TL;DR: 28 BestProps-listed firms currently publish a complete restriction affecting traders in Cuba. The verified list covers futures, forex and CFD, and crypto programs and links to each firm’s current policy. Cuba’s sanctions, card-access, and virtual-asset rules are reviewed separately because they can affect checkout and payouts even outside the firm’s own ban.
This is a restricted-firm list. Firms that currently accept Cuba residents are not included. Product-only limits and live-account-only limits are not counted as complete bans.
Prop firms that do not accept Cuba traders
Every name below has a current first-party policy that explicitly names Cuba. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakout Prop | Crypto | Residents and people located in the country cannot use Breakout’s crypto prop services. | Official policy |
| The5ers | Forex and CFD, Futures | The country is a Forbidden Territory under The5ers’ current terms. | Official policy |
| DNA Funded | Forex and CFD | Citizens and residents cannot participate in DNA Funded programs. | 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 residents of the country. | Official policy |
| Funded Futures Family | Futures | Residents cannot open or participate in any Funded Futures Family account. | Official policy |
| Top One Trader | Forex and CFD | Citizens and residents are prohibited from accessing Top One Trader services. | Official policy |
| Goat Funded Trader | Forex and CFD | Residents cannot sign up, create an account, or use the platform. | Official policy |
| Top One Futures | Futures | Citizens and residents cannot access Top One Futures services or trade from the country. | Official policy |
| Tradeify | Futures, Crypto | Permanent residents cannot access Tradeify futures or Tradeify Crypto services. | Official policy 1 and Official policy 2 |
| FTMO | Forex and CFD | FTMO does not provide services to clients in the country under its current eligibility rules. | Official policy |
| E8 Markets | Forex and CFD, Futures, Crypto | The country appears on both E8’s Forex and Crypto list and its Futures list. | Official policy |
| FunderPro | Forex and CFD | Residents cannot open a FunderPro account. | Official policy |
| Apex Trader Funding | Futures | Apex cannot service residents with new or additional accounts in the country. | Official policy |
| Lucid Trading | Futures | Citizens and residents are not eligible to use Lucid Trading services. | Official policy |
| BluSky | Futures | BluSky cannot accept citizens or residents because its broker and clearing firm do not support the country. | Official policy |
| FundedNext | Futures | Residents cannot access FundedNext Futures programs. | Official policy |
| Funded Trading Plus | Forex and CFD | Funded Trading Plus says it cannot do business with traders operating in the country. | 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 |
| Instant Funding | Forex and CFD | Instant Funding’s AML policy prevents accounts originating from the country. | Official policy |
| My Funded Futures | Futures | Citizens and residents are not eligible to open 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 |
| Topstep | Futures | Citizens and residents cannot trade, earn funding, or receive payouts. | Official policy |
| Bulenox | Futures | Bulenox is prohibited from doing business with residents of the country. | Official policy |
| Blue Guardian | Forex and CFD, Futures | Cuba is restricted across Blue Guardian CFD and Futures programs. | Official policy 1 and Official policy 2 |
| City Traders Imperium | Forex and CFD | Cuba is a restricted jurisdiction under CTI’s terms. | Official policy |
| Hola Prime | Forex and CFD, Futures, Crypto | Hola Prime does not provide its prop services to Cuba residents. | Official policy |
Restricted futures prop firms in Cuba
17 verified futures firms are in the complete restriction set. Firms with more than one market appear in each relevant section.
- The5ers
- Funded Futures Family
- Top One Futures
- Tradeify
- E8 Markets
- Apex Trader Funding
- Lucid Trading
- BluSky
- FundedNext
- FXIFY Futures
- TradeDay
- My Funded Futures
- Take Profit Trader
- Topstep
- Bulenox
- Blue Guardian
- Hola Prime
Restricted forex prop firms in Cuba
14 verified forex or CFD firms are in the complete restriction set. Firms with more than one market appear in each relevant section.
- The5ers
- DNA Funded
- Alpha Capital Group
- FXIFY
- Top One Trader
- Goat Funded Trader
- FTMO
- E8 Markets
- FunderPro
- Funded Trading Plus
- Instant Funding
- Blue Guardian
- City Traders Imperium
- Hola Prime
Restricted crypto prop firms in Cuba
4 verified crypto firms are in the complete restriction set. Firms with more than one market appear in each relevant section.
- Breakout Prop
- Tradeify
- E8 Markets
- Hola Prime
Why prop firms restrict Cuba traders
The U.S. Treasury continues to administer the Cuban Assets Control Regulations and other Cuba-related measures. U.S.-connected firms and service providers may need to consider those rules, while non-U.S. firms may still face restrictions from banks, card networks, KYC vendors, brokers, and payout partners.
A firm’s country block is not a legal conclusion about every transaction involving Cuba. BestProps includes a company only when that company’s current first-party policy names Cuba, then links the policy so readers can check the exact residence, citizenship, and travel rules.
Cuba payment access and virtual-asset rules
Payment access is a central practical issue for Cuba-based traders. In June 2026, Cuba’s central bank warned that changes involving Visa and Mastercard would affect continued use of those cards in the country. A trader should not assume that an evaluation checkout or recurring fee will process merely because the page displays a card option.
Cuba regulates virtual-asset activity rather than treating every crypto transfer as an unrestricted workaround. Resolution 215 of 2021 established a framework for authorized virtual assets and licensed service providers. In March 2026, the central bank authorized ten Cuban entities to use cryptocurrency for certain foreign payments through licensed providers.
That framework does not mean an offshore crypto prop firm or a crypto payout is automatically available to every resident. The prop firm’s eligibility rule, the wallet or exchange’s country policy, sanctions screening, and Cuban rules can all apply to the same payout chain.
A prop evaluation also differs from buying a locally available financial asset. The trader usually pays for access to a simulated performance test and receives a contractual reward if eligible. The account does not itself create ownership of the displayed futures, currency pair, or cryptoasset.
- U.S. Treasury Cuba sanctions program
- Cuban central bank update on authorized crypto payments
- Cuban central bank notice on Visa and Mastercard access
What Cuba 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.
Cuba prop firm restrictions FAQ
How many prop firms restrict traders from Cuba?
BestProps verified 28 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.
