BEST FUNDED PROP FIRMS

Top-rated prop firms ranked by payout reliability, rule fairness, and trader trust. Sorted by payout split as a proxy for trader value.

FirmLowest FeeDrawdownDaily LossProfit SplitPlatforms
Apex Trader Funding1-step$147Trailing IntradayNone100%-90%NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Rithmic, TradingView
TopStep1-step$49Trailing EOD2%90%-90%NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView
Smart Prop Trader2-step$199Static4%85%-90%MT4, MT5
FundedNext2-step$59Static5%80%-95%MT4, MT5, cTrader
Blue Guardian2-step$99Static4%85%-85%MT4, MT5
FTMO2-step$155Static5%80%-90%MT4, MT5, cTrader
My Funded Futures1-step$150Trailing EOD2.5%80%-90%NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Rithmic, TradingView
Bulenox1-step$125Trailing EOD2.2%80%-90%NinjaTrader, Rithmic
Tradeify1-step$150Trailing EOD2.5%80%-90%NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView
Earn2Trade1-step$150Trailing EOD2.2%80%-90%NinjaTrader, Finamark
Leeloo Trading1-step$125Trailing EOD2.2%80%-90%NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Rithmic
Phidias PropFirm1-step$89Static3%80%-90%MT5, cTrader
Take Profit Trader1-step$150Trailing EOD2.2%80%-90%NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView
DNA Funded2-step$88Static5%80%-90%MT5
BrightFunded2-step$79Static5%80%-90%MT5
FunderPro1-step$159Static5%80%-90%MT5, cTrader
Fidelcrest2-step$99Static5%80%-90%MT4, MT5
TradeDay1-step$99Trailing EODNone80%-90%Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView
Funded Trading Plus1-step$119Static4%80%-90%MT4, MT5
Goat Funded Trader1-step / 2-step$68Static5%75%-95%MT4, MT5
City Traders Imperium2-step$109Static5%70%-100%MT5
For Traders2-step$49Static5%75%-90%MT4, MT5
Maven Trading2-step$179Static5%80%-80%MT5
E8 Funding1-step$228Static5%80%-80%MT5
Lux Trading Firm2-step$299StaticNone75%-75%MT4
The5%ers2-step$95Static4%50%-100%MT5

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes a prop firm trustworthy?

Payout history (consistent, documented payouts), longevity (operating for 3+ years), regulatory oversight (for futures firms), transparent rules, and responsive support. Vigil tracks payout proofs and rule changes for major firms.

Which is the most trusted prop firm in 2026?

TopStep (futures) and FTMO (forex) have the longest track records and most documented payouts. For newer traders, established firms with 5+ years of operation are the safest bet.