Futures Prop Firms switch to one-time fees, but data fees are still charged monthly
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In 2026, Apex, Tradeify, Bulenox, and My Funded Futures changed the fee structure for new challenges from monthly subscriptions to one-time charges. A report dated November 12, 2026, also pointed out that futures Prop Firms using Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) data must still pay data fees monthly for each active user. Therefore, what has changed at present is the fee structure for new challenges, while user charges related to CME data continue to be collected monthly; the report did not state whether these companies have completely eliminated other subscription arrangements.
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Apex, Tradeify, Bulenox, and My Funded Futures will switch new challenges from monthly subscriptions to one-time fees in 2026, but futures Prop Firms using CME data will still pay monthly fees for each active user.
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