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Every rating on PropFirmCircle is based on verifiable data, real trader experiences, and a consistent 12-criteria methodology. No pay-for-play. No hidden agendas.
Each firm is evaluated across these key dimensions. Criteria are weighted by their impact on trader success.
How much of your profits you actually keep. We track base splits, scaling plans, and conditional bonuses.
Static vs trailing, daily limits, and how they're calculated. The #1 reason traders fail challenges.
How fast you receive your money. We verify actual payout times from real traders, not marketing claims.
MT4, MT5, cTrader, DXTrade, TradingView — which platforms are available and how they perform.
Inactivity fees, consistency rules, news restrictions, and anything buried in the fine print.
EA policies, scalping rules, weekend holding, copy trading, and strategy limitations.
Challenge costs relative to account size, reset fees, and overall value compared to competitors.
How clear and honest the firm is about their rules, terms, and business model.
Every review follows the same rigorous process to ensure consistency and fairness.
We read every page of the firm's website, terms of service, and FAQ. We document all rules, fees, and conditions — especially the ones that aren't prominently displayed.
Where possible, we purchase a challenge and trade it ourselves. We evaluate execution quality, spreads, platform stability, and the overall user experience.
We catalog restrictions that firms don't advertise: consistency rules, news blackout periods, maximum position sizes, and weekend holding policies. This data feeds our Hidden Rules Database.
We collect payout proofs from real traders, verify payment timelines, and track any reported issues with withdrawals. Firms with payout problems get flagged immediately.
Ratings aren't set in stone. We continuously monitor rule changes, community feedback, and payout reports. When firms change, our ratings change too — usually within 48 hours.
We've turned down lucrative affiliate deals with firms we consider risky. Revenue never overrides integrity.
Every affiliate relationship is disclosed. Our rating methodology is public. We show our work.
Our ratings update with the industry. When firms change rules or have payout issues, we reflect it fast.
When a prop firm closes (like My Forex Funds in 2023), we take immediate action:
We evaluate each firm across 12 criteria including profit split, drawdown rules, payout speed, platform support, hidden fees, and transparency. Each criterion is weighted by importance, producing a final score out of 5.0.
No. Our ratings are based on objective data. We've rejected partnerships with firms we consider problematic, and affiliate status is never a factor in our scoring.
We monitor firms continuously. Major changes (rule updates, payout issues) are reflected within 24-48 hours. Full reviews are re-evaluated quarterly.
Absolutely not. We do not accept payment for reviews or ratings. No firm can pay to improve their score, remove negative information, or suppress our findings.
Now that you know how we rate, explore our reviews to find the best prop firm for your trading style.