Fee vs deposit: the difference
With a broker you deposit money and it is at risk with every trade. With a prop firm the fee buys an evaluation; the account balance is not yours to lose. If the account breaches a limit, the evaluation ends — nothing else is charged.
Three ways to start
From zero cost to a full challenge:
- Free trial: a $100,000 demo for 14 days, no card.
- Monthly competition: free entry, top 3 win a $25K, $10K or $5K challenge.
- Challenge: one-time fee from $39, funded account after you pass.