Six futures prop firms name US traders on their own help pages: Topstep, TradeDay, Elite Trader Funding, DayTraders, Bulenox and Earn2Trade (checked on 31 Oct 2026). Each one explains what US traders provide, such as a W-9 or a Social Security number, or which tax form they receive. Three of them also name US states or territories where sign-up or payouts are limited.
This guide quotes each firm's own wording and links the page. It covers residency and eligibility only as each firm states it, so read the firm's page again before you buy.
What "Accepts US Traders" Means
A prop firm accepts US traders when its own terms let US citizens or residents buy an evaluation, trade a funded account and receive payouts. Firms test this in different ways. Topstep says "Eligibility is based on both citizenship and permanent residency," while Elite Trader Funding says "Eligibility is based on your country of residence, not your citizenship."
A firm can also accept the US as a country but exclude some territories, or route payouts through a provider that does not cover every state. That is why the table below has a column for US exceptions.
Prop Firms That Accept US Traders Compared
All wording is from each firm's own pages (checked on 31 Oct 2026). "None named" means the pages we read did not list a US state or territory exception.
| Firm | What its page says about US traders | US exceptions named | Tax form named for US traders |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topstep | US citizens and resident aliens with an ITIN complete a W-9 | None named | W-9, then 1099-NEC |
| TradeDay | US citizens get a 1099-NEC; US-based single-person LLCs permitted | Guam, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands | 1099-NEC |
| Elite Trader Funding | United States is on its supported payments list | Guam, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands | Not stated on that page |
| DayTraders | US traders provide a Social Security number | None named | Not stated on that page |
| Bulenox | US citizens receive Form 1099-NEC | None named | 1099-NEC |
| Earn2Trade | Non-US citizens are the exception and need a W-8BEN; US states named for payouts | Payouts via Rise not supported in 3 states and 3 territories | W-8BEN for non-US citizens |
For every futures firm we track, including those not on this list, see our futures prop firm comparison.
1. Topstep
Topstep explains its US tax paperwork in its help center. Its tax article lists "US citizen (anywhere in the world)" and "Resident alien with ITIN" as the situations that use Form W-9. Checked on 31 Oct 2026.
Topstep's eligibility article says: "Eligibility is based on both citizenship and permanent residency. OFAC sanctions and partner restrictions apply." It also sets a minimum age of 18. The same tax article says US-based single-member LLCs may receive payouts, but funded accounts must be in your individual legal name.
Source: Funded Trader Tax Questions.
Eligibility page: Am I Eligible to Trade with Topstep?.
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2. TradeDay
TradeDay addresses US traders in its tax article: "At the end of the Tax year, all US citizens who made withdrawals over $600 will receive a 1099-NEC form for tax reporting purposes." It adds: "US-based single-person LLCs are permitted, multiple-member LLCs are not allowed." Checked on 31 Oct 2026.
TradeDay's prohibited countries list includes Guam, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. The page says TradeDay "cannot accept traders who are citizens or residents of the countries listed below," and that this comes from its US clearing firm and broker.
Source: What is my employment and tax status as a funded trader with TradeDay?.
Country list: the TradeDay prohibited countries list.
3. Elite Trader Funding
Elite Trader Funding lists the United States among the countries its payment provider supports, and says "your country must be supported by both Rise and Stripe." Checked on 31 Oct 2026.
The same page has a line for US territories: "Unsupported States and Territories in the US: Guam, Puerto Rico, United States Virgin Islands." Elite Trader Funding bases eligibility on your country of residence, not your citizenship.
Source: Countries Restricted and Supported.
4. DayTraders
DayTraders names US traders in its sign-up rules: "U.S. traders provide a Social Security number; others provide a passport or other government ID number." Checked on 31 Oct 2026.
DayTraders also says you must be 18 or older, must register under your own legal name rather than a business, and must be a non-professional trader. It allows one DayTraders login per household.
Source: Who Can Sign Up.
5. Bulenox
Bulenox answers the tax question in its FAQ: "U.S. citizens receive Form 1099-NEC, while non-U.S. citizens receive Form W-8BEN." Checked on 31 Oct 2026.
Its FAQ also says Bulenox supports "traders in over 100 countries worldwide" and lists the countries it cannot serve. The FAQ describes funded traders as independent contractors who file their own taxes.
Source: the Bulenox FAQ (questions "How am I taxed?" and "Is my country supported?").
6. Earn2Trade
Earn2Trade treats US citizenship as its default in its eligibility rules: "Non-US citizens are eligible for funding by completing a W-8BEN form with their Foreign Tax Identifying Number (FTIN), though citizens from certain sanctioned countries are ineligible." Checked on 31 Oct 2026.
A separate Earn2Trade help article says payouts through Rise are not supported for traders based in Iowa, Minnesota, South Carolina, Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. It says that if you pass the evaluation, "they will provide alternative payout solutions." Earn2Trade also requires you to be at least 18 and to register in your legal name, not an LLC.
Source: Earn2Trade Eligibility Requirements.
State and territory note: Payout Update for Traders in Certain U.S. States and Territories.
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US States and Territories to Check
US territories are the most common exception on these pages. If you live in one of the places below, read the firm's own page before you pay.
| Place | Named by | What the page says |
|---|---|---|
| Guam | TradeDay, Elite Trader Funding, Earn2Trade | On TradeDay's prohibited list; unsupported at Elite Trader Funding; no Rise payouts at Earn2Trade |
| Puerto Rico | TradeDay, Elite Trader Funding, Earn2Trade | Same as Guam |
| US Virgin Islands | TradeDay, Elite Trader Funding, Earn2Trade | Same as Guam |
| Iowa, Minnesota, South Carolina | Earn2Trade | No Rise payouts; alternative payout offered after you pass |
What US Traders Need to Sign Up
US traders sign up in their own legal name and give US tax details. The exact documents differ by firm, so use this as a checklist and confirm on the firm's page.
Five checks to make on the firm's own pages before you pay.
- Age: Topstep, DayTraders and Earn2Trade each set a minimum age of 18.
- Legal name: DayTraders and Earn2Trade require your own legal name, not an LLC; Topstep requires your individual legal name on funded accounts.
- Tax details: Topstep uses a W-9 for US citizens and resident aliens, and DayTraders asks US traders for a Social Security number.
- Tax forms after payouts: Topstep, TradeDay and Bulenox each name the 1099-NEC for US citizens.
- Non-professional status: DayTraders says its simulated programs are for non-professional traders only.
More US-Friendly Futures Prop Firms
Many other futures firms publish a restricted country list. This guide only includes firms whose pages name US traders directly. For a wider view of futures firms and their rules, see our list of futures prop trading firms, and check each firm's own country page before you buy.
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FAQs
Which prop firms accept US clients?
Topstep, TradeDay, Elite Trader Funding, DayTraders, Bulenox and Earn2Trade each name US traders on their own help pages (checked on 31 Oct 2026). Some exclude US territories or limit payouts in certain states, so check the firm's page for where you live.
What are the best prop firms for US traders?
The best fit depends on the rules you trade best under, such as the drawdown type and payout schedule. Start with firms whose pages confirm US traders, like the six on this list, then compare their plans.
Do US prop firm traders get a 1099?
At several firms, yes. Bulenox says "U.S. citizens receive Form 1099-NEC," and Topstep and TradeDay both describe a 1099-NEC for US citizens over $600 in payouts (checked on 31 Oct 2026).
Do I need a Social Security number to join a prop firm?
DayTraders says "U.S. traders provide a Social Security number." Topstep has US citizens complete a W-9, and resident aliens with an ITIN enter it in the SSN field of the W-9.
Can I join a prop firm from Puerto Rico or Guam?
Check the firm's own page first. TradeDay lists Guam, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands as prohibited, Elite Trader Funding lists them as unsupported, and Earn2Trade says Rise payouts are not supported there (checked on 31 Oct 2026).
