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United States Traders
Best Prop Firms for US Traders 2025 | American Funded Accounts
Find prop trading firms that accept US-based traders in 2025. Many firms restrict American clients - discover verified options with fast payouts and fair rules.
58 firms accept United States traders
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FTMO
4.9(2847 reviews)
Up to 90% SplitFrom $1552-Step
FTMO is the undisputed industry leader in proprietary trading. Based in Prague, Czech Republic, they've paid out over $130 million to traders worldwide since 2015. Their 2-step evaluation is challenging but fair, rewarding disciplined traders with up to 90% profit splits.
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The 5%ers
4.8(1892 reviews)
Up to 100% SplitFrom $235Instant
The 5%ers pioneered the instant funding model in prop trading since 2016. Skip the evaluation entirely and start trading real capital immediately, with the industry's highest scaling potential up to $4 million.
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FundedNext
4.8(3241 reviews)
Up to 95% SplitFrom $321-Step
FundedNext revolutionized prop trading by paying traders 15% of their profits during the evaluation phase. With balance-based drawdown and no time limits, they've quickly become one of the most popular firms globally.
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Alpha Capital Group
4.7(1547 reviews)
80% SplitFrom $772-Step
Alpha Capital Group is a UK-based prop firm known for zero commission trading and their powerful Alpha Dashboard 2.0. With scaling potential to $2 million and transparent operations, they've earned a strong reputation in the trading community.
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E8 Markets
4.7(1876 reviews)
80% SplitFrom $1381-Step
E8 Markets boasts the industry's most aggressive scaling program, the ELEV8, allowing traders to grow from a $100K account to $2.4 million. Their 1-step evaluation makes getting funded simpler than traditional 2-step models.
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Bulenox
4.3(950 reviews)
90% SplitFrom $1251-Step
Bulenox offers a unique proposition in the futures prop space: keep 100% of your first $10,000 in profits. With a focus on simplicity and trader retention, they provide a straightforward path to funding.
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True Forex Funds
1(4000 reviews)
N/A SplitFrom $01-Step
⚠️ TRUE FOREX FUNDS PERMANENTLY CLOSED IN MAY 2024 due to financial insolvency after MetaQuotes terminated their MT4/MT5 license. Do NOT send any money. Choose reliable alternatives like FTMO, FundedNext, or The 5%ers instead.
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FundingPips
4.8(3120 reviews)
Up to 100% SplitFrom $322-Step
FundingPips revolutionizes the prop space with weekly payouts, balance-based drawdown, and entry prices starting as low as $32. They offer a transparent path to funding with partnerships like Prop Firm One and Riseworks.
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Blue Guardian
4.6(1456 reviews)
85% SplitFrom $1292-Step
Blue Guardian's claim to fame is the Guardian Protector - a built-in risk management tool that automatically prevents you from hitting daily drawdown limits. This unique feature makes them particularly attractive to traders who struggle with emotional discipline.
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Maven Trading
4.5(1567 reviews)
80% SplitFrom $991-Step
Maven Trading focuses on providing professional trading conditions with true ECN execution. Their standout feature is the industry's cheapest reset fee at just $25, making multiple challenge attempts affordable.
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Instant Funding
4.3(1423 reviews)
80% SplitFrom $445Instant
Instant Funding eliminates the challenge phase entirely. Pay a premium upfront and start trading funded capital immediately. Perfect for experienced traders who are confident in their strategy.
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Topstep
4.5(3892 reviews)
90% SplitFrom $492-Step
Topstep is the grandfather of futures prop trading, operating since 2012. Unlike newer firms, they include professional coaching and education with every account - making them ideal for developing traders.
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Earn2Trade
4.4(2156 reviews)
80% SplitFrom $1502-Step
Earn2Trade combines prop firm funding with education and mentorship. Their Gauntlet Mini program is one of the most affordable paths to funded futures trading, with end-of-day drawdown and partnership with Helios Trading Partners.
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City Traders Imperium
4.5(1847 reviews)
Up to 100% SplitFrom $1092-Step
City Traders Imperium (CTI) is a London-based prop firm offering one of the industry's most aggressive scaling paths to $2 million. Their unique tiered structure allows top performers to earn up to 100% of their profits.
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Funded Trading Plus
4.5(1892 reviews)
Up to 100% SplitFrom $1191-Step
Funded Trading Plus disrupted the industry with their 1-Step Master program. Achieve 100% profit split after meeting consistency requirements, with scaling potential up to $2.5 million.
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Goat Funded Trader
4.4(2341 reviews)
Up to 95% SplitFrom $481-Step
Goat Funded Trader democratized prop trading with $48 challenges. Their ultra-low pricing removes financial barriers while still offering up to 95% profit splits and scaling to $800K.
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Finotive Funding
4.3(1456 reviews)
95% SplitFrom $791-Step
Finotive Funding combines aggressive 95% profit splits with balance-based drawdown and affordable pricing. Their no-time-limit evaluations remove pressure from the challenge process.
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ThinkCapital
4.3(1834 reviews)
85% SplitFrom $952-Step
ThinkCapital has built trust through PropFirmMatch verification and consistently fast payouts. Their standard 2-step evaluation offers competitive conditions with claims of 24-hour payout processing.
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Blueberry Funded
4.2(1543 reviews)
80% SplitFrom $891-Step
Blueberry Funded is the proprietary trading arm of ASIC-regulated Blueberry Markets broker. This broker-backed model provides institutional liquidity and regulatory credibility that standalone prop firms cannot match.
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Top One Trader
4.4(1678 reviews)
90% SplitFrom $751-Step
Top One Trader's Flash program removes the daily loss limit entirely - a game-changer for aggressive traders who struggle with this rule at other firms. 90% profit split and bi-weekly payouts.
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BrightFunded
4.5(1287 reviews)
85% SplitFrom $852-Step
BrightFunded built their own trading ecosystem from scratch. Their custom app replaces MetaTrader with a modern, mobile-first experience designed for today's traders.
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QT Funded
4.1(1234 reviews)
80% SplitFrom $991-Step
QT Funded focuses on speed and simplicity. Their 1-step evaluation and fast verification process gets traders funded quickly without complex rules.
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OANDA Prop Trader
4.8(3456 reviews)
Up to 90% SplitFrom $1992-Step
OANDA Prop Trader is backed by the regulated broker OANDA, one of the most trusted names in forex. This institutional backing provides unmatched security for trader capital and payout reliability.
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Breakout
4.5(1876 reviews)
Up to 90% SplitFrom $1291-Step
Breakout is a crypto-friendly prop firm with raw spreads, no time limits, and weekend holding allowed. They offer both 1-step and 2-step evaluation options for different trader preferences.
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AquaFunded
4.6(2134 reviews)
90% SplitFrom $992-Step
AquaFunded has gained popularity for allowing high-frequency trading (HFT) and scalping strategies during evaluation. Their fast payout processing and affordable pricing make them a rising competitor.
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For Traders
4.4(1654 reviews)
Up to 90% SplitFrom $1092-Step
For Traders brings gamification to prop trading with achievements, leaderboards, and progress tracking. Perfect for traders who enjoy competitive, engaging experiences.
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Fintokei
4.5(1876 reviews)
80% SplitFrom $149Instant
Fintokei offers unique instant funding through SwiftTrader and traditional evaluation via ProTrader. Strong Japanese and European market focus differentiates them.
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Seacrest Markets
4.3(1432 reviews)
80% SplitFrom $1192-Step
Seacrest Markets offers a boutique prop trading experience with genuine STP execution, personal account managers, and simple rules. Quality over quantity approach.
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Funding Traders
4.6(2456 reviews)
Up to 100% SplitFrom $891-Step
Funding Traders combines transparent leadership with a unique 100% profit split add-on. CEO Dozie is actively involved in the community, addressing concerns directly on Discord.
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ATFunded
4.4(1876 reviews)
85% SplitFrom $992-Step
ATFunded pioneered TradeLocker adoption in prop trading, offering a web-based alternative to legacy MetaTrader platforms with full crypto support.
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Crypto Fund Trader
4.3(1654 reviews)
Up to 90% SplitFrom $1191-Step
Crypto Fund Trader is purpose-built for cryptocurrency traders. Unlike firms that added crypto as an afterthought, their infrastructure, spreads, and rules are optimized for digital assets.
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Nordic Funder
4.4(1432 reviews)
80% SplitFrom $991-Step
Nordic Funder brings Scandinavian business values to prop trading. Their focus on transparency, simplicity, and reliability resonates with traders tired of complex rules and hidden catches.
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FXIFY
4.6(3218 reviews)
Up to 90% SplitFrom $1091-Step
FXIFY is the go-to prop firm for algorithmic traders. They explicitly allow HFT bots, provide API access, and offer a custom analytics dashboard that algo traders actually need.
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Lark Funding
4.4(1654 reviews)
85% SplitFrom $991-Step
Lark Funding built their entire brand around radical transparency. Every rule is disclosed upfront. No surprises, no hidden catches, no 'we reserve the right' clauses.
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Audacity Capital
4.5(2187 reviews)
50-80% SplitFrom $199Instant
Audacity Capital operates as a genuine institutional prop firm based in Dubai. Unlike challenge-based firms, they provide instant capital access with profit splits that scale based on your consistency.
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The Trading Pit
4.5(380 reviews)
Up to 80% SplitFrom $991-Step
Multi-asset firm (Forex & Futures) with great scaling plan up to $5M.
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Darwinex Zero
4.3(1876 reviews)
Investor Allocation SplitFrom $382-Step
Darwinex Zero offers a completely unique model: trade virtual capital, prove consistency, then receive real investor allocations. Monthly subscription instead of challenge fees.
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Ment Funding
4.4(1876 reviews)
80% SplitFrom $1091-Step
Ment Funding was founded by traders trained at the Institute of Trading, bringing institutional trading education to prop funding. Their approach emphasizes professional development over quick profits.
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Trade The Pool
4.5(2134 reviews)
Up to 80% SplitFrom $971-Step
Trade The Pool is the only major prop firm focused exclusively on US stock trading. Perfect for equity traders who don't want forex, they offer 12,000+ stocks and ETFs.
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FundedElite
4.5(1876 reviews)
90% SplitFrom $1492-Step
FundedElite positions itself as the premium choice for experienced traders. Their focus is on quality over quantity - fewer traders, better support, superior conditions.
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Hantec Trader
4.6(2134 reviews)
80% SplitFrom $1792-Step
Hantec Trader is backed by Hantec Markets - an FCA-regulated broker with 30+ years of history. This provides genuine institutional safety that most prop firms cannot offer.
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Axi Select
4.7(2876 reviews)
Up to 90% SplitFrom $02-Step
Axi Select breaks the prop firm mold: it's completely FREE to join. Your funding is based on your Edge Score performance. Backed by ASIC-regulated Axi broker with genuine institutional infrastructure.
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My Funded Futures
4.7(520 reviews)
90% SplitFrom $1001-Step
Famous for End-of-Day drawdown rules which are better than trailing.
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Top One Futures
4.4(280 reviews)
90% SplitFrom $1101-Step
Flash funding model with high leverage futures trading.
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Alpha Futures
4.4(220 reviews)
80% SplitFrom $901-Step
Low cost entry into futures markets.
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Apex Trader Funding
4.7(1200 reviews)
100% SplitFrom $1471-Step
The volume leader in futures. 100% profit on first $25K, then 90%. Frequent 90% sales.
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Tradeify
4.5(1654 reviews)
90% SplitFrom $1291-Step
Tradeify focuses on simplicity and transparency. Their rules are clearly documented, contract limits are generous, and there's no complex scaling to understand.
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FundingTicks
4.3(1234 reviews)
80% SplitFrom $851-Step
FundingTicks focuses on accessibility - ultra-budget pricing and beginner-friendly approach for NQ and ES index futures traders specifically.
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FundedNext Futures
4.6(2134 reviews)
90% SplitFrom $1191-Step
FundedNext Futures brings the trusted FundedNext reputation to futures markets. Same proven payout record and support quality, now for futures traders.
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Blue Guardian Futures
4.5(1654 reviews)
85% SplitFrom $1291-Step
Blue Guardian Futures brings their famous Guardian Protector risk management tool to futures. The auto-close feature helps prevent hitting drawdown limits.
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Take Profit Trader
4.5(2134 reviews)
Up to 90% SplitFrom $991-Step
Take Profit Trader's PRO+ program allows day 1 withdrawals with no buffer. Their Safety Net feature provides extra protection during volatile markets.
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AquaFutures
4.4(1543 reviews)
90% SplitFrom $1091-Step
AquaFutures welcomes high-frequency and algorithmic trading in futures. Their modern tech stack provides API access for systematic traders.
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E8 Futures
4.5(1876 reviews)
80% SplitFrom $1391-Step
E8 Futures brings the premium analytics and dashboard of E8 Markets to CME futures. Their professional tools help traders optimize strategies.
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TradeDay
4.6(1876 reviews)
100% SplitFrom $1251-Step
TradeDay's direct funding model skips the simulated funded stage entirely. Pass the evaluation, get real capital immediately. 100% profit on first $10K.
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Traders Launch
4.4(1654 reviews)
90% SplitFrom $1151-Step
Traders Launch emphasizes trader development alongside funding. Their approach combines capital access with educational resources and growth support.
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The Trading Pit Futures
4.5(1765 reviews)
Up to 80% SplitFrom $992-Step
The Trading Pit expands into futures, bringing their established reputation and massive scaling potential. Up to $5M+ in funding available with their proven futures program.
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True Forex Funds
4.3(487 reviews)
Up to 80% SplitFrom $792-Step
True Forex Funds offers accessible prop trading challenges with competitive pricing and straightforward rules. A solid option for traders seeking an affordable entry into funded trading.
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SurgeTrader
1(3500 reviews)
N/A - CLOSED SplitFrom $01-Step
⚠️ WARNING: SURGETRADER HAS PERMANENTLY CLOSED. This prop firm ceased all operations in August 2023 due to financial difficulties. They are no longer accepting new traders or processing any payouts. DO NOT send any money to this firm. We recommend trusted alternatives like FTMO, FundedNext, or The 5%ers instead.
Trading from United States
US-based traders face more restrictions than most due to regulatory concerns. Many prop firms explicitly exclude US residents due to CFTC/SEC compliance requirements. However, several established firms do accept US traders, particularly for futures trading.
Key Considerations
- Verify the firm explicitly accepts US residents
- Futures prop firms are often the best option for US traders
- Check for CME data fee requirements
- Look for firms with US-based support teams
📜 Regulatory Landscape
The regulatory landscape for US traders is complex. Forex prop firms must navigate NFA/CFTC regulations. Most forex-focused prop firms don't accept US traders, but futures prop firms like Topstep, Apex, and Take Profit Trader specifically cater to the US market.
💰 Tax Considerations
Prop trading income is generally taxed as ordinary income. Futures traders may qualify for 60/40 tax treatment under Section 1256 contracts. Consult a tax professional familiar with trader tax status (TTS) election if you trade full-time.
💳 Payment Methods & Tips
US traders typically receive payouts via ACH, wire transfer, or PayPal. Some firms offer same-day payouts. Avoid firms that only offer crypto payouts if you prefer traditional banking.