TL;DR: 29 BestProps-listed firms currently publish a complete restriction affecting traders in North Korea. The verified set includes futures, forex and CFD, and crypto programs. Each firm is linked to its BestProps profile and to a current first-party policy checked on August 8, 2026.
This is a restricted-firm list. Firms that currently accept North Korea residents are not included. Product-only limits and live-account-only limits are not counted as complete bans.
Prop firms that do not accept North Korea traders
Every name below has a current first-party policy that explicitly names North Korea. 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 | North Korea is restricted across Blue Guardian CFD and Futures programs. | Official policy 1 and Official policy 2 |
| AudaCity Capital | Forex and CFD | AudaCity Capital does not provide its programs in North Korea. | Official policy |
| City Traders Imperium | Forex and CFD | North Korea 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 North Korea residents. | Official policy |
Restricted futures prop firms in North Korea
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 North Korea
15 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
- AudaCity Capital
- City Traders Imperium
- Hola Prime
Restricted crypto prop firms in North Korea
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 North Korea traders
North Korea is subject to an extensive U.S. sanctions program and United Nations measures that include asset freezes and tight controls on financial services involving designated people and entities. Firms, brokers, clearing firms, market-data vendors, identity providers, and payment processors may each apply their own controls on top of those rules.
That layered compliance structure explains why a prop firm’s website may still load while signup, payment, market data, KYC, or payout access is blocked. BestProps does not infer a ban from sanctions alone. A firm is listed only when its own current policy explicitly excludes North Korea.
North Korea trading access and sanctions risks
A prop evaluation is not a conventional brokerage account. Most programs use simulated balances and pay a contractual reward after the trader satisfies the firm’s rules. The evaluation does not give the user ownership of the futures, currencies, shares, or cryptoassets displayed on the platform.
For a North Korea resident, the practical barriers extend beyond the evaluation itself. International card networks, banks, crypto exchanges, payout providers, and KYC vendors may be unable or unwilling to process the relationship. Passing an evaluation would not solve a blocked payout route.
The United Nations 1718 sanctions framework includes financial measures aimed at DPRK banks, designated entities, and activities that support prohibited programs. The U.S. Treasury also maintains a North Korea sanctions program with its own regulations, licenses, and guidance. The precise legal result depends on the parties and transaction, so the firm’s country policy is not a substitute for sanctions advice.
There is no practical reason to use a VPN, borrowed identity, foreign address, or third-party payment card to test a checkout. Those steps do not change citizenship or residence and can create separate account, fraud, and sanctions-screening problems.
- U.S. Treasury North Korea sanctions program
- United Nations Security Council 1718 sanctions committee
What North Korea 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.
North Korea prop firm restrictions FAQ
How many prop firms restrict traders from North Korea?
BestProps verified 29 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.
