Prop firm statistics 2026
25 statistics about prop trading firms, calculated from our open dataset of 78 firms and 1,272 account sizes across futures, forex/CFD and crypto. Each figure shows how many firms or account sizes it is based on.
Data as of 2026-11-06 (November 2026). Every number is recalculated from the dataset when the site is built, so the page updates automatically. A statistic is left out when too few firms have a verified value (fewer than 5, or fewer than 8 for payout times): unverified values are never guessed. List prices only; discount codes are not included.
Prices and fees
What it costs to start.
$3.40
Median list price of a futures prop firm evaluation per $1,000 of account size.
Based on 281 account sizes from 28 firms. Link to this statistic
$7.67
Median list price of a forex and CFD prop firm evaluation per $1,000 of account size.
Based on 838 account sizes from 42 firms. Link to this statistic
$9.00
Median list price of a crypto prop firm evaluation per $1,000 of account size.
Based on 135 account sizes from 7 firms. Link to this statistic
$368
Median total cost to get funded in futures (evaluation plus activation fee).
Based on 281 account sizes from 28 firms, where the activation fee is verified. Link to this statistic
$250
Median total cost to get funded in forex and CFD (evaluation plus activation fee).
Based on 838 account sizes from 42 firms, where the activation fee is verified. Link to this statistic
$275
Median total cost to get funded in crypto (evaluation plus activation fee).
Based on 135 account sizes from 7 firms, where the activation fee is verified. Link to this statistic
7%
Share of account sizes whose evaluation is billed as a monthly subscription instead of a one-time fee.
Based on 1,272 account sizes. Link to this statistic
21%
Share of prop firms that charge an activation fee after you pass, on at least one account size.
Based on 16 of 78 firms with a verified activation fee. Link to this statistic
23%
Share of account sizes that are instant funding: no evaluation phase, you trade a funded account from day one.
Based on 1,272 account sizes with a verified number of steps. Link to this statistic
41%
Share of prop firms that refund the evaluation fee, fully or partly, once you are funded.
Based on 66 firms with a verified refund policy. Link to this statistic
Trading rules
Targets, drawdowns and limits.
6.0%
Median first-phase profit target in futures, as a percentage of the account size.
Based on 244 account sizes. Link to this statistic
8.0%
Median first-phase profit target in forex and CFD, as a percentage of the account size.
Based on 617 account sizes. Link to this statistic
4.0%
Median maximum drawdown in futures, as a percentage of the account size.
Based on 281 account sizes. Link to this statistic
7.0%
Median maximum drawdown in forex and CFD, as a percentage of the account size.
Based on 838 account sizes. Link to this statistic
82%
Share of futures prop firms that apply a consistency rule on at least one of their programs.
Based on 23 of 28 futures firms. Link to this statistic
21%
Share of futures prop firms whose main evaluation uses a trailing intraday drawdown.
Based on 6 of 28 futures firms. Link to this statistic
75%
Share of futures prop firms whose main evaluation uses an end-of-day trailing drawdown.
Based on 21 of 28 futures firms. Link to this statistic
83%
Share of account sizes that have a daily loss limit.
Based on 1,240 account sizes with a verified answer. Link to this statistic
93%
Share of account sizes with no time limit on the evaluation.
Based on 1,017 account sizes with a verified time limit. Link to this statistic
6%
Share of prop firms that allow EAs and trading bots without restrictions. A further 70% allow them with restrictions and 24% do not allow them.
Based on 71 firms with a verified automation policy. Link to this statistic
Payouts and access
How fast and how you get paid.
4 days
Median time to the first payout in futures, as stated by the firms.
Based on 14 futures firms with a verified first payout time. Link to this statistic
14 days
Median time to the first payout in forex and CFD, as stated by the firms.
Based on 32 forex and CFD firms with a verified first payout time. Link to this statistic
86%
Share of prop firms that pay out in crypto.
Based on 64 firms with verified payout methods. Link to this statistic
58%
Share of prop firms that pay out by bank wire.
Based on 64 firms with verified payout methods. Link to this statistic
13%
Share of prop firms that list the United States as a restricted country.
Based on 55 firms with a published country list. Link to this statistic
Frequently asked
How much does a prop firm evaluation cost?
The median list price is $3.40 per $1,000 of account size for futures and $7.67 for forex and CFD (November 2026).
How many futures prop firms have a consistency rule?
82% of futures prop firms (23 of 28 futures firms) apply a consistency rule on at least one program (November 2026).
Do prop firms pay out in crypto?
86% of the prop firms with verified payout methods pay out in crypto (64 firms with verified payout methods, November 2026).
Can I use these statistics?
Yes, under CC BY 4.0. Please credit PropFirmVS and link to this page or to propfirmvs.com/data.
Method and how to cite
Rules and prices come from each firm’s own site and help center and are re-checked automatically every night. Medians use list prices in USD. Firms are grouped by their primary market; percentages count only firms or account sizes with a verified answer, and the basis under each figure says how many. See the methodology, the full State of prop firm rules report and the monthly Prop Firm Price Index.
Download the CSV Dataset documentation GitHub
Free to use under CC BY 4.0. Suggested citation: “PropFirmVS, Prop Firm Statistics 2026, propfirmvs.com/prop-firm-statistics, accessed November 2026.” Not financial advice; always check the firm’s current terms before you buy.
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