Halcyon Lite vs Prime (2026): Which Halcyon Trader Funding Account Should You Choose?
Halcyon Trader Funding runs two active futures programmes in 2026: Halcyon Lite (intraday trailing drawdown, no consistency rule) and Halcyon Prime (end-of-day drawdown, 40% consistency rule). Both come in $25K, $50K and $150K sizes, both pay a 90% profit split, and neither has a daily loss limit.
This guide sets out how the two Halcyon accounts differ, what they cost with our code, and which type of futures trader each one suits. For the full firm profile, see our Halcyon Trader Funding review.
Halcyon Lite vs Prime: the short answer
- Choose Halcyon Lite if you scalp or trade fast intraday and want no consistency rule. Lite uses intraday trailing drawdown and allows a single-day pass.
- Choose Halcyon Prime if you take fewer, larger positions and prefer a drawdown that only recalculates at the session close. Prime has a 40% consistency rule on reward accounts and an optional 1-Day Pass add-on.
- On both accounts: no daily loss limit, DCA allowed, 90% profit split, rewards every 8-10 trading days via Rise Pay, day trading only with a 4:45 PM EST auto-close.
Halcyon Trader Funding at a glance
Halcyon Trader Funding is a Detroit, Michigan futures prop firm (Halcyon Trader Funding LLC) led by CEO Steven Kubik, founded in late 2024 / early 2025 under the line "built by futures traders, for futures traders".
- Location: Detroit, Michigan, USA
- CEO: Steven Kubik
- Active programmes: Halcyon Lite and Halcyon Prime (the legacy Flagship programme was wound down through 31 July 2026)
- Account sizes: $25K, $50K, $150K
- Profit split: 90% on all reward accounts
- Rewards: every 8-10 trading days via Rise Pay
- Instruments: 14 across CME, COMEX, NYMEX and CBOT, including MES, ES, MYM, YM, M2K, RTY, MNQ, NQ, MCL, CL, MGC, GC and SI
- Platforms: Rithmic, Quantower, Volumetrica, Ironbeam, TradingView
Halcyon Lite: intraday trailing drawdown with no consistency rule
Halcyon Lite is the account for fast intraday traders: the drawdown trails your equity during the session, there is no consistency rule, and a single-day evaluation pass is possible.
- Intraday trailing drawdown that trails with equity
- No consistency rule, so one big day does not hold back a reward
- Single-day evaluation pass possible
- Maximum of 5 approved rewards per Lite account before the required move to the TLT programme or live brokerage
- Best suited to scalpers and high-frequency intraday traders
Halcyon Prime: end-of-day drawdown with a 40% consistency rule
Halcyon Prime is the account for structured traders: the drawdown only recalculates at the session close, so intraday swings do not move the floor, in exchange for a 40% consistency rule on reward accounts.
- End-of-day drawdown that recalculates only at session close
- 40% consistency rule on reward accounts
- Optional 1-Day Pass add-on
- Best suited to structured trading with fewer, larger positions
For how the two drawdown types work in practice, see our complete guide to prop firm drawdown types.
Halcyon prices and code PFC
Halcyon Lite starts at $71 and Halcyon Prime at $83 for a $25K account, and you can get up to 50% off with code PFC (the discount varies by product).
Halcyon Lite vs Prime list prices by account size
- Halcyon Lite $25K: $71.00
- Halcyon Lite $50K: $93.00
- Halcyon Lite $150K: $153.00
- Halcyon Prime $25K: $83.00
- Halcyon Prime $50K: $109.00
- Halcyon Prime $150K: $177.00
Halcyon also has a refundable fee policy: challenge fees are refunded once a reward is completed. Check the latest codes on our prop firm discounts page.
Rules that apply to every Halcyon account
Every Halcyon account shares the same core rules: no daily loss limit, DCA allowed, day trading only, and algo trading allowed with restrictions.
- No daily loss limit on any account type
- DCA (dollar-cost averaging) explicitly permitted, which is rare among futures prop firms
- Day trading only: positions auto-close at 4:45 PM EST, with no overnight or weekend holds
- Algo and automated trading allowed with restrictions: you must be the sole owner, you cannot run it across multiple firms, and HFT bots are prohibited
- Refundable challenge fee on successful reward completion
Which Halcyon account should you pick?
Pick Halcyon Lite if your edge comes from many fast intraday trades, and Halcyon Prime if you hold fewer positions and want the floor to stay put during the session.
Halcyon Lite suits you if you:
- Scalp or trade high-frequency intraday setups
- Have uneven profit days and want no consistency rule
- Want the chance to pass in a single day
Halcyon Prime suits you if you:
- Take fewer, larger positions
- Want end-of-day drawdown instead of intraday trailing
- Are comfortable keeping your best day within 40% of profits on reward accounts
Either account suits you if you:
- Average into positions (DCA)
- Want no daily loss limit
- Trade CME, COMEX, NYMEX or CBOT futures during the day session
How Halcyon fits into PFC's futures coverage
Halcyon Trader Funding graduated from PFC's Rising Stars section to full affiliate status in June 2026 and is covered on our futures account, @PFCFutures. For more on the firm, read our Halcyon Trader Funding feature and our Halcyon review of process and payout rules. To see how Halcyon compares with other futures firms, see our best futures prop firms guide.
FAQs: Halcyon Lite vs Prime
What is the difference between Halcyon Lite and Halcyon Prime?
Halcyon Lite uses intraday trailing drawdown with no consistency rule and suits scalpers. Halcyon Prime uses end-of-day drawdown with a 40% consistency rule on reward accounts and suits structured traders. Both have no daily loss limit, allow DCA and pay a 90% split.
Does Halcyon Trader Funding have a daily loss limit?
No. Halcyon Trader Funding has no daily loss limit on any account type, Lite or Prime.
Does Halcyon have a consistency rule?
Only on Prime. Halcyon Prime applies a 40% consistency rule on reward accounts; Halcyon Lite has no consistency rule.
How much does a Halcyon account cost?
A Halcyon Lite $25K lists at $71 and a Halcyon Prime $25K at $83, with up to 50% off with code PFC. List prices for the $50K and $150K accounts are in the price list above.
What account sizes does Halcyon offer?
Halcyon offers $25K, $50K and $150K accounts on both Lite and Prime.
How often does Halcyon pay out?
Halcyon pays rewards every 8-10 trading days via Rise Pay, at a 90% profit split.
Can I pass a Halcyon evaluation in one day?
Yes. Halcyon Lite allows a single-day pass, and Halcyon Prime has an optional 1-Day Pass add-on.
Does Halcyon allow algo trading and DCA?
Yes. DCA is explicitly allowed on all accounts. Algo trading is allowed if you are the sole owner and do not run it across multiple firms; HFT bots are not allowed.
Can I hold Halcyon trades overnight?
No. Halcyon is day trading only, with an auto-close at 4:45 PM EST and no overnight or weekend positions.
Last updated: 13 October 2026.
