TL;DR: 23 BestProps-listed firms currently publish a complete restriction affecting traders in Yemen. This count excludes companies that block only one product while another program remains open. The verified list covers futures, forex and CFD, and crypto programs and uses first-party policies checked on August 8, 2026.
This is a restricted-firm list. Firms that currently accept Yemen residents are not included. Product-only limits and live-account-only limits are not counted as complete bans.
Prop firms that do not accept Yemen traders
Every name below has a current first-party policy that explicitly names Yemen. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 under its broker and clearing-firm policy. | Official policy |
| Funded Trading Plus | Forex and CFD | Funded Trading Plus 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 |
| 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 |
| Hola Prime | Forex and CFD, Futures, Crypto | Hola Prime’s current service-eligibility list names the country as restricted. | Official policy |
| The5ers | Forex and CFD, Futures | Yemen is a Forbidden Territory under The5ers’ current terms. | Official policy |
| Funded Futures Family | Futures | Yemen residents cannot open or participate in any Funded Futures Family account. | Official policy |
| Goat Funded Trader | Forex and CFD | Yemen residents cannot sign up, create an account, or use the platform. | Official policy |
| E8 Markets | Forex and CFD, Futures, Crypto | Yemen appears on both E8’s Forex and Crypto list and its Futures list. | Official policy |
| FunderPro | Forex and CFD | Yemen residents cannot open a FunderPro account. | Official policy |
| Instant Funding | Forex and CFD | Instant Funding’s AML policy prevents accounts originating from Yemen. | Official policy |
| Topstep | Futures | Yemen citizens and residents cannot trade, earn funding, or receive payouts. | Official policy |
| Bulenox | Futures | Bulenox is prohibited from doing business with Yemen residents. | Official policy |
| Earn2Trade | Futures | Yemen citizens cannot continue, reset, or receive funding through Earn2Trade. | Official policy |
| OneUp Trader | Futures | Yemen appears on OneUp Trader’s geographic restriction list. | Official policy |
Restricted futures prop firms in Yemen
17 verified futures firms are in the complete restriction set. Firms with more than one market appear in each relevant section.
- Top One Futures
- Tradeify
- Apex Trader Funding
- Lucid Trading
- BluSky
- FXIFY Futures
- TradeDay
- My Funded Futures
- Take Profit Trader
- Hola Prime
- The5ers
- Funded Futures Family
- E8 Markets
- Topstep
- Bulenox
- Earn2Trade
- OneUp Trader
Restricted forex prop firms in Yemen
9 verified forex or CFD firms are in the complete restriction set. Firms with more than one market appear in each relevant section.
- Alpha Capital Group
- FXIFY
- Funded Trading Plus
- Hola Prime
- The5ers
- Goat Funded Trader
- E8 Markets
- FunderPro
- Instant Funding
Restricted crypto prop firms in Yemen
3 verified crypto firms are in the complete restriction set. Firms with more than one market appear in each relevant section.
- Tradeify
- Hola Prime
- E8 Markets
Why prop firms restrict Yemen traders
The U.S. Yemen-related sanctions program targets specified people and entities that threaten Yemen’s peace, security, or stability. Separate counterterrorism measures can also affect transactions involving designated parties. Those rules are not a universal ban on every Yemeni resident, but firms may use a wider country restriction to manage screening complexity.
Yemen’s divided financial system, limited correspondent-banking access, KYC support, and payout-provider coverage can create an operational block even when a specific transaction is not automatically prohibited. BestProps includes a firm only when its own current policy names Yemen.
Yemen banking fragmentation and payout risk
Yemen’s financial system remains fragmented by the conflict. The World Bank reports different economic and currency conditions across areas controlled by the internationally recognized government and the authorities in Sana’a, including severe exchange-rate pressure in the Aden market. A trader’s actual payment options can therefore depend on location, bank, currency, and transfer route.
The country’s digital payment infrastructure is still developing. A World Bank-supported project approved in 2025 is helping build a fast-payment system and real-time gross settlement under the Central Bank in Aden. That work may improve domestic transfers, but it does not guarantee that an overseas prop firm, card processor, or payout provider supports Yemen.
OFAC’s Yemen program and counterterrorism designations require parties subject to U.S. rules to screen the people and entities involved in a transaction. A firm or payment company may decide that a complete country block is simpler than distinguishing every possible bank, owner, counterparty, and location.
A prop evaluation is normally simulated and does not give the trader ownership of the futures contract, currency, share, or cryptoasset shown on screen. A possible reward is a contractual payment that still depends on KYC, rule compliance, and a usable payout channel.
Before paying, ask the firm to confirm eligibility for the trader’s citizenship and present residence, the exact KYC documents accepted, and the named payout method. Keep the policy, contract, receipts, and reward statements, and get current Yemeni legal and tax advice before treating a payout as accessible income.
- U.S. Treasury Yemen-related sanctions
- World Bank Yemen economic update
- World Bank Yemen payment-infrastructure project
What Yemen 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.
Yemen prop firm restrictions FAQ
How many prop firms restrict traders from Yemen?
BestProps verified 23 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.
