Best Prop Firms

Challenge fees, profit splits, drawdown and daily-loss limits, payout frequency and platforms for the best-known prop firms, read from each firm's own website. Blank cells mean we could not confirm the figure from an official source. This is not a payout ranking and not a funded-trader certificate — read the full rules on the firm's site before you pay for a challenge.

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One headline program per firm, from each firm's own website. Checked 2026-10-31.

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FTMO
Forex & CFD · 2-Step FTMO Challenge
From
€89
Split
80%
Max DD
10%
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FundedNext
Forex & CFD · Stellar 2-Step
From
$59.99
Split
80%
Max DD
10%
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The5ers
Forex & CFD · High Stakes (2-step)
From
$19
Split
80%
Max DD
10%
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Funding Pips
Forex & CFD · 2-Step Flex
From
$555
Split
80%
Max DD
12%
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E8 Markets
Forex & CFD · E8 Pro (1-step)
From
$228
Split
80%
Max DD
8%
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Blue Guardian
Forex & CFD · 2-Step Standard
From
Not confirmed
Split
85%
Max DD
8%
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FXIFY
Forex & CFD · 2-Phase Standard
From
Not confirmed
Split
80%
Max DD
10%
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Topstep
Futures · Trading Combine (Standard path)
From
$49/mo
Split
90%
Max DD
$2,000–$4,500
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My Funded Futures
Futures · Rapid
From
$209
Split
90%
Max DD
$1,000–$4,500
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Apex Trader Funding
Futures · EOD Evaluation
From
Not confirmed
Split
100%
Max DD
$1,000–$4,000
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Take Profit Trader
Futures · Test → PRO
From
Not confirmed
Split
80%
Max DD
$1,500–$4,500
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Maven Trading
Forex & CFD · Standard 2-Step
From
$19
Split
80%
Max DD
8%
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BrightFunded
Forex & CFD · 2-Step Bright
From
Not confirmed
Split
80%
Max DD
8%
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Tradeify
Futures · Growth Evaluation
From
$99
Split
90%
Max DD
$1,000–$5,000
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Alpha Capital Group
Forex & CFD · Alpha Pro 8% (2-step)
From
Not confirmed
Split
80%
Max DD
8%
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Table view: every rule for all 15 firmsShow

Firm	Price by account size	Profit target	Time limit	Profit split	Max drawdown	Daily loss	Payouts	Platforms	Visit
FTMO 2-Step FTMO Challenge · Forex/CFD 2-Step Challenge Trading objectives Withdrawals FAQ Platforms	$10K: €89 $25K: €250 $50K: €345 $100K: €540 $200K: €1,080 Fees are charged in EUR.	10% then 5%	Unlimited	80% (90% with Scaling Plan)	10% static	5%	On request, from day 14 after first trade	MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView	Visit site
FundedNext Stellar 2-Step · Forex/CFD Stellar 2-Step rules Plans Platforms	$6K: $59.99 $15K: $119.99 $25K: $199.99 $50K: $299.99 $100K: $549.99 $200K: $1,099.99 US clients: Match-Trader only.	8% then 5%	None	80% (up to 90% with Scale-Up)	10%	5%	First withdrawal after 21 days; faster options available	MT4, MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader	Visit site
The5ers High Stakes (2-step) · Forex/CFD High Stakes High Stakes rules Payout policy Platforms	$2.5K: $19 $100K: $545	10% then 5%	Unlimited	80% (scales up to 100%)	10%	5%	Every 14 days	MT5, cTrader, TradingView	Visit site
Funding Pips 2-Step Flex · Forex/CFD 2-Step Flex 2-Step Flex rules Account workspace	$100K: $555	Not confirmed	Not confirmed	80% (higher with add-ons)	12% static	4%	Every 14 days, or on demand	MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader	Visit site
E8 Markets E8 Pro (1-step) · Forex/CFD E8 Pro Compare accounts E8 Pro rules (help centre)	$50K: $228 $100K: $488 List prices; the firm often advertises discount codes. Only 2% of the initial balance per day counts toward the target.	8% (single phase)	Unlimited (place and close a trade at least every 60 days)	80% (100% option)	8% static	2.5%	Daily	TradeLocker, cTrader, Match-Trader	Visit site
Blue Guardian 2-Step Standard · Forex/CFD 2-Step Standard rules Platform rules	Not confirmed US clients: Match-Trader and TradeLocker only. Daily loss resets at 5 PM EST.	Not confirmed	Not confirmed	85% (90% add-on)	8% static	4%	Every 14 days (7-day add-on)	MT5, Match-Trader, TradeLocker	Visit site
FXIFY 2-Phase Standard · Forex/CFD Two Phase program 2-Phase Standard rules (help centre)	Not confirmed 100% fee refund with the first payout. EAs are not allowed on DXtrade.	10% then 5%	Unlimited (60-day inactivity limit)	80% (upgradable to 90%)	10% trailing (high-water mark)	4% (previous day's 5 PM EST balance)	First payout on demand, then every 30 days (14 with add-on)	Trading Platform 4, Trading Platform 5, DXtrade, TradingView	Visit site
Topstep Trading Combine (Standard path) · Futures Pricing Payout policy Daily Loss Limit	$50K: $49/mo $100K: $99/mo $150K: $199/mo Standard path adds a $149 activation fee per funded account.	Not confirmed	Not confirmed	90%	$2,000 / $3,000 / $4,500 max loss limit	Optional: $1,000 / $2,000 / $3,000 (set at checkout; pauses trading for the session)	After 5 winning days of $150+	TopstepX	Visit site
My Funded Futures Rapid · Futures Rapid plan	$50K: $209 One-time fee, no activation fee. Promotional pricing is often lower.	Not confirmed	Not confirmed	90%	$1,000 / $2,000 / $3,000 / $4,500 ($25K–$150K)	None	Daily	Not confirmed	Visit site
Apex Trader Funding EOD Evaluation · Futures Accounts EOD Evaluations PA activation	Not confirmed A one-time Performance Account activation fee is due within 7 days of passing.	$1,500 / $3,000 / $6,000 / $9,000	30 days	100% of requested rewards (sim funded)	$1,000 / $2,000 / $3,000 / $4,000 EOD trailing ($25K–$150K)	$500 / $1,000 / $1,500 / $2,000 (pauses trading for the session)	5 trading days between payouts	Not confirmed	Visit site
Take Profit Trader Test → PRO · Futures Homepage & FAQ EOD trailing drawdown	Not confirmed One-time $130 PRO account fee.	$1,500 / $3,000 / $4,500 / $6,000 / $9,000	Not confirmed	80% PRO (90% PRO+)	$1,500 / $2,000 / $2,500 / $3,000 / $4,500 EOD trailing ($25K–$150K)	Not confirmed	From day one of PRO (above buffer)	Tradovate, NinjaTrader, Rithmic	Visit site
Maven Trading Standard 2-Step · Forex/CFD 2-Step challenge FAQ 2-Step Standard vs OMO Platforms (Match-Trader / MT5)	$2K: $19 $5K: $22 $10K: $44 $50K: $220 $100K: $440 List prices; the site also shows a coupon price. Fee refunded on the third withdrawal. MT5 is not available in Canada.	8% then 5%	None	80%	8% static	4% (higher of balance or equity at 00:00 UTC)	Every 10 business days	MT5, Match-Trader	Visit site
BrightFunded 2-Step Bright · Forex/CFD Evaluation rules Reward split & payouts Platforms Comparison table	Not confirmed 15% of evaluation profits is added to a later funded account after 10% growth. On 2026-10-31 the site's comparison table showed a different phase-2 figure than the help centre (5%); confirm at checkout. MT5 is not offered to US or UAE residents.	8% then 5%	Unlimited	80% (90% add-on; up to 100% via Scaling Plan)	8% static	4% of original balance	First after 30 days, then every 14 days (weekly add-on)	MT5, cTrader, DXtrade	Visit site
Tradeify Growth Evaluation · Futures Growth evaluation rules Pricing reference Growth payout policy	$25K: $99 $50K: $145 $100K: $255 $150K: $369 One-time purchase, no activation fee. All sales final (no refunds).	$1,500 / $3,000 / $6,000 / $9,000	None (one trade per week to stay active)	90%	$1,000 / $2,000 / $3,500 / $5,000 EOD trailing ($25K–$150K)	$600 / $1,250 / $2,500 / $3,750 (soft breach)	Per request after 5 profitable days (35% consistency rule)	Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView, Rithmic, WealthCharts	Visit site
Alpha Capital Group Alpha Pro 8% (2-step) · Forex/CFD Alpha Pro Alpha Pro 6%Daily risk limits Terms & conditions	Not confirmed Also sold as Alpha Pro 6% (6%/6%, 6% static, 3% daily) and 10% (10%/5%, 10% static, 5% daily). FX leverage up to 1:100.	8% then 5%	Unlimited	80% (90% add-on, on-demand cycle only)	8% static	4% (balance-based)	Bi-weekly or on-demand (chosen at purchase)	MT5, cTrader	Visit site