2026 best prop firms
Companies offering funded accounts based on rule set, challenge fee, drawdown limits, profit sharing, and payout history compare via . Scoring is independent; firms with which we have a commercial relationship are clearly labeled and evaluated against the same criteria.
Currently 13 firms are being monitored. For a firm to Payment Verified receive the badge, it must have provided independent payment proof from a documented source within the last 30 days — without this verification complete, no firm is recommended site-wide.
IC Funded
Broker-backed prop firm supported by IC Markets
IC Funded is a broker-backed prop firm using IC Markets' pricing and order execution infrastructure. This significantly reduces the risk of sudden closure—the industry's biggest risk—compared to independent prop firms. Its rule set is close to the industry average; its main weakness is that the profit split starts at %75 and the challenge fee is only refunded on the third payout.
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- $74
- Profit Share
- 80% (higher with paid upgrade)
- Payout
- After 5 qualified sessions · 48 hours processing
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- IC Markets
Support from IC Markets reduces counterparty risk compared to an independent prop firm — but it does not make IC Funded a regulated entity. Prop firms are not licensed like brokers; IC Markets' own licenses do not cover your funded account at IC Funded. IC Markets broker incelemesi →
| Prop Firma | Index | Discount | Profit Share | Entry Fee | Daily DD | Max. DD | Min. Days | Payout Proof | |
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FundedNextOrtak 2022 | 8.8 | No discount | %85 → up to %95 on CFD | $59 | %5 | %10 | 5 | Monitored | |
2014 | 8.5 | No discount | %80 → %90 with Scaling Plan | $155 | %5 | %10 | 4 | Monitored | |
FundingPipsOrtak 2022 | 8.5 | No discount | %80 → %100 with Hot Seat | $29 | %5 | %10 | Yok | Monitored | |
IC FundedOrtak IC Markets destekli | 8.0 | %30 | 80% (higher with paid upgrade) | $74$51,80 | %4 | %8 | Yok | Monitored | |
Blueberry Markets destekli | 8.0 | No discount | %80 → %90 with scaling | $30 | %4 | %10 | Yok | Monitored | |
2021 | 7.8 | No discount | %80 → %90 or %100 with paid upgrade | $130 | %4 | %8 | Yok | Monitored | |
2016 | 7.5 | No discount | 75% → up to 100% with scaling | $19 | %5 | %10 | Yok | Monitored | |
2021 | 7.5 | No discount | %80 | $69 | %5 | %10 | Yok | Monitored | |
2023 | 6.0 | No discount | %75 → %95 after 4 payouts | $5 (Pay Later) | %4 | %10 | 3 | Warning |
The Index score is the average of four axes: rule set, cost, payout track record, and transparency. Partnership does not change the scoring — firms with which we have a commercial relationship are marked with the “Partner” label and evaluated according to the same criteria as others. Daily DD / Max DD shows the firm's broadest rule set; strict plans are listed in the detail row.
Discount column: Only discounts with confirmed terms are displayed with rate and code. Pending confirmation, means an agreement exists but the rate or how it is applied has not yet been verified — we do not publish numbers until verified. No discount clearly indicates that we do not have a discount agreement with that firm; we do not leave it blank and search.
What is the scoring based on
Each prop firm is scored on four axes out of 5, and the Index score is the 10-point equivalent of the average of these four axes. We use a rubric separate from our broker scoring because a prop firm is not a broker: what we measure here is not leverage or minimum investment, but the passability of the rule set and whether the firm pays out.
Rule Set
Profit target, daily and total drawdown rate, whether drawdown is static or trailing, minimum trading days requirement. Trailing drawdown is significantly harder than static drawdown and lowers the score.
Cost
Challenge fee and — the part that most comparisons skip — when the fee is refunded. A firm that refunds on the first payout is cheaper in terms of real cost than one that refunds on the third payout.
Payout Track Record
Profit split ratio, payout cycle, and most importantly, verifiable payout history. This axis is also where shutdown risk is measured: a firm with a short operating history loses points here, even if its rules are generous.
Transparency
How clearly the rules are written, transparency of corporate identity, and whether hidden restrictions (e.g. the “best day” rule, EA limitations) are announced in advance.
Current leader: FundedNext — 8.8 Index score. Despite being founded in 2022, it became one of the largest in the industry by funded trader volume. Its Phase 1 profit target is 8%, lower than FTMO's 10%, profit split is higher, and payouts are processed within 24 hours. Its track record is not as long as FTMO's.
Real risks in prop firms
The vast majority of challenges end in failure. This does not mean you are a bad trader; rule sets are already designed with strict risk limits. Treat the challenge fee as an amount you can afford to lose.
The risk of firm closure is real. More than 80 prop firms closed between 2020-2026. Firms backed by a regulated broker or with a long operating history reduce this risk, but do not eliminate it.
The regulatory landscape is changing. In Italy, CONSOB warned against prop challenges citing manipulable difficulty levels and unpaid profit splits; Belgian FSMA and Spanish CNMV issued similar warnings. In the EU, bringing the funded-account model under MiFID II scope is being evaluated. In Turkey, the activity remains in a gray area unregulated by SPK.
Rule violation resets the account. Copy trading bans, EA restrictions, and news trading limitations are real; in case of a violation, the account may be closed without paying accrued profits. We show the copy trading status for each firm in the table detail row.
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About prop firms
What is a prop firm (funded account)?
A prop firm is an entity that provides a trader with the opportunity to trade using company capital without risking their own capital. The trader first passes an examination called a 'challenge' or 'evaluation': they must reach the specified profit target without exceeding the daily and overall loss limits. If successful, they receive a funded account and retain an agreed percentage of the generated profit (typically 75-90%). The challenge fee is paid once and is refunded with the initial payouts at most firms.
Why are prop firm challenges failed?
The vast majority of challenge failures result not from missing profit targets, but from breaching drawdown (loss) limits. There are two separate limits: a daily loss limit (typically 3-5%) and an overall loss limit (typically 6-10%). A single over-leveraged position can trigger both. Therefore, the true test of a challenge is position size management, not directional forecasting: trades entered without calculating lot sizes based on account balance and firm limits are the most common cause of elimination.
What is the difference between 1-step and 2-step challenges?
In the 2-step model, you must pass two separate phases; typically, there is an 8-10% profit target in the first phase and 5% in the second phase, with broader drawdown limits (typically 5% daily / 10% overall). In the 1-step model, there is a single phase and you get funded faster, but drawdown limits are noticeably tighter (typically 3% daily / 6% overall). In the instant funding model, there is no challenge; a funded account is purchased directly, though fees are higher and profit splits are generally lower.
What is the most important criterion when choosing a prop firm?
Payout track record. The rule set and fee are important, but generous rules from a firm that fails to pay out are meaningless. Between 2020-2026, over 80 prop firms closed; TrueForexFunds went bankrupt leaving approximately $1.2 million in unpaid payouts, MyFundedFX closed in February 2026, and MyForexFunds was shut down by the CFTC in 2023. Therefore, when selecting a firm, operational history, verifiable proof of payout, and whether a regulated broker backs the firm are far more decisive than discount rates.
Is it allowed to use copy trading and signals in prop firms?
Most prop firms explicitly prohibit copy trading. For example, IC Funded prohibits copy trading and passive investment strategies; it allows EA (automated system) usage provided it does not create 'hyperactivity'. Manually applying signals is technically different from copy trading, but some firms combine both under the same clause. Before using a signal service or copy trading system, you should read the firm's rulebook and preferably obtain written confirmation — rule violation results in the cancellation of the funded account, even if profits have accumulated.
Is prop firm income legal in Turkey, and is it subject to tax?
It is not illegal for Turkish residents to open accounts and trade with overseas firms on their own initiative; however, prop firm activity is not regulated by SPK — it is a gray area. Income earned must be declared on the annual income tax return; the scope of the declaration obligation varies depending on residency status and income classification. This is not tax advice — you should consult your tax advisor for your individual situation.