Analysis

The Funded Trader: Low Success Rates in Proprietary Trading Challenges

Editorial·5/28/2026·2 min read

The Funded Trader (TFT) reports that only 5-10% of traders pass its evaluation challenges, and a fraction of those subsequently receive payouts.

The Funded Trader (TFT) has released data indicating that approximately 5% to 10% of participants successfully complete its proprietary trading challenges. Of those who pass these initial evaluations, only about 20% go on to receive actual payouts. This information, detailed in a report, highlights the selective nature of proprietary trading firm evaluation processes.