Prop Firms That Accept US Traders
Eight USA prop firms are listed here, ranked on the numbers each one reports. Between them, the cheapest evaluation starts at $49, the largest funded account on offer is $200K and the best profit split is 100%, across 89 active challenges.
- Firms
- 8
- Fee from
- $49
- Funding to
- $200K
- Best split
- 100%
- Active challenges
- 89
- E
- Fee from
- $57
- Max funding
- $150K
- Profit split
- 100%
- Challenges
- 13
One of the better splits on this list at 100%. Among the cheaper options here at $57.
- F
Funded Futures Family
Trust 3.8since 2024Tradovate, WealthCharts, NinjaTrader +14.7(3 reviews)- Fee from
- $79/mo
- Max funding
- $150K
- Profit split
- 90%
- Challenges
- 13
One of the higher ceilings here at $150K. A wide catalogue for this list — 13 active challenges.
- T
Tradeify
Trust 3.7since 2024Tradovate, TradingView, WealthCharts +34.5(10 reviews)- Fee from
- $232
- Max funding
- $150K
- Profit split
- 90%
- Challenges
- 7
One of the higher ceilings here at $150K. Well reviewed for this list — 10 reviews.
- L
Lucid Trading
Trust 3.7since 2025Tradovate, TradingView, NinjaTrader +34.6(9 reviews)- Fee from
- $79
- Max funding
- $150K
- Profit split
- 90%
- Challenges
- 12
The newest firm here — founded 2025. Also the highest rated firm here at 4.6 — from 9 reviews.
- A
Apex Trader Funding
Trust 3.7since 2022Tradovate, TradingView, WealthCharts +24.7(4 reviews)- Fee from
- $167
- Max funding
- $150K
- Profit split
- 100%
- Challenges
- 8
One of the better splits on this list at 100%. One of the higher ceilings here at $150K.
- B
Bulenox
Trust 3.6since 2024NinjaTrader, Quantower, Rithmic +14.5(2 reviews)- Fee from
- $94
- Max funding
- $150K
- Profit split
- 90%
- Challenges
- 12
One of the higher ceilings here at $150K. Runs on NinjaTrader, Quantower, Rithmic and Sierra Chart.
- T
Top One Trader
Trust 3.5since 2023MetaTrader 5, MatchTrader, TradeLocker +14.3(13 reviews)- Fee from
- $64
- Max funding
- $200K
- Profit split
- 90-100%
- Challenges
- 18
The most reviewed firm on this list — 13 reviews, more than any other firm here. Also the highest funding ceiling here at $200K.
- T
Topstep
Trust 3.5since 2010TopstepX, Quantower4.4(8 reviews)- Fee from
- $49/mo
- Max funding
- $150K
- Profit split
- 90%
- Challenges
- 6
The cheapest way in at $49/mo. Also the only firm here on TopstepX.
American traders have a growing selection of funded options, and the best prop trading firms USA offers make it possible to trade serious capital without risking personal savings. These firms back skilled traders with their own funds in exchange for a share of the profits.
Prop trading firms USA traders use typically cover forex, futures, indices, and—in some cases—equities. Most require an evaluation or challenge that tests consistency and risk management before granting a funded account, after which traders keep a substantial percentage of profits.
Trusted Prop Trading Firms in the USA
When comparing the best prop trading firms USA-wide, focus on profit splits, payout speed and reliability, drawdown limits, supported instruments, and whether the firm accommodates U.S.-based payment methods and tax documentation. Futures-focused firms are especially popular among American traders.
Whether you're a day trader, swing trader, or futures specialist, prop trading firms USA based or USA-friendly can help you scale faster while protecting your own capital. Compare the leading challenges to find the firm that best fits your strategy.
USA prop firms: common questions
Which prop firms accept traders in the United States?
A smaller set than the industry as a whole, and the firms listed here are the ones that do. Acceptance is also not all-or-nothing: some firms take US traders for futures but not for forex or CFDs, so check the specific programme rather than the firm.
Are prop firm challenges legal in the US?
Buying an evaluation is not the same as opening a retail brokerage account, which is why the offering looks different here. On an evaluation you trade the firm's own or simulated capital, so it generally sits outside the rules that govern retail forex and CFD brokerage for US residents. That is also why so many offshore firms decline US clients: the restriction is on the brokerage side.
Why do so many US traders end up on futures accounts?
Because futures are exchange-traded and widely available to US residents, while the offshore forex and CFD side is where the restrictions land. If you are trading from the United States, expect the futures firms to be the larger part of your shortlist.
What should a US trader check before buying a challenge?
Three things, in this order: that the firm accepts US residents for the programme you want, that it can actually pay you — several payout methods common in this industry are unavailable in the US — and what it reports for tax. Payout terms are on each firm's profile.