FundedSeat FAQ

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FundedSeat is a Los Angeles-based proprietary trading firm offering six distinct futures models and three CFD models with a 90% profit split and daily payouts. This FAQ covers every question I've seen traders ask about FundedSeat, organized by category.

I pulled these answers from FundedSeat's 65-article help center, their payout policies, community discussions, and my own analysis. Where data is uncertain, I say so. Where rules vary by model, I specify which model.

General Questions

What Is FundedSeat?

FundedSeat is a proprietary trading firm that provides traders with simulated funded accounts to trade futures and CFDs. FundedSeat is based in Los Angeles, California, and offers a 90% profit split on futures with daily payouts from day one on most models.

When Was FundedSeat Founded?

FundedSeat's exact founding date isn't publicly documented. FundedSeat first gained significant search visibility around November 2025, suggesting the firm launched or hit mainstream awareness roughly 12-18 months before April 2026.

Is FundedSeat Legit?

FundedSeat appears legitimate based on available data: US-based, Rithmic infrastructure, transparent rule documentation, and $350,000+ in reported monthly payouts. FundedSeat has approximately 74 Trustpilot reviews. The firm is newer than most competitors, so long-term reliability is still being established.

Who Owns FundedSeat?

FundedSeat's ownership details aren't prominently published. FundedSeat's Facebook page lists Los Angeles, CA as the location. The firm's legal entity and management team aren't as publicly documented as older competitors like Topstep or Apex.

Does FundedSeat Offer 24/7 Support?

FundedSeat advertises 24/7 trader success support. Trustpilot reviewers consistently highlight fast and helpful customer service responses. FundedSeat uses Intercom for their help center and live chat.

What Markets Can I Trade at FundedSeat?

FundedSeat's futures accounts cover equity index futures (ES, NQ, YM, RTY), currencies, agricultural commodities, energy, metals, micro contracts, and crypto futures (Bitcoin, Ethereum). FundedSeat's CFD accounts cover forex, metals, indices, oil, and crypto.

Account Types & Pricing

How Many Account Models Does FundedSeat Offer?

FundedSeat offers nine models total: six for futures and three for CFDs. The six futures models are 1-Step Daily, 1-Step Edge, 1-Step Rapid, Instant Bolt, Instant Edge Payouts, and Instant Direct. The three CFD models are 1-Step, 2-Step, and Instant.

What Does a FundedSeat Account Cost?

As of April 2026, FundedSeat's 1-Step evaluation accounts cost $69.95 (50K), $119.95 (100K), or $174.95 (150K) per month. Instant funded accounts cost $199.95 (25K), $299.95 (50K), or $374.95 (100K) per month. FundedSeat currently runs a 70% discount bringing 1-Step prices to roughly $21-$52.50/month.

What Account Sizes Are Available?

FundedSeat's 1-Step evaluation models come in $50,000, $100,000, and $150,000 sizes. FundedSeat's Instant funded models come in $25,000, $50,000, and $100,000 sizes.

What Is the Difference Between 1-Step Daily and 1-Step Edge?

Both use the same 6% profit target and 50% consistency rule. FundedSeat's 1-Step Daily offers daily payouts in the funded phase. FundedSeat's 1-Step Edge restricts payouts to every 3 trading days and uses progressive scaling for contract limits in the funded phase.

What Is the 1-Step Rapid Model?

FundedSeat's 1-Step Rapid is designed for quick evaluation completion. It has the same 6% target but uses a 40% consistency rule (not 50%) in the funded phase and slightly lower contract limits: 3/6/9 minis instead of 4/8/12. FundedSeat Rapid requires minimum 3 trading days for payouts.

What Is the Instant Bolt Model?

FundedSeat's Instant Bolt skips the evaluation entirely. You get a funded account immediately for $199.95-$374.95/month. FundedSeat Bolt uses a 20% consistency rule for the first payout only and requires a 5% profit target between payouts.

What Is the Instant Direct Model?

FundedSeat's Instant Direct offers daily payouts from day one with a 5% profit target per payout. FundedSeat Direct has a unique 15% biggest trade rule — no single trade's profit can exceed 15% of total profits since your last payout.

What Is the Instant Edge Payouts Model?

FundedSeat's Instant Edge Payouts uses a 20% consistency rule and caps withdrawals at 60% of total profits. FundedSeat Edge Payouts requires minimum profit thresholds of $2,000 (25K) or $3,000 (50K/100K) before payouts. Maximum payout caps are $3,000-$5,000 per withdrawal.

Can I Purchase Multiple Evaluations?

Yes. FundedSeat allows traders to purchase multiple evaluation accounts simultaneously. FundedSeat limits funded accounts to a maximum of 5 per trader.

Are There Activation Fees?

FundedSeat's standard EOD drawdown accounts (1-Step Daily/Edge/Rapid) have no activation fee. Account resets are available for $65-$160 depending on account size.

Evaluation Rules

What Is the Profit Target?

FundedSeat requires a 6% profit target on all 1-Step evaluation models. On a $50K account, that's $3,000. On a $100K, that's $6,000. On a $150K, it's $9,000.

Is There a Minimum Number of Trading Days?

No. FundedSeat has no minimum trading day requirement during evaluation. You can pass in as few days as the 50% consistency rule allows. Most traders realistically need 5-10 days.

What Is the Consistency Rule?

FundedSeat's consistency rule requires that your most profitable day cannot exceed a certain percentage of total profits. During evaluation, the limit is 50%. In the funded phase, it varies: 50% on Daily/Edge, 40% on Rapid, and 20% on Instant Bolt's first payout.

How Is the Consistency Rule Calculated?

FundedSeat calculates it as: biggest daily profit divided by total profits. If your best day was $1,000, you need at least $2,000 in total profits ($1,000 / 0.50 = $2,000). If you're over the threshold, keep trading profitable days until the ratio drops below the limit.

What Happens When I Pass the Evaluation?

FundedSeat processes evaluation completions after the end-of-day reconciliation at 5:00-6:00 PM EST. You'll receive a confirmation email. FundedSeat then sets up your funded account, and you're eligible for payouts.

Can I Reset My Account?

Yes. FundedSeat allows account resets at any time during evaluation from your dashboard. Resets cost $65-$160. FundedSeat resets do NOT change your renewal/expiration date. Once you're funded, resets are not available — you'd need to purchase a new account.

What Happens If I Breach the Drawdown?

If you breach the EOD trailing drawdown, FundedSeat terminates your account. During evaluation, this means you fail and would need to reset or purchase a new account. In the funded phase, the account is closed permanently.

Does the Drawdown Lock?

Yes. FundedSeat's EOD trailing drawdown locks permanently once your profits exceed the drawdown amount by $100. On a $100K account with a $3,000 drawdown, once you close a day at $103,100 or above, the floor locks at $100,100.

Funded Account Rules

What Is the Daily Loss Limit?

FundedSeat's daily loss limit applies in the funded phase only — not during evaluation. It varies by model and account size. The 1-Step Daily 100K has a $1,500 daily limit. The Instant Bolt 25K has no daily limit. FundedSeat's daily loss limit is a soft breach — it pauses trading for the day, not account termination.

How Many Funded Accounts Can I Have?

FundedSeat allows a maximum of 5 funded accounts simultaneously per trader. This applies across all models.

What Is the Biggest Trade Rule?

FundedSeat's biggest trade rule limits how much profit a single trade can contribute to your total. On Instant Direct, no single trade can exceed 15% of total profits. On Instant Bolt, the first payout has a 20% cap per day. The specific percentage varies by model — check your model's help center page.

Do I Need to Trade a Minimum Amount?

In the funded phase, FundedSeat requires at least one trade per week (Monday through Friday). If you go a full week without trading, FundedSeat may deactivate your account.

What Is the Path to Live Program?

FundedSeat's Path to Live transitions funded traders to live capital accounts after 4 successful payouts on a single account. The promotion is at FundedSeat's discretion. It represents a shift from simulated to real-market trading with potential for improved profit-sharing terms.

Can I Lose My Funded Account?

Yes. FundedSeat terminates funded accounts if you breach the trailing drawdown, violate prohibited trading strategies, or go inactive for too long. The daily loss limit is a soft breach (pauses trading), but the trailing drawdown is a hard breach (account closed).

Payouts & Withdrawals

How Often Can I Request Payouts?

FundedSeat's payout frequency depends on your model. 1-Step Daily: daily. 1-Step Edge: every 3 trading days. 1-Step Rapid: daily (minimum 3 days between payouts). Instant Bolt: daily. Instant Direct: daily. Instant Edge Payouts: daily.

How Fast Are Payouts Processed?

FundedSeat guarantees payout processing within 5 hours. Requests are processed after the daily reconciliation window at 5:00-6:00 PM EST. Once requested, FundedSeat immediately withdraws the amount from your account balance.

What Is the Profit Split?

FundedSeat offers a 90% profit split on all futures models. FundedSeat's CFD 1-Step model offers an 80% profit split. The 90% applies from day one — no reduced split for early payouts.

What Are the Minimum and Maximum Payout Amounts?

FundedSeat's payout limits vary by model and account size. Instant Bolt: $500 (25K), $1,000 (50K), $2,000 (100K). 1-Step Daily: $500-$2,500. Instant Edge Payouts: up to $3,000 (25K) or $5,000 (50K/100K). Check your specific model's payout policy.

What Payout Methods Does FundedSeat Support?

FundedSeat supports Rise (a digital wallet/payment platform), wire transfer, and cryptocurrency payouts. The exact options may vary — check FundedSeat's help center for the most current payout methods.

Do I Need to Meet a Profit Threshold Before Payouts?

On some models, yes. FundedSeat's Instant Bolt and Direct require a 5% profit target between payouts. FundedSeat's Instant Edge Payouts requires $2,000-$3,000 minimum profit before the first withdrawal. The 1-Step Daily funded phase has daily profit thresholds of $250-$500 depending on account size.

Is There a Payout Cap Per Withdrawal?

Yes. FundedSeat caps individual withdrawals. Instant Bolt: $500-$2,000. 1-Step Edge: $3,000-$5,000. Instant Edge Payouts: $3,000-$5,000 (capped at 60% of total profits). The caps vary significantly between models.

Can I Request Payouts From Day One?

On instant funded models (Bolt, Edge Payouts, Direct): yes, once you meet the profit threshold and consistency requirements. On 1-Step models: you need to pass the evaluation first, then payouts are available from day one of the funded phase.

Trading Rules

Is News Trading Allowed?

Yes. FundedSeat explicitly allows news trading with zero restrictions on all futures models. FundedSeat's help center states you can trade any news events freely. On CFD models, a 40% profit cap applies within 10 minutes of high-impact news.

Are Bots or EAs Allowed?

No. FundedSeat completely prohibits automated trading, including bots and Expert Advisors. FundedSeat enforces this strictly — violations result in reward denial and account closure.

Is Copy Trading Allowed?

FundedSeat has a dedicated help center article on copy trading. The rules are strict — trading must be performed solely by the account holder. Using third-party trade copier services that manage your account violates FundedSeat's terms.

Can I Hold Positions Overnight?

No. FundedSeat does not allow swing trading or overnight positions on futures accounts. All positions must close before 4:59 PM EST Monday-Thursday and 3:59 PM EST on Friday. FundedSeat auto-liquidates any open positions at the deadline without penalty.

What Happens If I Forget to Close a Position?

FundedSeat automatically closes any open positions at 4:59 PM EST (or 3:59 PM on Friday). FundedSeat does not penalize you for auto-liquidation — your account stays active and there's no breach.

Can I Trade Both Mini and Micro Contracts?

Not simultaneously. FundedSeat prohibits trading both mini and micro futures at the same time. You can trade either minis or micros during a session, but not both concurrently.

What Are the Contract Limits?

FundedSeat's contract limits during evaluation: $50K = 4 Minis (40 Micros), $100K = 8 Minis (80 Micros), $150K = 12 Minis (120 Micros). Instant models: $25K = 1 Mini (10 Micros), $50K = 4 Minis, $100K = 8 Minis. Funded-phase limits may use progressive scaling on the 1-Step Edge model.

Is Hedging Allowed?

No. FundedSeat prohibits hedging and opposite account trading. You cannot use multiple FundedSeat accounts to offset positions against each other.

What Is the Microscalping Rule?

FundedSeat allows microscalping but it can't be your primary strategy. At least 50% of your total profit must come from trades held longer than 10 seconds. FundedSeat monitors this to prevent exploitation of execution speed advantages.

Platforms

Which Platforms Does FundedSeat Support?

FundedSeat natively supports Rithmic R Trader Pro and Volumetrica (including DeepMap and DeepCharts). FundedSeat also offers Tradesea for $10/month. Third-party platforms like Quantower, ATAS, Sierra Chart, BookMap, EdgePro X, MotiveWave, VolFix, and Finamark can connect via Rithmic or dxFeed data feeds.

Does FundedSeat Support NinjaTrader?

No. FundedSeat does not support NinjaTrader or Tradovate. FundedSeat's help center explicitly states this. If NinjaTrader is your primary platform, FundedSeat is not compatible with your setup.

Is Volumetrica Free?

Yes. FundedSeat includes Volumetrica at no additional cost with all accounts. Volumetrica comes with DeepMap and DeepCharts tools for order flow analysis.

Does FundedSeat Support Third-Party Platforms?

Yes, but at your own risk. FundedSeat allows connecting Rithmic-compatible platforms like Sierra Chart, Quantower, and BookMap. FundedSeat explicitly states they don't provide support for issues related to third-party platform usage.

What Data Feed Does FundedSeat Use?

FundedSeat uses Rithmic data feed for most platforms and dxFeed for Quantower and ATAS connections. Four instruments (MET, PA, GF, EMD) are unavailable on the dxFeed connection.

What Are FundedSeat's Commission Fees?

FundedSeat charges commissions per contract per side. ES costs $2.88/side ($5.76 round turn). Micro E-mini contracts (MES, MNQ) cost $0.91/side. Currency futures cost $3.10/side. Full commission schedules are published in FundedSeat's help center.

Billing & Countries

Which Countries Are Restricted?

FundedSeat restricts traders from 21 countries: Afghanistan, Belarus, Central African Republic, Congo, Cuba, Guinea, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Mali, Myanmar, North Korea, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, Venezuela, and Yemen.

Is There a Free Trial?

FundedSeat does not currently offer a free trial. The lowest entry point is a $50K 1-Step evaluation at $69.95/month ($21 with the 70% discount).

How Does Automatic Billing Work?

FundedSeat uses recurring monthly billing. Your account renews automatically unless you cancel. FundedSeat charges on the same date each month. Resets do not change your billing date.

Can I Cancel My Account?

Yes. FundedSeat allows cancellation from your dashboard. FundedSeat's refund and cancellation policy applies — check their help center for specific terms on timing and eligibility.

Can I Use Someone Else's Credit Card?

FundedSeat has a dedicated help center article about this. The account and payment should match — using third-party payment methods may create verification issues during KYC or payout processing.

The bottom line: FundedSeat's FAQ reveals a well-documented product with clear rules, competitive pricing (especially with the 70% discount), and genuine complexity across six models. The most common mistake traders make is buying an account without reading the specific payout rules for their model. Every model has different consistency thresholds, payout caps, and minimum profit requirements. Know your model cold before you trade the first contract.

Frequently Asked Questions (Schema)

What Is FundedSeat?

FundedSeat is a proprietary trading firm based in Los Angeles, California, offering six futures models and three CFD models with up to 90% profit split and daily payouts. FundedSeat provides simulated funded accounts for traders who pass evaluations or choose instant-funded options.

How Much Does FundedSeat Cost?

As of April 2026, FundedSeat's 1-Step accounts cost $69.95-$174.95/month and Instant accounts cost $199.95-$374.95/month. FundedSeat currently offers a 70% discount on all accounts, reducing 1-Step prices to roughly $21-$52.50/month.

What Is FundedSeat's Profit Split?

FundedSeat offers a 90% profit split on all futures models and 80% on the CFD 1-Step model. FundedSeat's 90% split applies from day one with no reduced rate for early payouts.

Does FundedSeat Use EOD or Intraday Drawdown?

FundedSeat uses End-of-Day trailing drawdown on all futures models, meaning the drawdown floor adjusts based on your closing balance, not intraday high-water marks. FundedSeat's drawdown locks permanently once profits exceed the drawdown amount by $100.

Can You Use NinjaTrader With FundedSeat?

No. FundedSeat does not support NinjaTrader or Tradovate. FundedSeat's supported platforms include Rithmic R Trader Pro, Volumetrica, Tradesea, and third-party Rithmic-compatible tools like Sierra Chart and Quantower.

Is News Trading Allowed at FundedSeat?

Yes. FundedSeat explicitly allows news trading with zero restrictions on all futures models. FundedSeat's help center confirms traders can trade any news events without limitations. CFD accounts have a 40% profit cap during high-impact news windows.

How Many Funded Accounts Can I Have at FundedSeat?

FundedSeat allows a maximum of 5 funded accounts simultaneously per trader across all models. FundedSeat's total potential funding across 5 accounts reaches $750,000 with the largest 1-Step model.

What Is FundedSeat's Path to Live?

FundedSeat's Path to Live program allows funded traders to transition to live capital accounts after 4 successful payouts. The promotion is at FundedSeat's discretion and offers potential for improved profit-sharing on real-market trades.

Which Countries Are Banned at FundedSeat?

FundedSeat restricts traders from 21 countries including Russia, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Cuba, Belarus, Ukraine, Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, Myanmar, and others. FundedSeat accepts traders from most other countries worldwide.

Are Bots Allowed at FundedSeat?

No. FundedSeat prohibits all forms of automated trading including bots and Expert Advisors. FundedSeat's violation policy results in reward denial and permanent account closure. Manual trading only.

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