Frequently Asked Question
What is Funded Trading?
Funded Trading is an independent review and blog site focused on proprietary trading. We provide honest reviews of top prop firms, guides on how to get started, and articles to help traders make informed decisions. Our mission is to keep the prop trading space safe and transparent while helping traders find the best firms to grow with.
How do prop firms work?
Prop firms evaluate traders through a set of rules. Most firms use a challenge that tests risk control, consistency, and profit targets. When you pass, the firm gives you a funded account. You trade their capital and split your profits with the firm. They handle the funding, platform access, and payouts. You focus on trading within the rules.
Why should I trust your reviews?
Our reviews use verified firm data, documented rules, platform checks, and clear scoring criteria. Every firm page is updated when rules, pricing, or platforms shift. We check tech providers, trading conditions, payout history, and real industry feedback before publishing any score.
Do you earn commissions from prop firms?
Yes, some firms pay referral commissions. This never affects rankings or scores. Our scoring model uses fixed criteria across every firm, and we list both positive and negative findings regardless of commission status. If a firm has bad rules or unreliable tech, we state it clearly.
Can beginners start with prop trading?
Beginners can start, but funded trading works best when you already understand risk management and basic market structure. Prop firms enforce strict drawdown rules, so traders who rush in without experience often fail early. Learning proper risk control first increases your chances of passing an evaluation and staying funded.
How do you verify prop firm information?
We check every firm manually through its rules page, platform documentation, payout data, and public updates. We review tech providers, trading platforms, account structures, and fee details. When a firm changes rules or platforms, we update the listing to keep the information accurate.
What platforms do prop firms use?
Most prop firms use MT4, MT5, cTrader, DXtrade, Match Trader, or custom platforms from tech providers. The platform choice affects execution, spreads, and rule enforcement. We track each firm’s platform and list it clearly so traders know what to expect.
How are prop firms scored?
We score firms using defined categories that include rules, fees, platform quality, tech partners, payout reliability, and transparency. Each category uses fixed criteria. Every firm is rated with the same system to keep the scores consistent and unbiased.
What makes a prop firm reliable?
A reliable prop firm has clear rules, stable tech, consistent payouts, transparent evaluations, and verified trading conditions. Firms that publish rule updates, disclose platform partners, and maintain clean payout records tend to be more trustworthy.
Is funded trading safe?
Funded trading is safe when you work with verified firms that use transparent rules and stable technology. It becomes risky when a firm hides its rules, uses unreliable platforms, or changes terms without notice. We review these factors to help you avoid unreliable firms.
What fees do prop firms charge?
Prop firms charge evaluation fees for challenge accounts and monthly fees for some instant funded programs. Fees vary based on account size and platform choice. We track all pricing across firms and update it whenever the firm changes its structure.
How do prop firm payouts work?
Payouts are sent when a trader reaches the minimum payout threshold and follows the firm rules. Firms pay through crypto, bank transfer, fintech services, or integrated payout processors. We review each firm’s payout methods and include verified payout conditions on every profile.
What trading strategies work best with prop firms?
The best strategies respect drawdown limits and avoid aggressive risk. Trend following, intraday trading, and rule based systems tend to pass evaluations more consistently than highly leveraged or news driven strategies. Prop firms reward risk control and steady results over large swings.
Do prop firms allow automated trading or bots?
Some firms allow bots or expert advisors. Others block them or allow them only on certain platforms. We list each firm’s stance on bots, copy trading, indicators, and automation so traders can choose a firm that fits their style.
What happens if a prop firm closes or changes ownership?
If a firm closes or changes ownership, traders can lose access to funded accounts and pending payouts. We track corporate activity, platform migrations, tech provider changes, and public statements to help traders avoid firms that show signs of instability.