Compare Prop Firm Challenges
Side-by-side comparison of 1407 challenges. Filter by price, profit target, drawdown rules, and profit split to find the right challenge for your capital and trading style.
89 challenges found
FTMOPrice€2,999
ProgramInstant
100,000Instant
Profit Target
None
Profit Split
90%
Daily Loss
3%
Max Loss
10%
(intraday trailing)
Consistency Rule
Best day ≤30%
Payout14 days from first trading day
PipFarmPrice$99(+ 1–3% fee from first payout
ProgramPay with Profits (Endurance)
100,0002 Steps
Profit Target
8% / 5%
Profit Split
50%
Daily Loss
5%
Max Loss
10%
(static)
Consistency Rule
50%
(funded)
Payout30 days(first payout on demand)
PipFarmPrice$149(+ 1–3% fee from first payout
ProgramPay with Profits (Endurance)
100,0001 Step
Profit Target
12%
Profit Split
50%
Daily Loss
5%
Max Loss
10%
(static)
Consistency Rule
50%
(funded)
Payout30 days(first payout on demand)
PipFarmPrice$79(+ 1–3% fee from first payout
ProgramPay with Profits (Consistency)
100,0002 Steps
Profit Target
6% / 6%
Profit Split
50%
Daily Loss
5%
Max Loss
10%
(static)
Consistency Rule
40%
Payout30 days(first payout on demand)
PipFarmPrice$119(+ 1–3% fee from first payout
ProgramPay with Profits (Consistency)
100,0001 Step
Profit Target
12%
Profit Split
50%
Daily Loss
5%
Max Loss
10%
(static)
Consistency Rule
40%
Payout30 days(first payout on demand)
PipFarmPrice$289
ProgramOne Step Light
100,0001 Step
Profit Target
6%
Profit Split
70%
Daily Loss
None
Max Loss
3%
(eod trailing)
Consistency Rule
40%
(funded stage only)
PayoutWeekly
Trade The PoolPrice$266
ProgramEdge
100,0001 Step
Profit Target
6%
Profit Split
80%
Daily Loss
1.8%
Max Loss
4%
(eod)
Consistency Rule
None
(evaluation); 40% funded
PayoutFirst at 4% profit, then every +1%(50K) / +1.5% (100K); $500 minimum
AquaFundedPrice$999
ProgramInstant Flex
100,000Instant
Profit Target
None
Profit Split
90%
Daily Loss
2%
Max Loss
4%
(trailing)
Consistency Rule
None
PayoutBi-weekly
AquaFundedPrice$365.6
ProgramTwo Step Elite
100,0002 Steps
Profit Target
8% / 5%
Profit Split
90%
Daily Loss
4%
Max Loss
10%
(static)
Consistency Rule
None
PayoutBi-weekly
AquaFundedPrice$447.2
ProgramOne Step Flex
100,0001 Step
Profit Target
10%
Profit Split
90%
Daily Loss
3%
Max Loss
12%
(static)
Consistency Rule
None
PayoutBi-weekly
Blueberry FundedPrice$835
ProgramFlex 1-Step
100,0001 Step
Profit Target
12%
Profit Split
85%
Daily Loss
3%
Max Loss
12%
(static)
Consistency Rule
None
PayoutEvery 14 days
Blueberry FundedPrice$2,800
ProgramInstant Elite
100,000Instant
Profit Target
None
Profit Split
80%
Daily Loss
None
Max Loss
10%
(trailing (locks at starting balance))
Consistency Rule
None
PayoutEvery 14 days
Orion FundedPrice$7$669 activation
ProgramOrion Nova
100,0001 Step
Profit Target
4%
Profit Split
80%
Daily Loss
4%
(3% funded)
Max Loss
8%
(5% funded)
Consistency Rule
20%
(funded only)
PayoutBi-weekly
Funded Trading PlusPrice$4$489 on pass
ProgramActivation Account
100,0001 Step
Profit Target
2%
Profit Split
80%
Daily Loss
4%
(3% funded)
Max Loss
6%
(static (trailing when funded))
Consistency Rule
None
(25% funded)
PayoutEvery 10 trading days
Goat Funded TraderPrice$1,313
ProgramInstant Premium
100,000Instant
Profit Target
None
Profit Split
80%
Daily Loss
3%
Max Loss
6%
(trailing (intraday))
Consistency Rule
None
PayoutBi-weekly
Goat Funded TraderPrice$657
ProgramInstant HERO
100,000Instant
Profit Target
None
Profit Split
90%
Daily Loss
3%
Max Loss
5%
(trailing)
Consistency Rule
Best day ≤15%
PayoutBi-weekly
Maven TradingPrice$440
ProgramMini
100,000Instant
Profit Target
None
Profit Split
70%
Daily Loss
2%
Max Loss
3%
(trailing)
Consistency Rule
15%
PayoutSingle payoutthen the account closes
The5ersPrice$405
ProgramHigh Stakes New
100,0002 Steps
Profit Target
10% / 5%
Profit Split
80%
Daily Loss
4%
Max Loss
8%
(static)
Consistency Rule
None
PayoutEvery 14 days
Funded Trading PlusPrice$549
Program2-Step Classic
100,0002 Steps
Profit Target
7% / 7%
Profit Split
80%
Daily Loss
4%
Max Loss
8%
(static)
Consistency Rule
35%
(challenge) / 50% (funded)
PayoutEvery 10 days
Funded Trading PlusPrice$549
Program1-Step Express
100,0001 Step
Profit Target
10%
Profit Split
80%
Daily Loss
4%
Max Loss
6%
(trailing)
Consistency Rule
None
PayoutDay 0then every 7 days
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| Firm / Program | Size | Steps | Profit Target | Daily Loss | Max Loss | Profit Split | Consistency | Payout | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FTMOInstant | 100K | Instant | None | 3% | 10%(intraday trailing) | 90% | Best day ≤30% | 14 days from first trading day | €2,999 |
PipFarmPay with Profits (Endurance) | 100K | 2 Steps | 8% / 5% | 5% | 10%(static) | 50% | 50%(funded) | 30 days(first payout on demand) | $99(+ 1–3% fee from first payout |
PipFarmPay with Profits (Endurance) | 100K | 1 Step | 12% | 5% | 10%(static) | 50% | 50%(funded) | 30 days(first payout on demand) | $149(+ 1–3% fee from first payout |
PipFarmPay with Profits (Consistency) | 100K | 2 Steps | 6% / 6% | 5% | 10%(static) | 50% | 40% | 30 days(first payout on demand) | $79(+ 1–3% fee from first payout |
PipFarmPay with Profits (Consistency) | 100K | 1 Step | 12% | 5% | 10%(static) | 50% | 40% | 30 days(first payout on demand) | $119(+ 1–3% fee from first payout |
PipFarmOne Step Light | 100K | 1 Step | 6% | None | 3%(eod trailing) | 70% | 40%(funded stage only) | Weekly | $289 |
Trade The PoolEdge | 100K | 1 Step | 6% | 1.8% | 4%(eod) | 80% | None(evaluation); 40% funded | First at 4% profit, then every +1%(50K) / +1.5% (100K); $500 minimum | $266 |
AquaFundedInstant Flex | 100K | Instant | None | 2% | 4%(trailing) | 90% | None | Bi-weekly | $999 |
AquaFundedTwo Step Elite | 100K | 2 Steps | 8% / 5% | 4% | 10%(static) | 90% | None | Bi-weekly | $365.6 |
AquaFundedOne Step Flex | 100K | 1 Step | 10% | 3% | 12%(static) | 90% | None | Bi-weekly | $447.2 |
Blueberry FundedFlex 1-Step | 100K | 1 Step | 12% | 3% | 12%(static) | 85% | None | Every 14 days | $835 |
Blueberry FundedInstant Elite | 100K | Instant | None | None | 10%(trailing (locks at starting balance)) | 80% | None | Every 14 days | $2,800 |
Orion FundedOrion Nova | 100K | 1 Step | 4% | 4%(3% funded) | 8%(5% funded) | 80% | 20%(funded only) | Bi-weekly | $7$669 activation |
Funded Trading PlusActivation Account | 100K | 1 Step | 2% | 4%(3% funded) | 6%(static (trailing when funded)) | 80% | None(25% funded) | Every 10 trading days | $4$489 on pass |
Goat Funded TraderInstant Premium | 100K | Instant | None | 3% | 6%(trailing (intraday)) | 80% | None | Bi-weekly | $1,313 |
Goat Funded TraderInstant HERO | 100K | Instant | None | 3% | 5%(trailing) | 90% | Best day ≤15% | Bi-weekly | $657 |
Maven TradingMini | 100K | Instant | None | 2% | 3%(trailing) | 70% | 15% | Single payoutthen the account closes | $440 |
The5ersHigh Stakes New | 100K | 2 Steps | 10% / 5% | 4% | 8%(static) | 80% | None | Every 14 days | $405 |
Funded Trading Plus2-Step Classic | 100K | 2 Steps | 7% / 7% | 4% | 8%(static) | 80% | 35%(challenge) / 50% (funded) | Every 10 days | $549 |
Funded Trading Plus1-Step Express | 100K | 1 Step | 10% | 4% | 6%(trailing) | 80% | None | Day 0then every 7 days | $549 |
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How to Choose a Prop Firm Challenge
Match the price to your risk tolerance
Challenge fees range from ~$50 (small accounts) to ~$1,200 (six-figure accounts). Don't buy a challenge you can't afford to fail at — most traders need 2–4 attempts before passing. Budget for multiple attempts and treat the fee as a tuition cost, not a one-time payment.
Check the profit target vs the time limit
A 10% profit target with no time limit is much easier than 8% in 30 days. Aggressive profit targets with tight deadlines push traders into overtrading and tilt. Always check whether the firm gives you unlimited time or a hard deadline before buying.
Understand the drawdown rules
Trailing daily drawdown is the silent killer. A 5% trailing drawdown that resets on equity highs is much stricter than a 5% static drawdown. Always read the firm's exact rule before paying — the difference between static and trailing can determine whether a normal winning pullback fails your account.
Verify the profit split actually pays
A "90% profit split" is meaningless if the firm denies payouts. Cross-reference Trustpilot reviews mentioning the word "payout" and check the firm's payout frequency (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly). Only trade with firms that have a documented track record of paying funded traders on time.
12 Things to Compare Across Prop Firm Challenges
- 1Challenge fee — The upfront cost. Refundable on most firms only if you reach payout.
- 2Account size — The simulated capital. Larger isn't always better — bigger accounts have bigger drawdown limits but also bigger profit targets.
- 3Profit target phase 1 — Percentage gain required to pass the first phase. Industry standard is 8–10%.
- 4Profit target phase 2 — Lower than phase 1 (typically 4–5%). Some firms have 1-step evaluations with no phase 2.
- 5Maximum daily drawdown — How much you can lose in a single day. Typically 4–5%.
- 6Maximum overall drawdown — Total loss limit. Critical to understand if it's static (calculated from starting balance) or trailing (follows equity highs).
- 7Time limit — Days you have to complete each phase. "Unlimited time" is the most trader-friendly.
- 8Profit split — Percentage of profits you keep when funded. Industry standard is 80–90%.
- 9Payout frequency — How often funded traders can withdraw (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly).
- 10Minimum trading days — Some firms require 4–5 days of activity before phase completion.
- 11News trading allowed — Trading during high-impact news is restricted by some firms — a deal-breaker for news traders.
- 12EA / copy trading allowed — Important if you run automated strategies or copy from a master account.
Frequently Asked Questions
Challenge prices vary by account size, so "cheapest" depends on the capital you want to trade. For $10K accounts, prices range from roughly $50–$100. For $100K accounts, prices range from $500–$700. Use the filters above to sort by price within your target account size.
"Easy" usually means low profit target, generous drawdown, and no time limit. Look for challenges with 6–8% phase 1 targets, 5%+ static (not trailing) maximum drawdown, and unlimited time. Pass rates across the industry sit around 10% — no challenge is truly easy.
A 1-step challenge has a single profit target (typically 10%) before you're funded. A 2-step challenge has phase 1 (8–10%) then phase 2 (4–5%) before funding. 1-step is faster but usually has stricter drawdown rules; 2-step is slower but more forgiving on risk parameters.
Static drawdown is a fixed dollar amount calculated from your starting balance — easier to understand and respect. Trailing drawdown moves up with your equity highs but rarely moves down, meaning a winning streak followed by a normal pullback can fail you even if you're up overall.
The reputable ones in our database do. We track payout reliability via Trustpilot keyword analysis ("payout", "withdrew", "deposit received") and only show firms with consistently positive payout history. Be cautious of firms with a high volume of "no payout" complaints regardless of how cheap their challenge is.
For disciplined traders with a proven strategy, yes — passing means trading larger capital than you could fund personally. For undisciplined or unprepared traders, the challenge fee is effectively a loss. Average trader fails 2–4 attempts before passing, so budget accordingly.
Mostly yes, but rules vary. Most firms allow forex, indices, commodities, and crypto. Restrictions to watch for: news trading bans (high-impact economic events), hedging restrictions, weekend position rules, and minimum holding times. Always read the specific firm's rulebook before paying.
You lose the challenge fee but keep your knowledge. Most firms offer discounted "reset" fees if you want to retry without paying the full price again. Some firms include a free reset if you breach by a small margin in the final phase.