Prop firm reviews and comparisons
Every prop firm we review, checked against the firm's own rules and pricing and dated, plus head-to-head comparisons and best prop firm lists by market.
18 prop firms, checked against their own rules
Each review is built from the firm’s rules pages, pricing and help centre, and dated when we last checked it. We publish these as Velotrade, so every review also says where the other firm is stronger. Rules change often: confirm current terms on the firm’s site before you buy.
- Firms reviewed
- 18
- Head-to-heads
- 17
- Last checked
- Oct 2026
Apex Trader Funding review
Futures · checked Oct 12, 2026
Drawdown model: Intraday or end-of-day trailing, your choice
Real CME futures (ES, NQ, CL), which Velotrade does not offer
Aqua Funded review
Forex and CFDs · checked Oct 4, 2026
Drawdown model: Static on 2-Step Standard and 1-Step Flex; others trail
Split up to 90%, with 100% available as a paid upgrade
Breakout Prop review
Crypto · checked Oct 5, 2026
Evaluation types: 1-step only (Classic, Pro, Turbo)
One of the cheapest entry fees in crypto prop
BrightFunded review
Multi-asset · checked Sep 28, 2026
1-step drawdown: Trailing until equity is 6% up, then locks
Lower 8% Phase 1 target on the 2-Step plan
Crypto Fund Trader review
Crypto · checked Sep 29, 2026
Drawdown model: Static on 2- and 3-Phase, trailing on 1-Phase and Break
Direct Bybit integration for exchange-native crypto execution
DNA Funded review
Multi-asset · checked Sep 28, 2026
Consistency rule: 30% daily profit distribution on funded accounts
Lower 8% Phase 1 target on the 2-Phase challenge
E8 Markets review
Forex and CFDs · checked Oct 4, 2026
Drawdown model: Trails on E8 One, Signature and Zero; Pro static
Account builder: pick size, drawdown, split and platform
FTMO review
Forex and CFDs · checked Oct 12, 2026
Drawdown model: Static on 2-Step, end-of-day trailing on 1-Step
2-Step fee refunded with the first reward
FundedNext review
Forex and CFDs · checked Oct 12, 2026
News on funded accounts: Only 40% of profit counts within 5 min of news
Challenge fee refunded (1st payout on 2-Step, 3rd on 1-Step)
FunderPro review
Forex and CFDs · checked Sep 30, 2026
Weekend holding: Needs paid Swing add-on, else Friday close
Challenge fee credited on first reward (Classic and One Phase)
FundingPips review
Forex and CFDs · checked Oct 23, 2026
News on funded accounts: No trades 5 min either side; profit deducted
Large payout record: over $312 million reported paid since 2022
Goat Funded Trader review
Forex and CFDs · checked Oct 23, 2026
Funded profit caps: $3,000 daily cap; first two payouts capped
100% profit split available as a paid add-on
HyroTrader review
Crypto · checked Sep 29, 2026
Daily drawdown: Trails your intraday equity peak (paid upgrade fixes it)
Challenge fee refunded on your first funded payout
Lucid Trading review
Futures · checked Oct 12, 2026
Drawdown model: End-of-day trailing, locks at start plus $100
Flat 90% split on funded plans, no add-on needed
MyFundedFutures review
Futures · checked Oct 12, 2026
Drawdown model: End-of-day trailing; Rapid trails intraday once funded
No daily loss limit on Rapid, Rapid EOD or Pro
Take Profit Trader review
Futures · checked Oct 12, 2026
Drawdown model: End-of-day in eval, intraday trailing on funded PRO
Payouts from day one, often same-day or next-day
The5ers review
Forex and CFDs · checked Oct 12, 2026
Markets: Forex, metals, indices (CFDs), plus futures
Funding traders since 2016, a decade-long track record
Topstep review
Futures · checked Oct 12, 2026
Drawdown model: End-of-day trailing, locks at starting balance
Real CME futures (ES, NQ, CL, GC), which Velotrade does not offer
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