| Prop firm | Score | Fee (capital) | Max capital | Profit split | Scaling | Platforms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTMO | 9.3 | $155 ($10K) | $200K | 80-90% | Up to $2M | MT4, MT5, cTrader, DXtrade | Review → |
| FundedNext | 8.8 | $32 ($6K) | $300K | 90% | Up to $4M | MT4, MT5, cTrader | Review → |
What is a prop firm?
A proprietary trading firm (prop firm) evaluates you through a Challenge. If you pass, it gives you an account with real capital ($10K to $300K) and you keep most of the profits — without risking your own money.
FTMO vs FundedNext
- Most trusted: FTMO — since 2015, $200M+ paid out, the most established
- Cheapest: FundedNext — Challenge from $32 vs $155 at FTMO
- Higher capital: FundedNext ($300K) vs FTMO ($200K)
- Scaling: FundedNext ($4M) vs FTMO ($2M)
- Edge: FundedNext pays 15% of profits during the Challenge
How to pass the Challenge
FTMO’s approval rate is around 10-15%. To improve your chances:
- Practise extensively on demo before attempting
- Strict risk management: never more than 1-2% per trade
- Use analysis and automation tools — see our guides on Python and ONNX
⚠️ Caution
Between 80 and 100 prop firms closed in 2024-2025. Only trade with established firms such as FTMO and FundedNext. Always check the reputation before paying for a Challenge.
Prop firm or your own broker?
Prop firms are ideal if you have skill but not capital. If you prefer to trade with your own money, see our forex broker ranking.