Trading insights, prop firm news, and educational content from the PropFirmsCompared team.
Most traders have either never journaled or tried and given up. Both failures come from the same source: no one showed them what a journal is actually for. Here's a complete template you can copy and use today — short enough to sustain, structured enough to actually improve your trading.
Funded Trading Plus and Instant Funding merged in May 2026 — but they're still separate brands with separate products. Here's which one to actually pick.
Some of the most interesting work in prop trading is being done by newer firms — operators launched in the past 2-3 years pushing the industry forward with distinctive features and fresh approaches. PFC's Rising Stars section covers them editorially. Here's the current cohort, grouped by what makes each one stand out.
Most traders pick a firm, pass a challenge, take payouts, repeat. The traders building sustained income in 2026 do it differently — they run multi-firm portfolios. Here's the strategic framework: which firms to combine, how to allocate, and which combinations actually work.
FXIFY has paid out $33M+ across 13,000+ withdrawals. Lark Funding has built Gain Protector, Smart Restart, and a monthly funded-account bonus that nobody else offers. Two growing prop firms, two completely different bets — here's the head-to-head.
Most prop firms restrict news trading. Some restrict it heavily. A few genuinely permit it — but you only find out which is which after buying the challenge and trying to trade your first NFP release. Here are the firms whose rules actually accommodate news strategies in 2026.
The wait is over. PFC's AI Challenge Finder is officially live — answer a short questionnaire, get a ranked top-3 match from the top prop firms in about two minutes, with plain-English reasoning, current pricing, and PFC discounts auto-applied. Here's the walkthrough.
May was one of the busier months in recent prop firm history. A major UK acquisition reshaping the European market. The first prop firm launching prediction markets — and regulators promptly taking notice. A cyberattack at a major US operator. Plus the consolidation cycle continuing. Here's the full monthly roundup.
If you've tried a prop firm challenge and ended up frustrated, the problem might not have been your trading. It might have been the firm. Here are six firms whose rules genuinely suit beginners — across different beginner profiles — and why each one works.
Roughly 14% of traders pass their first prop firm challenge. The other 86% mostly fail through execution mistakes, not strategy errors. Most are decent traders who approached the challenge wrong. Here's the realistic playbook for being in the 14% — preparation, week-by-week execution, and the mistakes that take out most attempts.
Static drawdown. Daily payouts. No consistency rule. Almost no prop firm offers all three in one account — and E8 Pro is back with that exact combination for one month only. 30% off for the first 14 days. After that, it might disappear permanently. Here's why it matters.
The first half of 2026 has been one of the most consequential periods in modern prop trading history. The boom-era recklessness of 2022-2023 has given way to consolidation, regulation, and genuine maturity. Here's where the industry actually stands — and who's winning.
Swing trading is the most sustainable way to trade a prop firm account — but not every firm is built for it. Time limits, weekend restrictions, and trailing drawdown all fight against multi-day holds. Here are the firms genuinely built for swing traders, across forex and futures.
The two biggest names in prop trading, and they couldn't be more different. FTMO is the eleven-year establishment with $500M+ paid and OANDA backing. FundedNext is the four-year disruptor with the industry's only challenge-phase profit share. Here's the full head-to-head.
Nearly a third of prop firms have shut down or been absorbed in two years. Some collapsed honestly. A few behaved badly. Here are the genuine red flags to watch for before handing over a challenge fee — and, just as importantly, the things that look like warning signs but aren't.
Two of the UK's most established prop firms are joining forces. Instant Funding has officially acquired Funded Trading Plus in a seven-figure deal that boosts the combined group's revenue by 70%. Both brands continue operating independently — but here's what's actually changing.
Most traders pass their first prop firm challenge with no idea what happens next. KYC verification appears. Payment methods need choosing. Processing windows stretch from "instant" to "5 business days." Here's the complete payout process — what to expect and how to avoid the common delays.
One firm scales your profit split from 80% to 100% based on consecutive profitable days. The other offers a $13 entry point and scaling to $1 million. E8 Markets vs Maven Trading — two completely different bets on what a mid-tier prop firm should offer.
Half the firms in this industry will quietly cripple a scalping account through restrictions you only discover after you've bought the challenge. The other half are genuinely built for scalpers. Here's how to tell which is which — across both forex and futures.
Should you go down the futures route or the CFD route? Most blogs answer "it depends." That's useless if you're the trader trying to decide. Futures and CFD prop firms are two genuinely different worlds — different rules, platforms, markets, and trader cultures. Here's how to pick the right one.
120+ prop firm challenges. Each with different rules, splits, drawdowns, and trade-offs. For most traders, picking the right one is impossible without days of research. PFC's new Challenge Finder uses AI to do that work in two minutes. Launching soon — here's what it does.
One firm offers a 24-hour payout guarantee that automatically pays 100% if missed. The other offers a $1 starter account and a monthly salary at the top VIP tier. Blue Guardian vs GOAT Funded Trader — two completely different bets on what traders actually want.
PFC's new Flash Discounts feature surfaces the biggest time-limited prop firm deals — up to 80% off — all verified, all in one place. Here's how it works
Most traders treat prop firm giveaways like lottery tickets. The ones who actually win treat them like a system. Modern picker tools filter entries before the random draw — and the difference between never winning and winning consistently lives in surviving those filters. Here's how.
"Sustainable traders are more valuable than short-term gamblers." That's the philosophy behind AIFO, one of 2026's newest prop firms. We sat down with founder Jun Y to talk about why he's building against the industry playbook — and what he thinks the rest of the industry gets wrong.
Roughly 14% of traders pass their first prop firm evaluation. Only 7% ever reach a payout. The natural assumption is the 7% are luckier or smarter than the rest. They aren't. They just consistently do twelve specific things the other 93% don't. Here's the list.
NexGen ProTrader Funding has just rolled out one of the most significant product overhauls we've seen from a futures prop firm this year. EOD drawdown, the new Payout Doubling Model, 7-day cycles, DCA and HFT restrictions removed. Here's what changed and why it matters.
Most prop trading content has a hidden assumption: you can sit at the charts all day. For working traders, that's nonsense. Here's how to pick the right firm, the right strategy, and build a sustainable side-hustle trading career around a 9-to-5.
Most traders pick the wrong prop firm and never realise it. They fail challenges, blame themselves, and walk away thinking prop trading doesn't work. The firm was the problem. Here's the eight-factor framework for picking the right one and avoiding the traps.
Most people who try prop trading don't make it, and it's usually not because of bad strategy. It's bad firm selection and bad psychology. Here's the beginner's guide we wish more new traders read before spending their first dollar on a challenge.
One offers a 90% profit split, a 100% challenge fee refund, and scaling up to $2 million. The other is the prop arm of a regulated broker (ATFX), with entry from just $25. AquaFunded vs ATFunded; two very different propositions, compared properly.
FundedNext has just dropped Flex — a new futures challenge from $69.99 with no daily loss limit, EOD drawdown, lower profit targets, and up to 90% profit split. The cheapest way into FundedNext Futures yet. Here's everything we know about the launch.
No daily loss limits, no consistency rules, no time pressure. Halcyon Trader Funding launched in 2024 with a different idea — build a futures prop firm for traders tired of the games. Here's why this Detroit-based newcomer is one of our Rising Stars worth watching.
Most prop firm comparison sites pocket the commission and move on. PFC's Loyalty Program returns real value to the trader — 1 point per $1 spent, redeemable for free challenges or PayPal cash, stacks with our discount codes. Here's how it works.
One has $180M in verified payouts and a 100% monthly profit split. The other is backed by an ASIC-regulated broker with challenges from $25. FundingPips vs Blueberry Funded — two very different bets on what a modern prop firm should look like, compared properly.
FundedNext is having its biggest year yet — $284M paid to traders, a US relaunch, monthly payout reports, and Clarity Cards. We break down what's actually new, what's worth knowing, and how to use our new exclusive code PFCFN for 7% off CFDs, 10% off Futures, and a 120% refund.
The biggest names aren't always the best. Rising Stars is PFC's dedicated section for new and emerging prop firms — the ones innovating, adapting, and competing for trader attention. No commissions, no affiliate strings, just honest reviews of the firms reshaping the industry.
In-depth City Traders Imperium review for 2026 — challenges, scaling, profit splits, and platforms. Plus an exclusive 40% PFC discount on every CTI account.
Here is the most recent update the My Forex Funds has just released that outlines what has happened and what is happening next.
Check out our comparison of two of the best Prop Firms in the business, FundedNext and the5ers. Lets see who comes out top in 2026
Ryan and Ross from Prop Firms Compared sat down with Steven A. Kubik, CEO of Halcyon Trader Funding, to discuss why he believes the prop firm industry has lost sight of live funding, what traders misunderstand about payouts, and why slowing down may be the single biggest edge in trading.
Trailing drawdown is the main reason traders fail prop firm challenges. Learn exactly how it works, why it catches traders out, and the simple risk rules you can use to manage it and pass.
Most traders fail prop firm challenges because they risk too much and misunderstand the rules. This guide explains the key mistakes and how to pass consistently.
Most traders fail prop firm challenges because they misunderstand the rules. This guide breaks down drawdown limits, profit targets, and key restrictions so you can trade within the rules and avoid blowing your account.
Mubite was launched to solve a clear gap in the market: a lack of high-quality crypto-focused prop firms. Founder Peter Andreas explains how the firm is built differently.
After generating over $250,000 trading prop firms, Louis Gallimore launched CypherTicks to build a more transparent, disciplined, and professionally structured trading environment.
Founded in 2025, ProPips was built to cut through the noise in the prop firm industry. Founder Josh explains why many firms fail traders and how ProPips aims to create a cleaner, fairer trading environment.
Nexgen ProTrader Funding was launched in 2025 by trading veteran John Novak after decades building trading software and educating traders. The firm aims to create a prop trading environment that mirrors real accounts, with clear rules, strong support, and a focus on disciplined traders.
CypherTicks is a new prop firm founded in 2026 by UK trader Louis Gallimore. After generating over $250,000 trading prop firm accounts himself, Gallimore launched CypherTicks to build a trading firm focused on clear rules, strong infrastructure, and disciplined traders rather than marketing hype.
FundedNext up's the transparency game with its first monthly Payout Report
Apex Trader Funding has introduced some of the biggest rule changes in the futures prop firm industry. Trailing drawdown has been replaced with end of day drawdown. Monthly subscriptions have been removed. Performance Account fees have been reduced. And payouts are now guaranteed if rules are followed. These updates make the structure simpler and may change how many traders approach prop firm challenges. Here is everything traders need to know.
The Rising Stars, a new spotlight series dedicated to emerging prop trading firms that prioritize transparency, fair rules, fast payouts, and genuine trader success over hype.
February 2026 Prop Trading Recap: Ultra-Fast Payouts, Transparent Futures Launch, and Cooling Volatility Take Centre Stage
FTMO Takes Over OANDA Prop Trader: Full Transition Begins as Client Accounts Face Termination and Migration Incentives Offered
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