Prop Firm Evaluation Criteria
Each prop firm is evaluated using 6 core criteria. Reviews are based on real trader experience, platform policies, and performance consistency.
Flexibility of Account Rules
We assess whether the firm allows overnight holds, trading during news events, trailing vs static drawdowns, and if there are rigid forced stop-out rules. More flexible and trader-friendly rules earn higher scores.
Challenge Difficulty
This reflects how achievable the evaluation phase is. We consider profit targets, drawdown limits, trading days required, and whether the rules are beginner-friendly or overly strict. Firms with hidden traps or easy-to-fail criteria score lower.
Payout Terms & Profit Split
We evaluate the firm's payout structure — how much of the profit you keep (e.g., 80%, 90%, or 100%), how soon you can withdraw, the transparency of withdrawal policies, and whether payouts are processed reliably and on time.
Platform & Execution Quality
We consider the quality of trading platforms (e.g., Rithmic, Tradovate), execution speed, order fill reliability, and technical stability. Any recurring issues like lag, disconnection, or poor data feeds will reduce the score.
Customer Support & Transparency
Good support includes responsive customer service, clear communication, and fair policy enforcement. Firms that make sudden changes, ban users without warning, or have hard-to-reach support will score lower.
Discount Offers & Pricing Value
We assess how affordable the firm is, whether they offer frequent discounts, trial resets, or value-added perks. Firms that offer regular promotions and fair pricing earn higher marks.