, but if forgotten, the system closes them automatically without penalty.
Can traders move to real accounts?
Taurus uses an internal Taurus Profit Score to evaluate readiness for real accounts based on risk management, consistency, win rate, discipline and long-term rule compliance.
Disclaimer: Taurus Arena rules, pricing, payout eligibility, platform access, add-ons, market data, account limits, real account eligibility and promotions can change. Always verify the latest details directly on the official Taurus Arena checkout page, dashboard or support channel before purchasing or trading. This page is informational only and does not provide financial advice.