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Source-linked route checks for Apex, Topstep, MyFundedFutures, and Tradeify.
Start where the risk changes.
Buying, funding, and payout do not fail on the same rule.
Which rules should I check before paying for a challenge?
See checks 02 ChallengeWhich rules can fail or slow me down during the challenge?
See checks 03 FundedWhat changes after passing, and what should I check before payout prep?
See checks 04 Payout RequestWhat should I verify before submitting a payout request?
See checks 05 Post-PayoutWhat rules still matter after payout?
See checks 06 Multi-AccountWhat changes when I manage more than one account?
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Before buying Check resets, refunds, and payout gates before spending.
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Rule focus 50% consistency, drawdown, news rules, payout gate. Check first 50% consistency requirement Sources reviewed TS Topstep 
Rule focus MLL, daily loss, lot limits, news rules, payout timing. Check first MLL buffer and day loss Sources reviewed MFF MyFundedFutures 
Rule focus Drawdown type, trailing rules, EOD balance lock. Check first Drawdown and payout timing Sources reviewed TRD Tradeify 
Rule focus Scaling plan rules, consistency, news, payout locks. Check first Scaling rules and payout lock Sources reviewed Check before you act.
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View all tools See if the 50% rule can block your payout request.
Run check 50% Rule threshold Tool Topstep MLL checkCheck your MLL buffer before a payout request.
Run check $312 Example buffer Tool True cost checkEstimate reset, activation, data, and monthly costs.
Run check $194 Example totalQuestions become rule pages.
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Rule guide Apex consistency check The 50% rule and how to calculate it correctly.
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Rule guide Topstep buffer check Understand MLL, day loss, and how buffer works.
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Prep workflow Payout prep checks Your pre-request checklist before submitting payout.
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Short answer Trailing drawdown basics A plain-language route into one of the core rules.
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