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Break-Even Calculator
Calculate how many winning trades you need to recover your evaluation fee and start making pure profit. Compare across different prop firms.
Calculator Inputs
Trades to Break Even
2
winning trades at 10 ticks each
Calculation Breakdown
Tick Value (ES)$12.50
Gross Profit Per Trade$125.00
Your Share (90%)$112.50
Evaluation Fee-$150.00
Total Gross to Break Even$250.00
Pro Tips
- This assumes 100% win rate. In reality, factor in your actual win rate and average loss.
- Higher profit splits mean fewer trades needed. Look for firms offering 90%+ splits.
- Consider micro contracts (MES, MNQ) if you want to reduce risk while building consistency.
Compare Break-Even Across Firms
| Firm | Lowest Fee | Profit Split | Trades to Break Even* | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | $59(Up to -40%) | 90% | 1 trades | Get Started |
 | $70(Up to -30%) | 90% | 1 trades | Get Started |
 | $90(Up to -40%) | 80% | 1 trades | Get Started |
 | $17(Up to -90%) | 100% | 1 trades | Get Started |
 | $72(Up to -10%) | 80% | 1 trades | Get Started |
 | $30(Up to -50%) | 90% | 1 trades | Get Started |
 | $56(Up to -55%) | 80% | 1 trades | Get Started |
 | $68(Up to -50%) | 80% | 1 trades | Get Started |
 | $16(Up to -89%) | 90% | 1 trades | Get Started |
 | $31(Up to -55%) | 90% | 1 trades | Get Started |
 | $40(Up to -50%) | 90% | 1 trades | Get Started |
 | $23(Up to -85%) | 100% | 1 trades | Get Started |
 | $75(Up to -50%) | 80% | 1 trades | Get Started |
 | $41(Up to -30%) | 90% | 1 trades | Get Started |
 | $36(Up to -40%) | 80% | 1 trades | Get Started |
 | $494(Up to -10%) | 80% | 5 trades | Get Started |
*Based on 10 ticks per trade, 1 contract(s), trading ES
Set Clear Goals
Know exactly how many trades you need before you're in profit territory.
Compare Firms
See which challenges recover fees faster based on realistic trade size.
Plan Ahead
Build a path from evaluation cost to funded payouts with fewer surprises.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a prop firm break-even calculator?
It estimates how many winning trades you need at a given profit per trade to recover your evaluation (challenge) fee so further profits are pure gain.
Does this include profit split and drawdown rules?
The basic calculator focuses on fee recovery from trade profits. Always factor in your firm’s profit split, payout rules, and risk limits when planning.