How to Choose a Prop Firm: 10 Checks Before You Pay
Ten checks for choosing the right prop firm: payout record, rules, platform, allowed countries and verified reviews.
The ten checks
- A real, proven payout record backed by trader proofs.
- Verified reviews with evidence, not just anonymous ratings.
- Clear, stable rules and a visible rule change history.
- Loss limit type: static or trailing.
- Consistency rule and profitable days required to withdraw.
- Available platforms (MT5, cTrader, TradeLocker and others).
- Whether your country is accepted, and its payment and payout methods.
- Payout cycle and profit split.
- News, weekend and automated strategy restrictions.
- Support speed and how complaints are handled.
Warning signs
- Permanent huge discounts with vague rules.
- Repeated payout denials for reasons not in the terms.
- Rule changes applied to existing accounts without notice.
How to compare quickly
Use the comparison page to put two firms side by side, and check each firm's payouts and disputes before buying.