Funding Pips
FundingPips: A Popular Prop Firm with Multiple Account Types and Hot Seat Scaling FundingPips is a proprietary trading firm that has grown into one of the largest players in the prop trading space. Founded in November 2022, the firm is headquartered in Dubai, UAE, and was founded by Khaled Ayesh. With total payouts exceeding $200
Fintokei
Fintokei: A Multi-Program Prop Firm with a Focus on Trader Education Fintokei is a proprietary trading firm that has carved out a distinct position in the industry by emphasizing trader education and transparent rule sets. Incorporated in April 2023 and backed by the well-established Purple Trading Group—a fintech ecosystem with over 15 years of operational
E8 Markets
E8 Markets: A Multi-Asset Prop Firm with Flexible Evaluation Options E8 Markets has quickly become a prominent player in the proprietary trading industry, offering a fresh and flexible approach to funded trading. Founded on November 5, 2021 and operating dual headquarters in Dallas, Texas, USA and Prague, Czech Republic, the firm is led by CEO
Trade The Pool
Trade The Pool: The First Prop Firm Dedicated Exclusively to U.S. Stocks Trade The Pool (TTP) is a revolutionary prop trading firm that has carved a unique niche for itself by focusing exclusively on the U.S. stock market. Launched in September 2022, it is operated by Five Percent Online Ltd.—the same team behind the respected
The 5ers
One of the Oldest and Most Trusted Prop Firms The 5ers (also written as “The 5%ers”) is one of the most established proprietary trading firms in the industry. Founded in Israel in 2016 by Gil Ben Hur, it was among the first firms to offer retail traders remote access to real funded capital — long
Goat Funded Trader
Goat Funded Trader has quickly emerged as one of the most versatile proprietary trading firms in the industry. Founded in May 2023 by CEO Edoardo Della Torre, the firm is headquartered in the Canary Islands, Spain, with a registered presence in Saint Lucia. Despite being relatively new, Goat Funded Trader has built an engaged global
FTMO
FTMO is widely recognized as one of the most established and respected proprietary trading firms in the world. Founded in 2015 in Prague, Czech Republic, the company has grown into a global leader, having paid out over $500 million to traders and built a community of more than 1.5 million users. Its success stems from
The Shift to “Instant Funding”: Is it Better Than Traditional Evaluations?
For years, the path to becoming a professional trader followed a rigid script: pay for an evaluation, hit a 10% profit target without breaking strict drawdown rules, and wait weeks—if not months—to see your first dollar. However, a new model has emerged that is forcing traditional firms to rethink their entire business strategy: Instant Funding. This model
Daily Drawdown
Understanding Daily Drawdown: Maximum Equity vs End-of-Day Balance One of the most important rules in any prop firm challenge is the daily drawdown limit. While many firms advertise the same percentage, the way they calculate it can vary significantly—and that difference can have a major impact on your trading. There are two common methods: Maximum
Prop Challenges? A Step-by-Step Guide
Understanding the Path from Evaluation to a Funded Account Navigating the world of proprietary trading can be overwhelming. Most prop firms follow a standardized process designed to prove your trading skills and risk management. Here is the typical journey you will take when signing up for a challenge on Proppie.io. Step 1:
