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title: Getting started
description: "### **What is Astrofund?** AstroFund is a futures prop trading firm. You demonstrate your trading on a simulated account and earn performance-based payouts on a simulated funded account. There are two routes to funded: the Evaluation Flight Path and the…"
url: "https://astrofund.io/rtm/getting-started/"
updated: "2026-07-04"
category: Astrofund Accounts
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# Getting started

### **What is Astrofund?**

AstroFund is a futures prop trading firm. You demonstrate your trading on a simulated account and earn performance-based payouts on a simulated funded account. There are two routes to funded: the Evaluation Flight Path and the Direct Flight Path.

### **How does it work?**

On the Evaluation Flight Path you pass a one-step evaluation, then trade a funded account that pays you on winning days. On the Direct Flight Path you skip the evaluation and trade a funded account from day one.

### **Is there a monthly subscription?**

No. Both flight paths are a one-time fee with no subscription and no recurring charges.

### **Which flight path should I choose?**

Choose the Evaluation Flight Path for the lowest entry cost and a more forgiving ruleset with no daily loss limit. Choose the Direct Flight Path if you want to be funded immediately and are comfortable trading under a hard daily loss limit.