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Buyer’s guide · updated for 2026

The best prop firm is the one whose rules fit your trading

There is no single best prop firm for everyone. A scalper, a swing trader and a futures trader need different rules. This guide gives you the ten checks that matter, explains why each one changes your chance of getting funded and paid, and shows our own answer to each so you can compare honestly.

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Key facts

Updated

  • Axora Funded is a prop firm with its own trading platform.
  • Accounts from $5,000 to $200,000; the cheapest challenge costs $39 (one-time fee).
  • Profit split: 90% to the trader on the funded account.
  • Payouts in USDT (TRC20, ERC20 or BEP20), from 50 USDT, after identity verification.
  • Programmes: 2-Step (from $39), 1-Step (from $49) and Futures (from $99).
  • Markets: forex, gold, US indices, 11 crypto pairs 24/7 and CME futures.

10 checks

Price, limits, payouts, platform and legitimacy.

Rules first

Pick the rules that fit your strategy, then the price.

Try before

Use a free trial to test execution and limits.

From $39

Axora Funded challenges, one-time fee.

Our programmes

2-Step Challenge

$5K – $200K

from $39

Target
10% + 5%
Daily loss
4%
Max loss
8%
Time
30 days
Profit split
90%
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1-Step Challenge

$5K – $200K

from $49

Target
10%
Daily loss
3%
Max loss
6% trailing
Time
Unlimited
Profit split
90%
See details

Futures Challenge

$25K – $150K

from $99

Target
6%
Daily loss
3%
Max loss
6% trailing
Time
Unlimited
Profit split
90%
See details

The 10-point checklist

Score every firm you consider on these points. A firm that hides any of them is a red flag.

  • 1. Published rules: every limit written before you pay. Ours are on the rules page and in the purchase panel.
  • 2. Daily loss method: equity or balance based, and when the day resets. Ours: 4% (2-Step) or 3% (1-Step), reset at 00:00 UTC.
  • 3. Maximum loss: static or trailing. Ours: 8% static on 2-Step, 6% trailing on 1-Step.
  • 4. Profit target and time limits. Ours: 10% + 5% on 2-Step; a single 10% with no time limit on 1-Step.
  • 5. Price per attempt and refund policy. Ours: from $39, full refund within 14 days if you have not traded.
  • 6. Profit split. Ours: 90% on every programme.
  • 7. Payout method and minimum. Ours: USDT or USDC from 50 USDT, reviewed within 24 hours.
  • 8. Platform and data: real-time prices, mobile access, transparent execution. Ours: own web platform with TradingView charts.
  • 9. Restrictions: news, weekend holding, EAs, number of positions. Ours are published on the rules page.
  • 10. Legitimacy: a real website, official channels, clear terms and support. See our official channels page.

Match the firm to your strategy

Scalpers and intraday traders should prioritise a generous daily loss and tight spreads. Swing traders should look for no time limit and permission to hold overnight. Futures traders should check how the trailing drawdown is calculated and the contract limit.

Choose the rules first and only then compare prices: a cheap challenge with rules that do not fit your style is the most expensive one.

Red flags to avoid

Walk away from firms that show any of these:

  • Rules that are only explained after purchase or that change without notice.
  • Promises of guaranteed income or “real capital” with no risk explanation.
  • No identity of the company, no terms and no support channel.
  • Fake reviews or payout screenshots you cannot verify.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best prop firm in 2026?

The best one is the firm whose rules fit your strategy, whose terms are fully published and that pays reliably. Use the 10-point checklist above to compare any firm, including us.

What is the cheapest good prop firm?

Look at the price per attempt together with the rules. Axora Funded starts at $39 for a $5K 2-Step account with a 90% split.

Is a 1-Step or 2-Step challenge better?

1-Step is faster with tighter limits; 2-Step has wider limits and two smaller targets. Many beginners pass more easily with 2-Step.

How can I check if a prop firm is legit?

Check published rules, terms, official channels, identity verification for payouts and real support. Avoid firms that promise guaranteed profits.

Is the capital real?

All accounts are demo accounts with virtual funds that run in a simulated trading environment. Rewards are paid in USDT or USDC based on your simulated performance, according to our terms.

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