TL;DR: 11 BestProps-listed firms currently publish a complete restriction affecting traders in Albania. The verified set covers futures, forex and CFD, and crypto. Firms that still accept Albania residents through another program on the same BestProps profile are excluded.
This is a restricted-firm list. Firms that currently accept Albania residents are not included. Product-only limits and live-account-only limits are not counted as complete bans.
Prop firms that do not accept Albania traders
Every name below has a current first-party policy that explicitly names Albania. Country rules can change without notice, so open the linked policy again before paying an evaluation fee.
| Prop firm | Market | What the policy says | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| FXIFY | Forex and CFD | FXIFY does not establish accounts for Albania residents. | Official policy |
| Top One Trader | Forex and CFD | Albania citizens and residents cannot access Top One Trader services. | Official policy |
| Top One Futures | Futures | Albania citizens and residents cannot access Top One Futures services. | Official policy |
| FXIFY Futures | Futures | Albania is prohibited from trading with FXIFY Futures. | Official policy |
| E8 Markets | Forex and CFD, Futures, Crypto | Albania appears on E8’s Forex and Crypto list and its Futures list. | Official policy |
| My Funded Futures | Futures | My Funded Futures does not accept traders from Albania. | Official policy |
| Take Profit Trader | Futures | Platform and market-data access from Albania is prohibited. | Official policy |
| Lucid Trading | Futures | Albania citizens and residents are not eligible for Lucid Trading services. | Official policy |
| BluSky | Futures | BluSky cannot accept Albania citizens or residents under its broker and clearing-firm policy. | Official policy |
| TradeDay | Futures | Citizens and residents of Albania cannot open a TradeDay account. | Official policy |
| Bulenox | Futures | Bulenox is prohibited from doing business with Albania residents. | Official policy |
Restricted futures prop firms in Albania
9 verified futures firms are in the complete restriction set. Firms with more than one market appear in each relevant section.
- Top One Futures
- FXIFY Futures
- E8 Markets
- My Funded Futures
- Take Profit Trader
- Lucid Trading
- BluSky
- TradeDay
- Bulenox
Restricted forex prop firms in Albania
3 verified forex or CFD firms are in the complete restriction set. Firms with more than one market appear in each relevant section.
- FXIFY
- Top One Trader
- E8 Markets
Restricted crypto prop firms in Albania
1 verified crypto firm is in the complete restriction set. Firms with more than one market appear in each relevant section.
- E8 Markets
Why prop firms restrict Albania traders
The listed blocks are company policies, not a general Albanian prohibition on trading. A prop firm may limit access because its broker, clearing firm, market-data vendor, identity provider, card processor, or payout partner does not support Albania.
FundedNext, Tradeify, and Topstep are excluded because at least one current program on each BestProps profile still serves Albania. That makes their country limits partial rather than complete profile-level restrictions.
Albania investor protection, payments, and currency
Albania’s Financial Supervisory Authority supervises the country’s non-bank financial markets and publishes warnings about unlicensed online investment platforms. A simulated prop evaluation is not automatically an investment service licensed by the authority, so identify the contracting entity and check the regulator’s records before treating it like a brokerage account.
The Bank of Albania operates a free-floating exchange-rate regime and publishes official reference rates for the lek against the euro, U.S. dollar, and other currencies. A dollar-priced evaluation or reward can therefore change in lek value between purchase and payout, apart from bank spreads and provider fees.
Bank of Albania Regulation 70 covers payments and transfers between residents and non-residents in foreign means of payment. Banks and licensed financial institutions apply the transaction rules, so a card approval does not settle every question about a later overseas reward or transfer.
The Bank of Albania has warned that virtual currencies are volatile, are not issued or guaranteed by a central bank, and can expose users to operational and legal risks. A crypto price feed in a simulated account is different from owning crypto, but a crypto-denominated fee or payout may introduce a separate risk.
Before paying from Albania, confirm citizenship and residence eligibility, the legal entity in the agreement, whether every stage remains simulated, and the payout currency and provider. Save the policy, receipt, account statements, identity result, and reward records, then obtain current Albanian tax and legal advice for the arrangement.
- Albanian Financial Supervisory Authority
- Bank of Albania official exchange rate
- Bank of Albania Regulation 70 on foreign-exchange transactions
- Bank of Albania warning on virtual-currency risks
What Albania traders should check before checkout
- Confirm that both citizenship and residence are eligible.
- Check the evaluation, simulated funded, live-funded, and payout rules separately.
- Use your real address and identity documents. A VPN does not change KYC eligibility.
- Confirm the payout provider supports your country and expected currency.
- Save a dated copy of the policy and checkout terms before paying.
- Confirm local foreign-exchange, tax, securities, and crypto rules with a qualified professional.
Albania prop firm restrictions FAQ
How many prop firms restrict traders from Albania?
BestProps verified 11 current firms with a complete restriction affecting at least one market covered on this page.
Does a restricted country always block the evaluation purchase?
Most policies on this page block new accounts or platform access. Some firms also consider citizenship, travel location, payout access, or the live-account stage, so the official policy remains the final source.
Are partial country limits included in the main list?
No. A firm that still allows an evaluation, simulated funded account, or payouts is not counted as completely restricted merely because its live-account path or one platform is unavailable.
Can a VPN make a restricted trader eligible?
No. Firms verify identity, residence, payment details, and login patterns. Concealing location can lead to account closure, payout denial, or loss of fees.
Are prop firm payouts treated like local brokerage gains?
Not necessarily. Evaluation payouts may be contractual or business income rather than gains from securities held in a brokerage account. Ask a local tax professional and keep complete records.
When did BestProps check these country policies?
The official sources on this page were checked on August 8, 2026. Recheck them immediately before purchase because firms and service providers can change eligibility lists.
