How to Get Funded with TX3 Funding

Breaking free from the limitations of a small trading account is what every skilled trader dreams about. TX3 Funding offers that opportunity but how exactly do you go from evaluation trader to funded trader? This guide breaks down the complete process of getting funded with TX3 and starting your journey toward professional trading success.

The TX3 Funding Path: Overview

Getting funded with TX3 follows a structured path:

1. Initial Evaluation: Demonstrate your trading abilities in a virtual account
2. Simulated Funded Stage: Trade a simulated account that mirrors real market conditions with the ability to earn payouts
3. Live Funded Account: For consistent performers, an invitation to trade with real capital

Each stage is designed to progressively verify your trading skill, consistency, and discipline. The core qualities of successful traders.

Mastering the Initial Evaluation

The evaluation stage is your audition. To move forward, you must trade a simulated account while meeting specific criteria. These include hitting a defined profit target, staying within maximum drawdown limits, and adhering to end-of-day balance rules. You must also respect your contract size and only trade during approved hours between 6:00 PM EST and 4:10 PM EST.

TX3 Funding also enforces a 2% Price Limit Rule, designed to protect traders from extreme market volatility. This rule prohibits trading within 2% of the CME's official price limits for the session. Price limits are determined by the CME daily at 5:05 PM EST and vary by product.

For example, equity futures like ES, NQ, and RTY may have overnight limits up to 7%. You can track the % Net Change for your product using your platform's quote board and should stop trading if the market gets too close to that 2% threshold

There's no time limit on the evaluation, so focus on quality trades, not rushed wins. Also, your dashboard provides end-of-day analytics, helping you track progress and meet trading goals.

1. Trade Your Strategy: Use the same approach that's worked for you, don't suddenly change your style
2. Focus on Process Over Profits: Consistent execution matters more than quick gains
3. Manage Risk Carefully: One big loss can derail your evaluation
4. Avoid News Trading: Stay out of the market during major economic announcements
5. Be Patient: There's no time limit so focus on quality trading, not rushing

Transitioning to Sim-Funded Status

Once you hit your profit target and meet all the rules, your account enters the review phase. This internal check usually takes 1 to 3 business days. If everything is in order, you'll receive an email confirming your transition to the sim-funded stage.

Your account login stays the same, but your account ID will now include “SIM” to reflect your funded status. Your account balance also resets to match the original challenge size, giving you a clean slate for this new phase.

Managing Your Sim-Funded TX3 Account

In the sim-funded phase, you're no longer just proving your ability to hit targets, you're demonstrating that you can maintain long-term trading discipline.

To keep your account active, you must place at least one trade every seven days. You'll continue following all drawdown and position size rules, and your trailing drawdown will now lock once you hit your starting balance plus $100.

Depending on your account type, payout rules apply. Starter plan traders must adhere to the 40% consistency rule, which ensures that no single trading day accounts for more than 40% of total profits.

Pro plan traders, on the other hand, follow the buffer zone system, which allows partial withdrawals of up to 60% of profits once their account reaches a specific buffer amount.

Note: Starter Plan traders must follow the five-winning-day rule before requesting a payout, while Pro Plan traders are eligible to request payouts every 14 calendar days.

The Path to Live Funding

Consistent performance in the simulated funded account doesn't go unnoticed. Once you demonstrate strong trading habits over time, your performance is reviewed by TX3's risk management team. If approved, you'll receive an official invitation to join the live funded program.

This final phase introduces real capital. You'll sign an agreement outlining your custom risk parameters and daily loss limits, and then you'll begin trading in real market environments. At this stage, your success translates directly into real earnings with the backing of TX3's capital.

Key Tips for Getting Funded

1. Consistency is King:
   • TX3 values steady performance over risky home runs
   • Develop a repeatable process that generates consistent results
   • Avoid dramatic changes in trading style or position sizing
2. Risk Management is Non-Negotiable:
   • Always use proper stop losses
   • Scale your position size to match setups (not all trades deserve maximum size)
   • Protect your capital during volatile market conditions
3. Follow the Rules:
   • Observe trading hours and permitted instruments
   • Stay within contract limits for your account size
   • Avoid prohibited strategies like micro-scalping or news trading
4. Focus on Quality Setups:
   • Wait for high-probability trade opportunities
   • Don't force trades out of boredom or impatience
   • Remember: not trading is a valid position when conditions aren't right

Maintaining Funded Account Activity

To remain eligible and in good standing, both Sim Funded and Live Funded traders must place at least one trade every 7 days. If you're unable to meet this due to illness or travel, simply reach out to the TX3 support team in advance.

TX3 will also reach out to you directly if your performance qualifies you for a Live Funded account. There's no separate application, you just continue trading, and the opportunity will come based on your results.

Common Pitfalls to Avoid

• Overtrading: More trades doesn't mean better results
• Revenge Trading: Trying to recover losses quickly often leads to bigger problems
• Ignoring Your Plan: Following your proven strategy matters more in evaluation than in your personal account
• Inconsistent Position Sizing: Wildly varying trade sizes raises red flags

Why TX3 Funding Stands Out

Getting funded with TX3 isn't about jumping through arbitrary hoops or facing impossible odds. Our evaluation is designed to identify skilled traders who can generate consistent profits while managing risk, the same skills needed for long-term trading success.

Ready to trade court-side instead of watching from the nosebleeds? Complete your evaluation, follow the rules, and demonstrate your trading skill. TX3 Funding is ready to back traders who are serious about success.