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Each firm is scored 0 to 100 on eight axes from its own published rules: profit split, drawdown, payout speed, cost, rules, platforms, scaling and payout trust. Expand a row for the breakdown, or tick up to four firms to put them on the radar. New launches carry an amber badge for their first 45 days.

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Data checked 9 October 2026 · fee and rules shown for each firm's $50K standard evaluation · score for its representative plan
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CompareDrawdownPayoutsScalingDetails
Lucid TradingFutures$13690%$2,000 EOD trailingOn request after 5 profitable days of $150+ in each payout cycleContract scaling on funded accounts (e.g. 50K: 2 to 4 minis by +$2,000 profit; 150K: 4 to 10 minis at +$4,500)8179
TradeifyFutures$16590%$2,000 EOD trailing5 Winning Days | 50K Account: $150 minimum profit per dayContract scaling on Select funded accounts by EOD profit (e.g. 50K: 2 minis, 3 at +$1,500, 4 max at +$2,000; 150K: 3 to 12 minis)8778
Hola Prime FuturesFutures$159/mo90%$2,000 EOD trailingWeeklyOffered; terms not published8278
Top One FuturesFutures$218/mo90%$2,000 EOD trailingDailyContract scaling on funded accounts (e.g. 50K: 1 to 3 minis at +$2,000 profit; 150K: 3 to 7 minis)9276
My Funded FuturesFutures$22590%$2,000 EOD trailingDaily, after a profit bufferNo set scaling plan; Live risk limits are set one-on-one with a risk manager (reviewed after 2 weeks Live)8976
Blue Guardian FuturesFutures$13090%$2,000 EOD trailingDaily (Meet buffer requirement)Funded contract tiers rise with EOD balance (e.g. Reserve 50K: 2 to 3 to 4 minis at +$1,500, then a further +$2,000); discretionary Live account review after the 5th payout7376
Funded Futures FamilyFutures$179/mo90%$2,000 EOD trailing3 winning days of $200 or more each dayContract scaling (e.g. 50K: 3 to 5 minis; 150K: 5 to 15); separate plan per account type8375
FundedNextForex & CFD$329.9980%6% staticEvery 5 business days+25% of balance per scale-up (4 Performance Rewards with 4%+ growth in each cycle, 2+ months active; reward share rises to 90%); up to $4M8374
FTMOForex & CFD€31990%10% EOD trailingBi-weekly (14 days)+25% account size per 4-month cycle (10% net profit, 2 payouts); split up to 90%; cap $2M8872
TradeDayFutures$189/mo80% on FastPass; QuickPay pays 50% below $4,000 net profit, then 80% (90% in Funded Live)$2,000 EOD trailing5 winning days of $150+ per dayFast Pass Funded Sim starts at 1 contract (25K), 2 (50K), 3 (100K), 4 (150K); +1 contract per $2,000 EOD profit. Quick Pay funded position limits are fixed (5 contracts at 50K, 10 at 100K)8472
TopstepFutures$95/mo90%$2,000 EOD trailingStandard Path: 5 days, $150 per winning day | Consistency Path: 3 days, meet 40% consistency ruleContract scaling plan on funded accounts (details on Topstep help centre)7371
Apex Trader FundingFutures$197/mo100% of the first $25,000 paid out per account, then 90%$2,500 intraday trailing8 trading days (5 with $50+ profit)Tier-based contract scaling in funded (PA) accounts7670
The Trading Pit FuturesFutures$9980%$2,000 EOD trailing5 days of $150Offered; terms not published6570
FuturesEliteFutures$13990%$2,000 EOD trailing6 winning days of $150Account scalability plan (details on firm FAQ)6170
Hola PrimeForex & CFD$41180%6% staticBi-weekly (14 days)Every 4 months (10% profit, 2 payouts): +25%, then +40%, then +50% each time; up to $4M8769
Top One TraderForex & CFD$29980% (other plans up to 100%)5% balance trailingOn demand / daily+25% capital every 3 months after a 25% total gain (8%+ each month); up to $5M6769
Moneta FundedForex & CFD$14288% (up to 100% on other plans)2% staticDailyPhoenix program only: hit the 10% target to auto-move up a level (e.g. $5K to $10K); profit kept as withdrawable credit8668
The5ers FuturesFutures$10080%$2,000 EOD trailingBi-WeeklyFunded accounts scale at every 10% profit milestone: balance +5% and +1 mini / +10 micro contracts per step, up to $500K (each step reviewed by the risk team)8668
MavenForex & CFD$23880%8% staticEvery 10 days+25% after 10% profit over 4 months with 1 payout per month; up to $1M6668
FundingPipsForex & CFD$29980% (95% option chosen at purchase)12% staticBi-weekly (14 days)Prime account by FundingPips invitation only (+10% per scale-up, up to $2M); no scaling plan published for Master accounts8767
Traders LaunchFutures$159$100K80%$1,000 EOD trailingDailyContracts scale up to 15 minis; payouts pause at $100K cumulative for a scaling review8567
AquaFundedForex & CFD$27990%12% static (10% on accounts bought before 31 Aug 2026)Bi-weekly (14 days)Offered (up to $1M+, fast-track); terms not published5267
DayTradersFutures$17980% (up to 100% on other plans)$2,000 intraday trailingDaily, once the drawdown locksRisk Team review once the drawdown locks (+1 contract)8366
FundedNext FuturesFutures$299.9890% (up to 95% on other plans)$2,000 EOD trailingEvery 3 days (Rapid Pro); daily on Rapid DailyNone listed8266
Alpha CapitalForex & CFD$34780% (90% on Alpha Direct)8% balance trailingOn demand or bi-weekly, chosen at purchaseOffered (up to $1M+, fast-track); terms not published6766
Blue GuardianForex & CFD$12780% (up to 85% on other plans)10% staticBi-weekly (14 days)Offered (up to $1M+, fast-track); terms not published6366
E8 MarketsForex & CFD$16080%4% EOD trailingOn demand, 5 profitable days between payoutsOffered (up to $1M+); terms not published6765
AquaFunded FuturesFutures$16090%$2,000 EOD trailingOn demandOffered; terms not published6665
Goat Funded FuturesFutures$23890% (up to 100% on other plans)$2,000 EOD trailing (intraday once funded)Every 24 hoursGoat Daily: full contract limits from day one (no scaling); other plans not detailed4265
Ylos TradingFutures$430100% of the first $15,000, then 90%$2,000 EOD trailingDailyNone listed8664
FintokeiForex & CFD$41980% (up to 90% on other plans)10% staticBi-weekly (14 days)Offered (fast-track); terms not published8262
Hantec TraderForex & CFD$18980%8% staticBi-weekly (14 days)Pass the challenge again to move up one account tier ($2K to $200K), no extra fee; up to $400K total allocation8062
Take Profit TraderFutures$170/mo80%$2,000 EOD trailingWithdraw from day one in PRO. No waiting on payout windows. There are no withdrawal restrictions on your profits above the buffer.None listed7862
Instant FundingForex & CFD$9980% (up to 90% on other plans)4% EOD trailingOn demand after 5 profitable daysOffered (up to $1M+, fast-track); terms not published6062
City Traders ImperiumForex & CFD$32980%10% staticFirst payout on demand | Monthly thereafter during the last 5 days of each month+50% of original balance per 4 months with 10% profit, up to $100K; then +12.5%/+25% steps to $200K per account ($400K total)8361
Crypto Fund TraderForex & CFD$38980%10% staticEvery 15 trading days or 30 calendar daysOffered (up to $1M+, fast-track); terms not published6561
The5ersForex & CFD$32975% (up to 80% on other plans)6% staticBi-weekly (14 days)Scale-up plan lifts profit split to 100% (starts 50% Bootcamp/Hyper-Growth, 75% Pro Growth, 80% High Stakes)9460
Lark FundingForex & CFD$28080% (up to 90% on other plans)5% staticBi-weekly (14 days)None listed8360
FXIFYForex & CFD$37580%8% staticEvery 10 days+25% after 10% return in 3 months (2 profitable); then doubles every 3 months, up to 4 times; not on Pro/Instant/Lightning8160
E8 FuturesFutures$32880%$1,500 EOD trailingDailyZero Starter/Max contract tiers (e.g. 50K: 2 to 3 to 5) unlock at 1.5% and 3% locked EOD profit6260
Earn2TradeFutures$170/mo50% under $2,250 withdrawn, 80% at $2,250 or more$2,000 EOD trailing7 DaysTrader Career Path Growth Plan: withdraw the stage profit goal to move up one account tier, from $25K to $50K, $100K and $200K Live, up to $400K8659
WSFundedForex & CFD$29980%1% staticFirst on demand, then every 15 days+25% of initial balance per 15% return over 3 months with 3 withdrawals; split up to 95%; up to $2M8159
Atmos FundedForex & CFD$32980%10% staticBi-weekly (14 days)Offered after 4 months, 2 payouts and over 15% total profit: higher balance and profit share; increase not published7159
Funded Trading PlusForex & CFD$31980%8% staticEvery 10 daysSplit 80% to 90% after 20% profit; account scaling plan (terms on firm site)6659
BrightFundedForex & CFD€29780%6% equity trailingBi-weekly (14 days); first payout 30 days after the first funded trade+30% of original size every 4 months (10% profit, 2 payouts); no cap; 100% split from 3rd scale-up6659
FundedEliteForex & CFD$22980%6% staticEvery 21 daysSplit rises 80% to 95% by stage; Instant Catalyst doubles the account per payout, up to $1M6559
The Trading PitForex & CFD$34980%8% staticBi-weekly (14 days)Offered (up to $1M+, fast-track); terms not published6559
Blueberry FundedForex & CFD$49085%12% staticBi-weeklyOffered (up to $1M+, fast-track); terms not published6059
BEM FundingForex & CFD$27080%6% balance trailing, locks at initial balanceOn demand / dailyNone listed6558
Nordic FunderForex & CFD$35080%6% staticOn demand / dailyOffered (up to $1M+, fast-track); terms not published6757
ThinkCapitalForex & CFD$41880%7% staticBi-weekly (14 days)+20% of original balance per 3-month review (10% profit, 4 withdrawals); up to $1.5M ($500K on Bolt)6457
Orion FundedForex & CFD$29980%5% staticBi-weekly (14 days)Scaling plan offered (terms on firm FAQ)8356
For TradersForex & CFD$38980%6% staticBi-weekly (14 days)Offered (fast-track); terms not published6956
Finotive FundingForex & CFD$51480%8% staticPayout on demand, then every 7 DaysSeparate scaling plans for Challenge, Instant and Pro accounts (terms on firm help centre)6156
Blueberry FuturesFutures$184/mo90%$2,000 intraday trailing5 winning days of $200 | Buffer & Consistency requirement met.Offered; terms not published5656
Ment FundingForex & CFD$45075%6% staticFirst on demand, then every 30 daysOffered (up to $1M+, fast-track); terms not published8354
Audacity CapitalForex & CFD$39975%6% staticBi-weekly (14 days)Up to $2M (terms not published on the firm site)5752
Goat Funded TraderForex & CFD$39880% (up to 100% with an add-on)5% equity trailingBi-weekly (14 days)4 levels: +15% to +50% capital, split up to 95%, salary at levels 3-4 (2-6 months, 4-15 payouts); none on Instant4950
LeveragedForex & CFD$23980%1% staticBi-weekly (14 days)None listed6449
BreakoutCrypto$18080%3% staticOn demand / dailyOffered (fast-track); terms not published86–
Trade The PoolStocks$15680%$2,000 EOD trailing14 DaysNone on Edge Pro accounts81–
Tradeify 247Crypto$43180%6% staticOn demand / dailyNone listed65–
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Best prop firms for your level

Ranked by a combined score of the radar axes, rules friendliness, evaluation ease and cost, and payout trust, weighted for each level. Only firms with a trust score of 70 or more and at least 250 Trustpilot reviews qualify. How it works.

Best for Beginners

Forgiving drawdown, simple rules, a low fee and an easier evaluation, from firms with solid reviews. Accounts from $5K to $50K.

  1. The5ers FuturesDay Trade - 1-Step 50K · $100
    Combined score 77

    Forgiving drawdown + low fee for the size

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    Why this firm?
    • Radar score (level weights)75 × 45%
    • Rules friendliness71 × 20%
    • Evaluation ease and cost81 × 25%
    • Payout trust86 × 10%
    • Combined score77
  2. TopstepNo Activation Fee - 1-Step 50K · $95 / month
    Combined score 75

    Forgiving drawdown + low fee for the size

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    Why this firm?
    • Radar score (level weights)76 × 45%
    • Rules friendliness67 × 20%
    • Evaluation ease and cost79 × 25%
    • Payout trust73 × 10%
    • Combined score75
  3. Blue Guardian FuturesExpress - 1-Step 50K · $130
    Combined score 75

    Forgiving drawdown + few restrictive rules

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    Why this firm?
    • Radar score (level weights)77 × 45%
    • Rules friendliness71 × 20%
    • Evaluation ease and cost75 × 25%
    • Payout trust73 × 10%
    • Combined score75

Best for Intermediate Traders

A balanced score across split, rules, payout speed and reliability, at a fair cost. Accounts from $25K to $100K.

  1. DayTradersStatic - 1-Step - 25K · $40
    Combined score 80

    High profit split + wide platform choice

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    Why this firm?
    • Radar score (level weights)80 × 65%
    • Rules friendliness83 × 15%
    • Evaluation ease and cost70 × 10%
    • Payout trust83 × 10%
    • Combined score80
  2. FTMOStandard Challenge - 2-Steps 100K · €540
    Combined score 77

    Forgiving drawdown + clear scaling path

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    Why this firm?
    • Radar score (level weights)75 × 65%
    • Rules friendliness87 × 15%
    • Evaluation ease and cost65 × 10%
    • Payout trust88 × 10%
    • Combined score77
  3. TradeifySelect Flex - 1-Step 50K · $165
    Combined score 76

    Wide platform choice + forgiving drawdown

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    Why this firm?
    • Radar score (level weights)78 × 65%
    • Rules friendliness71 × 15%
    • Evaluation ease and cost66 × 10%
    • Payout trust87 × 10%
    • Combined score76

Best for Expert Traders

The highest split, fastest payouts, room to scale and freedom from rules, at firms with a strong payout record. Fee matters least. Accounts from $100K.

  1. FundedNextStellar Challenge - 1-Step 200K · $1,099.99
    Combined score 79

    Clear scaling path + fast payouts

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    Why this firm?
    • Radar score (level weights)77 × 90%
    • Rules friendliness90 × 10%
    • Combined score79
  2. Top One FuturesIgnite - Instant Funding - 150K · $799
    Combined score 75

    Fast payouts + strong payout trust

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    Why this firm?
    • Radar score (level weights)77 × 90%
    • Rules friendliness63 × 10%
    • Combined score75
  3. Funded Futures FamilyPrime Standard - 1-Step 150K · $365 / month
    Combined score 74

    Fast payouts + high profit split

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    Why this firm?
    • Radar score (level weights)74 × 90%
    • Rules friendliness70 × 10%
    • Combined score74