What is a prop firm?
Understand the model, the challenge process and how funded accounts work.
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FUNDED TRADING, EXPLAINED
Understand how prop firms, funded accounts, challenges and payouts work — from choosing a firm to protecting your first payout.
Understand prop firms
Understand the model, the challenge process and how funded accounts work.
Read guideLearn how targets, drawdown limits and payouts shape each programme.
Read guideWeigh access to capital against fees, restrictions and performance pressure.
Read guideCompare ownership, risk, trading conditions and withdrawal rules.
Read guideYour funded account path
Follow each stage carefully. Rules and eligibility differ between firms and programmes.
Check rules, markets, fees and reputation.
BEGINNER
Reach the target without breaking risk limits.
INTERMEDIATE
Protect daily and overall drawdown thresholds.
ESSENTIAL
Complete verification and start the funded stage.
ADVANCED
Trade consistently and follow withdrawal terms.
ONGOING
Compare carefully
Programmes change frequently. Confirm current fees, rules, eligibility and payout terms directly before paying for any evaluation.

Funding Pips review — five evaluation models, profit splits up to 100% on some plans, pricing, payout speed, and what to check before you buy.

FTMO review — the 1-Step and 2-Step challenge rules, drawdown model, profit split, and why it's widely seen as the prop firm benchmark.

FundedNext review — the Stellar, Evaluation and Express challenge models, profit share during the challenge itself, splits, and payout speed.

Maven Trading review — the 1-Step, 2-Step, 3-Step and Instant challenge models, profit split, the risk interview rule, and payout terms.

Alpha Capital Group review — the Alpha One, Pro, Swing and Three challenge models, UK company registration, profit split, and payout terms.

Blue Guardian review — Instant Funding and evaluation models, the Guardian Shield auto-close rule, profit split, and the 24-hour payout guarantee.

FunderPro review — the Classic, One-Phase and Pro challenge models, fast payout processing, profit split, and reported payout dispute concerns.

FXIFY review — the One, Two and Three-Phase challenge models, broker-backed execution, profit splits up to 100%, and rules worth checking closely.
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