TL;DR: 3 BestProps-listed firms currently publish a complete restriction affecting traders in Cape Verde. FundedNext blocks the country across its CFD and futures services, while Take Profit Trader blocks futures access and FTMO blocks its simulated forex and CFD service. No crypto-only profile in the reviewed set had a verified complete Cape Verde ban on August 8, 2026.
This is a restricted-firm list. Firms that currently accept Cape Verde residents are not included. Product-only limits and live-account-only limits are not counted as complete bans.
Prop firms that do not accept Cape Verde traders
Every name below has a current first-party policy that explicitly names Cape Verde. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FundedNext | Forex and CFD, Futures | Cape Verde residents and citizens cannot use FundedNext CFD or Futures services. | Official policy 1 and Official policy 2 |
| Take Profit Trader | Futures | Platform and market-data access from Cape Verde is prohibited. | Official policy |
| FTMO | Forex and CFD | FTMO does not provide services to clients in Cape Verde. | Official policy |
Restricted futures prop firms in Cape Verde
2 verified futures firms are in the complete restriction set. Firms with more than one market appear in each relevant section.
- FundedNext
- Take Profit Trader
Restricted forex prop firms in Cape Verde
2 verified forex or CFD firms are in the complete restriction set. Firms with more than one market appear in each relevant section.
- FundedNext
- FTMO
Restricted crypto prop firms in Cape Verde
BestProps did not verify a complete crypto restriction from a current first-party policy. A firm will be added only after its own policy explicitly names Cape Verde.
Why prop firms restrict Cape Verde traders
The verified restrictions are firm policies, not a claim that Cape Verde prohibits every type of prop evaluation. Providers can narrow their country coverage because of brokers, market-data vendors, identity verification, card processing, or payout reach.
FundingTicks is excluded because it is winding down rather than offering an active program. Purdia is excluded because BestProps could not verify the old archive claim from a current first-party policy.
Cape Verde currency, local exchange, and payment checks
Banco de Cabo Verde says the Cabo Verde escudo is managed under a fixed exchange-rate strategy against the euro. A prop evaluation priced in euros may therefore be easier to compare than a dollar price, but bank spreads, fees, card processing, and payout conversion still affect the amount paid or received.
Cape Verde has its own securities exchange, Bolsa de Valores de Cabo Verde, which provides access through local financial institutions and regulated market processes. Purchasing a listed security through that system is different from buying access to a simulated overseas prop account.
A prop account normally records simulated futures, forex, CFD, or crypto positions. The trader does not receive ownership of the displayed instruments, and a potential reward remains subject to the firm’s contract, identity review, trading rules, and available payout provider.
Cape Verde’s official Portuguese name is Cabo Verde, and providers may use either version in eligibility forms. Search for both names in the policy and ask support to confirm the country code CV before paying.
Confirm the payment currency, legal entity, identity documents, and payout rail. Save the dated policy, agreement, receipt, and reward statements, then ask a qualified Cabo Verde adviser how foreign-source evaluation income and currency conversion apply to the trader’s circumstances.
- Banco de Cabo Verde monetary policy strategy
- Bolsa de Valores de Cabo Verde
- How to invest through the Cabo Verde exchange
What Cape Verde 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.
Cape Verde prop firm restrictions FAQ
How many prop firms restrict traders from Cape Verde?
BestProps verified 3 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.
