Which prop firm pays out fastest?

Funding Pips runs a five-day payout cycle and Take Profit Trader allows on-demand withdrawals after five trading days. Topstep pays weekly with a published payout report.

What is a trailing drawdown and why does it matter?

A trailing drawdown moves your stop-out level up as your balance grows, so unrealised profit can lock in a tighter loss limit. End-of-day trailing and static drawdown are far more forgiving for intraday traders.

Are prop firm accounts real money?

Most funded accounts are simulated, and the firm pays you from its own revenue based on your simulated performance. That is why payout evidence matters more than any advertised profit split.

How much should a first evaluation cost?

In futures, $30-60 with a discount code is normal. In forex, expect $50-350 depending on account size. Never buy your largest account first.

Prop firms ranked by whether they actually pay.

Everyone lists profit splits. We score payout evidence, drawdown mechanics, hidden fees and counterparty risk — so the challenge fee you pay has a route to a withdrawal.

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Each firm is scored on how publicly its withdrawals are evidenced, not on marketing claims.

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Top 5 right now

Ranked by overall trust score.

FTMO

Forex

90% split · from $345

Topstep

Futures

90% split · from $49

The5ers

Forex

100% split · from $39

Apex Trader Funding

Futures

100% split · from $37

Blueberry Funded

Forex

90% split · from $59

Full comparison table

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FTMO
Forex · 2-step
94/100
Split
90%
From
$345
Payout
14d
Max
$400k
Drawdown
Static
Visit FTMO
Topstep
Futures · 1-step
91/100
Split
90%
From
$49
Payout
7d
Max
$150k
Drawdown
End-of-day trailing
Visit Topstep
The5ers
Forex · 1-step
86/100
Split
100%
From
$39
Payout
14d
Max
$4M
Drawdown
Static
Visit The5ers
Apex Trader Funding
Futures · 1-step
85/100
Split
100%
From
$37
Payout
8d
Max
$300k
Drawdown
Intraday trailing
Visit Apex Trader Funding
Blueberry Funded
Forex · 2-step
84/100
Split
90%
From
$59
Payout
14d
Max
$200k
Drawdown
Static
Visit Blueberry Funded
Take Profit Trader
Futures · 1-step
83/100
Split
90%
From
$150
Payout
5d
Max
$150k
Drawdown
End-of-day trailing
Visit Take Profit Trader
FundedNext
Forex · 2-step
82/100
Split
95%
From
$299
Payout
14d
Max
$300k
Drawdown
Static
Visit FundedNext
Alpha Capital Group
Forex · 1-step
82/100
Split
90%
From
$99
Payout
14d
Max
$400k
Drawdown
Static
Visit Alpha Capital Group
Funding Pips
Forex · 1-step
80/100
Split
100%
From
$32
Payout
5d
Max
$200k
Drawdown
Static
Visit Funding Pips
E8 Markets
Multi-asset · 1-step
79/100
Split
100%
From
$68
Payout
7d
Max
$400k
Drawdown
Static
Visit E8 Markets
Tradeify
Futures · 1-step
78/100
Split
90%
From
$49
Payout
10d
Max
$150k
Drawdown
End-of-day trailing
Visit Tradeify
Breakout
Crypto · 1-step
75/100
Split
90%
From
$49
Payout
14d
Max
$200k
Drawdown
Static
Visit Breakout

Firm	Trust	Split	From	Payout	Drawdown	Max
FTMO Forex · 2-step	94/100	90%	$345	14d	Static	$400k	Visit
Topstep Futures · 1-step	91/100	90%	$49	7d	End-of-day trailing	$150k	Visit
The5ers Forex · 1-step	86/100	100%	$39	14d	Static	$4M	Visit
Apex Trader Funding Futures · 1-step	85/100	100%	$37	8d	Intraday trailing	$300k	Visit
Blueberry Funded Forex · 2-step	84/100	90%	$59	14d	Static	$200k	Visit
Take Profit Trader Futures · 1-step	83/100	90%	$150	5d	End-of-day trailing	$150k	Visit
FundedNext Forex · 2-step	82/100	95%	$299	14d	Static	$300k	Visit
Alpha Capital Group Forex · 1-step	82/100	90%	$99	14d	Static	$400k	Visit
Funding Pips Forex · 1-step	80/100	100%	$32	5d	Static	$200k	Visit
E8 Markets Multi-asset · 1-step	79/100	100%	$68	7d	Static	$400k	Visit
Tradeify Futures · 1-step	78/100	90%	$49	10d	End-of-day trailing	$150k	Visit
Breakout Crypto · 1-step	75/100	90%	$49	14d	Static	$200k	Visit

Prop firm questions, answered

Which prop firm pays out fastest?: Funding Pips runs a five-day payout cycle and Take Profit Trader allows on-demand withdrawals after five trading days. Topstep pays weekly with a published payout report.
What is a trailing drawdown and why does it matter?: A trailing drawdown moves your stop-out level up as your balance grows, so unrealised profit can lock in a tighter loss limit. End-of-day trailing and static drawdown are far more forgiving for intraday traders.
Are prop firm accounts real money?: Most funded accounts are simulated, and the firm pays you from its own revenue based on your simulated performance. That is why payout evidence matters more than any advertised profit split.
How much should a first evaluation cost?: In futures, $30-60 with a discount code is normal. In forex, expect $50-350 depending on account size. Never buy your largest account first.