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Shark Futures
Futures Prop Firm
Legal Company Name:
UAB Propfirms
Location:
Vilnius, Lithuania
Our Summary
Shark Futures is a futures funding firm with a one-phase Basic Challenge path and a direct Instant PRO path. Basic Challenge traders pass an evaluation before moving to a simulated PRO account, while Instant PRO traders buy direct simulated funded access. Published help-center rules emphasize EOD trailing drawdown, no activation fee, Volumetrica/Quantower/ATAS support, Rise payouts, news trading allowance, and a path to one Live account after consistent PRO performance.
Trading Plans
Explore each plan's phases, price, payout timing, and requirements.
Basic (Challenge)
3
1
Challenge
Evaluation
Profit Target:
$3,000
Max Daily Loss:
No daily loss limit
Max Drawdown:
$2,000 (EOD)
Min Trading Days:
days
News Trading:
News trading is allowed according to the FAQ; traders remain responsible for fast-market risk.
Max Contracts:
5
Micros Equivalent:
50
Consistency Rules:
- 50% consistency during the challenge.
Inactivity Rule:
- Challenge must be completed within 30 calendar days from the start date; at least 2 separate calendar days are required to pass.
- If not passed within 30 days, it expires and must be reset or repurchased.
Quick Rules Summary:
- 2 minimum trading days; 50% consistency; no payout eligibility; no fixed daily loss limit; EOD trailing drawdown; 30-day completion window.
Evaluation Fee:
$79
2
PRO Account
Sim-Funded
Min Payout:
$250
Payout Wait:
days
Payout Requirements:
- 6 qualifying days per payout cycle; each qualifying day requires at least one trade and at least $150 net profit; 40% consistency; $250 minimum payout; $100 buffer after payout; first payout requires KYC through Rise.
- Payout is limited to 50% of eligible cycle profit up to the progressive cap table.
Payout Interval:
Every days
Payout Request Eligibility:
- PRO payout cycle resets after each approved payout. First cap: $1500; later caps depend on account size and payout number.
Max Payout Requests:
- Maximum 5 funded accounts across PRO and Instant PRO programs.
Payout Cap:
$1,500
Buffer Amount:
$100
Max Daily Loss:
$2,000
Max Drawdown:
$2,000 (EOD)
Min Trading Days:
days
Profit Split:
90%
News Trading:
News trading is allowed according to the FAQ; traders remain responsible for fast-market risk.
Max Contracts:
5
Micros Equivalent:
50
Max Sim Accounts:
5
Max Live Accounts:
1
Consistency Rules:
- 40% consistency in the PRO funded rules.
Quick Rules Summary:
- 6 qualifying days; $150 net-profit qualifying day; 40% consistency; 90/10 split; $250 minimum payout; $100 buffer; 50% of cycle profit limit; progressive payout caps.
1
Challenge
Evaluation
Profit Target:
$6,000
Max Daily Loss:
No daily loss limit
Max Drawdown:
$3,000 (EOD)
Min Trading Days:
days
News Trading:
News trading is allowed according to the FAQ; traders remain responsible for fast-market risk.
Max Contracts:
10
Micros Equivalent:
100
Consistency Rules:
- 50% consistency during the challenge.
Inactivity Rule:
- Challenge must be completed within 30 calendar days from the start date; at least 2 separate calendar days are required to pass.
- If not passed within 30 days, it expires and must be reset or repurchased.
Quick Rules Summary:
- 2 minimum trading days; 50% consistency; no payout eligibility; no fixed daily loss limit; EOD trailing drawdown; 30-day completion window.
Evaluation Fee:
$159
2
PRO Account
Sim-Funded
Min Payout:
$250
Payout Wait:
days
Payout Requirements:
- 6 qualifying days per payout cycle; each qualifying day requires at least one trade and at least $150 net profit; 40% consistency; $250 minimum payout; $100 buffer after payout; first payout requires KYC through Rise.
- Payout is limited to 50% of eligible cycle profit up to the progressive cap table.
Payout Interval:
Every days
Payout Request Eligibility:
- PRO payout cycle resets after each approved payout. First cap: $2000; later caps depend on account size and payout number.
Max Payout Requests:
- Maximum 5 funded accounts across PRO and Instant PRO programs.
Payout Cap:
$2,000
Buffer Amount:
$100
Max Daily Loss:
$3,000
Max Drawdown:
$3,000 (EOD)
Min Trading Days:
days
Profit Split:
90%
News Trading:
News trading is allowed according to the FAQ; traders remain responsible for fast-market risk.
Max Contracts:
10
Micros Equivalent:
100
Max Sim Accounts:
5
Max Live Accounts:
1
Consistency Rules:
- 40% consistency in the PRO funded rules.
Quick Rules Summary:
- 6 qualifying days; $150 net-profit qualifying day; 40% consistency; 90/10 split; $250 minimum payout; $100 buffer; 50% of cycle profit limit; progressive payout caps.
1
Challenge
Evaluation
Profit Target:
$9,000
Max Daily Loss:
No daily loss limit
Max Drawdown:
$4,500 (EOD)
Min Trading Days:
days
News Trading:
News trading is allowed according to the FAQ; traders remain responsible for fast-market risk.
Max Contracts:
15
Micros Equivalent:
150
Consistency Rules:
- 50% consistency during the challenge.
Inactivity Rule:
- Challenge must be completed within 30 calendar days from the start date; at least 2 separate calendar days are required to pass.
- If not passed within 30 days, it expires and must be reset or repurchased.
Quick Rules Summary:
- 2 minimum trading days; 50% consistency; no payout eligibility; no fixed daily loss limit; EOD trailing drawdown; 30-day completion window.
Evaluation Fee:
$229
2
PRO Account
Sim-Funded
Min Payout:
$250
Payout Wait:
days
Payout Requirements:
- 6 qualifying days per payout cycle; each qualifying day requires at least one trade and at least $150 net profit; 40% consistency; $250 minimum payout; $100 buffer after payout; first payout requires KYC through Rise.
- Payout is limited to 50% of eligible cycle profit up to the progressive cap table.
Payout Interval:
Every days
Payout Request Eligibility:
- PRO payout cycle resets after each approved payout. First cap: $2500; later caps depend on account size and payout number.
Max Payout Requests:
- Maximum 5 funded accounts across PRO and Instant PRO programs.
Payout Cap:
$2,500
Buffer Amount:
$100
Max Daily Loss:
$4,500
Max Drawdown:
$4,500 (EOD)
Min Trading Days:
days
Profit Split:
90%
News Trading:
News trading is allowed according to the FAQ; traders remain responsible for fast-market risk.
Max Contracts:
15
Micros Equivalent:
150
Max Sim Accounts:
5
Max Live Accounts:
1
Consistency Rules:
- 50% consistency in the PRO funded rules.
Quick Rules Summary:
- 6 qualifying days; $150 net-profit qualifying day; 40% consistency; 90/10 split; $250 minimum payout; $100 buffer; 50% of cycle profit limit; progressive payout caps.
Instant Pro
4
1
Instant PRO Account
Sim-Funded
Profit Target:
$1,500
Min Payout:
$250
Payout Wait:
days
Payout Requirements:
- 8 qualifying days per payout cycle; each qualifying day requires at least one trade and at least $150 net profit; 20% consistency; first payout target $1,500; subsequent payout target $1,000; first 1-3 payout cap $1,000; 4th+ cap $1,250; $250 minimum payout; $100 buffer; first payout requires KYC through Rise.
Payout Interval:
Every days
Payout Request Eligibility:
- Instant PRO payout cycle resets after every withdrawal; no cooldown period, but a new 8-day qualifying cycle is required.
Max Payout Requests:
- Maximum 5 funded accounts across PRO and Instant PRO programs.
Payout Cap:
$1,000
Buffer Amount:
$100
Max Daily Loss:
No daily loss limit
Max Drawdown:
$1,250 (EOD)
Min Trading Days:
days
Profit Split:
90%
Strike System:
No strike system
News Trading:
News trading is allowed according to the FAQ; traders remain responsible for fast-market risk.
Max Contracts:
1
Micros Equivalent:
10
Max Sim Accounts:
5
Max Live Accounts:
1
Consistency Rules:
- 20% consistency for Instant PRO accounts.
Quick Rules Summary:
- 8 qualifying days; $150 net-profit qualifying day; 20% consistency; 90/10 split; profit target required before payout; progressive caps; $250 minimum payout; $100 buffer.
Evaluation Fee:
$249
1
Instant PRO Account
Sim-Funded
Profit Target:
$3,000
Min Payout:
$250
Payout Wait:
days
Payout Requirements:
- 8 qualifying days per payout cycle; each qualifying day requires at least one trade and at least $150 net profit; 20% consistency; first payout target $3,000; subsequent payout target $2,000; first 1-3 payout cap $2,000; 4th+ cap $2,500; $250 minimum payout; $100 buffer; first payout requires KYC through Rise.
Payout Interval:
Every days
Payout Request Eligibility:
- Instant PRO payout cycle resets after every withdrawal; no cooldown period, but a new 8-day qualifying cycle is required.
Max Payout Requests:
- Maximum 5 funded accounts across PRO and Instant PRO programs.
Payout Cap:
$2,000
Buffer Amount:
$100
Max Daily Loss:
$1,500
Max Drawdown:
$2,000 (EOD)
Min Trading Days:
days
Profit Split:
90%
Strike System:
No strike system
News Trading:
News trading is allowed according to the FAQ; traders remain responsible for fast-market risk.
Max Contracts:
2
Micros Equivalent:
20
Max Sim Accounts:
5
Max Live Accounts:
1
Consistency Rules:
- 20% consistency for Instant PRO accounts.
Quick Rules Summary:
- 8 qualifying days; $150 net-profit qualifying day; 20% consistency; 90/10 split; profit target required before payout; progressive caps; $250 minimum payout; $100 buffer.
Evaluation Fee:
$369
1
Instant PRO Account
Sim-Funded
Profit Target:
$5,000
Min Payout:
$250
Payout Wait:
days
Payout Requirements:
- 8 qualifying days per payout cycle; each qualifying day requires at least one trade and at least $150 net profit; 20% consistency; first payout target $5,000; subsequent payout target $3,500; first 1-3 payout cap $2,500; 4th+ cap $3,000; $250 minimum payout; $100 buffer; first payout requires KYC through Rise.
Payout Interval:
Every days
Payout Request Eligibility:
- Instant PRO payout cycle resets after every withdrawal; no cooldown period, but a new 8-day qualifying cycle is required.
Max Payout Requests:
- Maximum 5 funded accounts across PRO and Instant PRO programs.
Payout Cap:
$2,500
Buffer Amount:
$100
Max Daily Loss:
$3,000
Max Drawdown:
$4,000 (EOD)
Min Trading Days:
days
Profit Split:
90%
Strike System:
No strike system
News Trading:
News trading is allowed according to the FAQ; traders remain responsible for fast-market risk.
Max Contracts:
4
Micros Equivalent:
40
Max Sim Accounts:
5
Max Live Accounts:
1
Consistency Rules:
- 20% consistency for Instant PRO accounts.
Quick Rules Summary:
- 8 qualifying days; $150 net-profit qualifying day; 20% consistency; 90/10 split; profit target required before payout; progressive caps; $250 minimum payout; $100 buffer.
Evaluation Fee:
$459
1
Instant PRO Account
Sim-Funded
Profit Target:
$8,000
Min Payout:
$250
Payout Wait:
days
Payout Requirements:
- 8 qualifying days per payout cycle; each qualifying day requires at least one trade and at least $150 net profit; 20% consistency; first payout target $8,000; subsequent payout target $5,000; first 1-3 payout cap $3,000; 4th+ cap $3,500; $250 minimum payout; $100 buffer; first payout requires KYC through Rise.
Payout Interval:
Every days
Payout Request Eligibility:
- Instant PRO payout cycle resets after every withdrawal; no cooldown period, but a new 8-day qualifying cycle is required.
Max Payout Requests:
- Maximum 5 funded accounts across PRO and Instant PRO programs.
Payout Cap:
$3,000
Buffer Amount:
$100
Max Daily Loss:
$4,500
Max Drawdown:
$6,000 (EOD)
Min Trading Days:
days
Profit Split:
90%
Strike System:
No strike system
News Trading:
News trading is allowed according to the FAQ; traders remain responsible for fast-market risk.
Max Contracts:
7
Micros Equivalent:
70
Max Sim Accounts:
5
Max Live Accounts:
1
Consistency Rules:
- 20% consistency for Instant PRO accounts.
Quick Rules Summary:
- 8 qualifying days; $150 net-profit qualifying day; 20% consistency; 90/10 split; profit target required before payout; progressive caps; $250 minimum payout; $100 buffer.
Evaluation Fee:
$549
Allowed Trading Instruments
Offered Asset Classes
Currencies
Equity Indices
Metals
Commodities
Energy
Shark Futures publishes liquid futures contracts across equity indices, commodities/agriculturals, energies, metals, and crypto on CME, CBOT, COMEX, NYMEX, and CME Meats. All contracts are available on Basic Challenge, PRO, and Instant PRO accounts, with micro and mini contract sizes supported. Published commission examples are $5.00 for most standard/mini contracts and $1.60 for listed micro contracts.
Restricted Countries 55
Shark Futures says both residency and citizenship must be from non-restricted countries, and trading is not permitted even while visiting or traveling through a restricted country. The help center lists restricted countries including Afghanistan, Belarus, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Pakistan, Russia, Syria, Ukraine, Venezuela, Vietnam, Zimbabwe, and others.
Afghanistan
Albania
Belarus
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Chad
Congo (Kinshasa)
Croatia
Cuba
Djibouti
Ethiopia
Guinea-Bissau
Haiti
Iran
Iraq
Jamaica
Jordan
Kenya
Kosovo
Lebanon
Lesotho
Libya
Malawi
Malaysia
Mali
Montenegro
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nigeria
North Korea
North Macedonia
Pakistan
Philippines
Romania
Russian Federation
Rwanda
Senegal
Serbia
Sierra Leone
Slovenia
Somalia
South Africa
South Sudan
Sudan
Syria
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Turkey
Ukraine
Venezuela
Vietnam
Yemen
Zimbabwe
Countries and Jurisdictions With Different Handling
Services are void where prohibited and Shark Futures may limit availability by geography at its discretion.
Commissions
Execution-related costs such as commissions, per-contract fees, data fees, spreads, swaps, and other trading costs; plan purchase fees and activation fees are shown separately.
Commissions are deducted after a trade closes, separately from open PnL. The help center publishes per-contract commissions: many standard/mini futures are $5.00 and listed micro contracts are $1.60. The terms also mention a 5% non-refundable payment convenience fee on transactions processed through the payment portal.
General Policies
Algorithm & EA Policy
Manual discretionary trading is allowed; automated/HFT behavior is restricted unless explicitly approved.
Prohibited automation/HFT behavior includes sub-second order placement or cancellation, tick-scalping strategies, spoofing/layering, latency-driven execution algorithms, latency arbitrage, exchange arbitrage, and strategies that exploit simulated fills or platform/data-feed irregularities.
Copy Trading
Copy trading is allowed for own Shark Futures accounts and for running the same strategy across multiple accounts, but it may not be used for hedging, coordinated multi-person trading, or manipulating payout rules, risk limits, or account metrics.
Microscalping Policy
Microscalping is restricted: over 50% of trades and over 50% of profit must come from trades held longer than 10 seconds. If the criteria are not met, traders cannot activate a passed evaluation or request a payout.
Bots Policy
External trade copiers may be used to manage the trader's own Shark Futures accounts, but automation/HFT is restricted unless explicitly approved and abusive automation can lead to review or termination.
Allowed Trading Hours
Trading is allowed from 6:00 PM EST to 4:15 PM EST the next day. All positions must be closed by 4:15 PM EST each trading day; 4:15 PM to 6:00 PM EST is a no-trading/reconciliation period.
Weekend Holding Policy
No weekend holds. All positions must be closed before market close on Friday; trading resumes when futures markets reopen Sunday at 6:00 PM EST.
Move to Live Criteria
Consistent performance in a PRO account may qualify a trader for Live. Live transition is subject to Risk Management selection, additional KYC/compliance verification, ongoing risk/performance monitoring, and a one Live account per trader limit.
Rule Enforcement Notes
Violations may result in payout denial, account restriction/termination, or permanent bans. Hard breach occurs when live equity falls below the trailing drawdown floor and closes the account permanently. Help-center wording conflicts on whether some soft daily-loss limits pause trading or are only a risk guideline, but all sources agree hard drawdown breaches close the account.
Refund Policy
The help-center refund article states all sales are final once evaluation credentials have been sent and no refunds are available after purchase/credential delivery. Terms also describe a 14-day EU cooling-off period only when no trading activity has occurred; this should be treated as a source conflict to monitor.
Activation Fee Policy
No activation fee on PRO or Instant PRO accounts.
Reset Notes
Resets return account balance, maximum loss limit, and trading days to default. Resets can be purchased from the dashboard; published reset fees are $69/$149/$219 for 50K/100K/150K Basic evaluations and $219/$339/$429/$529 for 25K/50K/100K/150K Instant PRO.
VPN Policy
VPNs and VPS tools are allowed, but location abuse such as constant hopping, simultaneous logins from different regions, or account-sharing signals may trigger review.
Payout Notes
Payout Timing & Rules
A qualifying day requires at least one executed trade and at least $150 net profit. PRO accounts require 6 qualifying days per payout cycle and 40% consistency; Instant PRO accounts require 8 qualifying days per cycle, 20% consistency, and published profit targets before payout. Cycles reset after every payout. Minimum payout is $250 with a $100 buffer after withdrawal.
Change Log
Current News / Promotions
Help & Resources
https://help.sharkfutures.com/en/
Address:
Antano Tumeno g. 4, LT-01110, Vilnius, Lithuania
Reviews
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Execution Platforms
ATAS
Quantower
Volumetrica
Account & Connection Options
- Volumetrica is listed as the primary platform; Quantower and ATAS are also supported.
- Market data is provided through DxFeed.
Platform Notes
- Published terms list Volumetrica (primary), Quantower, and ATAS, with market data via DxFeed.
Trading Software
Languages Supported
English
1 languages
Holiday Notes
Shark Futures follows the standard CME holiday schedule; on early-close days, all positions must be closed by the designated early market close time.
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