EA-ALLOWED PROP FIRMS
Prop firms that permit automated trading via Expert Advisors. Check each firm's EA policy -- some allow EAs but ban HFT, martingale, or latency arbitrage strategies.
| Firm | Lowest Fee | Drawdown | Daily Loss | Profit Split | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTMO2-step | $155 | Static | 5% | 80%-90% | MT4, MT5, cTrader |
| TopStep1-step | $49 | Trailing EOD | 2% | 90%-90% | NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView |
| Apex Trader Funding1-step | $147 | Trailing Intraday | None | 100%-90% | NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Rithmic, TradingView |
| The5%ers2-step | $95 | Static | 4% | 50%-100% | MT5 |
| FundedNext2-step | $59 | Static | 5% | 80%-95% | MT4, MT5, cTrader |
| My Funded Futures1-step | $150 | Trailing EOD | 2.5% | 80%-90% | NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Rithmic, TradingView |
| Bulenox1-step | $125 | Trailing EOD | 2.2% | 80%-90% | NinjaTrader, Rithmic |
| Tradeify1-step | $150 | Trailing EOD | 2.5% | 80%-90% | NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView |
| Leeloo Trading1-step | $125 | Trailing EOD | 2.2% | 80%-90% | NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Rithmic |
| Blue Guardian2-step | $99 | Static | 4% | 85%-85% | MT4, MT5 |
| Phidias PropFirm1-step | $89 | Static | 3% | 80%-90% | MT5, cTrader |
| Take Profit Trader1-step | $150 | Trailing EOD | 2.2% | 80%-90% | NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView |
| DNA Funded2-step | $88 | Static | 5% | 80%-90% | MT5 |
| BrightFunded2-step | $79 | Static | 5% | 80%-90% | MT5 |
| For Traders2-step | $49 | Static | 5% | 75%-90% | MT4, MT5 |
| Maven Trading2-step | $179 | Static | 5% | 80%-80% | MT5 |
| Goat Funded Trader1-step / 2-step | $68 | Static | 5% | 75%-95% | MT4, MT5 |
| FunderPro1-step | $159 | Static | 5% | 80%-90% | MT5, cTrader |
| Fidelcrest2-step | $99 | Static | 5% | 80%-90% | MT4, MT5 |
| E8 Funding1-step | $228 | Static | 5% | 80%-80% | MT5 |
| Smart Prop Trader2-step | $199 | Static | 4% | 85%-90% | MT4, MT5 |
| City Traders Imperium2-step | $109 | Static | 5% | 70%-100% | MT5 |
| Funded Trading Plus1-step | $119 | Static | 4% | 80%-90% | MT4, MT5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which prop firms allow EAs?
Most MT4/MT5 prop firms allow EAs but with restrictions. Common bans include: HFT, tick scalping, latency arbitrage, and news-spike exploits. FTMO, The5%ers, and FundedNext all permit EAs within their strategy rules.
Are there prop firms that allow all EAs?
No major prop firm allows completely unrestricted EA use. All have some strategy restrictions. The key question is whether your specific EA strategy type is permitted -- grid, trend-following, and pattern-based EAs are typically allowed.
Do futures prop firms allow automated trading?
Yes, but the mechanisms differ. Futures firms typically support NinjaScript strategies (NinjaTrader) or Tradovate API connections. The evaluation rules still apply -- your EA must respect daily loss limits.