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We’re here to help you choose smarter prop firms
The fastest way to reach us is by email. We typically respond within 1-2 business days (Mon-Fri 9:00–18:00 UTC).
What We Help With
Choosing a Prop Firm
Comparison
Match a firm and program to your strategy. We break down evaluation vs instant models, account sizes, and key metrics — drawdown type, daily/overall loss limits, minimum trading days, scaling rules, and payout cadence. We also flag platform fit and real costs so you see true value — not just headline price.
ECRD & fee impact
Platform compatibility
Rules & Risk Mechanics
Rules
Understand how risk is enforced so you don’t get tripped up. We clarify trailing vs static drawdown behavior, when locks trigger, consistency rules, daily loss policies, and news restrictions. Examples show how intraday trailing updates impact risk during volatility and what that means for sizing and targets.
Common pitfalls
Scaling & limits
Platforms & Setup
Payouts & Tech
Get clear on payout windows, frequency, and methods (wires vs processors) plus any first-payout conditions. We cover platform setup, data packages, and latency considerations so you can pick the right stack. Spot a broken link or rule change? Tell us so we can update it.
Rithmic / Tradovate / NinjaTrader
Corrections & updates
What to Include in Your Email
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Your context
Instruments you trade (ES/MES, NQ/MNQ etc.), preferred platform (Rithmic, Tradovate, NinjaTrader), and style (scalp, intraday, swing).
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Your goal
What you’re trying to achieve (lower ECRD, static DD, faster payouts, fewer min days etc.).
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References
Links to any BestProps pages you’re asking about so we can reply precisely.
Partnerships
Press & media
Report an issue
Suggestions
FAQs
Which futures prop firm is best overall?
TradeDay — clear rules, intraday & EOD drawdowns, micros allowed; 100K plan $140/mo with $3,000 DD. Payouts from day one (24 h processing; bank wires 3–7 days).
Trailing vs static drawdown — what changes intraday risk?
Static DD is fixed; trailing rises with equity. Intraday updates real-time (riskier), EOD updates once per day (more forgiving).
How fast are payouts typically?
TradeDay: 24 h processing (3–7 days for wires). Apex Trader Funding: every 8 trading days. Top One Futures: on-demand then bi-weekly after consistent performance.
Are micro futures cheaper to run?
Usually yes — micros are 1/10 size of E-minis with lower margins and tick impact, but total cost still depends on plan rules.
