TL;DR: 17 BestProps-listed firms currently publish a complete restriction affecting traders in Zimbabwe. Firms that still accept Zimbabwe residents through another program on the same profile are excluded. The verified set 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 Zimbabwe residents are not included. Product-only limits and live-account-only limits are not counted as complete bans.
Prop firms that do not accept Zimbabwe traders
Every name below has a current first-party policy that explicitly names Zimbabwe. 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 Futures | Futures | Citizens and residents cannot access Top One Futures services or trade from the country. | Official policy |
| Lucid Trading | Futures | Citizens and residents are not eligible to use Lucid Trading services. | 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 | Residents cannot buy or reset 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 |
| FXIFY | Forex and CFD | FXIFY does not establish accounts for Zimbabwe residents. | Official policy |
| Tradeify | Futures, Crypto | Zimbabwe residents cannot access Tradeify futures or Tradeify Crypto services. | Official policy 1 and Official policy 2 |
| Breakout Prop | Crypto | Residents and people located in Zimbabwe cannot use Breakout’s crypto prop services. | Official policy |
| Goat Funded Trader | Forex and CFD | Zimbabwe residents cannot sign up, create an account, or use the Goat Funded Trader platform. | Official policy |
| Apex Trader Funding | Futures | Apex cannot service Zimbabwe residents with new or additional accounts. | Official policy |
| BluSky | Futures | BluSky cannot accept Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe. | Official policy |
| Bulenox | Futures | Bulenox is prohibited from doing business with Zimbabwe residents. | Official policy |
| OneUp Trader | Futures | Zimbabwe appears on OneUp Trader’s geographic restriction list. | Official policy |
| Instant Funding | Forex and CFD | Instant Funding’s AML policy prevents accounts originating from Zimbabwe. | Official policy |
| Hola Prime | Forex and CFD, Futures, Crypto | Hola Prime’s current service-eligibility list names Zimbabwe as restricted. | Official policy |
Restricted futures prop firms in Zimbabwe
12 verified futures firms are in the complete restriction set. Firms with more than one market appear in each relevant section.
- Top One Futures
- Lucid Trading
- FXIFY Futures
- TradeDay
- My Funded Futures
- Take Profit Trader
- Tradeify
- Apex Trader Funding
- BluSky
- Bulenox
- OneUp Trader
- Hola Prime
Restricted forex prop firms in Zimbabwe
5 verified forex or CFD firms are in the complete restriction set. Firms with more than one market appear in each relevant section.
- FXIFY
- Goat Funded Trader
- Funded Trading Plus
- Instant Funding
- Hola Prime
Restricted crypto prop firms in Zimbabwe
3 verified crypto firms are in the complete restriction set. Firms with more than one market appear in each relevant section.
- Tradeify
- Breakout Prop
- Hola Prime
Why prop firms restrict Zimbabwe traders
The United States ended its Zimbabwe-specific sanctions program in March 2024 and moved designated people and entities to targeted Global Magnitsky measures. A prop firm’s country block should not be presented as proof that every Zimbabwe resident is sanctioned. Providers may instead apply a broader risk rule based on broker, clearing, market-data, identity, payment, or payout coverage.
BestProps requires a complete firm-level restriction. E8 Markets and Topstep are not counted because Zimbabwe traders retain access to another program or funding path described by those firms, even though some services are limited.
Zimbabwe currency, sanctions, and exchange trading
OFAC terminated the Zimbabwe sanctions regulations in 2024. Targeted Global Magnitsky designations can still affect named people, entities, and property interests, but that is different from a blanket prohibition on every Zimbabwe resident. A firm’s own country policy remains the evidence for inclusion on this page.
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s 2026 foreign-exchange directive continues a willing-buyer, willing-seller interbank market and publication of a daily reference rate. It also describes a gradual transition toward wider use of ZiG for domestic settlement. A dollar-priced prop fee can therefore involve exchange-rate, authorized-dealer, and payment-routing questions beyond the advertised price.
The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange provides a regulated local route for securities and publishes current trading hours, licensed stockbrokers, and market rules. Trading an exchange-listed security through a broker is not the same transaction as purchasing access to a simulated overseas prop evaluation.
Most prop accounts display simulated futures, forex, CFD, or crypto positions. The balance on screen is not a customer brokerage account, and any reward remains conditional on the firm’s contract, risk rules, identity verification, and payout method.
Before paying from Zimbabwe, confirm citizenship and residence eligibility, the identity documents required, the settlement currency charged, and the payout provider available to Zimbabwe residents. Keep the policy, agreement, receipt, and reward records, and seek current local tax and foreign-exchange advice.
- U.S. Treasury termination of Zimbabwe-specific sanctions
- Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe 2026 foreign-exchange directive
- Zimbabwe Stock Exchange notices and trading hours
What Zimbabwe 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.
Zimbabwe prop firm restrictions FAQ
How many prop firms restrict traders from Zimbabwe?
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.
