How We Compare Prop Firms

Funded Rules compares prop firms by looking beyond the headline challenge price. The core question is whether the rules, costs and restrictions fit the way a trader actually trades.

Methodology summary: we prioritise rule clarity, drawdown mechanics, payout friction, trading restrictions and total cost. We do not give personalised recommendations, financial advice, or trade signals.

Comparison framework

Factor	Why it matters	What we check
Drawdown model	A favourable price can still be poor value if the drawdown rule is hard to survive.	Static vs trailing, EOD vs intraday, whether unrealised profit moves the limit, reset/scaling behaviour.
Daily loss and max loss	Most failed accounts are risk-rule failures rather than strategy failures.	Daily reset logic, intraday breach rules, max loss distance, liquidation behaviour.
Payout rules	Passing is not the same as getting paid.	Minimum trading days, profit split, payout buffer, consistency rules, first payout timing.
Trading restrictions	A strategy can be allowed at one firm and banned at another.	News trading, copy trading, automation, overnight/weekend holds, instruments, max contracts/lots.
Total cost	Headline discounts can hide recurring costs.	Challenge fee, reset fee, activation fee, data/platform fees, add-ons and subscriptions.
Rule transparency	Clear rules reduce accidental breaches.	Official documentation quality, rule-change notices and accessibility of support/rule pages.

Scoring stance

We avoid pretending there is one perfect firm for every trader. A scalper, swing trader, futures trader and FX trader may need different rule conditions. Pages are therefore written as decision support rather than absolute advice.

Source policy

• Prefer official firm documentation and public rule pages.
• Use cautious wording when official pages are blocked, unclear or likely to change.
• Show “last reviewed” notes where practical.
• Do not publish unapproved affiliate claims, fake discounts or invented coupon codes.
• Update pages when credible source changes are found.

How to use the site

• Start with the comparison table.
• Read the specific review for any firm you are considering.
• Check the relevant rule guides if a term is unclear.
• Use the risk calculator before buying a challenge.
• Check the economic calendar and macro context before trading around major events.
• Verify all final rules on the official provider site.

Last reviewed: 25 May 2026. Sources: Official firm rule pages, Funded Rules editorial framework, and public market-data sources for calendar/macro context. Rules, prices and calendars can change without notice — always verify on the official provider site before buying or trading.