Trading insights, prop firm news, and educational content from the PropFirmsCompared team.
"Sustainable traders are more valuable than short-term gamblers." That's the philosophy behind AIFO, one of 2026's newest prop firms. We sat down with founder Jun Y to talk about why he's building against the industry playbook — and what he thinks the rest of the industry gets wrong.
Roughly 14% of traders pass their first prop firm evaluation. Only 7% ever reach a payout. The natural assumption is the 7% are luckier or smarter than the rest. They aren't. They just consistently do twelve specific things the other 93% don't. Here's the list.
NexGen ProTrader Funding has just rolled out one of the most significant product overhauls we've seen from a futures prop firm this year. EOD drawdown, the new Payout Doubling Model, 7-day cycles, DCA and HFT restrictions removed. Here's what changed and why it matters.
Most prop trading content has a hidden assumption: you can sit at the charts all day. For working traders, that's nonsense. Here's how to pick the right firm, the right strategy, and build a sustainable side-hustle trading career around a 9-to-5.
Most traders pick the wrong prop firm and never realise it. They fail challenges, blame themselves, and walk away thinking prop trading doesn't work. The firm was the problem. Here's the eight-factor framework for picking the right one and avoiding the traps.
Most people who try prop trading don't make it, and it's usually not because of bad strategy. It's bad firm selection and bad psychology. Here's the beginner's guide we wish more new traders read before spending their first dollar on a challenge.
One offers a 90% profit split, a 100% challenge fee refund, and scaling up to $2 million. The other is the prop arm of a regulated broker (ATFX), with entry from just $25. AquaFunded vs ATFunded; two very different propositions, compared properly.
FundedNext has just dropped Flex — a new futures challenge from $69.99 with no daily loss limit, EOD drawdown, lower profit targets, and up to 90% profit split. The cheapest way into FundedNext Futures yet. Here's everything we know about the launch.
No daily loss limits, no consistency rules, no time pressure. Halcyon Trader Funding launched in 2024 with a different idea — build a futures prop firm for traders tired of the games. Here's why this Detroit-based newcomer is one of our Rising Stars worth watching.
Most prop firm comparison sites pocket the commission and move on. PFC's Loyalty Program returns real value to the trader — 1 point per $1 spent, redeemable for free challenges or PayPal cash, stacks with our discount codes. Here's how it works.
One has $180M in verified payouts and a 100% monthly profit split. The other is backed by an ASIC-regulated broker with challenges from $25. FundingPips vs Blueberry Funded — two very different bets on what a modern prop firm should look like, compared properly.
FundedNext is having its biggest year yet — $284M paid to traders, a US relaunch, monthly payout reports, and Clarity Cards. We break down what's actually new, what's worth knowing, and how to use our new exclusive code PFCFN for 7% off CFDs, 10% off Futures, and a 120% refund.
The biggest names aren't always the best. Rising Stars is PFC's dedicated section for new and emerging prop firms — the ones innovating, adapting, and competing for trader attention. No commissions, no affiliate strings, just honest reviews of the firms reshaping the industry.
In-depth City Traders Imperium review for 2026 — challenges, scaling, profit splits, and platforms. Plus an exclusive 40% PFC discount on every CTI account.
Here is the most recent update the My Forex Funds has just released that outlines what has happened and what is happening next.
Check out our comparison of two of the best Prop Firms in the business, FundedNext and the5ers. Lets see who comes out top in 2026
Ryan and Ross from Prop Firms Compared sat down with Steven A. Kubik, CEO of Halcyon Trader Funding, to discuss why he believes the prop firm industry has lost sight of live funding, what traders misunderstand about payouts, and why slowing down may be the single biggest edge in trading.
Trailing drawdown is the main reason traders fail prop firm challenges. Learn exactly how it works, why it catches traders out, and the simple risk rules you can use to manage it and pass.
Most traders fail prop firm challenges because they risk too much and misunderstand the rules. This guide explains the key mistakes and how to pass consistently.
Most traders fail prop firm challenges because they misunderstand the rules. This guide breaks down drawdown limits, profit targets, and key restrictions so you can trade within the rules and avoid blowing your account.
Mubite was launched to solve a clear gap in the market: a lack of high-quality crypto-focused prop firms. Founder Peter Andreas explains how the firm is built differently.
After generating over $250,000 trading prop firms, Louis Gallimore launched CypherTicks to build a more transparent, disciplined, and professionally structured trading environment.
Founded in 2025, ProPips was built to cut through the noise in the prop firm industry. Founder Josh explains why many firms fail traders and how ProPips aims to create a cleaner, fairer trading environment.
Nexgen ProTrader Funding was launched in 2025 by trading veteran John Novak after decades building trading software and educating traders. The firm aims to create a prop trading environment that mirrors real accounts, with clear rules, strong support, and a focus on disciplined traders.
CypherTicks is a new prop firm founded in 2026 by UK trader Louis Gallimore. After generating over $250,000 trading prop firm accounts himself, Gallimore launched CypherTicks to build a trading firm focused on clear rules, strong infrastructure, and disciplined traders rather than marketing hype.
FundedNext up's the transparency game with its first monthly Payout Report
Apex Trader Funding has introduced some of the biggest rule changes in the futures prop firm industry. Trailing drawdown has been replaced with end of day drawdown. Monthly subscriptions have been removed. Performance Account fees have been reduced. And payouts are now guaranteed if rules are followed. These updates make the structure simpler and may change how many traders approach prop firm challenges. Here is everything traders need to know.
The Rising Stars, a new spotlight series dedicated to emerging prop trading firms that prioritize transparency, fair rules, fast payouts, and genuine trader success over hype.
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FTMO Takes Over OANDA Prop Trader: Full Transition Begins as Client Accounts Face Termination and Migration Incentives Offered
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