Research profile
Funding Traders
Watch flags
Funding Traders is a Dubai-based proprietary trading firm. Watch flags: reported delisting from third-party match platform following payout denials and account breach reports, payout disputes
Dubai-based evaluation prop firm offering one-step, two-step and instant programs across forex and CFD instruments.
- Headquarters
- Dubai
- Founded
- 2022
- Funding model
- Evaluation Based
- Availability
- Not clearly stated
U.S. traders: Accepted — verify on the firm's own terms before purchasing.
Profile updated: August 30, 2026 · Primary source types reviewed: firm rules, FAQ and program pages · Research & methodology
May suit
traders focused on forex, crypto; traders who want a choice between evaluation and instant-funding paths; traders who want a published scaling path.
Consider alternatives if
you require futures, exchange-traded equities, options; you rely on copy trading.
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Overview
What this firm is and who it serves
Funding Traders is an institutional-grade proprietary trading firm that offers capital funding to retail traders globally. The firm provides flexible funding paths, including Instant Funded accounts, 1-Step evaluation challenges, and two distinct 2-Step evaluation models (Pro6 and Pro10). Traders can access capital account sizes ranging from $5,000 up to $400,000. The firm emphasizes clear trading guidelines, profit split arrangements ranging between 80% and 100%, and quick payout schedules that range from 7 to 21 days depending on the selected account type. Additionally, Funding Traders provides features such as live payout tracking, 24/7 market access, support response times under 30 seconds, and access to proprietary market intelligence tools.
At a glance
Structured facts about this firm
- Firm Type
- Evaluation Based prop firm
- Market Focus
- Forex, Crypto
- Trading Style
- News trading permitted, overnight holding allowed, weekend holding allowed
- Retail Accessibility
- Open to retail traders via evaluation
- Based in
- Dubai
- Trader availability
- Not clearly stated
- Known For
- Multiple funding models including Instant Funded, 1-Step, and 2-Step evaluations
Funding programs
Account types and the path to capital
Evaluation
2-Step Pro10
| Account | Fee | Target |
|---|---|---|
| $200K | $999 | 10% |
| $100K | $599 | 10% |
| $50K | $339 | 10% |
| $25K | $229 | 10% |
| $10K | $119 | 10% |
| $5K | $69 | 10% |
- Profit split
- 80–100%
- Payouts
- 14-21 Days
- Max drawdown
- 10% (static)
- Daily loss limit
- 5%
- Min trading days
- 4
- Platforms
- MetaTrader 5, Tradelocker
Scaling
scale up to 2 million worth of funding
Unknown
Source2-Step Pro6
| Account | Fee | Target |
|---|---|---|
| $200K | $999 | 6% |
| $100K | $599 | 6% |
| $50K | $339 | 6% |
| $25K | $229 | 6% |
| $10K | $119 | 6% |
| $5K | $69 | 6% |
- Profit split
- 80–100%
- Payouts
- 14-21 Days
- Max drawdown
- 10% (static)
- Daily loss limit
- 5%
- Min trading days
- 4
- Platforms
- MetaTrader 5, Tradelocker
1-Step
| Account | Fee |
|---|---|
| $200K | $999 |
| $100K | $599 |
| $50K | $339 |
| $25K | $229 |
| $10K | $119 |
| $5K | $69 |
- Payouts
- 14-21 Days
- Platforms
- MetaTrader 5, Tradelocker
Instant Funding
Instant Funded
| Account |
|---|
| $5K |
- Profit split
- 90–100%
- Payouts
- Bi-weekly
- Platforms
- MetaTrader 5, Tradelocker
Scaling
3% non-withdrawable safety cushion required
Trading rules
What's allowed, what isn't
Asset classes supported
Scaling rules
Scale up to 2 million worth of funding
Related terms: trailing drawdown · consistency rule · profit split
Platforms & technology
Where and how you trade
Supported platforms
Payout structure
How and when you get paid
Pros & cons
A balanced view based on documented terms
Strengths
- +48-hour payout guarantee offering $1,000 compensation ($500 cash and $500 credit) if delayed
- +High profit splits available from 80% up to 100%
- +Flexible funding options, including instant funding without evaluation steps
- +24/7 trading access and rapid live customer support
Trade-offs
Funding Traders FAQs
Based on terms reviewed August 30, 2026
What should traders verify before choosing Funding Traders?+
Review the specific program's drawdown rules, payout eligibility, prohibited strategies, platform availability, refund terms and any country restrictions before purchasing. Terms can differ between programs at the same firm. This profile summarizes the latest documented terms we found, but traders should confirm the current rules directly with Funding Traders before purchasing.
Does Funding Traders offer evaluation and instant-funding options?+
Funding Traders offers an evaluation (challenge) path and an instant-funding path. Program rules, fees and payout terms can differ between paths, so confirm the terms of the specific program you intend to buy.
How do Funding Traders's payouts and profit split work?+
The published profit split is up to 90% of net profits to the trader, depending on the program; payouts are processed on a bi-weekly basis; first payout eligibility: Bi-weekly after first phase. Payout eligibility begins after the applicable program cycle, and program-specific terms should be confirmed directly with the firm.
How does Funding Traders's scaling plan work?+
Funding Traders publishes a scaling ceiling of up to $2,000,000 through scaling. Scale up to 2 million worth of funding. A scaling ceiling is the maximum allocation reachable over time — not the size of an initial funded account.
What are Funding Traders's main drawdown and trading restrictions?+
Based on the documented terms we reviewed: news trading is allowed, overnight holding is allowed, weekend holding is allowed, copy trading is not permitted. Drawdown type and consistency requirements can vary by program, so check the rulebook for the exact program before purchase.
Which platforms and markets are available at Funding Traders?+
Platforms: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader. Markets: forex, crypto. Availability can differ by program and by region — confirm on the firm's platform and product pages before purchasing.
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