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Prop Firm Shortlist

Best Forex Prop Firms (2026)

Forex and CFD prop firms usually run 1-step or 2-step challenges on MT5, cTrader or Match-Trader, with daily and maximum loss limits in percent. Reputation matters most here: check payout history and Trustpilot before you buy.

28 firms (27 forex specialists + 1 multi-market firms that also offer forex) · ranked by Shortlist score · updated October 19, 2026

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#1 · Forex, Crypto, Futures

The5ers

8.8

Patient forex traders who want to scale a small account.

  • Cheapest$19
  • SplitUp to 100% with scaling
  • PayoutsEvery 14 days
  • Trustpilot4.7/5 (39,204)
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#3 · Forex, Crypto, Futures

FTMO

8.0

Forex traders who put reputation and reliability first.

  • Cheapest$89
  • SplitUp to 90%
  • PayoutsEvery 14 days
  • Trustpilot4.8/5 (54,379)
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#5 · Forex, Futures, Crypto

FundedNext

7.8

Traders who want one well-reviewed firm for both forex and futures.

  • Cheapest$25
  • Split80–95% depending on plan
  • PayoutsEvery 14 days
  • Trustpilot4.5/5 (80,862)
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#6 · Forex, Futures

FXIFY

7.3

TradingView users who want many ways to get funded.

  • Cheapest$19
  • SplitUp to 90%
  • PayoutsOn demand
  • Trustpilot4.3/5 (6,381)

Full comparison

#FirmScoreTrustpilotCheapestSplitPayoutsPlatforms
1TThe5ersForex, Crypto, Futures 8.84.7/5 (39,204)from $19One-time fee 100%maxEvery 14 days MT5, TradingView, cTrader ReviewVisit ↗
2FFundingPipsForex, Crypto 8.34.5/5 (69,868)from $29One-time fee 100%maxWeekly MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader ReviewVisit ↗
3FFTMOForex, Crypto, Futures 8.04.8/5 (54,379)from $89One-time fee 90%maxEvery 14 days MT4, MT5, cTrader ReviewVisit ↗
4CTCity Traders ImperiumForex, Crypto 8.04.2/5 (1,628)from $29One-time fee 100%maxWeekly MT5, Match Trader ReviewVisit ↗
5FFundedNextForex, Futures, Crypto 7.84.5/5 (80,862)from $25One-time fee 95%maxEvery 14 days MT4, MT5, cTrader +4 ReviewVisit ↗
6FFXIFYForex, Futures 7.34.3/5 (6,381)from $19One-time fee 90%maxOn demand MT4, MT5, DXtrade +1 ReviewVisit ↗
7FFintokeiForex 6.94.4/5 (1,387)from $44One-time fee, no activation 100%maxOn demand TradingView, MT5, cTrader ReviewVisit ↗
8HPHola PrimeForex, Futures 6.64.5/5 (3,919)from $99One-time fee 95%maxOn demand MT4, MT5, cTrader +3 ReviewVisit ↗
9GFGoat Funded TraderForex, Futures 6.2No ratingfrom $36One-time fee 100%maxEvery 14 days MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader +1 ReviewVisit ↗
10BGBlue GuardianForex, Futures 6.1No ratingfrom $20One-time fee 90%maxEvery 14 days MT5, Match-Trader, TradeLocker ReviewVisit ↗
11IFInstant FundingForex 6.1No ratingfrom $39One-time fee 90%maxWeekly MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader ReviewVisit ↗
12AAquaFundedForex 6.0No ratingfrom $29One-time fee 100%maxEvery 14 days cTrader, DXtrade, Match-Trader ReviewVisit ↗
13FTFunded Trading PlusForex 5.9No ratingfrom $107One-time fee 100%maxWeekly MT4, MT5, cTrader +2 ReviewVisit ↗
14EME8 MarketsForex, Futures, Crypto 5.8No ratingfrom $48One-time fee 80%maxOn demand MT4, MT5, cTrader ReviewVisit ↗
15BFBlueberry FundedForex 5.6No ratingfrom $30One-time fee 90%maxEvery 14 days MT5, TradeLocker ReviewVisit ↗
16BBrightFundedForex, Crypto 5.6No ratingfrom $50One-time fee 90%maxWeekly MT5, cTrader, DXtrade ReviewVisit ↗
17MTMaven TradingForex, Crypto 5.5No ratingfrom $13One-time fee 80%maxEvery 14 days MT5, Match-Trader ReviewVisit ↗
18TOTop One TraderForex 5.4No ratingfrom $28One-time fee (activation on Nova) 100%maxEvery 14 days cTrader, Match Trader, MT5 +1 ReviewVisit ↗
19FFTUKForex, Futures 5.33.8/5 (768)from $65Pay after pass option 80%maxOn demand MT5, Match-Trader, TradeLocker ReviewVisit ↗
20FUFTMO USForex, Crypto 5.2No ratingfrom $89One-time fee 90%maxOn demand TradingView, MT5 ReviewVisit ↗
21ACAlpha Capital GroupForex 5.2No ratingfrom $50One-time fee 80%maxEvery 14 days MT5, cTrader, DXtrade +1 ReviewVisit ↗
22TTThe Trading PitForex, Futures 4.9No ratingfrom $99One-time fee 80%maxEvery 14 days TradingView, NinjaTrader, Tradovate +4 ReviewVisit ↗
23SSabioTradeForex, Crypto 4.9No ratingfrom $139One-time fee 90%maxWeekly SabioTrade platform ReviewVisit ↗
24LTLux Trading FirmForex, Crypto 4.83.9/5 (635)from $199One-time fee 80%maxOn demand TradingView, Match Trader, MT5 +1 ReviewVisit ↗
25FTFor TradersForex, Futures, Crypto 4.7No ratingfrom $49One-time fee 80%maxEvery 14 days MT5, cTrader, TradeLocker ReviewVisit ↗
26FFunderProForex 4.7No ratingfrom $69One-time fee (credited back with first reward) 90%maxDaily cTrader, MT5, TradeLocker ReviewVisit ↗
27FTFunding TradersForex 4.6No ratingfrom $25One-time fee, no activation 100%maxMonthly MT5, TradeLocker ReviewVisit ↗
28CFCrypto Fund TraderCrypto, Forex 4.5No ratingfrom $45One-time fee 90%maxMonthly MT5, Match-Trader, Bybit ReviewVisit ↗

How we ranked them

Every firm gets a score out of 10 from five published inputs: track record, Trustpilot rating and volume, maximum profit split, cheapest entry price and payout frequency. We don't accept payment for rankings. See the full formula.