Complete Guide to Prop Firms 2026 | FunderArmor

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO PROP FIRMS


WHAT IS A PROP FIRM?

A proprietary trading firm provides capital to traders who pass their evaluation. You trade firm money and keep a percentage of profits.

HOW IT WORKS

  1. Apply to the firm
  2. Pass evaluation (profit targets + drawdown limits)
  3. Receive funded account
  4. Trade and keep your share of profits
  5. Scale account with performance

BENEFITS

  • Trade with firm capital
  • No personal financial risk
  • Up to 90% profit split
  • Access to large accounts

DRAWBACKS

  • Must pass evaluation
  • Follow strict rules
  • Can lose account
  • Profit split means less earnings

CHOOSING A FIRM

  • Profit split
  • Account sizes
  • Rules fairness
  • Payout reliability
  • Platform quality

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