Top Rated Worldwide
Best Selling Prop Firms
Top 23 firms rated by traders worldwide — sorted by reviews, ratings, and popularity
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Firms Ranked
4.3
Avg Rating
42,000+
Reviews
6
Active Promos
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FundedTradingPlusBest Payouts
United Kingdom$2.5M
Max Alloc
100%
Profit Split
4.6
3,800 reviews
10% OFF
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How We Rank the Best Prop Trading Firms
Choosing the right prop trading firm can define a trader's career trajectory. With dozens of firms competing for attention — each advertising attractive profit splits, low-cost challenges, and rapid payouts — it is essential to rely on objective, data-driven rankings rather than marketing claims. That is exactly what our best-sellers page delivers.
Our ranking methodology combines five core dimensions: verified trader reviews, average star ratings, total review volume, maximum funded allocation, and profit-split percentage. Each dimension is weighted to reflect its importance to the average trader. A firm with hundreds of five-star reviews from verified funded traders will naturally rank higher than a newcomer with only a handful of ratings, even if the newcomer offers a marginally higher profit split.
Why Verified Reviews Matter Most
In an industry where paid testimonials and fabricated payout proofs are unfortunately common, we place the highest weight on verified trader reviews. Every review on Empire PropFirm is tied to a real evaluation or funded account experience. This ensures that our rankings reflect genuine satisfaction — not purchased credibility. When you see a firm ranked in the top five, it means that real traders consistently rate their experience highly across evaluation fairness, payout speed, platform reliability, and customer support responsiveness.
Understanding the Metrics Behind Each Firm Card
Each firm card on this page displays several key metrics at a glance. The star rating is the weighted average across all verified reviews. Total reviews indicates how many traders have shared their experience — higher counts mean more statistically reliable ratings. Max allocation shows the largest funded account available, which matters for traders looking to scale. And the profit split percentage tells you how much of your trading profits you keep after the firm takes its share.
Market Filters: Forex, Futures, and Crypto
Not all prop firms serve the same markets. Some specialize in forex currency pairs, others focus on CME futures contracts (like ES, NQ, and CL), and a growing number now offer cryptocurrency trading. Use the market filter at the top of the rankings to narrow results to your preferred asset class. Each market has its own set of top performers, and the best firm for a forex scalper may not be the best choice for a futures swing trader.
Promotional Codes and Discounts
Where available, we display the best current promotional discount alongside each firm. These codes can save traders anywhere from 10% to 50% on evaluation challenge fees — a significant saving when purchasing larger account sizes. However, it is important to note that discounts do not influence rankings. A firm offering a steep discount will not rank higher for that reason alone. Rankings are purely based on trader-reported metrics and firm fundamentals.
How to Use This Page Effectively
Start by browsing the default view, which sorts all firms by their composite best-seller score. Use the market filter if you trade a specific asset class. Click on any firm card to visit its detailed profile, where you can explore individual reviews, challenge options, trading rules, and payout history. Compare up to four firms side-by-side using our comparison tool. And remember: the best firm for you depends on your trading style, risk tolerance, preferred platform, and account size goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are best-selling prop firms determined?
Our best-seller rankings are calculated using a weighted algorithm that combines multiple real-world data points: verified trader reviews, average star ratings, total review volume, community engagement (likes), maximum funded account allocation, and profit-split generosity. Each firm receives a composite score across these dimensions, producing an objective ranking that reflects genuine trader satisfaction rather than paid placements or advertising spend. The data is refreshed regularly to ensure accuracy.
What makes a prop firm popular among traders?
Several factors drive popularity: competitive pricing on evaluation challenges, high profit splits (80%+), generous maximum allocations ($200K-$400K+), transparent and fair trading rules, fast payout processing, and responsive customer support. Traders also favor firms with flexible scaling plans, multiple platform options (MetaTrader, cTrader, DXtrade), and positive word-of-mouth from funded traders sharing their payout proofs on social media.
How often does the best-sellers list update?
The rankings are dynamic and recalculated every time new review data comes in. As traders submit verified reviews, ratings shift, and new firms may enter or exit the top positions. Major movements typically happen on a weekly basis, while smaller fluctuations occur daily. We recommend checking back regularly to stay informed about which firms are currently leading in trader satisfaction.
Do promotional discounts affect best-seller rankings?
No. Promotional discount codes and special offers are displayed alongside firm cards for your convenience, but they do not influence the ranking algorithm. Rankings are based solely on trader-reported metrics — reviews, ratings, engagement, and firm fundamentals like profit split and allocation size. A firm offering a 50% discount will not rank higher simply because of that promotion.
Which market has the most popular prop firms — Forex, Futures, or Crypto?
Forex prop firms currently dominate the market in terms of sheer volume and trader adoption, largely due to the accessibility of currency pairs and the maturity of the forex prop firm model. However, futures prop firms (trading CME contracts like ES, NQ, CL) have seen explosive growth, particularly among US-based traders. Crypto prop firms are the newest category and are growing rapidly as digital asset markets mature. Use the market filter above to explore each category separately.
How should I choose between similarly rated top prop firms?
When two or more firms have similar ratings, dig deeper into the specifics: compare their challenge pricing for your preferred account size, check profit-split tiers and whether they offer scaling plans, read individual trader reviews for mentions of payout speed and support quality, and verify which trading platforms they support. Your ideal firm depends on your trading style — a scalper may prioritize low spreads and flexible rules, while a swing trader might value higher max allocation and relaxed time limits.