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Independent research, firm discovery, and personalized matching for proprietary traders — so you can compare, match, and connect with firms that fit your profile.
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Contribute capital as a risk buffer and trade larger firm buying power under defined risk limits.
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Topstep Removes Tradovate as Platform Option for Futures Traders
Topstep has officially removed Tradovate as a supported platform, a significant shift for futures traders on the platform. The move requires affected users to migrate to other supported platforms like TradingView, Quantower, or NinjaTrader.
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Analysis
Data Analysis: Just 10% of Prop Trading Firms Now Accept US Clients
ProprietaryTrading.com data reveals a stark reality: only 21 of the 218 tracked prop firms, or less than 10%, currently accept traders from the United States. This scarcity highlights a growing geographic divide and significant challenges for US-based traders.
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Analysis
State of Prop Trading: A $19.4 Billion Industry Defined by a Great Profit Split Divide — Week of July 5, 2026
Proprietary trading has grown to a $19.4 billion industry with 720,000 active traders. Our latest data analysis reveals a clear split in the market, with firms clustering around two distinct profit-sharing models, separating traditional houses from online evaluation firms.
6 min read