FundedSeat Account Types & Pricing (2026)

Deep-dive research: FundedSeat offers six different futures models — more than any firm I've reviewed. I've read through every help center page, pricing detail, and payout policy to give you an honest breakdown of what each model actually delivers.

If you want the full comparison of all six models — including pricing, drawdown limits, and payout rules — read my complete FundedSeat account types breakdown. For the full picture, read my complete FundedSeat review. For the absolute latest, check FundedSeat's website or their help center.

Introduction

FundedSeat is an LA-based futures prop firm with six distinct futures evaluation and instant funding models, plus three CFD account types. As of April 2026, that's more models than almost any other firm I've reviewed on Proptradingvibes.com.

I haven't traded with FundedSeat myself, so everything here comes from their help center, pricing pages, and the feedback I've collected from traders who have. No fluff, no recycled marketing copy. Just the numbers and rules you need to decide which model fits your trading style.

This article breaks down all six futures models side by side, covers the CFD options briefly, compares full retail pricing against their common 70% discount, and walks through a decision framework based on your actual trader profile. If you only want one specific model, I've written dedicated deep-dives for the 1-Step Daily, 1-Step Edge, 1-Step Rapid, and Instant Bolt.

How Many Account Types Does FundedSeat Offer?

FundedSeat splits its futures lineup into two categories: evaluation accounts and instant funding accounts.

Evaluation accounts (you pass a challenge first):

• 1-Step Daily
• 1-Step Edge
• 1-Step Rapid

Instant funding accounts (no eval, trade funded from day one):

• Instant Bolt
• Instant Edge Payouts
• Instant Direct

Each model comes in multiple sizes (25K, 50K, 100K, or 150K depending on the model). The sizes affect your drawdown limits, contract caps, and payout amounts. All six use EOD trailing drawdown on futures.

FundedSeat also offers three CFD account types (1-Step, 2-Step, and Instant), but those run on different rules and a lower 80% profit split. I'll cover those separately toward the end.

FundedSeat Futures Pricing: Full Retail vs. 70% Discount

As of April 2026, FundedSeat runs frequent promotions — often 60-70% off. The three evaluation models share identical pricing. The three instant models also share the same price tiers.

The evaluation models are cheap by industry standards. At 70% off, you're looking at roughly $21/month for a 50K account. That's competitive with Apex and TopOneTrader. The instant models cost 3-4x more, which tracks — you're paying for skipping the evaluation phase entirely.

All Six Futures Models Compared: The Master Table

This is the table I wish existed when I first looked at FundedSeat. Every key spec, side by side.

That's a lot of data in one table. I get it. The short version: if you can pass an eval, the three 1-Step models give you better contract limits and potentially uncapped payouts for much less money. If you can't wait or don't trust yourself in an eval environment, the three Instant models let you trade funded immediately at 2-5x the cost.

The Three Evaluation Models: Daily vs. Edge vs. Rapid

All three share the same pricing ($69.95 / $119.95 / $174.95 per month for 50K / 100K / 150K), the same 6% profit target, the same 50% consistency rule during evaluation, and the same EOD trailing drawdown. The differences show up in the funded phase.

1-Step Daily

The Daily model is the most straightforward. You pass the eval, get funded, and collect daily payouts. No daily profit thresholds, no progressive scaling, no complex payout mechanics. Contract limits are the highest of the three eval models at 4/8/12 Minis for 50K/100K/150K. The funded daily loss limit sits at $1,000/$1,500/$2,000.

If you want simplicity and fast payouts, Daily is the pick.

1-Step Edge

Edge trades daily payouts for a different upside: progressive scaling in the funded phase. You get payouts every 3 trading days instead of daily. There are daily profit thresholds ($250/$350/$500 for 50K/100K/150K) and payout caps ($3,000/$4,000/$5,000). The trade-off is that scaling can increase your buying power over time.

Edge suits traders who think long-term and don't need cash out the door every single day.

1-Step Rapid

Rapid has the tightest restrictions. Contract limits drop to 3/6/9 Minis (vs. 4/8/12 on Daily). Payout caps are lower ($2,000-$3,000 range). You need minimum 3 trading days between payouts. The upside: the consistency rule in the funded phase drops to 40% instead of 50%. That gives you slightly more room to have one standout day without violating consistency.

Rapid makes sense if you trade smaller size anyway and value the relaxed funded consistency rule.

The Three Instant Models: Bolt vs. Edge Payouts vs. Direct

All three Instant models share the same pricing ($199.95 / $299.95 / $374.95 per month for 25K / 50K / 100K), skip evaluation entirely, and use EOD trailing drawdown. Sizes start smaller at 25K instead of 50K.

Instant Bolt

Bolt is the most structured instant option. You need 20% consistency on your first payout only. After that, you hit a 5% profit target between each payout and collect $500/$1,000/$2,000 per withdrawal. The standout feature: after 4 successful payouts, FundedSeat offers a "Path to Live" — a transition toward a live funded account.

If you're treating this as a long-term income stream, Bolt's path-to-live structure gives it an edge.

Instant Edge Payouts

Edge Payouts emphasizes quick access to profits. You need 20% consistency, a minimum profit of $2,000/$3,000/$3,000, and your max payout is 60% of your profits capped at $3,000/$5,000/$5,000. Payouts are daily. There's no path-to-live feature.

This one is for traders who want daily cash access and can generate consistent profits from the start.

Instant Direct

Direct is the simplest instant model. You get daily payouts from day one. The 15% biggest trade rule prevents any single trade from making up more than 15% of your total profits. Payout amounts are $500/$1,000/$2,000 with a 5% profit target between each withdrawal. EOD trailing drawdown at $1,000/$2,000/$3,000.

Direct works for traders who want zero complexity, zero waiting, and don't mind the lower per-payout caps.

FundedSeat CFD Accounts: A Quick Overview

FundedSeat runs three CFD models alongside the futures lineup. The CFD side operates on different rules.

The 1-Step CFD evaluation has a 10% profit target, minimum 3 trading days, 5% max loss, 3% daily loss, and an 80% profit split. Maximum account size is $300K.

FundedSeat also offers a 2-Step CFD and an Instant CFD option, though the futures models are clearly the firm's primary focus. If you're a CFD trader, the 80% split is lower than the 90% on futures. Worth noting before you commit.

I won't go deep on CFD specifics here since this article focuses on futures. Check the FundedSeat help center for the latest CFD terms.

Evaluation vs. Instant: Which Category Should You Choose?

This is the decision that matters most. Everything else is details.

Choose an evaluation model if:

• You have a proven strategy and can hit a 6% target without blowing past the drawdown
• You want the cheapest entry price ($69.95/month at retail, ~$21 at 70% off for 50K)
• You want higher contract limits (up to 12 Minis on 150K)
• You're comfortable with a 50% consistency rule during evaluation

Choose an instant model if:

• You've failed multiple evals and the reset fees have added up past what an instant account costs
• You want to trade funded from day one, no waiting
• You're okay with lower contract limits and payout caps
• You can absorb the higher monthly fee ($199.95-$374.95) without it pressuring your trading

The math is simple. Three months of a 50K evaluation account at $69.95 is $209.85. One month of a 50K Instant Bolt is $299.95. If you can pass the eval in three months or fewer, the evaluation route saves money. If you're on your fifth or sixth eval reset at other firms, the instant route might actually be cheaper when you factor in all those failed subscription months.

Which Specific Model Should You Pick? A Decision Framework

Here's how I'd map FundedSeat's models to different trader profiles.

Consistent intraday scalper, wants frequent payouts: 1-Step Daily. The daily payout cycle and highest contract limits make this the default choice for active traders.

Swing or multi-day position trader, values scaling: 1-Step Edge. The every-3-days payout and progressive scaling reward traders who hold positions and think in multi-day time frames.

Smaller-size trader, prioritizes funded flexibility: 1-Step Rapid. If you naturally trade 3-6 Minis on a 50K-100K account, the lower contract limits won't bother you, and the 40% funded consistency rule gives more breathing room.

Failed evals elsewhere, wants immediate funded access: Instant Bolt. The path-to-live feature after 4 payouts gives it a structure that rewards consistency over time.

Profitable from day one, wants daily cash access: Instant Edge Payouts or Instant Direct. If you can generate profits consistently without an evaluation phase, these models let you withdraw daily. Direct is simpler; Edge Payouts allows larger withdrawals (60% of profits).

What I'd Watch Out For

No firm is perfect. A few things to keep in mind with FundedSeat's account structure.

The 50% consistency rule during evaluation means no single day can account for more than 50% of your total profit. On a $3,000 target (6% of 50K), that caps your best day at $1,500 during eval. This is manageable but can catch you off guard if you have one explosive session early on.

EOD trailing drawdown is better than real-time trailing, but it still trails. If you close a day at peak equity, your drawdown floor rises. You can't give back those gains. This applies to all six models.

The payout caps on Instant models are tight. $1,000 per payout on a 50K Instant Bolt means even with consistent profits, your cash flow is metered. You're not withdrawing $5,000 in a week on a Bolt account.

And the monthly subscription cost on instant models doesn't stop when you're funded. You're paying $199.95-$374.95 every month for the privilege of trading. That ongoing cost eats into your 90% profit split in a real way.

The bottom line:

FundedSeat gives you more choices than almost any futures prop firm on the market right now. Six models is a lot. The risk is analysis paralysis. For most traders, the decision tree is simple: can you pass a 6% eval with a 50% consistency rule? If yes, pick one of the three 1-Step models (Daily for fast payouts, Edge for scaling, Rapid for flexibility). If not, pick an Instant model and understand you're paying 3-5x more for the convenience. Don't overthink it. Pick the model that matches how you actually trade, not how you wish you traded.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many account types does FundedSeat offer for futures?

FundedSeat offers six futures account types: three evaluation models (1-Step Daily, 1-Step Edge, 1-Step Rapid) and three instant funding models (Instant Bolt, Instant Edge Payouts, Instant Direct). Each comes in multiple sizes ranging from 25K to 150K depending on the model.

What is the cheapest FundedSeat account?

The cheapest FundedSeat futures account is any of the three 1-Step evaluation models at the 50K size, priced at $69.95/month at full retail. With FundedSeat's common 70% discount promotions, the price drops to approximately $21/month.

Does FundedSeat use EOD or real-time trailing drawdown?

FundedSeat uses EOD (end-of-day) trailing drawdown on all six futures models. Your drawdown limit only updates at market close based on your end-of-day account balance, not during live trading. This gives you more intraday breathing room than firms using real-time trailing drawdown.

What is the profit split on FundedSeat futures accounts?

FundedSeat offers a 90% profit split on all six futures account types. The CFD accounts have a lower 80% profit split. As of April 2026, the 90% split applies from the first payout on all futures models.

What is the consistency rule at FundedSeat?

FundedSeat enforces a 50% consistency rule during evaluation on all three 1-Step models, meaning no single trading day can account for more than 50% of your total profit. In the funded phase, 1-Step Rapid drops to 40% consistency, while Daily and Edge maintain 50%. Instant Bolt requires 20% consistency on the first payout only.

Can you get daily payouts on FundedSeat?

FundedSeat offers daily payouts on the 1-Step Daily model (after passing the evaluation) and on the Instant Edge Payouts and Instant Direct models (from the funded phase). The 1-Step Edge pays every 3 trading days, and 1-Step Rapid requires minimum 3 trading days between payouts.

What is the FundedSeat Instant Bolt Path to Live?

FundedSeat's Instant Bolt model includes a "Path to Live" feature that becomes available after you've completed 4 successful payouts. This represents a transition path toward trading a live funded account. No other FundedSeat model currently offers this feature as of April 2026.

How much is a FundedSeat Instant account?

FundedSeat Instant accounts (Bolt, Edge Payouts, and Direct) cost $199.95/month for 25K, $299.95/month for 50K, and $374.95/month for 100K at full retail price. With the common 70% discount, prices drop to approximately $60, $90, and $112 per month respectively.

What are the contract limits on FundedSeat?

FundedSeat contract limits vary by model. For 50K accounts: 1-Step Daily and Edge allow 8 Minis, 1-Step Rapid allows 6 Minis, and all three Instant models allow 4 Minis. For 100K accounts: Daily and Edge allow 8 Minis (same as 50K), Rapid allows 9 Minis, and Instant models allow 8 Minis.

Does FundedSeat offer CFD accounts?

FundedSeat offers three CFD account types alongside its six futures models. The CFD 1-Step has a 10% profit target, 3 minimum trading days, 5% max loss, 3% daily loss, and an 80% profit split. Maximum CFD account size is $300,000. FundedSeat also offers 2-Step CFD and Instant CFD options.

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