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Funding Traders review

Forex prop firm · Hong Kong · checked October 19, 2026

Traders testing a strategy on the smallest possible budget.

Funding Traders at a glance

MarketsForex
FoundedNot published
HeadquartersHong Kong
PlatformsMT5, TradeLocker
ProgramsInstant Funded, 2-Step PRO10, 2-Step PRO6, 1-Step PRO
Account sizes$5K–$400K
Cheapest challenge$25 (5K 2-Step PRO6)
BillingOne-time fee, no activation
Profit split80–90% default, 100% on Instant Funded
PayoutsEvery 21 days by default (14-day add-on); 2–5 business days processing
DrawdownDaily 3–5%; max 6–10% (static on PRO, trailing on Instant)

What we like

  • Cheapest entry in this list
  • EAs allowed
  • Fee refunded on first payout

Watch out for

  • Trustpilot profile suspended
  • Slow default payout cycle
  • Many trade-duration and consistency rules

Rules worth reading twice

  • 4 minimum trading days
  • No trades held under 2 minutes
  • Consistency 15–50% on some plans
  • No weekend holding on Instant

Who should pick Funding Traders

Traders testing a strategy on the smallest possible budget. If those points don't match how you trade, compare it with the alternatives below before paying a challenge fee.

Before you buy: prop firms change prices and rules often, and run frequent sales. The figures above reflect Funding Traders's published terms as of October 19, 2026. Always confirm on fundingtraders.com before you pay.

Sources: Funding Traders official website; terms as compiled by public prop-firm trackers (e.g. PropFirmMap); Trustpilot.