What does Reset Fee mean?
A futures prop firm reset fee is a charge for restarting or resetting an evaluation when the provider offers that option. It can let a trader restart the evaluation instead of purchasing an entirely new account or waiting for another billing cycle. Prop-firm products vary widely: some support resets, some rebill monthly and others are one-time purchases with no reset option.
Why it matters
- Reset costs can materially change the total amount spent on repeated evaluation attempts.
- A cheap initial evaluation can become expensive if resets are frequent.
- Reset policy should be compared together with billing model and activation fees.
How it works
- 01
The trader chooses an available reset option after a breach or when allowed by the provider.
- 02
The evaluation metrics are restored according to the firm's reset policy.
- 03
A new fee may be charged immediately.
Example
If an evaluation costs $60 and each reset costs $50, two resets would add another $100 to the overall cost of the qualification attempts.
Common misunderstandings
- Reset fee and activation fee are different charges.
- Not every provider offers resets.
- A monthly rebill should not automatically be treated as a reset.
Educational reference
This glossary explains terminology and
general market concepts. It is not a
trading signal or a guarantee of future
results.