Prop firm guide · 2026
Best Crypto and Futures Prop Firms (2026)
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| Firm | Pricing | Drawdown | Platforms | Payout | Terms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Apex Trader Funding4.6·5KFutures · Since 2021 Intraday Trailing, EOD Trailing, and Static plans available | $147 + $99 activation $80 reset | $2,500 Trailing on $50k | Tradovate, Rithmic, NinjaTrader, WealthCharts | ~7 business days via Wise | 100% first $25K/mo, then 90% Target: $3,000 (6%) on 50K | Get funded |
 Topstep3.4·14KFutures · Since 2012 Standard Path ($49/mo + $149 activation) vs No-Fee Path ($109/mo) | $49 + $149 activation $100 reset | $2,000 End-of-day on $50k | TopstepX (proprietary), TradingView (via TopstepX) | Weekly (Aeropay/ACH/Wire) | 90/10 from $1 (new accounts) Target: $3,000 (6%) on 50K | Get funded |
 MyFundedFutures4.9·16KFutures · Since 2023 Core (EOD), Rapid (intraday trailing 4%), Pro (no consistency rule, from $229/mo) | $77 $77 reset | $1,500 End-of-day on $50k | Tradovate, NinjaTrader 8, TradingView, Quantower, Rithmic | Same-day, 15-20 min claim | 100% first $10K, then 90% Target: $3,000 (6%) on 50K | Get funded |
 Bulenox4.8·1KFutures · Since 2022 Option 1 (real-time trailing, no DLL) vs Option 2 (EOD + DLL + scaling) | $175 + $98 activation $98 reset | $2,500 Trailing on $50k | NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Quantower, Rithmic, R|Trader Pro | Weekly (Wednesday) | 100% first $10K, then 90% Target: $3,000 (6%) on 50K | Get funded |
 TradeDay4.6Futures · Since 2020 9 configs: 3 sizes × Intraday Trailing, EOD Trailing, Static | $109 $99 reset | $2,500 Static on $50k | Tradovate, NinjaTrader 8, TradingView, Jigsaw, CQG | Daily via Riseworks (<24h) | 80/20 Target: $3,000 (6%) on 50K | Get funded |
 Take Profit Trader4.7Futures · Since 2021 Single account structure, no plan variants | $170 $80 reset | $2,000 Trailing on $50k | Tradovate, NinjaTrader 8 | A few days | 80/20, scales to 90/10 Target: $3,000 (6%) on 50K | Get funded |
 Earn2Trade4.7·4KFutures · Since 2016 Gauntlet Mini (1-step) and Trader Career Path (multi-step) | $150 $100 reset | $1,500 Trailing on $50k | NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView, CQG | Monthly | 80/20 Target: 6% | Get funded |
  FTMO4.8·40KForex · Indices · Crypto CFDs · Commodities · Stocks · Since 2015 Standard (2-step) and Aggressive (higher drawdown + target). 1-step also available | $300 Free reset | $5,000 Static on $50k | MT4, MT5, cTrader, DXtrade | 1-2 business days, monthly after 30d | 80/20, scales to 90/10 Target: 10% Phase 1, 5% Phase 2 | Get funded |
 FundedNext4.7Forex · Futures · Crypto CFDs · Indices · Since 2022 7 models total: 1-Step, 2-Step, Instant (CFD) + Rapid/Legacy/Bolt (Futures) | $280 Free reset | $5,000 Static on $50k | MT4, MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader, Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView | 24h guaranteed ($1K compensation if late) | 80/20, scales to 95/5 CFD, 100% Futures Target: 8% Phase 1, 5% Phase 2 (Stellar 2-Step) | Get funded |
 HyroTrader4.9Crypto · Since 2023 1-Step (10 days, 6% DD) vs 2-Step (15 days, 10% DD, cheaper) | $299 Free reset | $2,500 Trailing on $50k | Bybit (real API execution), CLEO (Binance data, US-friendly) | 12-24h USDC/USDT | 70% → 90% over 16 months Target: 10% (1-Step) or 10% + 5% (2-Step) | Get funded |
Apex Trader Funding4.6·5KFutures · Since 2021
Intraday Trailing, EOD Trailing, and Static plans available
$147
Eval
- Drawdown
- $2,500 (Trailing)
- Reset
- $80
- Split
- 100% first $25K/mo, then 90%
- Payout
- ~7 business days via Wise
- Target
- $3,000 (6%) on 50K
Topstep3.4·14KFutures · Since 2012
Standard Path ($49/mo + $149 activation) vs No-Fee Path ($109/mo)
$49
Eval
- Drawdown
- $2,000 (End-of-day)
- Reset
- $100
- Split
- 90/10 from $1 (new accounts)
- Payout
- Weekly (Aeropay/ACH/Wire)
- Target
- $3,000 (6%) on 50K
MyFundedFutures4.9·16KFutures · Since 2023
Core (EOD), Rapid (intraday trailing 4%), Pro (no consistency rule, from $229/mo)
$77
Eval
- Drawdown
- $1,500 (End-of-day)
- Reset
- $77
- Split
- 100% first $10K, then 90%
- Payout
- Same-day, 15-20 min claim
- Target
- $3,000 (6%) on 50K
Bulenox4.8·1KFutures · Since 2022
Option 1 (real-time trailing, no DLL) vs Option 2 (EOD + DLL + scaling)
$175
Eval
- Drawdown
- $2,500 (Trailing)
- Reset
- $98
- Split
- 100% first $10K, then 90%
- Payout
- Weekly (Wednesday)
- Target
- $3,000 (6%) on 50K
TradeDay4.6Futures · Since 2020
9 configs: 3 sizes × Intraday Trailing, EOD Trailing, Static
$109
Eval
- Drawdown
- $2,500 (Static)
- Reset
- $99
- Split
- 80/20
- Payout
- Daily via Riseworks (<24h)
- Target
- $3,000 (6%) on 50K
Take Profit Trader4.7Futures · Since 2021
Single account structure, no plan variants
$170
Eval
- Drawdown
- $2,000 (Trailing)
- Reset
- $80
- Split
- 80/20, scales to 90/10
- Payout
- A few days
- Target
- $3,000 (6%) on 50K
Earn2Trade4.7·4KFutures · Since 2016
Gauntlet Mini (1-step) and Trader Career Path (multi-step)
$150
Eval
- Drawdown
- $1,500 (Trailing)
- Reset
- $100
- Split
- 80/20
- Payout
- Monthly
- Target
- 6%
FTMO4.8·40KForex · Indices · Crypto CFDs · Commodities · Stocks · Since 2015
Standard (2-step) and Aggressive (higher drawdown + target). 1-step also available
$300
Eval
- Drawdown
- $5,000 (Static)
- Reset
- Free
- Split
- 80/20, scales to 90/10
- Payout
- 1-2 business days, monthly after 30d
- Target
- 10% Phase 1, 5% Phase 2
FundedNext4.7Forex · Futures · Crypto CFDs · Indices · Since 2022
7 models total: 1-Step, 2-Step, Instant (CFD) + Rapid/Legacy/Bolt (Futures)
$280
Eval
- Drawdown
- $5,000 (Static)
- Reset
- Free
- Split
- 80/20, scales to 95/5 CFD, 100% Futures
- Payout
- 24h guaranteed ($1K compensation if late)
- Target
- 8% Phase 1, 5% Phase 2 (Stellar 2-Step)
HyroTrader4.9Crypto · Since 2023
1-Step (10 days, 6% DD) vs 2-Step (15 days, 10% DD, cheaper)
$299
Eval
- Drawdown
- $2,500 (Trailing)
- Reset
- Free
- Split
- 70% → 90% over 16 months
- Payout
- 12-24h USDC/USDT
- Target
- 10% (1-Step) or 10% + 5% (2-Step)
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Apex Trader Funding
$50k account · Trailing drawdown of $2,500
Your balance
Drawdown limit
Trailing line locked at Day 12
Eval price
$147
One-time challenge fee
Likely resets
2.0×
Typical passer pays this many resets
True cost to payout
$406
eval + (resets × resetCost) + activation
Frequently asked questions
The questions traders ask before they hand over a challenge fee.
What is trailing drawdown?
Trailing drawdown is a drawdown limit that follows your highest balance up — but never back down. As your account grows, the limit ratchets higher. Most firms freeze the line once it reaches the original account size, which is when the rule starts to feel fairer to the trader. Placeholder copy.
Which firm is cheapest to actually pass?
Lowest sticker price is rarely the lowest true cost. The simulator above multiplies the eval fee by the likely number of resets a typical passer needs, then adds the activation fee. Use the “true cost to payout” card to compare firms on the metric that matters. Placeholder copy.
Can EU traders use these firms?
Most firms in this list accept EU residents, but specific country restrictions change often. Always confirm on the firm's site at checkout, especially if you trade through an EU brokerage that affects payout routing. Placeholder copy.
How are prop firm payouts taxed in Slovenia?
Slovenian residents generally treat prop-firm payouts as other income (drugi dohodki) taxed at the standard personal income brackets, but classification varies by activity volume and firm structure. Talk to a tax adviser before scaling up. Placeholder copy.