Golden Bazaar growth guide
Best prop firms for US traders
US traders must check more than payout split: platform availability, MetaTrader restrictions, KYC country checks and payout rails can change the real option set.
Quick decision table
We do not invent missing rules. If a firm has unclear data, we mark it as review-needed instead of pretending certainty.
| Firm | Payout | Drawdown | Rule | KYC | Fit score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FTMO FTMO runs simulated trading evaluations with published risk limits, model-specific objectives, and payout rules. | On-demand after 14 days from first trade; then bi-weekly. 1-2 business days. | 10% 5% | No fixed consistency % on 2-Step. 1-Step has a Best Day rule: single-day profit cannot exceed 50% of total result. | After passing the evaluation, before receiving the funded FTMO Account. | 85/100 | Open firm |
Alpha Capital Group Alpha Capital Group offers virtual trading evaluation pathways and educational support; all trading references are for simulated/virtual environments. | On-demand or bi-weekly (every 14 days) by selected payout option Compliance/provider dependent | Maximum Total Loss rule applies by account model 5% | Lot sizes must not vary by more than 100% of average (Lot consistency rule enforced). | Before payout and at compliance checkpoints | 85/100 | Open firm |
Earn2Trade Futures-focused evaluation paths (Trader Career Path, Gauntlet Mini) with payout and account progression tied to risk-rule and compliance completion. | 14 days (funded payout cycle, check active path) 24-72 hours after request | Path specific max drawdown Path specific daily risk limit | 30% Consistency Rule (best day under 30% of total profit) | Before first payout | 85/100 | Open firm |
BrightFunded BrightFunded uses a familiar two-step evaluation template. Core risk limits are straightforward, while payout cadence is schedule-based. | Bi-weekly / scheduled windows 1-3 business days after review | 10% 5% | NO Consistency Rule. No daily profit cap or minimum profitable days. | Before first payout | 85/100 | Open firm |
Maven Trading Maven Trading offers multi-model simulated prop accounts with strict risk controls, payout-cap limits, and model-specific rule differences. | 10 business days 1-3 business days | 3% / 8% 2% / 4% | Instant/Mini payout access depends on consistency threshold controls | KYC required before payout | 85/100 | Open firm |
Topstep Topstep is futures-first. Targets and max-loss values are clear per account size, while daily risk control relies on rule-based limits rather than a single fixed daily cap. | Every 14 days after payout eligibility 24-72 hours after request | $2,000 / $3,000 No fixed daily cap (account-rule controls) | The 50% Rule: Best day profit cannot equal or exceed 50% of the total profit made. | Before payout | 85/100 | Open firm |
Trade The Pool Trade The Pool focuses on equities simulation with account-size bands and risk controls documented in public help pages. | Every 14 days after eligibility 24-72 hours after request | 10% 2% / 1% | Needs review | Before first payout | 85/100 | Open firm |
UProfit UProfit runs simulated evaluation pathways where users must hit profit targets while respecting defined risk limits before live-account progression/payout eligibility. | On-demand All payouts are processed within 24 hours (published day-program page) | 4% 2.2% | Best day must not exceed 30% of total profit. | Before first payout | 85/100 | Open firm |