Top 25 Prop Trading Firms 2027: Rules, Fees & Profit Split

The 25 best-known prop trading firms compared on challenge price, drawdown rules, profit split, payouts and platforms. Every firm has an in-depth review with its current rules, checked on the firm's own website.

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3.5/5Average rating
FTMOHighest rated
Nov 8, 2026Facts last checked

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Top 4 prop trading firms

GFunded

2.4

Up to 80% profit split (claimed)

Profit split: Up to 80%
Challenge fee: From $35
Account sizes: Up to $200K

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FTMO

4.2

Up to 90% split, scaling to $2M

Profit split: Up to 90%
Challenge fee: From about €79 for th…
Account sizes: $10K – $200K

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FundedNext

4.0

15% share of challenge-phase profit

Profit split: 80% standard
Challenge fee: From $59.99 for the $…
Account sizes: $5K – $200K

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The5ers

3.9

Scaling to $4M, split up to 100%

Profit split: From 80% on High …
Challenge fee: From about $19–$22 fo…
Account sizes: $2.5K – $100K

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GFunded

2.4
Up to 80% profit split (claimed)

Accounts
Up to $200K
Fee
From $35
Evaluation
Challenge-based evaluation
Profit split
Up to 80%
Daily / max DD
Not verified / Not verified

2.4/5
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2

FTMO

4.2
Up to 90% split, scaling to $2M

Accounts
$10K – $200K
Fee
From about €79 for the $10K 1…
Evaluation
2-step
Profit split
Up to 90%
Daily / max DD
5% / 10%

4.2/5
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3

FundedNext

4.0
15% share of challenge-phase profit

Accounts
$5K – $200K
Fee
From $59.99 for the $6K Stell…
Evaluation
2-step
Profit split
80% standard
Daily / max DD
5% / 10% static

4.0/5
Visit site Read review FundedNext
4

The5ers

3.9
Scaling to $4M, split up to 100%

Accounts
$2.5K – $100K
Fee
From about $19–$22 for the $2…
Evaluation
2-step
Profit split
From 80% on High Stakes
Daily / max DD
5% / 10%

3.9/5
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5

FundingPips

3.7
Challenges from about $29

Accounts
$5K – $100K
Fee
From about $29 for the $5K 2-…
Evaluation
2-step
Profit split
60%–100% depending on mod…
Daily / max DD
5% / 10% static

3.7/5
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6

Alpha Capital Group

3.5
Flat 80% split, multiple drawdown tiers

Accounts
$5K – $200K
Fee
From $50 for the $5K Alpha On…
Evaluation
1-step
Profit split
80%
Daily / max DD
3%–5% dependi… / 6%–10% depend…

3.5/5
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7

E8 Markets

3.7
Custom drawdown, split up to 100%

Accounts
$5K – $500K
Fee
From about $29 for the $5K E8…
Evaluation
1-step
Profit split
80% standard, up to 100% …
Daily / max DD
4% / E8 One 4%–14%…

3.7/5
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8

Topstep

3.7
90% split, payouts after 3–5 days

Accounts
$50K – $150K
Fee
From $49/month for the $50K a…
Evaluation
1-step Trading Combine
Profit split
90%
Daily / max DD
Optional Dail… / $2,000 / $3,0…

3.7/5
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9

Apex Trader Funding

3.4
Wide platform choice, frequent sales

Accounts
$25K – $150K
Fee
From $118
Evaluation
1-step
Profit split
100% of first $25K, then …
Daily / max DD
None / $1,000 – $4,0…

3.4/5
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10

Take Profit Trader

3.6
On-demand payouts, no daily loss limit

Accounts
$25K – $150K
Fee
From $150/month
Evaluation
1-step Test
Profit split
80%
Daily / max DD
None in the T… / $1,500 – $4,5…

3.6/5
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11

Blueberry Funded

3.2
Challenges from about $21

Accounts
$1.25K – $200K
Fee
From about $21 for the $2.5K …
Evaluation
1-step, 2-step, Prime 2-step,…
Profit split
80%
Daily / max DD
4–5% / 10%

3.2/5
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12

Maven Trading

2.9
Challenges from about $13

Accounts
$2K – $100K
Fee
From about $13 for the $2K ac…
Evaluation
1-step, 2-step, 3-step, insta…
Profit split
80%
Daily / max DD
2–4% dependin… / 8% static

2.9/5
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13

Goat Funded Trader

2.8
Wide platform choice incl. cTrader

Accounts
$5K – $200K
Fee
From about $22 for the $5K GO…
Evaluation
1-step, 2-step, 3-step, insta…
Profit split
80%
Daily / max DD
4–5% / 6–10%

2.8/5
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14

FXIFY

3.5
Up to 90% split, scaling to $4M

Accounts
$5K – $400K
Fee
From $39 for the $5K 3-Phase …
Evaluation
1-Phase, 2-Phase, 3-Phase, In…
Profit split
Up to 90%
Daily / max DD
5% / 10% static on…

3.5/5
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15

Funded Trading Plus

3.6
No minimum trading days

Accounts
$5K – $200K
Fee
From $89 for the $10K 2-Step …
Evaluation
2-step, 1-step, instant fundi…
Profit split
80%
Daily / max DD
4% / 8% static

3.6/5
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16

BrightFunded

3.6
Up to 100% split via scaling

Accounts
$5K – $200K
Fee
From about €49 for the $5K 2-…
Evaluation
1-step, 2-step
Profit split
80%
Daily / max DD
5% / 10% static

3.6/5
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17

Hola Prime

4.0
Payouts averaging under 1 hour

Accounts
$2K – $300K
Fee
From about $39 for the $5K ac…
Evaluation
1-step, 2-step
Profit split
80%
Daily / max DD
5% / 10% static

4.0/5
Visit site Read review Hola Prime
18

Blue Guardian

3.3
24-hour payout guarantee

Accounts
$5K – $400K
Fee
From $32 for the $5K 2-Step S…
Evaluation
1-step, 2-step, instant fundi…
Profit split
Up to 90%
Daily / max DD
4% / 8% trailing, …

3.3/5
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19

Instant Funding

3.5
Trade funded from day one

Accounts
$625 – $300K
Fee
From about $44 for the $625 I…
Evaluation
Instant funding, 1-step, 2-st…
Profit split
80%
Daily / max DD
None on flags… / 10% Smart Dra…

3.5/5
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20

AudaCity Capital

3.5
Static drawdown, refundable fee

Accounts
$5K – $200K
Fee
From $49 for the $5K Ability …
Evaluation
2-step
Profit split
Starts at 75%, 85% after …
Daily / max DD
7.5% / 15%

3.5/5
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21

City Traders Imperium

3.5
Profit share up to 100% via VIP

Accounts
$2.5K – $100K
Fee
From $29 for the $2.5K 1-Step
Evaluation
1-step, 2-step, instant fundi…
Profit split
80%
Daily / max DD
5% / 10% static

3.5/5
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22

Lux Trading Firm

3.5
Scaling path to $10M funding

Accounts
$100K, $400K or $1M starting …
Fee
From £199 for the $100K evalu…
Evaluation
1-step evaluation
Profit split
80%
Daily / max DD
No daily loss… / 6%

3.5/5
Visit site Read review Lux Trading Firm
23

Earn2Trade

3.7
Weekly futures payouts

Accounts
$25K – $200K
Fee
From $150/month for the $25K …
Evaluation
1-step monthly-subscription e…
Profit split
50% below a withdrawal th…
Daily / max DD
$550 / End-of-day dr…

3.7/5
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24

FundingTraders

3.3
Up to 100% split with add-ons

Accounts
$5K – $200K
Fee
List price from $90 for the $…
Evaluation
1-step
Profit split
80%
Daily / max DD
5% / 10%

3.3/5
Visit site Read review FundingTraders
25

AquaFunded

3.5
90% split, 100% with add-on

Accounts
$2.5K – $400K
Fee
From $39 for the $5K 2-Step P…
Evaluation
1-step, 2-step, 3-step, insta…
Profit split
90%
Daily / max DD
5% / 8% static

3.5/5
Visit site Read review AquaFunded

Prices and rules are for the standard challenge as of the check date in each review. Firms change rules often — confirm on the official site before buying a challenge.

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How to choose a prop trading firm in 2027

A prop firm sells you an evaluation, not a trading account. You pay a one-off fee, follow strict loss limits, and—if you pass—trade the firm’s capital for a share of the profit. The cheapest challenge is rarely the best deal: the rules decide whether you ever get paid.

1. Read the drawdown, not the headline

A static 10% max loss measured from your starting balance is far easier to live with than a trailing drawdown that follows your highest equity. Futures firms such as Topstep and Apex Trader Funding use trailing limits; most forex/CFD firms use static or daily-reset limits.

2. Price the whole challenge

Compare the fee per $10K of buying power, then add paid extras (higher split, no time limit, refundable fee). A refundable fee is only refunded after a payout, so treat it as spent money.

3. Check payout proof

Look for how long the firm has paid traders, the minimum days before a first payout and any consistency rule (for example, no single day above 30–50% of total profit). New firms with few verified payouts carry more risk.

4. Match the platform to your style

MT5, cTrader, DXtrade and TradingView suit forex and gold; NinjaTrader, Tradovate and Rithmic are standard for futures. News trading, weekend holding and expert advisors are often restricted—read those rules before you buy.

Typical numbers in this list: profit split 80–90%, profit target 8–10% (phase 1) and 5% (phase 2), daily loss 4–5%, maximum loss 8–10%. Anything far outside these ranges deserves a closer look.

How we rank

Each prop firm is scored from 1 to 10 on five areas: trading rules (drawdown type, consistency and news rules), challenge cost, profit split and payouts, platforms, and trust and track record. The overall star rating is the average of these scores.

Trust weighs most for us: how long the firm has operated, whether it pays traders reliably, how clearly it publishes its rules and whether it has changed them suddenly. Prop firms are generally not regulated, so treat every challenge fee as money you can lose.

Trading rulesChallenge costProfit split & payoutsPlatformsTrust & track record

Frequently asked questions

What is a prop trading firm?

A proprietary (prop) trading firm lets you trade a simulated or funded account with the firm's capital after you pass an evaluation, usually called a challenge. You pay a one-off fee for the challenge and keep a share of the profits, often 80% to 90%, if you follow the drawdown and risk rules.

How did you rank these prop firms?

We scored each firm on its trading rules, challenge cost, profit split and payout record, platforms, and trust and track record. Rules and prices were checked on each firm's own website, and the date of the last check is shown in every review.

Are prop firms regulated?

Most prop firms are not regulated as brokers, because traders buy an evaluation service rather than deposit money for trading. That makes the firm's track record, payout history and transparency especially important. A few firms belong to regulated broker groups; each review says what the company is.

How many traders pass a prop firm challenge?

Only a small share of traders pass an evaluation and an even smaller share receive repeated payouts. Treat the challenge fee as money you can lose, start with a small account and focus on the daily and maximum drawdown rules.

What is the difference between static and trailing drawdown?

A static drawdown is measured from your starting balance and does not move. A trailing drawdown follows your highest balance or equity, so it gets closer as you make profit. Futures firms often use trailing drawdowns, while many forex/CFD firms use static or daily-reset limits.

Risk warning: Prop firm challenges are paid evaluations, and most traders do not pass. Prop firms are generally not regulated. Trading with leverage carries a high risk of loss.