TL;DR: 31 BestProps-listed firms have a current first-party policy that explicitly prevents Iran residents from opening or using at least one prop trading program. The verified set covers futures, forex and CFD, and crypto programs. Every firm below links to its BestProps profile and the official restriction source checked on August 8, 2026.
This page lists only complete country restrictions confirmed by a current first-party firm policy. It does not mix allowed firms into the restricted list. Product-only limits and live-account-only limits are not counted as complete bans.
Prop firms that do not accept Iran traders
BestProps reviewed all 45 current organization profiles, used the existing country tags only as research leads, and checked official firm policies before including a name. Policies can change without notice, so open the linked source again before paying an evaluation fee.
| Prop firm | Market | What the policy says | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| AudaCity Capital | Forex and CFD | Residents of Iran cannot use the firm’s services. | Official policy |
| Alpha Capital Group | Forex and CFD | Nationals and residents of Iran are excluded. | Official policy |
| FXIFY | Forex and CFD | The firm does not establish accounts for Iran residents. | Official policy |
| Funded Futures Family | Futures | Iran is restricted from participating in the platform. | Official policy |
| Top One Trader | Forex and CFD | Citizens and residents of Iran cannot access services. | Official policy |
| The5ers | Forex and CFD, Futures | The firm’s current terms name Iran as unavailable. | Official policy |
| The Funded Trader | Forex and CFD | The firm says it does not offer evaluations to Iran residents. | Official policy |
| Goat Funded Trader | Forex and CFD | Iran residents cannot sign up or trade. | Official policy |
| Top One Futures | Futures | Citizens and residents of Iran cannot access services. | Official policy |
| Tradeify | Futures, Crypto | Iran is completely restricted for futures and Tradeify Crypto. | Official policy 1 and Official policy 2 |
| FTMO | Forex and CFD | Iran nationals and residents cannot join FTMO. | Official policy |
| E8 Markets | Forex and CFD, Futures, Crypto | Iran is restricted across the firm’s forex, crypto, and futures lists. | Official policy |
| FunderPro | Forex and CFD | Iran residents cannot open an account. | Official policy |
| City Traders Imperium | Forex and CFD | The firm does not offer services to Iran residents. | Official policy |
| Funded Trading Plus | Forex and CFD | The firm cannot do business with traders from Iran. | Official policy |
| FXIFY Futures | Futures | Iran is prohibited from trading with FXIFY Futures. | Official policy |
| TradeDay | Futures | Citizens and residents of Iran cannot open an account. | Official policy |
| Instant Funding | Forex and CFD | The firm’s AML policy names Iran as restricted or sanctioned. | Official policy |
| My Funded Futures | Futures | The firm does not accept traders from Iran. | Official policy |
| Take Profit Trader | Futures | Platform and market-data access from Iran is prohibited. | Official policy |
| Apex Trader Funding | Futures | New or additional accounts cannot be serviced in Iran. | Official policy |
| Topstep | Futures | Iran citizens cannot trade or receive payouts. | Official policy |
| Lucid Trading | Futures | Iran citizens and residents are not eligible. | Official policy |
| OneUp Trader | Futures | Iran is on the firm’s geographic restriction list. | Official policy |
| Bulenox | Futures | Iran residents cannot do business with the firm. | Official policy |
| FundedNext | Futures | Iran residents cannot purchase FundedNext Futures accounts. | Official policy |
| DNA Funded | Forex and CFD | Citizens and residents of Iran cannot participate. | Official policy |
| Blue Guardian | Forex and CFD, Futures | Iran is restricted for the firm’s CFD and futures programs. | Official policy 1 and Official policy 2 |
| Maven Trading | Forex and CFD | Iran is on the firm’s restricted-country list. | Official policy |
| Lux Trading Firm | Forex and CFD | Iran is named as a sanctioned location during verification. | Official policy |
| Hola Prime | Forex and CFD, Futures, Crypto | Iran residents are excluded from the firm’s programs. | Official policy |
Restricted futures prop firms in Iran
17 verified futures firms are in the complete restriction set. Firms with more than one market appear in each relevant section.
- Funded Futures Family
- The5ers
- Top One Futures
- Tradeify
- E8 Markets
- FXIFY Futures
- TradeDay
- My Funded Futures
- Take Profit Trader
- Apex Trader Funding
- Topstep
- Lucid Trading
- OneUp Trader
- Bulenox
- FundedNext
- Blue Guardian
- Hola Prime
Restricted forex prop firms in Iran
18 verified forex or CFD firms are in the complete restriction set. Firms with more than one market appear in each relevant section.
- AudaCity Capital
- Alpha Capital Group
- FXIFY
- Top One Trader
- The5ers
- The Funded Trader
- Goat Funded Trader
- FTMO
- E8 Markets
- FunderPro
- City Traders Imperium
- Funded Trading Plus
- Instant Funding
- DNA Funded
- Blue Guardian
- Maven Trading
- Lux Trading Firm
- Hola Prime
Restricted crypto prop firms in Iran
3 verified crypto firms are in the complete restriction set. Firms with more than one market appear in each relevant section.
- Tradeify
- E8 Markets
- Hola Prime
Why prop firms restrict Iran traders
Many firms on this page are based in the United States or depend on U.S.-connected brokers, market-data providers, payment processors, and identity-verification vendors. The U.S. Treasury maintains an extensive Iran sanctions program, including measures affecting Iranian financial institutions and financial services.
A firm’s restriction is still its own operating policy. BestProps does not assume that every sanctions rule produces the same result at every firm, so a firm appears here only when its own current page explicitly names Iran.
Iran trading rules and payment risks
The practical obstacle for Iran residents is often payment and identity verification rather than a trading rule alone. A card payment may fail, a KYC provider may reject the jurisdiction, or a payout provider may be unable to send money even when a trading platform loads normally.
Iran’s 2019 cabinet resolution on cryptocurrency said virtual currency was not government-backed and could not be used for domestic payments. Later amendments changed parts of the mining framework, so traders should confirm the current rule before treating a crypto-denominated payout as usable locally.
Prop evaluation programs are not a substitute for a locally licensed brokerage account. Anyone trading Iranian securities should use the locally authorized market structure and obtain current legal and tax advice for foreign-source evaluation fees and payouts.
What Iran 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.
Iran prop firm restrictions FAQ
How many prop firms restrict traders from Iran?
BestProps verified 31 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.
