E8 Markets sells the largest starting accounts on this list, up to $500,000, followed by Leeloo ($300,000), checked on 10 Oct 2026. Scaling plans go further: City Traders Imperium and The5ers' Hyper Growth plan say accounts can grow to $4 million. Prop trading firms only grow accounts that hit their profit targets within the firm's drawdown and consistency rules.
Here’s a quick overview of the firms with the largest account sizes and their standout features:
- E8 Markets: forex and CFD accounts up to $500,000, with an 80% split on E8 One.
- Leeloo: futures accounts up to $300,000 (its Explode account, $850 a month).
- Apex Trader Funding: futures accounts up to $150,000 for one-time fees, paying 100% of approved payouts.
- My Funded Futures (MFFU): futures accounts up to $150,000 on Rapid, Rapid EOD, Builder and Pro plans.
- Topstep: $50,000 to $150,000 Trading Combines with a 90/10 split.
- City Traders Imperium (CTI): forex accounts up to $100,000, with scaling up to $4 million.
Quick Comparison
Account sizes, caps and splits checked on 10 Oct 2026:
| Firm | Market Focus | Max Account Size | Scaling Cap | Profit Split (Up to) | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E8 Markets | Forex and CFD | $500,000 | Not stated | 80% (E8 One) | MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader, TradeLocker |
| Leeloo | Futures | $300,000 | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Apex Trader Funding | Futures | $150,000 | Not stated | 100% of approved payouts | Rithmic, Tradovate, WealthCharts |
| MFFU | Futures | $150,000 | Not stated | 90% (Rapid) | NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView, Quantower and more |
| Topstep | Futures | $150,000 | Not stated | 90% | TopstepX |
| CTI | Forex and CFD | $100,000 (1-Step) | $4,000,000 | 100% | Not stated |
Key Takeaways:
- Futures firms like Apex and MFFU emphasize disciplined trading with structured scaling.
- Forex firms, such as CTI and The5ers, publish the highest scaling caps, up to $4 million.
- Automation and copy-trading policies vary, so ensure they align with your strategy.
For traders aiming to grow their accounts, understanding each firm's rules, platforms, and scaling requirements is essential for success. The firms below are sorted by the largest account you can buy today.
TickTick Trader, listed in earlier versions of this post, appears to have stopped operating in 2026: its site showed "Site Not Found" when we checked in October 2026, and we found no official notice, so it is no longer included.
1. E8 Markets
E8 Markets sells the largest starting accounts on this list: its E8 One accounts go up to $500,000, listed at $1,998 ($1,399 with a 30% first-order offer) checked on 10 Oct 2026. E8 One pays an 80% profit split, uses a 40% consistency rule and a 6% maximum drawdown, and says the first payout can come in as little as 3 days.
The cheapest E8 One account is $48 for $5,000. E8 Markets supports MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader and TradeLocker, with forex, indices, metals, energy and crypto markets.
2. Leeloo
Leeloo still sells futures accounts at its listed maximum: its largest Foundation account, Explode, is $300,000 with a $20,000 profit target and a $7,500 trailing drawdown, for $850 a month (checked on 10 Oct 2026). Smaller Foundation accounts run from $50,000 (Launch) to $250,000 (Burst, $725 a month), and resets cost $85.
Leeloo doesn't publish a scaling plan or its profit split on the pages we checked, so confirm those with its support team before you buy.
3. OneUp Trader
OneUp Trader still sells evaluations up to $250,000; the largest costs $325 a month, with a $15,000 profit target, a $5,500 trailing drawdown and up to 25 contracts (checked on 10 Oct 2026). Every size from $25,000 ($65 a month) up has no daily loss limit, a 90% profit split with the first $10,000 of profits kept in full, and a minimum of 10 trading days.
OneUp doesn't publish a scaling plan beyond its account sizes. Before you request a withdrawal, read the OneUp Trader payout requirements.
4. FundingPips
FundingPips is a forex and CFD firm with accounts up to $200,000 (on its Zero program) and a maximum allocation of $400,000 (checked on 10 Oct 2026). Prices start at $33 for a $5,000 2 Step Pro account, and it supports MT5, cTrader and Match-Trader.
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5. FundedNext
FundedNext sells CFD challenge accounts up to $200,000, according to its help center, with prices from $32.99 for a $5,000 Stellar Lite account (checked on 10 Oct 2026). Its reward share starts at 80%, and a Lifetime add-on raises it to 95%.
Its CME futures division, FundedNext Futures, runs separately and supports platforms like Tradovate and NinjaTrader.
6. Alpha Capital Group
Alpha Capital Group offers Analyst accounts up to $200,000, with prices from $37 for a $5,000 Alpha One or Alpha Pro challenge (checked on 10 Oct 2026). It pays an 80% profit split as standard, or 90% with an add-on, and supports MT5, cTrader, TradeLocker and DXtrade.
Alpha Capital's October codes include ALPHA20 (20% off all accounts) until October 31, 2026. Its homepage doesn't state a scaling cap, so check its scaling rules before you plan around a larger balance.
7. BluSky Trading
BluSky Trading lists $50,000, $100,000 and $200,000 Static evaluations on its homepage (checked on 10 Oct 2026), billed every 30 days; the 50K costs $59 per 30 days plus $99 at launch. Funded traders keep 90% of profits, with daily payouts Monday to Friday above the buffer and a $500 minimum.
BluSky doesn't publish a scaling cap beyond its account sizes.
8. Apex Trader Funding
Apex Trader Funding sells End-of-Day (EOD) Trailing and Intraday Trailing evaluations in $25,000, $50,000, $100,000 and $150,000 sizes, so its largest single account is $150,000 (checked on 10 Oct 2026). Evaluations are one-time fees, from $167 for a 25K Intraday account to $2,190 for a 150K EOD account before coupons, and many traders run multiple accounts at once.
Apex pays 100% of approved payouts. Each account needs at least 5 qualifying trading days before a payout, the minimum payout is $500, and each Performance Account allows up to 6 payouts. Apex runs on Rithmic, Tradovate and WealthCharts, and NinjaTrader connects through Rithmic.
9. My Funded Futures (MFFU)
My Funded Futures (MFFU) now sells four one-time plans, Rapid, Rapid EOD, Builder and Pro, in $25,000 to $150,000 sizes (Pro starts at $50,000), with no activation fee (checked on 10 Oct 2026). The 50K Builder lists at $153 and the 50K Pro at $265, or $92 and $159 with its current promotion.
Rapid accounts pay 90/10 with daily payouts, while Builder and Pro pay 80/20. MFFU supports NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView, Quantower, Volumetrica, DeepChart and ATAS.
10. Topstep
Since its launch in 2012, Topstep has built a reputation as a trusted futures prop firm with a cautious approach to scaling. Its Trading Combine comes in $50,000, $100,000 and $150,000 sizes for $49, $99 or $199 a month plus a $149 activation fee per Express Funded Account, or $95, $149 or $229 a month with no activation fee (checked on 10 Oct 2026).
Topstep is a day trading program: all positions must be closed by 3:10 PM CT every weekday, so it doesn't allow swing trading. Express Funded Accounts pay a 90/10 split after 5 winning days of $150 or more, and 30 winning days in the Live Funded Account unlock daily access to up to 100% of profits. New accounts trade on TopstepX, which Topstep calls "the only available trading platform".
11. Bulenox
Bulenox sells Qualification accounts from $25,000 to $150,000 for $145, $175, $215 or $325 one-time, plus a Master activation fee ($148 on 50K), along with Momentum and Fast Track accounts (checked on 10 Oct 2026). It pays 100% of the first $10,000 of profits, then 90%.
Bulenox runs on Rithmic only. Its FAQ lists more than 20 platforms, including NinjaTrader, R|Trader Pro, Quantower, Sierra Chart, MultiCharts and ATAS, and NinjaTrader comes with a free licence on the Master Account.
12. Take Profit Trader
Take Profit Trader sells monthly Test subscriptions in $25,000, $50,000, $75,000, $100,000 and $150,000 sizes, and says a failed Test costs at most $360 (checked on 10 Oct 2026). Passing leads to a PRO account (80/20 split, $130 one-time activation) and then PRO+ (90/10).
Take Profit Trader lists 14 platforms, including NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView and Quantower.
13. Elite Trader Funding (ETF)
Elite Trader Funding sells six plans (1 Step, Direct To Funded, Static, Diamond Hands, End of Day and Fast Track) in $10,000 to $150,000 sizes (checked on 10 Oct 2026). Traders keep up to 100% of $150,000 in lifetime simulated profit, with same-day payout approval and caps from $1,500 to $5,000 per payout depending on the plan.
Top performers are invited to LIVE ELITE, where they trade real capital. Its End of Day plan uses an end-of-day drawdown on realized profit with a daily loss limit.
14. UProfit
UProfit's Day 2.0 program now offers $10,000, $50,000, $100,000 and $150,000 accounts, replacing the single $100,000 account in earlier versions of this post (checked on 10 Oct 2026). Monthly list prices are $49, $130, $193 and $327, shown at $29, $78, $116 and $196 with 40% off applied, with no activation fee.
| Feature | UProfit 100K Specification |
|---|---|
| Account Sizes | $10,000 to $150,000 |
| Evaluation Cost | $193 a month ($116 with 40% off applied) |
| Profit Target | $6,000 |
| Profit Split | Not stated on its homepage |
| Daily Loss Limit | $2,200 |
| Drawdown | $3,000 |
| Consistency | 50% |
| Max Position Size | 6 Contracts |
15. City Traders Imperium (CTI)
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City Traders Imperium (CTI) shares the highest scaling cap on this list with The5ers: its site says traders can "scale up to $4M in funding" (checked on 10 Oct 2026). CTI also appears in our list of the best forex prop firms.
CTI offers four ways in, each with a profit share of up to 100%:
- Two-Step Challenge (from $39)
- One-Step Challenge (from $29)
- Instant Funding (from $79)
- Direct Funding (from $229)
The One-Step Challenge comes in $2,500 to $100,000 sizes, from $29 to $449 one-time, with no daily drawdown limit, news trading allowed and a first withdrawal after 7 days.
16. The5ers
The5ers sells High Stakes accounts from $2,500 to $100,000, from $19, and scales them on every 10% target up to $500,000 (checked on 10 Oct 2026). Its Hyper Growth plan starts smaller, at $5,000 to $20,000, but says you can "grow your account up to $4,000,000", doubling the account at each milestone.
Profit share runs from 80% to 100% as the account grows, and the first withdrawal comes 14 days after the funded account is activated. The5ers trades on MT5.
Comparison Tables and Analysis
Prop trading is generally divided into two main categories: futures and forex/CFD firms. Each type has its own account limits, scaling models, and unique features. Sizes, caps, splits and prices below were checked on 10 Oct 2026.
Futures Prop Firms Comparison
| Firm | Max Account Size | Scaling Cap | Payout Split (up to) | Price From | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeloo | $300,000 | Not stated | Not stated | $850 a month for $300,000 | Not stated |
| OneUp Trader | $250,000 | Not stated | 90% (first $10,000 kept in full) | $65 a month ($25,000) | NinjaTrader licence included |
| BluSky Trading | $200,000 (Static) | Not stated | 90% | $59 per 30 days plus $99 at launch ($50,000) | Tradovate, Rithmic, NinjaTrader and others |
| Apex Trader Funding | $150,000 | Not stated | 100% of approved payouts | $167 one-time (25K Intraday) | Rithmic, Tradovate, WealthCharts |
| My Funded Futures | $150,000 | Not stated | 90% (Rapid); 80% (Builder, Pro) | $153 one-time (50K Builder) | NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView, Quantower and more |
| Topstep | $150,000 | Not stated | 90% | $49 a month plus $149 activation | TopstepX |
| Bulenox | $150,000 | Not stated | 100% of first $10,000, then 90% | $145 one-time plus activation | Rithmic platforms |
| Take Profit Trader | $150,000 | Not stated | 80% PRO; 90% PRO+ | Monthly; a failed Test costs at most $360 | 14 platforms |
| Elite Trader Funding | $150,000 | $150,000 lifetime sim profit | 100% | Not shown on its homepage | Rithmic and others |
| UProfit | $150,000 | Not stated | Not stated | $49 a month ($29 with 40% off applied) | Rithmic recommended |
Forex/CFD Prop Firms Comparison
| Firm | Max Account Size | Scaling Cap | Payout Split (up to) | Price From | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E8 Markets | $500,000 | Not stated | 80% (E8 One) | $48 | MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader, TradeLocker |
| FundingPips | $200,000 | $400,000 max allocation | 100% (monthly cycle) | $33 | MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader |
| FundedNext | $200,000 | Not checked | 95% (with add-on) | $32.99 | MT4, MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader |
| Alpha Capital Group | $200,000 | Not stated | 90% (with add-on) | $37 | MT5, cTrader, TradeLocker, DXtrade |
| City Traders Imperium | $100,000 (1-Step) | $4,000,000 | 100% | $29 | Not stated |
| The5ers | $100,000 (High Stakes) | $500,000 (High Stakes); $4,000,000 (Hyper Growth) | 100% | $19 | MT5 |
Key Differences Between Futures and Forex Firms
Futures firms tend to rely on platforms like Rithmic and NinjaTrader, while forex firms favor MetaTrader and similar systems, which many traders run on a forex VPS. Futures firms often have more conservative scaling models and are generally open to U.S. traders. In contrast, forex firms frequently offer higher theoretical caps but impose stricter performance requirements. Many forex firms also exclude U.S. participants due to regulatory restrictions.
For automation, futures firms typically enforce tighter controls on algorithmic strategies, often requiring pre-approval or limiting certain setups. Forex firms, on the other hand, are more lenient with automation, allowing expert advisors and automated systems, though restrictions may apply during major news events.
These differences reflect the firms' distinct approaches to risk and scaling. Choosing the right firm depends heavily on your trading style and goals.
Critical Scaling Considerations
While large account caps may sound appealing, reaching them isn't always straightforward. Most firms enforce strict risk management rules, such as trailing drawdowns and profit consistency requirements, which can slow down your progress toward higher caps.
An increasingly popular strategy among traders is managing multiple accounts. Instead of focusing solely on scaling a single account, traders distribute risk across several smaller accounts. This approach can provide quicker access to larger combined capital and help mitigate potential losses.
For those managing multiple accounts, having a reliable VPS (Virtual Private Server) is essential. It ensures smooth operation of multiple platforms, charts, and automated systems without interruptions, making it easier to handle the demands of multi-account trading.
Key Factors When Choosing High-Cap Prop Firms
Choosing the right proprietary trading firm for large account sizes involves more than just eyeing those impressive seven-figure caps. Getting to those levels means navigating a mix of requirements and rules that can directly impact your trading journey.
Here are the key elements that can influence your success in high-cap programs:
Scaling Requirements and Profit Consistency are at the heart of any high-cap program. Most firms don’t just hand over a $2,000,000 account. Instead, they require traders to prove consistent performance through a tiered funding process. This typically involves meeting strict profit targets over several months. Without steady performance, advancing to higher capital tiers becomes nearly impossible.
Drawdown Rules and Risk Management become even more critical as account sizes increase. For example, trailing drawdowns - where the limit follows your account’s peak equity - can make managing larger positions particularly tricky. Many firms also enforce strict daily and overall drawdown limits, which often tighten as you scale up. Knowing whether a firm uses static or trailing drawdowns, and how these are calculated, can significantly influence your ability to reach their advertised account sizes.
Platform Infrastructure and Multi-Account Support are vital for traders aiming for high-cap programs. Firms like Apex Trader Funding provide access to platforms such as Rithmic and Tradovate, which are essential for futures traders handling large positions. If you’re managing multiple accounts, platform stability and multi-account functionality become even more important. Additionally, how a firm handles automation can shape your overall trading strategy.
Automation and Copy-Trading Policies vary widely between firms and can directly affect your approach. For instance, while some firms like FundedNext allow automation within specific guidelines, others have strict bans on algorithmic trading. If you rely on expert advisors or automated systems, it’s crucial to understand these policies upfront to avoid unexpected setbacks during the scaling process.
Geographic Restrictions and Regulatory Compliance are another key consideration, especially for U.S.-based traders. Many high-cap forex firms exclude U.S. participants due to regulatory hurdles, which can result in different maximum caps and scaling structures for U.S. traders compared to their international counterparts. This ties back to the importance of platform compatibility and regional access.
Infrastructure Requirements for Large Accounts become increasingly important as you approach higher capital levels. Managing large accounts or running advanced automated strategies demands reliable technical infrastructure. Factors such as server location, uptime, and processing power can make a significant difference in your trading performance.
Reaching those maximum caps isn’t just about trading skill - it’s about understanding the specific rules of each firm, having the right technical setup, and maintaining consistent performance. Focusing solely on those headline numbers can lead traders to overlook the operational details that ultimately determine success in high-cap programs.
FAQs
What are the main differences between futures and forex prop trading firms for account scaling and U.S. trader eligibility?
Futures and forex prop trading firms take distinct approaches for scaling accounts and accommodating U.S. traders.
Account Scaling: Futures firms, such as Apex Trader Funding and My Funded Futures, typically provide structured pathways for scaling. These often involve hitting specific profit milestones while staying within rules like trailing drawdowns. On the other hand, forex firms, including FundingPips and The5ers, tend to promote higher scaling limits - sometimes over $1 million. However, the specific rules for scaling can differ significantly between firms.
U.S. Trader Eligibility: Futures firms are generally more welcoming to U.S. traders. Forex firms, however, may face restrictions due to regulatory requirements, so it’s crucial to verify eligibility with each firm before applying.
What are trailing drawdowns in prop trading, and why are they crucial for managing large accounts?
Trailing drawdowns are a risk management tool designed by prop firms to safeguard their funds and encourage traders to stick to disciplined strategies. These limits increase as your account profits grow, but they never decrease - even if your account balance takes a hit.
Here’s an example: Imagine you start with a $100,000 account and a $5,000 trailing drawdown limit. As your account grows to $101,000, the drawdown threshold adjusts upward to $96,000. But if your balance drops back to $100,000, that threshold stays locked at $96,000 and doesn’t move back down.
This approach is particularly useful for larger accounts. It promotes steady, controlled growth while reducing the chances of major losses. For traders, it’s a way to build consistency and sustain their trading careers over the long term.
What factors should traders consider when choosing a prop trading firm with high account caps, especially related to platforms and automation?
When selecting a prop trading firm with high account caps, it's important to pay attention to platform compatibility and automation policies. Most firms work with popular platforms like MT4, MT5, cTrader, and TradingView. However, their rules on automation and copy trading can differ - some firms permit full automation, others set restrictions, and a few may not allow it at all. The number of charts and bridge processes determines the resources needed on a TradingView VPS, rather than the headline funded-account balance alone.
You should also carefully examine the firm's rules regarding drawdown limits, leverage, and trading styles. If you're using automated strategies, they need to comply with these guidelines to avoid penalties or even account suspension. Make sure to thoroughly check the firm's policies to confirm that your preferred tools and strategies are supported before making a commitment.
