TL;DR: 21 BestProps-listed firms currently publish a complete restriction affecting traders in Burundi. Companies that still accept Burundi residents through another program on the same profile are excluded. The verified set covers futures, forex and CFD, and crypto and uses first-party policies checked on August 8, 2026.
This is a restricted-firm list. Firms that currently accept Burundi residents are not included. Product-only limits and live-account-only limits are not counted as complete bans.
Prop firms that do not accept Burundi traders
Every name below has a current first-party policy that explicitly names Burundi. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top One Futures | Futures | Citizens and residents cannot access Top One Futures services or trade from the country. | Official policy |
| Lucid Trading | Futures | Citizens and residents are not eligible to use Lucid Trading services. | Official policy |
| FXIFY Futures | Futures | The country is prohibited from trading with FXIFY Futures. | Official policy |
| TradeDay | Futures | Citizens and residents cannot open a TradeDay account. | Official policy |
| My Funded Futures | Futures | Residents cannot buy or reset a My Funded Futures account. | Official policy |
| Take Profit Trader | Futures | Trading-account and market-data access from the country is strictly prohibited. | Official policy |
| Alpha Capital Group | Forex and CFD | Nationals and residents cannot use Alpha Capital Group services. | Official policy |
| FXIFY | Forex and CFD | FXIFY does not establish accounts for Burundi residents. | Official policy |
| The5ers | Forex and CFD, Futures | Burundi is a Forbidden Territory under The5ers’ current terms. | Official policy |
| E8 Markets | Forex and CFD, Futures, Crypto | Burundi appears on both E8’s Forex and Crypto list and its Futures list. | Official policy |
| FundedNext | Forex and CFD, Futures | Burundi residents and citizens cannot use FundedNext CFD or Futures services. | Official policy 1 and Official policy 2 |
| Apex Trader Funding | Futures | Apex cannot service Burundi residents with new or additional accounts. | Official policy |
| BluSky | Futures | BluSky cannot accept Burundi citizens or residents under its broker and clearing-firm policy. | Official policy |
| Funded Trading Plus | Forex and CFD | Funded Trading Plus cannot do business with traders operating in Burundi. | Official policy |
| Topstep | Futures | Burundi citizens and residents cannot trade, earn funding, or receive payouts. | Official policy |
| Bulenox | Futures | Bulenox is prohibited from doing business with Burundi residents. | Official policy |
| Funded Futures Family | Futures | Burundi residents cannot open or participate in any Funded Futures Family account. | Official policy |
| OneUp Trader | Futures | Burundi appears on OneUp Trader’s geographic restriction list. | Official policy |
| FTMO | Forex and CFD | FTMO does not provide services to clients in Burundi. | Official policy |
| Instant Funding | Forex and CFD | Instant Funding’s AML policy prevents accounts originating from Burundi. | Official policy |
| Hola Prime | Forex and CFD, Futures, Crypto | Hola Prime’s current service-eligibility list names Burundi as restricted. | Official policy |
Restricted futures prop firms in Burundi
16 verified futures firms are in the complete restriction set. Firms with more than one market appear in each relevant section.
- Top One Futures
- Lucid Trading
- FXIFY Futures
- TradeDay
- My Funded Futures
- Take Profit Trader
- The5ers
- E8 Markets
- FundedNext
- Apex Trader Funding
- BluSky
- Topstep
- Bulenox
- Funded Futures Family
- OneUp Trader
- Hola Prime
Restricted forex prop firms in Burundi
9 verified forex or CFD firms are in the complete restriction set. Firms with more than one market appear in each relevant section.
- Alpha Capital Group
- FXIFY
- The5ers
- E8 Markets
- FundedNext
- Funded Trading Plus
- FTMO
- Instant Funding
- Hola Prime
Restricted crypto prop firms in Burundi
2 verified crypto firms are in the complete restriction set. Firms with more than one market appear in each relevant section.
- E8 Markets
- Hola Prime
Why prop firms restrict Burundi traders
The United States terminated its Burundi-specific sanctions emergency in November 2021. Current firm restrictions should therefore not be described as proof that every Burundi resident is under a blanket U.S. ban. Firms may instead rely on their own risk policy and the geographic coverage of brokers, clearing firms, data vendors, identity providers, payment processors, and payout partners.
BestProps applies the restriction at the whole-profile level. A company is not counted when its futures program blocks Burundi but a crypto or CFD program under the same BestProps profile still accepts the country.
Burundi foreign exchange and payment access
Burundi’s central bank publishes a current foreign-exchange framework, a regulated interbank currency market, and a list of licensed exchange bureaus. A resident paying an overseas prop firm may need an authorized bank or payment provider, supporting documents, and a permitted foreign-currency route even when the firm’s own checkout page appears available.
The Banque de la République du Burundi launched BurundiPay in April 2026 as a national instant-payment system linking bank accounts, microfinance institutions, payment companies, and mobile wallets. That improves domestic interoperability, but it does not automatically make an overseas prop merchant or foreign reward provider reachable through the system.
Burundi also has a local Treasury-securities market administered under central-bank rules. Participating in Treasury bills or bonds through the prescribed local channel is legally and operationally different from purchasing a simulated prop evaluation from an overseas company.
A prop account normally displays simulated market positions. The trader does not own the futures contract, currency, security, or cryptoasset shown on screen, and a potential reward depends on the firm’s contract, trading rules, identity review, and payout process.
Before buying an evaluation from Burundi, verify citizenship and residence eligibility, the accepted identity documents, the card or bank route, and the named payout provider. Save the policy, agreement, payment record, and payout terms, then obtain qualified local advice about tax and foreign-exchange treatment.
- U.S. Treasury termination of the Burundi sanctions program
- Burundi central bank foreign-exchange rules
- BurundiPay launch
- Burundi Treasury-securities framework
What Burundi 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.
Burundi prop firm restrictions FAQ
How many prop firms restrict traders from Burundi?
BestProps verified 21 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.
