Compare the top 10 futures prop trading firms for 2026. All firms offer CME futures access, NinjaTrader or TradingView support, and accept discount code PFDF for exclusive savings of up to 80%.
| # | Firm | Platform | Profit Split | Discount | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Topstep | NinjaTrader/TV | 90-100% | 40% off | Most established (est. 2012) |
| 2 | Apex Trader Funding | NinjaTrader/TV/Rithmic | 100% | 25% off | Mega sales, generous rules |
| 3 | Take Profit Trader | NinjaTrader/TV | 80-90% | 40% off | Fast payouts, great support |
| 4 | Earn2Trade | NinjaTrader | 80% | 40% off | Education + evaluation |
| 5 | Bulenox | NinjaTrader/Rithmic | 90% | 60% off | Budget-friendly |
| 6 | DayTraders | NinjaTrader | 90% | 80% off | Deepest discounts |
| 7 | Funded Futures Network | NinjaTrader/TV | 100% | 40% off | 100% profit split |
| 8 | TradeDay | NinjaTrader/TV | 80-90% | 30% off | Transparent rules |
| 9 | Top One Futures | NinjaTrader | 85% | 20% off | Competitive pricing |
| 10 | BluSky Trading | NinjaTrader/Rithmic | 80% | 60% off | Multiple platforms |
All top futures prop firms provide access to CME Group products. The most popular contracts include:
| Contract | Symbol | Micro Version | Market |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-mini S&P 500 | ES | MES | Equity Index |
| E-mini Nasdaq 100 | NQ | MNQ | Equity Index |
| E-mini Dow | YM | MYM | Equity Index |
| E-mini Russell 2000 | RTY | M2K | Equity Index |
| Crude Oil | CL | MCL | Energy |
| Gold | GC | MGC | Metals |
NinjaTrader is the industry standard for futures prop trading. It offers advanced charting, automated trading capabilities, and deep integration with Rithmic and CQG data feeds. Most firms support it.
TradingView is increasingly popular for its modern interface and cloud-based access. Topstep, Apex, Take Profit Trader, Funded Futures Network, and TradeDay now support TradingView for live trading.
The three most popular futures prop firms each excel in different areas. Topstep (est. 2012) has the longest track record and highest trust factor, offering 90-100% profit split. Apex runs frequent mega-sales with up to 55% off and offers 100% first-payout split. Take Profit Trader is known for same-day payouts and responsive support.
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Side-by-side comparison on costs, splits, and rules. Code PFDF saves at all firms.
Compare Now View Deals Fee CalculatorTopstep is the most established (since 2012). Apex offers the deepest sales. Take Profit Trader has the fastest payouts. All accept code PFDF.
All 10 ranked firms support NinjaTrader: Topstep, Apex, TPT, Earn2Trade, Bulenox, DayTraders, FFN, TradeDay, Top One, and BluSky.
ES, NQ, YM, RTY, CL, GC, and micro versions of all. Most firms allow the full CME product suite.
DayTraders from $39 after code PFDF (80% off). Bulenox from $47. Apex from $52. Use our calculator for exact pricing.