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Prop Firm Comparison Checklist

Check a firm's actual rules before you pay for an evaluation.

Written By

Karolina Hansen

Published 29/09/2026 · Updated 29/09/2026 · 15 min read

What's Inside

A full rules log — drawdown, time limits, consistency, restrictions
A trading-environment check: simulated, live, hybrid, or not clearly stated
Payout, scaling, and reset terms
A restricted-strategies field
A personal-fit test at the end

Rules vary significantly by firm and change over time — always confirm current terms directly with the provider. Disclosure: TradersGrowth may receive compensation if you register or purchase through certain provider links once prop firm comparison goes live. This doesn't change the criteria used in this resource. Always verify current provider terms and suitability yourself.

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The trade-offs and due-diligence checks this checklist turns into a fillable rules log.

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Check a firm's actual rules before you pay for an evaluation.

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