Best forex and CFD prop firms (2026): 48 firms ranked by AI visibility

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Prop firms in our catalogue that offer forex and CFD, ordered by how often AI assistants and Google recommend them (Q3 2026). Segment membership comes from each firm's published product pages.

Top 10

1

FTMO

Prague, Czech Republic · founded 2015

47.5AI visibility
Evaluation models
One-step, Two-step
Maximum allocation
$200,000 (scaling to $2M)
Profit split
80% (up to 90%; 90% on 1-Step)
Challenge fee from
€79 (1-Step $10k); €89 (2-Step $10k)
Payout frequency
bi-weekly (on demand after 14 days)
Platforms
cTrader, DXtrade, MT4, MT5, TradingView

FTMO is a proprietary trading firm based in Prague, Czech Republic, founded in 2015. It offers one-step, two-step evaluations on forex, indices, commodities, crypto, stocks, futures. Funded accounts go up to $200,000 (scaling to $2M). The…

2

FundedNext

Dubai, United Arab Emirates · founded 2022

45.6AI visibility
Evaluation models
Instant funding, One-step, Two-step
Maximum allocation
$200,000 (merge up to $300,000; scaling to $4M)
Profit split
80% (up to 95%)
Challenge fee from
$59.99 (Stellar 2-Step $6k)
Payout frequency
bi-weekly (24-hour processing guarantee)
Platforms
cTrader, Match-Trader, MT4, MT5

FundedNext is a proprietary trading firm based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, founded in 2022. It offers one-step, two-step, instant-funding evaluations on forex, indices, commodities, crypto, futures. Funded accounts go up to $200,000 (merge up to…

3

The5ers

London, United Kingdom · founded 2016

37.9AI visibility
Evaluation models
Instant funding, One-step, Three-step, Two-step
Maximum allocation
$100,000 (scaling to $4,000,000)
Profit split
80% (up to 100%)
Challenge fee from
$19 (High Stakes $2.5k)
Payout frequency
monthly (on request; scaling at each 10% target)
Platforms
MT5

The5ers is a proprietary trading firm based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2016. It offers one-step, two-step, three-step, instant-funding evaluations on forex, indices, commodities, crypto, futures. Funded accounts go up to $100,000 (scaling to $4,000,000).…

4

FundingPips

Dubai, United Arab Emirates · founded 2022

24.6AI visibility
Evaluation models
Instant funding, One-step, Two-step
Maximum allocation
$100,000 (up to $200,000 on selected models)
Profit split
80% (60% weekly, 90% on demand, 100% monthly)
Challenge fee from
$29 ($5k 2-Step Pro)
Payout frequency
weekly (Tuesday), bi-weekly, on demand or monthly (split varies)
Platforms
cTrader, MT5

FundingPips is a proprietary trading firm based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, founded in 2022. It offers one-step, two-step, instant-funding evaluations on forex, indices, commodities, crypto. Funded accounts go up to $100,000 (up to $200,000 on…

5

Instant Funding

London, United Kingdom · founded 2022

14.7AI visibility
Evaluation models
Instant funding, One-step, Two-step
Maximum allocation
$400,000 challenge / $80,000 instant (scaling to $3,840,000)
Profit split
80% (up to 90%)
Payout frequency
14 days after first trade then weekly (Instant); on demand (One-Phase)
Platforms
cTrader, Match-Trader, MT5

Instant Funding is a proprietary trading firm based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2022. It offers one-step, two-step, instant-funding evaluations on forex, indices, commodities, crypto. Funded accounts go up to $400,000 challenge / $80,000 instant…

6

Goat Funded Trader

Hong Kong, Hong Kong · founded 2023

11.6AI visibility
Evaluation models
Instant funding, One-step, Three-step, Two-step
Maximum allocation
$400,000 (scaling to $2M)
Profit split
up to 100%
Payout frequency
on demand (first reward on demand; 2-business-day guarantee)
Platforms
cTrader, Match-Trader, MT5, TradeLocker, Volumetrica

Goat Funded Trader is a proprietary trading firm based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong, founded in 2023. It offers one-step, two-step, three-step, instant-funding evaluations on forex, indices, commodities, crypto, stocks, futures. Funded accounts go up to…

7

FXIFY

London, United Kingdom · founded 2023

9.3AI visibility
Evaluation models
Instant funding, One-step, Three-step, Two-step
Maximum allocation
$400,000
Profit split
75% (up to 90%; 100% on FXIFY Futures)
Challenge fee from
$39 (Lightning from $59; $5k One Phase $250)
Payout frequency
first payout on demand, then monthly (bi-weekly add-on)
Platforms
DXtrade, MT4, MT5, TradingView

FXIFY is a proprietary trading firm based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2023. It offers one-step, two-step, three-step, instant-funding evaluations on forex, indices, commodities, crypto, stocks, futures. Funded accounts go up to $400,000. The profit…

8

Blue Guardian

Dubai, United Arab Emirates · founded 2021

8.3AI visibility
Evaluation models
Instant funding, One-step, Two-step
Maximum allocation
$400,000
Profit split
up to 90% (100% on select plans)
Challenge fee from
$54 ($5K Instant)
Payout frequency
on demand (Instant) / every 7 days (1-Step, 2-Step)
Platforms
DeepCharts, Match-Trader, MT5, NinjaTrader, TradeLocker, TradingView, Tradovate

Blue Guardian is a proprietary trading firm based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, founded in 2021. It offers one-step, two-step, instant-funding evaluations on forex, indices, commodities, crypto, futures. Funded accounts go up to $400,000. The profit…

9

Rebels Funding

Czech Republic · founded 2023

7AI visibility
Evaluation models
Instant funding, One-step, Three-step, Two-step
Maximum allocation
$320,000 (account growth up to 200% of initial)
Profit split
75% (up to 90%)
Challenge fee from
€14 ($10,000 Gold 1-Phase promo)
Platforms
Proprietary

Rebels Funding is a proprietary trading firm based in Czech Republic, founded in 2023. It offers one-step, two-step, three-step, instant-funding evaluations on forex, indices, commodities, crypto. Funded accounts go up to $320,000 (account growth up to…

10

Crypto Fund Trader

Pamplona, Spain · founded 2022

7AI visibility
Evaluation models
Instant funding, One-step, Two-step
Maximum allocation
$200,000 (scaling to $1,280,000)
Profit split
80% (up to 90% via scaling)
Challenge fee from
$40 ($5k Accelerated 1-phase)
Payout frequency
on demand (Break plan)
Platforms
Bybit, Match-Trader, MT5

Crypto Fund Trader is a proprietary trading firm based in Pamplona, Spain, founded in 2022. It offers one-step, two-step, instant-funding evaluations on crypto, forex, indices, commodities, stocks. Funded accounts go up to $200,000 (scaling to $1,280,000).…

Full table (48)

#Prop firmAI visibilityModelsMax allocationProfit splitPlatforms
1FTMO47.5One-step, Two-step$200,000 (scaling to $2M)80% (up to 90%; 90% on 1-Step)cTrader, DXtrade, MT4, MT5, TradingView
2FundedNext45.6Instant funding, One-step, Two-step$200,000 (merge up to $300,000; scaling to $4M)80% (up to 95%)cTrader, Match-Trader, MT4, MT5
3The5ers37.9Instant funding, One-step, Three-step, Two-step$100,000 (scaling to $4,000,000)80% (up to 100%)MT5
4FundingPips24.6Instant funding, One-step, Two-step$100,000 (up to $200,000 on selected models)80% (60% weekly, 90% on demand, 100% monthly)cTrader, MT5
5Instant Funding14.7Instant funding, One-step, Two-step$400,000 challenge / $80,000 instant (scaling to $3,840,000)80% (up to 90%)cTrader, Match-Trader, MT5
6Goat Funded Trader11.6Instant funding, One-step, Three-step, Two-step$400,000 (scaling to $2M)up to 100%cTrader, Match-Trader, MT5, TradeLocker, Volumetrica
7FXIFY9.3Instant funding, One-step, Three-step, Two-step$400,00075% (up to 90%; 100% on FXIFY Futures)DXtrade, MT4, MT5, TradingView
8Blue Guardian8.3Instant funding, One-step, Two-step$400,000up to 90% (100% on select plans)DeepCharts, Match-Trader, MT5, NinjaTrader, TradeLocker, TradingView, Tradovate
9Rebels Funding7Instant funding, One-step, Three-step, Two-step$320,000 (account growth up to 200% of initial)75% (up to 90%)Proprietary
10Crypto Fund Trader7Instant funding, One-step, Two-step$200,000 (scaling to $1,280,000)80% (up to 90% via scaling)Bybit, Match-Trader, MT5
11Maven Trading6.1Instant funding, One-step, Three-step, Two-step$100,00080%MT5
12E8 Markets5One-step$500,00080% (configurable)cTrader, E8 Terminal, Match-Trader, MT5, TradeLocker
13Funded Trading Plus4.2Instant funding, One-step, Two-step$200,000 (scaling to $5M with add-on)80% (up to 100%)Match-Trader, MT5
14Hola Prime3.9Instant funding, One-step, Two-stepup to $2M via Prime Circle scaling80% bi-weekly / 95% monthly (up to 90% Direct)Match-Trader, MT5
15Alpha Capital Group3.8Instant funding, One-step, Three-step, Two-step$200,00080% (up to 90% with add-on)cTrader, DXtrade, MT5, TradeLocker
16BrightFunded2.4One-step, Two-step$200,000 (scaling to $400K)—cTrader, DXtrade, MT5
17FunderPro1.8Instant funding, One-step, Two-step$200,000 (scaling to $5M)80% (up to 90%)cTrader, MT5, TradeLocker
18City Traders Imperium1.8Instant funding, One-step, Two-step$100,000 challenge / $80,000 instant (scaling to $4M)up to 100% (VIP tiers: Bronze 90%, Silver 100%)Match-Trader, MT5
19Aqua Funded1.3Instant funding, One-step, Two-step$400,000 (scaling to $4M)90% (100% with add-on)cTrader, Match-Trader, MT5, TradeLocker
20Audacity Capital1.3Instant funding, One-step, Two-step$200,000 challenge (scaling to $2M; FTP instant up to $768K)up to 90%DXtrade, MT5
21DNA Funded (watch)1.2One-step, Two-step$600,00080% (90% with booster)TradeLocker
22For Traders1.2Instant funding, One-step, Two-step$100,000 initial (up to $300,000 for Gold-tier Premium Program traders)up to 90%cTrader, MT5, TradeLocker
23Blueberry Funded0.9Instant funding, One-step, Two-step$200,000 (scaling to $2,000,000)80% (85% on Flex 1 Step; up to 90% via scaling)—
24The Trading Pit0.8Instant funding, One-step, Two-step$200,000 (scaling to $5,000,000)80% (Prime and Instant); 50% to 80% (Classic scaling)ATAS, NinjaTrader, Quantower, Rithmic, Sierra Chart, Tradovate
25ThinkCapital0.4Instant funding, One-step, Three-step, Two-step$600,000 (manage up to $600K via scaling)up to 90%ThinkTrader, TradingView
26FTUK0.4Instant funding, One-step$200,000up to 80%DXtrade, Match-Trader, MT5, TradeLocker
27SabioTrade0.3One-step$200,000 ($1,000,000 Supreme plan; no scaling)80% (90% on $100K and above)Proprietary
28Fintokei0.3One-step, Three-step, Two-step$400,000 (ProTrader)80% (ProTrader); 90% (SwiftTrader); 50% to 100% (StartTrader); up to 95% via loyaltycTrader, MT5, TradingView
29FundedFirm0.3Instant funding, One-step, Two-step$100,000up to 100%MT5
30QT Funded0.3Instant funding, One-step, Two-step$200,000 (up to $300K simulated capital)70% (QT One); 80% (QT Two, QT Power); 100% (QT Instant)MT5, TradeLocker
31PipFarm0.2One-step$300,000 (scaling to $1.5M)70% (up to 95% via XP ranks)—
32Prop Number One (watch)0.2—$300,000 (scaling from $7,000)up to 100%cTrader, DXtrade, MT4, MT5
33IC Funded0.1Instant funding, One-step, Two-step$500,00080% (up to 90% with add-ons)—
34Funded Trader Markets0.1Instant funding, One-step, Two-step$300,000 (up to $1M max allocation)up to 90% on evaluations (90% on first $10,000 for 1-Step Nitro); up to 80% on InstantcTrader, Match-Trader, MT5, TradeLocker
35Funding Traders0.1Instant funding, One-step, Two-step$400,000 (Instant); $200,000 (evaluations)80% to 100% (evaluations); 90% to 100% (Instant, 1-Step)MT5, TradeLocker
36FundYourFX (watch)0.1Instant funding———
37Lark Funding0.1Instant funding, One-step, Three-step$200,00080% (90% on Instant)—
38Lux Trading Firm0.1Instant funding, One-step$1,000,000 (scaling to $10,000,000)80%Match-Trader, MT5, TraderEvolution, TradingView
39Ascendx Capital0Two-step$200,00090%—
40Finotive Funding0Instant funding, One-step, Two-step$200,000——
41Hantec Trader0Instant funding, One-step, Two-step$100,000 (scaling to $200,000)75% (up to 90% with add-ons)—
42Ment Funding0One-step$2,000,000 direct (scaling to $5M)75% (90% with add-on); 80% on Equities—
43Monevis0Instant funding, One-step, Three-step, Two-step$100,000 (Instant capped at $50K allocation)50% (Instant); standard plans not capturedProprietary
44MyFlashFunding (watch)0Two-step$200,000up to 80% (90% add-on)Sway Charts
45Nordic Funder0Instant funding, One-step, Three-step, Two-step$500,00080% (90% with add-on)cTrader, DXtrade, Match-Trader
46OFP Funding0Instant funding$300,00080% (100% option)Proprietary, TradingView
47TopTier Trader (watch)0One-step, Two-step———
48Traders With Edge0Instant funding, One-step, Two-step$1,000,000 (scaling to $3M; institutional path up to $30M after 2 years)80%MT5

How this ranking works: the score is the Pipswire AI Visibility Index for Q3 2026 (method 1.1) — 2,344 answers from ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, Claude, Google AI Mode, AI Overviews and the Google top ten across 16 markets, combining how often a firm is named (40%), whether and how high it is recommended (30%), the tone of the mention (15%) and whether the engine cites the firm's own site (15%). It measures visibility, not quality: a high score means AI assistants recommend the firm often, not that it is right for you. Closed firms are excluded. Full index and CSV (CC BY 4.0).

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