Paul
Tested by a real trader — not a review farm

Find your firm.
Skip the bullshit.

I've tested 50+ prop firms with my own money — and blown real accounts — so you don't have to.

  • Trusted by 30,000+ traders / mo
  • Real payouts, real accounts
  • 27 firms tested

Some firms pay me a commission — it never changes my ranking. I tested every firm with my own money.

About PTV

I'm Paul. I trade full-time on funded capital — I buy every eval, trade it for real, and publish exactly what got paid.

I trade prop firms with my own money —
so you never have to gamble with yours.

23 firms I tested with real money
5+ years full-time funded
30K+ traders / month
0 paid placements
How prop trading works

Trade a firm's capital.
Keep most of the profit.

01 Pick a firm Browse my tested reviews — compare rules, pricing and payouts, and pick a firm that fits your style.
02 Pass the eval Hit the profit target inside the drawdown limits. Most firms run a 1- or 2-step evaluation.
03 Trade funded Get a funded account with real capital. Trade your strategy, keep up to 90% of the profits.
04 Withdraw Request a payout — some firms pay daily, others weekly. Real money, straight to your bank.

My #1 — and the rest

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My #1 firm Lucid Trading
Lucid Trading 90% split · 8 Days payouts · my most-traded firm across 30+ funded cycles Read the review →

My favorite prop firms

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#FirmRatingSplitPayoutMax fundingCode
LLucid Trading ★ 4.9 90% 8 Days $750,000 VIBES Visit
2 TTradeify ★ 4.9 90% 7 Days $750,000 DASH Visit
3 MMyFunded Futures ★ 4.8 90% 48 Hours $150,000 Visit
4 BBrightfunded ★ 4.8 Up to 100% On-Demand $400k EARLY25 Visit
5 TTradeify Crypto ★ 4.8 80% On-demand $600k HIPROPTRA Visit
6 FFundednext ★ 4.8 95% 5 Days $300,000 VIBES Visit
7 BBreakout ★ 4.8 90% 24/7 $200,000 Visit
8 TThe5ers ★ 4.7 100% Bi-weekly $4,000,000 7QHKBHSAQV Visit

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Paul
My why

Why I do this.

I blew real accounts before I figured prop trading out. PTV is the resource I wish I'd had — honest, tested, no hype.

The goal is simple: fund the freedom to travel, train, eat well and show up for the people I love — and help you skip the expensive mistakes I made getting here.

80+ firms tested 30,000+ monthly traders 100% honest · no paid placements
Why trust PTV

The most trusted prop firm reviews — built entirely on firsthand experience.

Every review here comes from actually trading with the firm: buying the evaluation, passing it, managing a funded account, navigating drawdown rules and requesting real payouts. I've tested 50+ proprietary firms with my own capital — the good, the bad and the blown accounts — so you get the truth, not affiliate hype.

Frequently asked questions

Which prop firm is the best?

It depends on your goals, eval preferences and markets — some traders prioritise payout speed, others rules or platforms. Browse the ranked list to find your fit.

What is the best futures prop firm?

No single winner — compare verified options like Topstep, Apex, Tradeify and Lucid. I personally test every firm here with my own money.

What is the best prop firm for US traders?

Many firms accept US traders. Use the filters in Find Prop Firms to compare options — all independently reviewed and tested.

Which prop firms offer instant funding?

Several firms offer instant funding — usually pricier with stricter drawdown. Check the instant-funding category.

Are prop firms legal?

Yes, proprietary trading firms are legal businesses, but regulation varies by country — always verify legitimacy before signing up.

How does PTV rate prop firms?

Every rating is hands-on: live trading + analysis across cost-to-funding, value, rules, payout processing and community feedback. No paid placements.

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