TL;DR: 17 BestProps-listed firms currently publish a complete restriction affecting traders in Lebanon. Firms that still accept Lebanon residents through another program on the same BestProps profile are excluded. The verified list 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 Lebanon residents are not included. Product-only limits and live-account-only limits are not counted as complete bans.
Prop firms that do not accept Lebanon traders
Every name below has a current first-party policy that explicitly names Lebanon. 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 Trader | Forex and CFD | Citizens and residents of Lebanon cannot access Top One Trader services. | Official policy |
| Top One Futures | Futures | Citizens and residents of Lebanon cannot access Top One Futures services. | Official policy |
| Tradeify | Futures, Crypto | Lebanon residents cannot access Tradeify futures or Tradeify Crypto services. | Official policy 1 and Official policy 2 |
| E8 Markets | Forex and CFD, Futures, Crypto | Lebanon appears on E8’s Forex and Crypto list and its Futures list. | Official policy |
| The5ers | Forex and CFD, Futures | Lebanon is a Forbidden Territory under The5ers’ current terms. | Official policy |
| Goat Funded Trader | Forex and CFD | Lebanon residents cannot sign up, create an account, or use the Goat Funded Trader platform. | Official policy |
| Breakout Prop | Crypto | Residents and people located in Lebanon cannot use Breakout’s crypto prop services. | Official policy |
| Funded Futures Family | Futures | Lebanon residents cannot open or participate in any Funded Futures Family account. | Official policy |
| Apex Trader Funding | Futures | Apex cannot service Lebanon residents with new or additional accounts. | Official policy |
| Lucid Trading | Futures | Lebanon citizens and residents are not eligible for Lucid Trading services. | Official policy |
| BluSky | Futures | BluSky cannot accept Lebanon citizens or residents under its broker and clearing-firm policy. | Official policy |
| FXIFY Futures | Futures | Lebanon is prohibited from trading with FXIFY Futures. | Official policy |
| TradeDay | Futures | Citizens and residents of Lebanon cannot open a TradeDay account. | Official policy |
| My Funded Futures | Futures | My Funded Futures does not accept traders from Lebanon. | Official policy |
| Take Profit Trader | Futures | Platform and market-data access from Lebanon is prohibited. | Official policy |
| Topstep | Futures | Lebanon citizens and residents cannot trade, earn funding, or receive payouts. | Official policy |
| Bulenox | Futures | Bulenox is prohibited from doing business with Lebanon residents. | Official policy |
Restricted futures prop firms in Lebanon
14 verified futures firms are in the complete restriction set. Firms with more than one market appear in each relevant section.
- Top One Futures
- Tradeify
- E8 Markets
- The5ers
- Funded Futures Family
- Apex Trader Funding
- Lucid Trading
- BluSky
- FXIFY Futures
- TradeDay
- My Funded Futures
- Take Profit Trader
- Topstep
- Bulenox
Restricted forex prop firms in Lebanon
4 verified forex or CFD firms are in the complete restriction set. Firms with more than one market appear in each relevant section.
- Top One Trader
- E8 Markets
- The5ers
- Goat Funded Trader
Restricted crypto prop firms in Lebanon
3 verified crypto firms are in the complete restriction set. Firms with more than one market appear in each relevant section.
- Tradeify
- E8 Markets
- Breakout Prop
Why prop firms restrict Lebanon traders
U.S. sanctions relating to Lebanon are targeted at specified people, entities, and conduct; they are not a blanket ban on every Lebanon resident. Prop firms may nevertheless apply broader country rules because their brokers, clearing firms, market-data providers, identity vendors, banks, and payout providers choose a narrower service footprint.
Lebanon’s banking and currency conditions add operational risk to foreign evaluation fees and rewards. BestProps still requires an explicit current policy from each firm and does not infer a restriction from the country’s financial conditions alone.
Lebanon sanctions, currency, and exchange trading
OFAC maintains Lebanon-related sanctions targeting designated people, entities, and certain conduct. Its country-list guidance explains that some sanctions programs are broad while others are selective. A firm naming Lebanon in its own policy is therefore the evidence for inclusion, not an assumption that every resident is a blocked person.
Banque du Liban publishes daily exchange-rate data, monetary reports, and banking circulars. The Lebanese pound’s exchange-rate history and restrictions affecting banking access can make the effective price of a dollar-denominated evaluation or the value of a reward different from the amount displayed at checkout.
The Beirut Stock Exchange publishes local trading hours and market rules. Buying a listed security through the authorized local market is different from purchasing a simulated futures, forex, CFD, or crypto evaluation from an overseas company.
A prop account normally records simulated positions, not assets held for the trader at a bank or broker. Any reward remains a contractual claim subject to the firm’s trading rules, identity review, sanctions screening, and payout rail. A website accepting a card does not prove that the later payout route will work.
Before paying from Lebanon, confirm citizenship and residence eligibility, the legal entity in the agreement, accepted identity documents, settlement currency, and the exact payout provider. Save the policy, agreement, receipts, and reward records, then seek current Lebanese tax and foreign-exchange advice.
- U.S. Treasury Lebanon-related sanctions
- OFAC guidance on targeted and broad sanctions programs
- Banque du Liban monetary policy overview
- Beirut Stock Exchange trading hours
What Lebanon 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.
Lebanon prop firm restrictions FAQ
How many prop firms restrict traders from Lebanon?
BestProps verified 17 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.
