Prop firm rules cards
Ten firms, one card each, every rule that decides whether a strategy fits. Cross-checked against firm documentation and current rule trackers, September 2026.
One card per firm: drawdown model by stage, consistency rule, minimum days, contract caps, scaling plan, automation and copy-trading policy, payout terms. Each row is cross-checked against the firm's documentation and current rule trackers and dated. Cards are references; the how-to-pass guides linked from each card are the walkthroughs.
Futures prop firms
- Apex Trader Funding
- Topstep
- MyFundedFutures
- Tradeify
- Lucid Trading
- Take Profit Trader
- TradeDay
- Alpha Futures
Forex / CFD prop firms
Reading the cards
The row that matters most is the drawdown model on the funded stage, because several firms switch models between evaluation and funded. The second is consistency, because it filters on the shape of returns rather than on profit. Everything else is arithmetic once those two are known. The rules hub explains each mechanism; the Pass Estimator runs a strategy against them.
FAQ
Which prop firm is best for a systematic strategy?
The one whose funded-stage drawdown model and consistency rule match the strategy's return shape. There is no universal answer; the cards exist so the match can be checked line by line.
How often do these rules change?
Quarterly at the established firms, more often at newer ones. Each card carries its sources and verification date; rows change between checks.
Firm rules verified September 2026. Prop firm rules change frequently; confirm on the firm's site before purchasing an evaluation.