Hello, my friend!
Fresh week, fresh outlook.
There aren't any major economic events on the calendar today, but remember that Fed speakers, Trump, and other major comments can still create sudden impulses in the markets we trade.
So stay aware.
And while we're on the subject of awareness, I went through the official prop firm pages and help centers since Friday.
↓ Below are the 4 changes I think are worth having on your radar this morning.
PROP AWARENESS
1️⃣ TOPSTEP
Topstep's official Consistency at Topstep article was updated this week.
One section now shows 55% for Combine consistency, while other parts of the same help section still reference 50%.
The XFA 40% payout path remains unchanged.
What I'd do: If your best day is sitting between 50–55% of the target, don't assume you're clear yet. Check the live dashboard before making a decision.
Impulse check: Don't trade differently just because you think the rule may have changed in your favor.
2️⃣ FUNDED FUTURES FAMILY
For Premier+ accounts purchased on or after September 9, funded consistency is now 40% of realized profit at the time of payout request.
That resets after each approved payout.
Accounts purchased before September 9 keep the previous funded terms.
What I'd do: Check your purchase date, not just the current marketing page. If you're on the new terms, keep an eye on your best day relative to your total cycle profit before requesting a payout.
Impulse check: Don't let a strong single day create a payout problem later.
3️⃣ BLUE GUARDIAN FUTURES
The official Live Account specifications were updated September 12.
For the $25K Live account, maximum size changed from:
2 minis / 20 micros → 1 mini / 10 micros - while the $50K and $100K limits remain unchanged.
The Live breach cooldown also increased from 14 days → 28 days.
What I'd do: If you're trading the 25K Live account, cut your size immediately. A position that was within the rules last week may now put the account outside the current specification.
Impulse check: Don't let an old position size habit become a new rule violation.
4️⃣ TAKE PROFIT TRADER
Take Profit Trader's official multiple-account help page now clarifies the limit as 5 active funded accounts per person - not 5 per product line.
Tests don't count toward the limit, and the cap applies across PRO / PRO+.
What I'd do: Count your funded accounts by person, not by plan name. If you're already above 5, I'd verify your situation before taking on any additional funded exposure.
Impulse check: More accounts isn't always more opportunity. Sometimes it's simply more ways to create unnecessary risk.
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⚡Which of the following would you find most helpful for managing your daily impulses?
🧠 MONDAY IMPULSE CHECK
Treat Monday as a reset.
You don't need to make back anything and you don't need to prove anything.
Size your trades so the account can survive the week.
The prop firms will continue updating their rules, FAQs and account specifications. That's part of the industry.
My job here is simply to keep an eye on those changes and bring the ones that actually matter to your account into one place.
Have a great trading week, my friends.
Stay patient. Stay aware. Control the impulse.
Until next time,
Steve B
Founder, The Daily Impulse
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