Proprietary trading firms provide traders with capital after they pass paid evaluations, allowing them to retain 80% to 100% of profits. Key factors for selection include drawdown limits, payout structures, available assets, and trading restrictions.
Atlas Funded, based in Dubai, offers accounts up to $2 million and supports platforms like MT5 and TradeLocker. The5ers, operating for 10 years from Israel, provides scaling up to $4 million, while FundedNext, based in the UAE, supports multiple assets and offers a 24-hour payout guarantee.
FTMO, established 11 years ago in Prague, remains a primary choice for beginners with its structured evaluation process. Hola Prime, located in Hong Kong, differentiates itself with a 60-minute payout processing time, and Dallas-based E8 Markets focuses on futures with daily payout options.
Crypto Funded Trader specializes in digital assets, providing access to over 700 crypto pairs. The firm utilizes a 1-phase or 2-phase evaluation model with no time limits and processes payouts within 48 hours.
