What Type of Trading Account Is Best for You?

At Halcyon Trader Funding, we offer several types of trading accounts designed to support traders at every stage of their journey — from curious beginners to confident professionals. Choosing the right account depends on your experience level, trading style, and goals.

Here’s a quick breakdown to help you decide:

 1. Evaluation Account – Best for Beginners or First-Time Funded Traders

Overview:
Our Evaluation Account is ideal for traders who want to learn the ropes, test their strategies, and understand our platform before advancing to a funded level.

Who it's for:

• New to futures trading

• Transitioning from stocks/options to futures

• Want to practice in a risk-managed, Low Cost,  simulated environment

Key Features:

• Lower upfront cost

• Opportunity to qualify for funding

• Realistic trading conditions

Recommended if: You're still sharpening your edge and want to prove consistency before managing a funded account.

2. Funded Account – Best for Consistent, Experienced Traders

Overview:
If you’ve already demonstrated consistent profitability or have been funded elsewhere before, you might be ready to go straight to a Halcyon Funded Account.

Who it's for:

• Experienced futures or options traders, trader who understand Index ETF's

• Traders confident in their risk and money management

• Those ready to trade without going through an evaluation

Key Features:

• No evaluation required

• Quicker Path to earning rewards 

• Simple, transparent rules

Recommended if: You're ready to put your trading plan into action and don’t want to go through another simulated evaluation.

 3. Ultra Account – Best for High-Performance Traders Who Want More Flexibility

Overview:
The Ultra Account is built for traders who want maximum capital, Large Drawdown, and the ability to scale quickly. It's our most advanced option for confident, high-volume or high-performing traders.

Who it's for:

• High-performing traders

• Scalpers, day traders, large position traders

• Those who want fewer limitations on trade size or strategy

Key Features:

• Higher potential payouts

• Minimal restrictions

• Designed for serious, active traders

Recommended if: You know your edge, have a proven track record, and want a premium trading experience with high earning potential.

 Still Not Sure?

We’re here to help. If you’re unsure which account fits your style or experience level, reach out to our support team. We’re real traders ourselves, and we’ll point you in the right direction — without the sales pitch.

Final Tip:

Your trading journey is unique — choose the account that matches where you are right now, and we’ll grow with you from there!