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Ranked & Compared · Updated June 2026

Best Futures Prop Firms

Futures prop firms give you a funded account to trade ES, NQ, CL, GC and micros on Rithmic or Tradovate. We rank the top programs by trader payouts, rule clarity and challenge value.

Verified payouts Updated monthly Independent rankings
  1. #1
    FT

    FTMO

    The original prop firm. Bulletproof reputation.

    4,821 verified payouts 1-day payouts
    From
    $155
    Max account
    $200K
    Profit split
    80%
    Payout
    1d
    9.4
    FTMO
  2. #2
    TO

    Topstep

    Futures-focused, US-regulated heritage.

    6,210 verified payouts 2-day payouts
    From
    $49
    Max account
    $150K
    Profit split
    90%
    Payout
    2d
    9.1
    Topstep
  4. #4
    TH

    The5ers

    Israeli-backed, instant funding option.

    2,100 verified payouts
    From
    $39
    Max account
    $100K
    Profit split
    80%
    Payout
    3d
    8.6
    The5ers
  5. #5
    FU

    FundedNext

    Stellar 15% bonus on first payout.

    3,210 verified payouts
    From
    $59
    Max account
    $200K
    Profit split
    90%
    Payout
    5d
    8.5
    FundedNext
  7. #7
    FU

    FundingPips

    Lowest fees, 100% first payout.

    1,150 verified payouts
    From
    $35
    Max account
    $200K
    Profit split
    80%
    Payout
    3d
    8.4
    FundingPips
  8. #8
    E8

    E8 Markets

    Premium polish, refined rules.

    720 verified payouts
    From
    $95
    Max account
    $400K
    Profit split
    80%
    Payout
    4d
    8.3
    E8 Markets
  10. #10
    BR

    BrightFunded

    Modern forex prop firm

    900 verified payouts
    From
    $55
    Max account
    $400K
    Profit split
    90%
    Payout
    5d
    8.2
    BrightFunded
  11. #11
    BL

    Blue Guardian

    Trader-first prop firm

    800 verified payouts
    From
    $59
    Max account
    $4M
    Profit split
    90%
    Payout
    3d
    8.1
    Blue Guardian
  12. #12
    FX

    FXIFY

    Multi-step forex prop firm

    750 verified payouts
    From
    $59
    Max account
    $400K
    Profit split
    90%
    Payout
    5d
    8.0
    FXIFY

Futures funding is dominated by Topstep, Apex and a handful of newer entrants. The differences come down to drawdown style (trailing vs end-of-day), how many concurrent accounts you can run, and payout schedule once you're funded.

Look closely at the daily loss limit and trailing drawdown — they're stricter than they look on a marketing page. A firm with a generous profit split but a tight EOD drawdown can be harder to clear than one with a smaller split and looser rules.

How we picked

Every firm above is scored on our 5-pillar framework: trust & track record, payout reliability, rule fairness, value for money, and platform quality. We weight verified trader payouts heaviest — marketing claims don't move our rankings.

See our full scoring methodology

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best futures prop firm?

Topstep and Apex have the longest track record and largest verified payouts. Newer firms like MyFundedFutures offer cheaper challenges but shorter history.

What's the cheapest way to get funded for futures?

Micro-account challenges start around $49–$99 for a $25K–$50K simulated account. Combine with a coupon from the table above and many traders enter under $50.

Can I trade futures overnight?

Most firms allow overnight holding on funded accounts but block it during the evaluation. Check the 'Weekend holding' column above for specifics.

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