Industry Data
Prop Firm Statistics 2026
Aggregated data from 19 active prop firms. Every number on this page is computed from our verified rules database.
Last updated: March 2026
Average Challenge Fee by Account Size
Challenge fees vary significantly by account size and firm. Below are averages across firms that offer each account size (minimum 3 firms).
| Account Size | Avg Fee | Range | Firms |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10K | $100 | $79 - $155 | 6 |
| $25K | $163 | $125 - $250 | 15 |
| $50K | $221 | $49 - $345 | 18 |
| $100K | $361 | $99 - $540 | 19 |
| $150K | $313 | $149 - $375 | 7 |
| $200K | $872 | $699 - $1,080 | 4 |
Drawdown Types Across 20 Firms
The drawdown type determines how your loss floor behaves. Static is the most forgiving; trailing intraday is the strictest.
11
firms
Static
Floor never moves up
7
firms
Trailing EOD
Floor moves up at end of day
1
firms
Trailing Intraday
Floor moves with every tick
58% of firms use static drawdown, making it the industry standard.
Profit Split Comparison
Profit splits determine how much of your trading profit you keep. Most firms offer a starting split that scales up over time.
80%
Avg Starting Split
90%
Avg Max Split
50%
Lowest Starting
100%
Highest Max
Starting splits range from 50% to 100%. Maximum splits range from 80% to 100%.
Platform Popularity
Which trading platforms are supported by the most prop firms.
Market Coverage
Which asset classes are offered by the most prop firms.
11
out of 19 firms
Forex
58% coverage
11
out of 19 firms
Indices
58% coverage
11
out of 19 firms
Commodities
58% coverage
8
out of 19 firms
Futures
42% coverage
6
out of 19 firms
Crypto
32% coverage
1
out of 19 firms
Stocks
5% coverage
News Trading Policies
News trading rules during the evaluation phase vary widely. This affects strategies around NFP, FOMC, and CPI releases.
18
of 19 firms
Allowed
Trade freely during all news events
1
of 19 firms
Restricted
Limited around major releases (NFP, FOMC, CPI)
0
of 19 firms
Forbidden
No trading during scheduled news events
Average Daily Loss Limit
The daily loss limit is the maximum you can lose in a single trading day before your account is breached. Firms that report 0% use fixed dollar amounts instead of percentages.
3.7%
Average
2%
Lowest
5%
Highest
18
Firms with % limit
Among firms using percentage-based daily loss limits, the average is 3.7% of the account balance. The most common limit is 5%, used by FTMO and several other major firms.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many prop firms does this data cover?
This page aggregates data from 19 active prop firms across Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 categories. We exclude firms that have shut down (like SurgeTrader) from the active statistics.
What is the most common drawdown type among prop firms?
Based on our data, 11 out of 19 firms use static drawdown, 7 use trailing EOD, and 1 use trailing intraday. Static drawdown is the most forgiving type because the floor never moves up.
What is the average prop firm challenge fee for a $100K account?
Across firms offering a $100K account, the average challenge fee is $361. Fees range from $99 to $540.
Do most prop firms allow news trading?
18 out of 19 firms fully allow news trading during evaluation. 1 restrict it (typically around major events like NFP, FOMC, CPI), and 0 forbid it entirely.
What is the average profit split at prop firms?
Starting profit splits range from 50% to 100%, with an average of 80%. Maximum profit splits range from 80% to 100%, averaging 90%.
How often is this data updated?
We verify each firm against its official website on a regular cycle. Every data point on this page is computed directly from our verified rules database. Last full verification: March 2026.
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Vigil. "Prop Firm Statistics 2026 - Data from 19 Firms." Vigil, March 2026. https://runvigil.app/stats