RANKED · 2026
Best Prop Trading Firms · 2026
Updated May 20, 2026 · Scored on operating record, payout history, regulatory standing.
How we rank
Most “best prop firm” lists rank by affiliate payout. We don’t. We rank on three axes that actually correlate with payout safety:
- Operating record — long-running firms are less likely to disappear with your money.
- Payout history — continuous, public proofs of payouts (not one-off screenshots).
- Regulatory standing — no major enforcement actions from CFTC, OSC, FCA, BaFin, ASIC, etc.
* Use the ranking as a starting point. Read each firm’s strengths and watch-outs before committing.
- No. 01
- Profit split
- 80% (up to 90% with conditions)
- Max funding
- Up to $400,000 ($2,000,000 with scaling)
- Challenge fee
- $89 – $1,080 (depends on account size)
Strengths- Longest-running prop firm in its class (since 2015)
- Extensive, third-party-corroborated payout proofs
- Multilingual support including Japanese
- No. 02
- Profit split
- 100% (first $5,000) / 90% after
- Max funding
- Up to $150,000 (Funded Account)
- Challenge fee
- $49 – $149 / month (subscription)
Strengths- One of the oldest prop firms in the industry (since 2012)
- Chicago-based, strong on CME-listed futures
- Subscription model makes re-attempts easier
- No. 03
- Profit split
- 50%–100% (depends on program)
- Max funding
- Up to $4,000,000 (after scaling)
- Challenge fee
- $95 – $1,000+
Strengths- Long operating record (since 2016)
- Instant Funding option (no evaluation required)
- High scaling ceiling
- No. 04
- Profit split
- 100% (first $25,000) / 90% after
- Max funding
- Up to $300,000 (multiple accounts allowed)
- Challenge fee
- From $137 / month (monthly or one-time plans)
Strengths- Futures-focused, strong US market coverage
- Monthly and one-time pricing options
- Multi-account allowed for diversified risk
- No. 05
- Profit split
- 70%–100% (varies by program)
- Max funding
- Up to $4,000,000 (after scaling)
- Challenge fee
- $99–$3,200 (depends on account size)
Strengths- Among the longer-running prop firms (since 2018)
- Self-funded and Instant Funding options
- Swing-trading-friendly rule set
- No. 06
- Profit split
- 80%
- Max funding
- Up to $400,000 (after scaling)
- Challenge fee
- From $130 / month (subscription)
Strengths- Long operating record (since 2016)
- Robust education program (Trader Career Path)
- Strong CME futures coverage
- No. 07
- Profit split
- 50%–75%
- Max funding
- Up to £480,000
- Challenge fee
- Varies by program / training
Strengths- One of the longest-running prop firms (since 2012)
- UK / FCA-adjacent regulatory environment
- Combined evaluation + mentorship programs
- No. 08
- Profit split
- 80% (up to 90% with conditions)
- Max funding
- Up to $400,000 (with scaling)
- Challenge fee
- From $89-equivalent (confirm current pricing)
Strengths- Native Japanese site and support
- Built specifically for the Japan market
- Operator background tied to the established European prop ecosystem
- No. 09
- Profit split
- 80%–90% (depends on plan)
- Max funding
- Up to $200,000 (with scaling)
- Challenge fee
- $59 – $1,099
Strengths- Multiple evaluation models (Evaluation / Express / 1-Step)
- Lower fees than the long-running incumbents
- High visibility and frequent public payout proofs
- No. 10
- Profit split
- 80% (up to 95% with conditions)
- Max funding
- Up to $400,000
- Challenge fee
- $33–$998 (depends on account size)
Strengths- Lower entry fees
- High scaling ceiling
- US-based, plenty of public information
- No. 11
- Profit split
- 80%–100% (varies by program)
- Max funding
- Up to $2,500,000 (after scaling)
- Challenge fee
- $50–$1,500 (depends on plan)
Strengths- UK-based, plenty of public information
- Evaluation and Instant Funding programs
- High scaling ceiling
- No. 12
- Profit split
- 80% (up to 95% with conditions)
- Max funding
- Up to $200,000 (over $1M after scaling)
- Challenge fee
- $99 to mid-$1,500s
Strengths- DXtrade in-house infrastructure quality
- Both evaluation and instant funding programs
- UK/UAE base with public information
- No. 13
- Profit split
- 80%–95%
- Max funding
- Up to $500,000 (with scaling)
- Challenge fee
- $19 – $579
Strengths- Among the cheapest entry fees in the industry (from $19)
- Among the fastest payout cycles (5 days)
- Multiple evaluation models (1-Step / 2-Step / 3-Step)
- No. 14
- Profit split
- 80%–90%
- Max funding
- Up to $400,000 (after scaling)
- Challenge fee
- $50 to mid-$500s
Strengths- UK-based transparency
- Both one-phase and two-phase models
- Relatively simple rule set
- No. 15
- Profit split
- 50%–70%
- Max funding
- Up to $260,000 (after scaling)
- Challenge fee
- $97–$497
Strengths- Rare US-equities-focused prop firm
- Sister brand to The5%ers — shared operator background
- Rules optimized for stock traders
- No. 16
- Profit split
- 50% (increases with conditions)
- Max funding
- Tiered scaling (up to $2,000,000)
- Challenge fee
- From $99 / month (subscription)
Strengths- No evaluation — instant funded (Lite / Pro)
- Subscription model offers flexibility
- UK-based with ~6 years operating record
- No. 17
- Profit split
- 90% (after conditions)
- Max funding
- Up to $150,000
- Challenge fee
- $80–$385 / month
Strengths- US futures focus
- Subscription flexibility
- Higher profit split (90%)
- No. 18
- Profit split
- 80% (up to 90% with conditions)
- Max funding
- Up to $400,000
- Challenge fee
- $79–$998
Strengths- Both one-phase and two-phase models
- Mid-tier pricing
- US operating base
- No. 19
- Profit split
- 80%–95% (varies by plan)
- Max funding
- Up to $400,000
- Challenge fee
- $50–$998
Strengths- Lower entry fees
- Short 7-day payout cycle
- Multiple plan tiers
- No. 20
Important notes
This ranking reflects publicly available information at the time of writing. Evaluation terms, fees, profit splits, and policies may change without notice. Always read each firm’s current terms and conditions before committing. Proprietary trading is highly speculative; you may lose your evaluation fee.