Top 22 Prop Trading Firms (2027)

Funding limits, profit splits, evaluation models and entry fees for the leading forex and futures prop firms, with live market charts and full reviews.

Live market dataIndependent reviewsUpdated for 2027

Prop Firms reviewed
22
Average score
4.3/5
Top rated
FTMO
Oldest company since
2012

Top 22 Prop Trading Firms compared

Best overall FTMO logoFTMOSince 2015 · Prague, Czech Republic4.8 FTMO is the benchmark forex prop firm, operating since 2015 with a consistent payout record and scaling up to $2 million. MarketsForex, indices, commodities, crypto CFDsMaximum starting account$200,000Profit split up to90% Read FTMO review → Runner-up FundedNext logoFundedNextSince 2022 · Ajman, United Arab Emirates4.6 FundedNext is one of the largest prop firms by trader count, offering several challenge models and a profit share during evaluation. MarketsForex and CFDs, futuresMaximum starting account$200,000Profit split up to95% Read FundedNext review → Third place The5ers logoThe5ersSince 2016 · Ra'anana, Israel4.7 The5ers is a long-established prop firm focused on steady account growth, with scaling plans that reach $4 million. MarketsForex, metals, indicesMaximum starting account$250,000Profit split up to100% Read The5ers review →
#NameScore Markets Maximum starting account Profit split up to
1

FTMO Top 1

Since 2015 · Prague, Czech Republic
4.8
MarketsForex, indices, commodities, crypto CFDs
Maximum starting account$200,000
Profit split up to90%
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Key facts

FTMO is the benchmark forex prop firm, operating since 2015 with a consistent payout record and scaling up to $2 million.

Markets
Forex, indices, commodities, crypto CFDs
Evaluation models
2-step and 1-step challenges
Maximum starting account
$200,000
Profit split up to
90%
Entry fee
One-time, from about EUR 89-155 for a 10K account, refundable
Trading platforms
MT4, MT5, cTrader, DXtrade
Payouts
On demand after 14 days
Website
ftmo.com
2

FundedNext Top 2

Since 2022 · Ajman, United Arab Emirates
4.6
MarketsForex and CFDs, futures
Maximum starting account$200,000
Profit split up to95%
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Key facts

FundedNext is one of the largest prop firms by trader count, offering several challenge models and a profit share during evaluation.

Markets
Forex and CFDs, futures
Evaluation models
Stellar 2-step, 1-step, Lite, Instant
Maximum starting account
$200,000
Profit split up to
95%
Entry fee
One-time, from about $32 for the smallest account
Trading platforms
MT4, MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader
Payouts
Bi-weekly or on demand
3

The5ers Top 3

Since 2016 · Ra'anana, Israel
4.7
MarketsForex, metals, indices
Maximum starting account$250,000
Profit split up to100%
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Key facts

The5ers is a long-established prop firm focused on steady account growth, with scaling plans that reach $4 million.

Markets
Forex, metals, indices
Evaluation models
Hyper Growth, High Stakes (2-step), Bootcamp (3-step)
Maximum starting account
$250,000
Profit split up to
100%
Entry fee
One-time, from about $39
Trading platforms
MT5, cTrader
Payouts
Bi-weekly
4

FundingPips

Since 2022 · Dubai, United Arab Emirates
4.5
MarketsForex, metals, indices, crypto CFDs
Maximum starting account$100,000
Profit split up to100%
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Key facts

FundingPips offers some of the lowest challenge prices in the industry with flexible payout cycles.

Markets
Forex, metals, indices, crypto CFDs
Evaluation models
1-step, 2-step, 2-step Pro, Zero (instant)
Maximum starting account
$100,000
Profit split up to
100%
Entry fee
One-time, from about $29-36
Trading platforms
MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader
Payouts
Weekly, bi-weekly or monthly
5

Topstep

Since 2012 · Chicago, United States
4.7
MarketsFutures (CME Group)
Maximum starting account$150,000
Profit split up to90%
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Key facts

Topstep is the original futures prop firm, founded in 2012, with a one-step Trading Combine and its own TopstepX platform.

Markets
Futures (CME Group)
Evaluation models
1-step Trading Combine
Maximum starting account
$150,000
Profit split up to
90%
Entry fee
Monthly subscription, from $49
Trading platforms
TopstepX
Payouts
Daily payouts available
6

Apex Trader Funding

Since 2021 · Austin, United States
4.4
MarketsFutures (CME Group)
Maximum starting account$300,000
Profit split up to100%
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Key facts

Apex Trader Funding is a high-volume futures prop firm known for large account sizes and frequent discount promotions.

Markets
Futures (CME Group)
Evaluation models
1-step evaluation
Maximum starting account
$300,000
Profit split up to
100%
Entry fee
Monthly subscription, from about $147 before discounts
Trading platforms
Rithmic, Tradovate, WealthCharts
Payouts
Twice monthly
7

E8 Markets

Since 2021 · Dallas, United States
4.4
MarketsForex and CFDs, futures, crypto
Maximum starting account$400,000
Profit split up to90%
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Key facts

E8 Markets is a US-based firm with customisable challenge rules across forex, futures and crypto.

Markets
Forex and CFDs, futures, crypto
Evaluation models
E8 One (1-step), Classic (2-step), Track (3-step)
Maximum starting account
$400,000
Profit split up to
90%
Entry fee
One-time, varies by account and add-ons
Trading platforms
MT5, Match-Trader, cTrader, TradeLocker
Payouts
On demand after first payout window
8

Alpha Capital Group

Since 2021 · London, United Kingdom
4.5
MarketsForex, indices, commodities
Maximum starting account$200,000
Profit split up to80%
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Key facts

Alpha Capital Group is a UK prop firm with clear rules, no time limits and scaling up to $2 million.

Markets
Forex, indices, commodities
Evaluation models
1-step, 2-step and 3-step
Maximum starting account
$200,000
Profit split up to
80%
Entry fee
One-time, from about $50
Trading platforms
MT5, cTrader, TradeLocker
Payouts
Bi-weekly
9

Funded Trading Plus

Since 2021 · London, United Kingdom
4.4
MarketsForex, indices, commodities, crypto CFDs
Maximum starting account$200,000
Profit split up to100%
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Key facts

Funded Trading Plus is a UK firm with simple rules, weekly payouts and scaling to $2.5 million.

Markets
Forex, indices, commodities, crypto CFDs
Evaluation models
1-step, 2-step and instant funding
Maximum starting account
$200,000
Profit split up to
100%
Entry fee
One-time, from about $119
Trading platforms
MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader, DXtrade
Payouts
Weekly
10

Blue Guardian

Since 2021 · Dubai, United Arab Emirates
4.3
MarketsForex, indices, commodities, crypto CFDs
Maximum starting account$200,000
Profit split up to90%
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Key facts

Blue Guardian offers low-cost challenges with a guardian protector tool that helps traders stay within daily loss limits.

Markets
Forex, indices, commodities, crypto CFDs
Evaluation models
1-step, 2-step, 3-step and instant
Maximum starting account
$200,000
Profit split up to
90%
Entry fee
One-time, from about $30
Trading platforms
MT5, Match-Trader, TradeLocker
Payouts
Bi-weekly
11

FXIFY

Since 2023 · London, United Kingdom
4.3
MarketsForex and CFDs, futures
Maximum starting account$400,000
Profit split up to90%
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Key facts

FXIFY is a broker-backed prop firm offering flexible funding programmes and accounts up to $400,000.

Markets
Forex and CFDs, futures
Evaluation models
1-step, 2-step, 3-step and instant
Maximum starting account
$400,000
Profit split up to
90%
Entry fee
One-time, from about $39
Trading platforms
MT4, MT5, DXtrade, TradingView
Payouts
On demand for first payout
Website
fxify.com
12

City Traders Imperium

Since 2018 · London, United Kingdom
4.2
MarketsForex, metals, indices
Maximum starting account$100,000
Profit split up to100%
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Key facts

City Traders Imperium combines funded accounts with trader mentoring and scaling up to $4 million.

Markets
Forex, metals, indices
Evaluation models
1-step, 2-step and instant funding
Maximum starting account
$100,000
Profit split up to
100%
Entry fee
One-time, from about $39
Trading platforms
MT5, Match-Trader
Payouts
Weekly to bi-weekly
13

Take Profit Trader

Since 2021 · Orlando, United States
4.3
MarketsFutures (CME Group)
Maximum starting account$150,000
Profit split up to90%
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Key facts

Take Profit Trader is a futures firm that allows withdrawals from the first day of a funded PRO account.

Markets
Futures (CME Group)
Evaluation models
1-step test
Maximum starting account
$150,000
Profit split up to
90%
Entry fee
Monthly subscription, from about $150
Trading platforms
NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView, Rithmic
Payouts
From day one of PRO account
14

My Funded Futures

Since 2023 · United States
4.4
MarketsFutures (CME Group)
Maximum starting account$150,000
Profit split up to90%
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Key facts

My Funded Futures is a fast-growing futures prop firm with simple one-step plans and no activation fee on core plans.

Markets
Futures (CME Group)
Evaluation models
1-step evaluation
Maximum starting account
$150,000
Profit split up to
90%
Entry fee
Monthly subscription, from about $77
Trading platforms
Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView
Payouts
Frequent, plan dependent
15

Earn2Trade

Since 2016 · Sheridan, United States
4.3
MarketsFutures (CME Group)
Maximum starting account$200,000
Profit split up to80%
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Key facts

Earn2Trade is an education-led futures firm whose Trader Career Path scales funded accounts up to $400,000.

Markets
Futures (CME Group)
Evaluation models
Trader Career Path, Gauntlet Mini
Maximum starting account
$200,000
Profit split up to
80%
Entry fee
Monthly subscription, from about $150 before discounts
Trading platforms
NinjaTrader, Rithmic, Tradovate
Payouts
On request
16

Goat Funded Trader

Since 2023 · Hong Kong
4.1
MarketsForex, indices, commodities, crypto CFDs
Maximum starting account$200,000
Profit split up to100%
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Key facts

Goat Funded Trader offers a wide menu of challenge types with fast, on-demand payouts.

Markets
Forex, indices, commodities, crypto CFDs
Evaluation models
1-step, 2-step, 3-step and instant
Maximum starting account
$200,000
Profit split up to
100%
Entry fee
One-time, low-cost entry tiers available
Trading platforms
MT5, Match-Trader, TradeLocker
Payouts
On demand
17

Maven Trading

Since 2022 · London, United Kingdom
4.2
MarketsForex, indices, commodities, crypto CFDs
Maximum starting account$100,000
Profit split up to80%
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Key facts

Maven Trading is a budget-friendly prop firm with very low entry fees and straightforward rules.

Markets
Forex, indices, commodities, crypto CFDs
Evaluation models
1-step, 2-step, 3-step and instant
Maximum starting account
$100,000
Profit split up to
80%
Entry fee
One-time, among the lowest in the industry
Trading platforms
MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader
Payouts
Every 10 business days
18

BrightFunded

Since 2023 · Dubai, United Arab Emirates
4.2
MarketsForex, indices, commodities, crypto CFDs
Maximum starting account$200,000
Profit split up to100%
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Key facts

BrightFunded is a newer firm with unlimited scaling and a loyalty programme that rewards trading activity.

Markets
Forex, indices, commodities, crypto CFDs
Evaluation models
2-step evaluation
Maximum starting account
$200,000
Profit split up to
100%
Entry fee
One-time, from about EUR 55
Trading platforms
cTrader, DXtrade, MT5
Payouts
Weekly
19

Instant Funding

Since 2021 · London, United Kingdom
4.1
MarketsForex, indices, commodities, crypto CFDs
Maximum starting account$100,000
Profit split up to90%
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Key facts

Instant Funding specialises in accounts with no evaluation phase, alongside conventional challenges.

Markets
Forex, indices, commodities, crypto CFDs
Evaluation models
Instant funding, 1-step and 2-step
Maximum starting account
$100,000
Profit split up to
90%
Entry fee
One-time, varies by programme
Trading platforms
cTrader, Match-Trader, DXtrade
Payouts
On demand
20

Hola Prime

Since 2023 · Hong Kong
4.1
MarketsForex and CFDs, futures
Maximum starting account$200,000
Profit split up to95%
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Key facts

Hola Prime markets itself on transparency, publishing payout data and promising very fast withdrawals.

Markets
Forex and CFDs, futures
Evaluation models
1-step, 2-step and direct funding
Maximum starting account
$200,000
Profit split up to
95%
Entry fee
One-time, from about $39
Trading platforms
MT4, MT5, cTrader, DXtrade, Match-Trader
Payouts
Promoted as within one hour
21

DNA Funded

Since 2024 · Melbourne, Australia
4.1
MarketsForex, indices, commodities, crypto CFDs
Maximum starting account$200,000
Profit split up to90%
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Key facts

DNA Funded is a broker-backed prop firm built on TradeLocker with entry prices from about $49.

Markets
Forex, indices, commodities, crypto CFDs
Evaluation models
1-step, 2-step and rapid challenges
Maximum starting account
$200,000
Profit split up to
90%
Entry fee
One-time, from about $49
Trading platforms
TradeLocker
Payouts
Bi-weekly
22

Lux Trading Firm

Since 2021 · London, United Kingdom
4.0
MarketsForex, indices, commodities, stocks
Maximum starting account$200,000
Profit split up to75%
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Key facts

Lux Trading Firm targets career traders with a conservative risk model and scaling up to $10 million.

Markets
Forex, indices, commodities, stocks
Evaluation models
2-step evaluation
Maximum starting account
$200,000
Profit split up to
75%
Entry fee
One-time, from about GBP 149
Trading platforms
MT4, MT5, TradingView (Trader Evolution)
Payouts
Monthly

How prop firm evaluations work

A modern prop firm sells access to an evaluation: you trade a simulated account under a profit target and loss limits, and if you pass you receive a funded account and a share of the profits it generates. The entry fee is the only money you put at risk, which is the appeal, but pass rates are low and the rules decide everything.

We compare firms on the things that determine whether traders actually get paid: how long the firm has operated, the drawdown model (static, trailing or end-of-day), profit split, payout frequency and the consistency of its payout record.

Forex and CFD firms versus futures firms

Forex and CFD firms typically charge a one-time fee and use two-step challenges. Futures firms such as Topstep and Apex usually charge a monthly subscription and use a one-step evaluation with a trailing drawdown. Choose the model that matches the way you already trade rather than the largest headline account.

Frequently asked questions

Are prop firm accounts real money?

Evaluation accounts are simulated. Funded accounts at most retail prop firms are also simulated, with payouts made from the firm's own revenue according to your results. Read each firm's terms to see how it handles this.

What profit split is normal?

An 80% split is the common baseline, with many firms offering 90% or more through scaling plans or add-ons.

What is the most common reason traders fail a challenge?

Breaching the daily or maximum drawdown limit, usually through oversized positions. Understanding exactly how the drawdown is calculated matters more than the profit target.

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