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17 Firms
Best Prop Firms for Scalping
Scalping — taking quick trades for small profits (1-10 pips) with tight stop losses — requires specific conditions that not all prop firms offer. You need: raw spreads (0.0-0.5 pips on majors), fast execution (under 50ms), no minimum hold time restrictions, and a firm that doesn't penalize high trade frequency. Some firms explicitly ban scalping or impose minimum hold times (30 seconds to 2 minutes), while others welcome it but restrict specific techniques like tick scalping or latency arbitrage. The firms listed here allow scalping as a valid trading strategy with competitive conditions.
Spread Critical
For scalpers, spread IS your cost. 0.2 pips vs 1.0 pip on EUR/USD is the difference between profit and loss on a 5-pip target.
Hold Time Rules
Some firms require minimum 30s-2min hold times. This kills scalping. Verify there's NO minimum hold time before purchasing.
Trade Frequency
Scalpers may place 50-200 trades per day. Ensure the firm doesn't flag high-frequency trading or limit daily trade counts.
Execution Speed
Slippage on a 5-pip trade is devastating. Look for firms with sub-50ms execution and minimal slippage on demo/eval accounts.
Find Your Perfect Firm17 Results
| # | Firm | Rating | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | 4.8 | ||
2 | FXIFY Spread: Raw Spreads. Platforms: DXtrade, MT4, MT5. | 4.6 | |
3 | The 5%ers Spread: Raw Spreads. Platforms: MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader. | 4.8 | |
4 | Blueberry Funded Spread: Raw Spreads. Platforms: TradeLocker, MT5. | 4.2 | |
5 | Maven Trading Spread: ECN Raw. Platforms: cTrader, Match-Trader, MT5. | 4.5 | |
6 | Alpha Capital Group Spread: Raw Spreads. Platforms: cTrader, DXtrade, MT5. | 4.7 | |
7 | FundingPips Spread: Raw + Commission. Platforms: cTrader, Match-Trader, MT5. | 4.8 | |
8 | Instant Funding Spread: Raw + Commission. Platforms: cTrader, Match-Trader, MT5. | 3.8 | |
9 | City Traders Imperium Spread: Raw Spreads. Platforms: Match-Trader, MT5, DXtrade. | 4.5 | |
10 | Funded Trading Plus Spread: Raw Spreads. Platforms: cTrader, DXtrade, Match-Trader. | 4.5 | |
11 | OANDA Prop Trader Spread: Raw + Commission. Platforms: MT5. | 4.8 | |
12 | AquaFunded Spread: Low Spreads. Platforms: cTrader, Match-Trader, MT5. | 4.6 | |
13 | The Trading Pit Spread: Raw + Commission. Platforms: cTrader, MT4, MT5. | 4.5 | |
14 | FundedElite Spread: Raw Spreads. Platforms: MT5. | 4.5 | |
15 | Hantec Trader Spread: Raw + Commission. Platforms: MT4, MT5. | 4.6 | |
16 | Axi Select Spread: Raw Spreads. Platforms: MT4. | 4.7 | |
17 | AquaFutures Spread: Exchange Fees. Platforms: ProjectX. | 4.4 |
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Split
تصل إلى 90%
From
$89
Type
2-Step
Spread: Raw + Commission. Platforms: cTrader, DXtrade, MT4.
Split
Up to 90%
From
$109
Type
1-Step
Spread: Raw Spreads. Platforms: DXtrade, MT4, MT5.
Split
تصل إلى 100%
From
$235
Type
Instant
Spread: Raw Spreads. Platforms: MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader.
Split
80%
From
$89
Type
1-Step
Spread: Raw Spreads. Platforms: TradeLocker, MT5.
Split
80%
From
$99
Type
1-Step
Spread: ECN Raw. Platforms: cTrader, Match-Trader, MT5.
Split
80%
From
$77
Type
2-Step
Spread: Raw Spreads. Platforms: cTrader, DXtrade, MT5.
Split
Up to 100%
From
$32
Type
2-Step
Spread: Raw + Commission. Platforms: cTrader, Match-Trader, MT5.
Split
Up to 95%
From
$84
Type
Instant
Spread: Raw + Commission. Platforms: cTrader, Match-Trader, MT5.
Split
up to 100%
From
$109
Type
2-Step
Spread: Raw Spreads. Platforms: Match-Trader, MT5, DXtrade.
Split
Até 100%
From
$119
Type
1-Step
Spread: Raw Spreads. Platforms: cTrader, DXtrade, Match-Trader.
Split
Up to 90%
From
$199
Type
2-Step
Spread: Raw + Commission. Platforms: MT5.
Split
90%
From
$99
Type
2-Step
Spread: Low Spreads. Platforms: cTrader, Match-Trader, MT5.
Split
Up to 80%
From
$99
Type
1-Step
Spread: Raw + Commission. Platforms: cTrader, MT4, MT5.
Split
90%
From
$149
Type
2-Step
Spread: Raw Spreads. Platforms: MT5.
Split
80%
From
$179
Type
2-Step
Spread: Raw + Commission. Platforms: MT4, MT5.
Split
Up to 90%
From
$0
Type
2-Step
Spread: Raw Spreads. Platforms: MT4.
Split
90%
From
$109
Type
1-Step
Spread: Exchange Fees. Platforms: ProjectX.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is scalping allowed at all prop firms?
No. About 30-40% of prop firms restrict or prohibit scalping. Some ban it outright, others impose minimum hold times (30 seconds to 2 minutes), and some only restrict specific techniques like tick scalping or latency arbitrage. Always verify the scalping policy.
What spreads do scalpers need?
Ideally 0.0-0.5 pips on major pairs (EUR/USD, GBP/USD). Anything above 1.0 pip makes scalping unprofitable for most strategies. Look for "raw spread" or "ECN" accounts, even if they charge per-lot commissions.
Will high trade frequency get me flagged?
At scalping-friendly firms, no — 50-200 trades per day is normal. However, some firms flag accounts with 500+ trades daily or trades held for under 10 seconds. Avoid exploiting simulated fills that wouldn't execute on live markets.