The prop firm shortlist

Best Prop Firms

FTMO is our best overall prop firm for 2026 because of its established track record, clearly documented trading rules and structured funding programmes. Topstep is our top futures-focused firm, while The5ers, FundedNext and Funding Pips provide strong alternatives for forex and CFD traders.

1. FTMOBest overallEstablished challenge structure, transparent rules and a long operating history in the prop-trading market.
2. TopstepBest futures prop firmFutures-only funding path with clearly defined evaluation, funded-account and payout rules.
3. The5ersBest for scalingForex-focused programmes with structured account growth and increasing profit-share potential.
4. FundedNextBest for programme choiceMultiple evaluation models, payout structures and account options for different trading styles.
5. Funding PipsBest flexible alternativeSeveral challenge structures with different drawdown, payout and reward-share options.

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Prop firm	Best for	Fee (USD)	Max. split (%)	Target (%)	Max. loss (%)	Loss type	Min. days	Platform
FTMO	Established forex traders	$227	90%	10%	10%	EOD trailing	0	+2	See Review
Topstep	Futures funding	$49	90%	6%	4%	EOD trailing	2		See Review
The5ers	Long-term account scaling	$22	100%	6%	5%	Static	0	+1	See Review
FundedNext	Programme flexibility	$42	80%	8%	6%	Trailing	5	+4	See Review
Funding Pips	Flexible payout structures	$177	60%	8%	10%	Static	0		See Review
Alpha Capital Group	UK-focused forex traders	$137	80%	6%	6%	Static	1	+1	See Review
Apex Trader Funding	Multi-account futures traders	$167	100%	6%	4%	Intraday trailing	1	+1	See Review
AquaFunded	Platform choice	$71	90%	10%	10%	Trailing	3	+1	See Review
Atmos Funded	MT5 traders	$71	90%	6%	3%	Trailing	3		See Review
AudaCity Capital	Higher drawdown allowance	$168	90%	10%	15%	Static	3		See Review
Blue Guardian	Multi-platform traders	$64	90%	6%	4%	EOD trailing	5	+2	See Review
Blueberry Funded	MT5 and TradeLocker	$139	80%	10%	4%	Trailing	3		See Review
Breakout	Crypto prop trading	$95	80%	9%	3%	Static	0		See Review
BrightFunded	Static-drawdown forex trading	$213	80%	8%	8%	Static	5		See Review
Bulenox	NinjaTrader futures traders	$145	90%	6%	6%	Trailing	0	+1	See Review
City Traders Imperium	Structured forex progression	$79	80%	8%	5%	Trailing	3		See Review
Crypto Fund Trader	Crypto-focused traders	$70	80%	5%	4%	Trailing	0		See Review
DayTraders.com	High profit-share futures	$40	100%	10%	3%	Static	2		See Review
E8 Markets	Data-driven CFD traders	$120	80%	6%	4%	EOD trailing	0	+2	See Review
Earn2Trade	Futures education and funding	$150	50%	7%	6%	EOD trailing	0	+2	See Review
Finotive Funding	MT5 forex trading	$189	70%	10%	6%	Static	3		See Review
Fintokei	Low-target challenges	$44	100%	2%	6%	Static	3		See Review
For Traders	Low-cost challenges	$9	80%	2%	6%	Trailing	3	+1	See Review
FTUK	Low-cost funding entry	$9	80%	4%	6%	Trailing	0	+1	See Review
Funded Futures Family	Intraday futures drawdown	$79	90%	10%	5%	Intraday trailing	1		See Review
Funded Trading Plus	Flexible CFD challenges	—	90%	10%	6%	Static or trailing	0		See Review
FundedElite	Low-cost forex challenges	$5	80%	6%	6%	Static	3		See Review
FunderPro	Static-drawdown challenges	$219	80%	10%	10%	Static	4		See Review
FundingTraders	No-minimum-day challenges	$159	80%	6%	6%	Static	0		See Review
FuturesElite	Multi-platform futures traders	$95	90%	5%	4%	EOD trailing	3	+2	See Review
FXIFY	MetaTrader traders	$149	90%	5%	4%	Trailing	5	+1	See Review
Goat Funded Futures	Flexible futures platforms	$138	90%	6%	4%	EOD trailing	0	+2	See Review
Goat Funded Trader	High profit splits	$118	100%	3%	5%	Trailing	3	+2	See Review
Hantec Trader	MetaTrader forex trading	$38	80%	10%	3%	Trailing	0		See Review
Hola Prime	Platform flexibility	$179	80%	8%	10%	Static	2	+2	See Review
Hydra Funding	Alternative trading platforms	$99	75%	0%	4%	Trailing	0	+1	See Review
Instant Funding	Instant funding models	$49	80%	6%	4%	EOD trailing	0		See Review
Lark Funding	No-minimum-day trading	$175	80%	5%	5%	Static	0		See Review
Lucid Trading	Fast futures evaluations	$100	90%	5%	4%	EOD trailing	1	+3	See Review
Maven Trading	Low-cost CFD challenges	$37	80%	8%	3%	Static or trailing	0		See Review
Ment Funding	Higher-capital forex traders	$300	75%	10%	6%	Static	0	+1	See Review
Moneta Funded	MT5 and MatchTrader	$195	60%	10%	5%	Trailing	3		See Review
My Funded Futures	Flexible futures funding	$105	90%	6%	4%	EOD trailing	2	+1	See Review
OneUp Trader	Single-step futures evaluations	$65	100%	6%	6%	Trailing	10	+1	See Review
Orion Funded	Low-cost entry	$7	80%	4%	8%	Static	4		See Review
Take Profit Trader	Simple futures payouts	$150	80%	6%	6%	EOD trailing	3	+2	See Review
The Trading Pit	Multi-asset funded trading	$113	50%	10%	7%	Trailing	3	+2	See Review
ThinkCapital	TradingView prop trading	$89	90%	6%	6%	Trailing	3		See Review
Top One Futures	Fast futures qualification	$139	90%	6%	4%	EOD trailing	0		See Review
Top One Trader	High profit-share traders	$209	100%	8%	9%	Static	3		See Review
TopTier Trader	Match-Trader users	$100	50%	10%	5%	Trailing	3		See Review
Trade The Pool	Funded stock trading	$97	70%	6%	3%	Static	3		See Review
TradeDay	Structured futures evaluations	$100	50%	6%	4%	Intraday trailing	5	+3	See Review
Tradeify	Flexible futures evaluations	$99	90%	6%	4%	EOD trailing	1	+2	See Review
Traders Launch	Low-cost futures funding	$20	80%	4%	4%	EOD trailing	3		See Review