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Best Futures Prop Trading Firms 2026

Independent comparison of the top futures prop trading firms. Ranked by profit split, trailing drawdown rules, platform support (Rithmic/Tradovate), and payout speed.

How We Compare

Every firm is scored using our transparent 9-dimension v2.3 model. No affiliate link influences any ranking. Data is sourced from official firm pages, verified rule records, and public review platforms.

Profit Split

Revenue share, adjusted when consistency rules reduce practical payout value.

Drawdown Rules

Static, trailing, EOD, daily limits, and strictness-adjusted risk room.

Cost & Payout

Entry cost, account range, evaluation structure, and payout frequency.

17 published firms currently match this comparison, ranked by the same methodology score used across the site. Figures update as the underlying firm data changes.
Firm	Overall score	Drawdown Risk	Profit Split	Entry Cost
FTMO	5.9We have only been able to verify part of this firm's terms, and the score reflects what we could confirm. What we could not verify is scored cautiously, so the gap does pull the score down. What we do not do is add a further penalty on top of it, because the gap may be the firm not publishing something or our own crawler failing to read the page, and we cannot yet tell those apart. Read this score as incomplete, not as a verdict.	TRAILING_EOD No single day may account for more than 50% of total profit when you request a payout.	90%	€79
The5ers	5.7We have only been able to verify part of this firm's terms, and the score reflects what we could confirm. What we could not verify is scored cautiously, so the gap does pull the score down. What we do not do is add a further penalty on top of it, because the gap may be the firm not publishing something or our own crawler failing to read the page, and we cannot yet tell those apart. Read this score as incomplete, not as a verdict.	STATIC The loss limit is fixed to the starting balance, so profit you make cannot be taken back by the drawdown rule itself.	100%	$19
Funding Pips	5.7	EOD	85%	$29
Apex Trader Funding	5.6We have only been able to verify part of this firm's terms, and the score reflects what we could confirm. What we could not verify is scored cautiously, so the gap does pull the score down. What we do not do is add a further penalty on top of it, because the gap may be the firm not publishing something or our own crawler failing to read the page, and we cannot yet tell those apart. Read this score as incomplete, not as a verdict.	TRAILING The loss limit follows your peak balance, so a pullback from profit can breach the account even while you are up on the day. No single day may account for more than 50% of total profit when you request a payout.	100%	$20
MENT Funding	5.5We have only been able to verify part of this firm's terms, and the score reflects what we could confirm. What we could not verify is scored cautiously, so the gap does pull the score down. What we do not do is add a further penalty on top of it, because the gap may be the firm not publishing something or our own crawler failing to read the page, and we cannot yet tell those apart. Read this score as incomplete, not as a verdict.	BALANCE_BASED No single day may account for more than 33% of total profit when you request a payout.	80%	$220
Earn2Trade	5.2	TRAILING_EOD Withdrawals are available weekly or sooner, rather than after a long first-payout wait.	50%	$24
TradeDay	4.8We have only been able to verify part of this firm's terms, and the score reflects what we could confirm. What we could not verify is scored cautiously, so the gap does pull the score down. What we do not do is add a further penalty on top of it, because the gap may be the firm not publishing something or our own crawler failing to read the page, and we cannot yet tell those apart. Read this score as incomplete, not as a verdict.	TRAILING The loss limit follows your peak balance, so a pullback from profit can breach the account even while you are up on the day. Withdrawals are available weekly or sooner, rather than after a long first-payout wait.	95%	$59
City Traders Imperium	4.8We have only been able to verify part of this firm's terms, and the score reflects what we could confirm. What we could not verify is scored cautiously, so the gap does pull the score down. What we do not do is add a further penalty on top of it, because the gap may be the firm not publishing something or our own crawler failing to read the page, and we cannot yet tell those apart. Read this score as incomplete, not as a verdict.	BALANCE_BASED Withdrawals are available weekly or sooner, rather than after a long first-payout wait.	80%	$27
TopStep	4.8We have only been able to verify part of this firm's terms, and the score reflects what we could confirm. What we could not verify is scored cautiously, so the gap does pull the score down. What we do not do is add a further penalty on top of it, because the gap may be the firm not publishing something or our own crawler failing to read the page, and we cannot yet tell those apart. Read this score as incomplete, not as a verdict.	STATIC No single day may account for more than 50% of total profit when you request a payout. The loss limit is fixed to the starting balance, so profit you make cannot be taken back by the drawdown rule itself. Withdrawals are available weekly or sooner, rather than after a long first-payout wait.	90%	$85
FundedNext	4.7We have been able to verify less than half of this firm's terms, and the score reflects only that part. A gap this size is often ours - a page we could not reach or could not read - and it is not evidence that the firm publishes little. Read this score as incomplete, not as a verdict.	BALANCE_BASED	95%	$25
Take Profit Trader	4.6We have been able to verify less than half of this firm's terms, and the score reflects only that part. A gap this size is often ours - a page we could not reach or could not read - and it is not evidence that the firm publishes little. Read this score as incomplete, not as a verdict.	TRAILING_EOD No single day may account for more than 50% of total profit when you request a payout. Withdrawals are available weekly or sooner, rather than after a long first-payout wait.	80%	$150
Alpha Capital Group	2.5	BALANCE_BASED No single day may account for more than 40% of total profit when you request a payout.	80%	$27
Blue Guardian	2.5	STATIC No single day may account for more than 15% of total profit when you request a payout. The loss limit is fixed to the starting balance, so profit you make cannot be taken back by the drawdown rule itself.	90%	$10
E8 Markets	2.5	EOD	80%	$26
Instant Funding	2.5	STATIC The loss limit is fixed to the starting balance, so profit you make cannot be taken back by the drawdown rule itself. Withdrawals are available weekly or sooner, rather than after a long first-payout wait.	95%	$19
Goat Funded Trader	2.5	STATIC The loss limit is fixed to the starting balance, so profit you make cannot be taken back by the drawdown rule itself.	90%	$17
Maven Trading	2.5	STATIC The loss limit is fixed to the starting balance, so profit you make cannot be taken back by the drawdown rule itself.	70%	$5
Firms with no recorded asset list (not evidence that they do not trade this asset)
FTUK	4.5We have been able to verify less than half of this firm's terms, and the score reflects only that part. A gap this size is often ours - a page we could not reach or could not read - and it is not evidence that the firm publishes little. Read this score as incomplete, not as a verdict.	STATIC The loss limit is fixed to the starting balance, so profit you make cannot be taken back by the drawdown rule itself.	80%	$9
Leeloo Trading	3.8We have been able to verify less than half of this firm's terms, and the score reflects only that part. A gap this size is often ours - a page we could not reach or could not read - and it is not evidence that the firm publishes little. Read this score as incomplete, not as a verdict.	TRAILING The loss limit follows your peak balance, so a pullback from profit can breach the account even while you are up on the day.	100%	$250
UProfit	2.5	TRAILING_EOD Withdrawals are available weekly or sooner, rather than after a long first-payout wait.	80%	$78

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Key Decision Factors

Evaluation Cost & TCF

Total Cost of Funding analysis: the true cost beyond sticker price. Includes fees, retake policies, and reset costs.

Drawdown Model

Static vs trailing vs EOD drawdown. Each model significantly impacts your risk management strategy.

Trading Conditions

Platform availability, EA/bot support, news trading, weekend holding, and documented prohibitions.

Integrity Signals

Operational status, Trustpilot guideline flags, rule consistency, and transparency adjustments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best futures prop firm?

Futures prop firms are ranked with Scoring V3 using market-eligible offers, profit split, cost, drawdown strictness, payout terms, rule clarity, reputation, and evidence confidence.

Should I use Rithmic or Tradovate?

Rithmic offers faster execution and more data feeds. Tradovate has a modern web interface. Your choice depends on your trading style and platform preferences.

How much capital can I get with a futures prop firm?

Most futures prop firms offer accounts from $25K to $300K+. Some firms offer scaling programs that can grow your account significantly.