The best prop firms by category (2026)
Lists built around what matters to you: cheap, 1-Step, instant funding, news trading, EAs, platform and more.
Cheapest prop firmsEach firm's cheapest 100K challenge1-Step challengesJust one profit target to get funded2-Step challengesThe classic format with more room3-Step challengesSmall targets, low priceInstant fundingNo challenge, funded from day onePay after passA little to start, the rest once you passNews tradingFirms that let you trade the newsExpert advisors (EAs)Bots and automated tradingWeekend holdingKeep positions open over the weekendScalpingTrades lasting a few minutesHedgingHedging within the same accountCopy tradingCopy your own trades between accounts90% split or moreKeep more of your profitHigh leverage1:100 or more on forexNo consistency ruleOne big day won't block a payoutNo time limitPass the challenge at your own paceBest ratedThe highest Trustpilot ratingsLarge accountsUp to 400K or moreFor beginnersAffordable, trusted and forgiving