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Prop Firm Shortlist

37 prop firms · futures, forex & crypto · updated October 19, 2026

Find the prop firm that actually fits how you trade.

Side-by-side challenge prices, profit splits, payout speed, drawdown rules and real Trustpilot scores — checked against each firm's published terms, scored with a formula we publish.

  • 37 firms tracked
  • 14 futures · 20 forex · 3 crypto specialists
  • 0 fake reviews — scores come from published data

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#1 · Forex, Crypto, Futures

The5ers

8.8

Patient forex traders who want to scale a small account.

  • Cheapest$19
  • SplitUp to 100% with scaling
  • PayoutsEvery 14 days
  • Trustpilot4.7/5 (39,204)
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#3 · Forex, Crypto, Futures

FTMO

8.0

Forex traders who put reputation and reliability first.

  • Cheapest$89
  • SplitUp to 90%
  • PayoutsEvery 14 days
  • Trustpilot4.8/5 (54,379)

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1TThe5ersForex, Crypto, Futures 8.84.7/5 (39,204)from $19One-time fee 100%maxEvery 14 days MT5, TradingView, cTrader ReviewVisit ↗
2FFundingPipsForex, Crypto 8.34.5/5 (69,868)from $29One-time fee 100%maxWeekly MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader ReviewVisit ↗
3FFTMOForex, Crypto, Futures 8.04.8/5 (54,379)from $89One-time fee 90%maxEvery 14 days MT4, MT5, cTrader ReviewVisit ↗
4FFundedNextForex, Futures, Crypto 7.84.5/5 (80,862)from $25One-time fee 95%maxEvery 14 days MT4, MT5, cTrader +4 ReviewVisit ↗
5BBreakoutCrypto 7.84.7/5 (1,180)from $20One-time fee 90%maxOn demand Breakout Terminal ReviewVisit ↗
6MFMy Funded FuturesFutures 7.74.9/5 (22,330)from $105Monthly subscription 90%maxDaily TradingView, NinjaTrader, Tradovate +3 ReviewVisit ↗
7TTradeDayFutures 7.74.6/5 (1,446)from $100Monthly subscription 90%maxDaily TradingView, NinjaTrader, Tradovate +2 ReviewVisit ↗
8TTradeifyFutures 7.64.4/5 (5,013)from $99One-time fee 90%maxDaily NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Tradesea +1 ReviewVisit ↗
9TOTop One FuturesFutures 7.44.8/5 (5,088)from $74Mixed (monthly and one-time) 90%maxDaily NinjaTrader, Tradovate ReviewVisit ↗
10FFXIFYForex, Futures 7.34.3/5 (6,381)from $19One-time fee 90%maxOn demand MT4, MT5, DXtrade +1 ReviewVisit ↗
11TPTake Profit TraderFutures 7.14.4/5 (10,877)from $150Monthly subscription 90%maxOn demand NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView +4 ReviewVisit ↗
12EEarn2TradeFutures 7.04.6/5 (5,014)from $150Monthly subscription 80%maxWeekly TradingView, NinjaTrader, Tradovate +2 ReviewVisit ↗
13ETElite Trader FundingFutures 6.83.8/5 (1,158)from $57Monthly subscription (most plans) 100%maxOn demand TradingView, NinjaTrader, Tradovate +2 ReviewVisit ↗
14TTopstepFutures 6.63.7/5 (14,939)from $85Monthly subscription 90%maxOn demand TopstepX ReviewVisit ↗
15AFAlpha FuturesFutures 6.64.4/5 (6,144)from $89Monthly subscription (Zero/Advanced) 90%maxWeekly TradingView, NinjaTrader, Tradovate +3 ReviewVisit ↗
16DDayTradersFutures 6.64.6/5 (499)from $160One-time fee 100%maxOn demand TradingView, Quantower, Rithmic +1 ReviewVisit ↗
17HPHola PrimeForex, Futures 6.64.5/5 (3,919)from $99One-time fee 95%maxOn demand MT4, MT5, cTrader +3 ReviewVisit ↗
18BBulenoxFutures 6.54.7/5 (1,800)from $145Monthly subscription 100%maxWeekly Rithmic ReviewVisit ↗
19HHyroTraderCrypto 6.54.0/5 (228)from $59One-time fee 90%maxOn demand Bybit, CLEO ReviewVisit ↗
20LTLucid TradingFutures 6.44.4/5 (6,425)from $91One-time fee 90%maxOn demand NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Quantower +2 ReviewVisit ↗
21GFGoat Funded TraderForex, Futures 6.2No ratingfrom $36One-time fee 100%maxEvery 14 days MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader +1 ReviewVisit ↗
22BGBlue GuardianForex, Futures 6.1No ratingfrom $20One-time fee 90%maxEvery 14 days MT5, Match-Trader, TradeLocker ReviewVisit ↗
23IFInstant FundingForex 6.1No ratingfrom $39One-time fee 90%maxWeekly MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader ReviewVisit ↗
24AAquaFundedForex 6.0No ratingfrom $29One-time fee 100%maxEvery 14 days cTrader, DXtrade, Match-Trader ReviewVisit ↗
25FTFunded Trading PlusForex 5.9No ratingfrom $107One-time fee 100%maxWeekly MT4, MT5, cTrader +2 ReviewVisit ↗
26EME8 MarketsForex, Futures, Crypto 5.8No ratingfrom $48One-time fee 80%maxOn demand MT4, MT5, cTrader ReviewVisit ↗
27BFBlueberry FundedForex 5.6No ratingfrom $30One-time fee 90%maxEvery 14 days MT5, TradeLocker ReviewVisit ↗
28BBrightFundedForex, Crypto 5.6No ratingfrom $50One-time fee 90%maxWeekly MT5, cTrader, DXtrade ReviewVisit ↗
29ATApex Trader FundingFutures 5.54.2/5 (21,281)from $167One-time fee 100%maxWeekly Tradovate, Rithmic, WealthCharts ReviewVisit ↗
30MTMaven TradingForex, Crypto 5.5No ratingfrom $13One-time fee 80%maxEvery 14 days MT5, Match-Trader ReviewVisit ↗
31FFTUKForex, Futures 5.33.8/5 (768)from $65Pay after pass option 80%maxOn demand MT5, Match-Trader, TradeLocker ReviewVisit ↗
32FUFTMO USForex, Crypto 5.2No ratingfrom $89One-time fee 90%maxOn demand TradingView, MT5 ReviewVisit ↗
33ACAlpha Capital GroupForex 5.2No ratingfrom $50One-time fee 80%maxEvery 14 days MT5, cTrader, DXtrade +1 ReviewVisit ↗
34FFFunded Futures NetworkFutures 5.03.8/5 (514)from $135Monthly subscription 80%maxOn demand Rithmic, Quantower, Onyx ReviewVisit ↗
35TTThe Trading PitForex, Futures 4.9No ratingfrom $99One-time fee 80%maxEvery 14 days TradingView, NinjaTrader, Tradovate +4 ReviewVisit ↗
36FTFor TradersForex, Futures, Crypto 4.7No ratingfrom $49One-time fee 80%maxEvery 14 days MT5, cTrader, TradeLocker ReviewVisit ↗
37CFCrypto Fund TraderCrypto, Forex 4.5No ratingfrom $45One-time fee 90%maxMonthly MT5, Match-Trader, Bybit ReviewVisit ↗

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Prop firm basics

What is a prop firm challenge?

You pay a one-time or monthly fee to trade an evaluation account. Hit the profit target without breaking the loss rules and the firm gives you a funded account and pays you a share of the profits. Most traders do not pass, so treat the fee as a cost of learning.

Are funded accounts real money?

At many firms, especially in futures, "funded" accounts are simulated and payouts are paid from the firm's revenue. A few firms move consistent traders to live accounts. Each review on this site notes what the firm says.

Which drawdown type is easiest?

Static drawdown is the most forgiving, then end-of-day trailing, then intraday trailing (which can follow unrealised profits). Our reviews state the drawdown type for every firm.

How do you choose which firms to list?

We list established and fast-growing firms traders actually search for. Being listed does not mean a firm paid us, and paying us does not change a firm's score.