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Topstep
8.3/10
US-based and built for US futures traders on CME markets — the cleanest fit, no platform workarounds.
Read the full Topstep review →US access
US availability is the single biggest catch in prop trading — the 2024 MetaQuotes cutoff and regulatory pressure reshaped who serves American clients. These are the firms that currently take US traders, and the fine print that comes with each.
Firms currently serving US clients · independent, nothing sold · verified August 2026
US-based and built for US futures traders on CME markets — the cleanest fit, no platform workarounds.
Read the full Topstep review →US futures funding with the cheapest entry, on NinjaTrader, Rithmic and Tradovate — a natural US pick alongside Topstep.
Read the full Apex Trader Funding review →Offers a compliant "FTMO US" pathway (MT5-only) via its OANDA acquisition — verify your state is eligible.
Read the full FTMO review →Relaunched to US clients in March 2026; some free trials and competitions remain restricted — confirm current terms.
Read the full FundedNext review →Serves US clients on Match-Trader only (no MT4/MT5) — confirm the platform suits you.
Read the full FundingPips review →Accepts US traders on its forex programs, with standard sanctioned-country exclusions.
Read the full The5ers review →A proprietary trading firm evaluation is a paid product, not employment or guaranteed income — most participants do not pass, and challenge fees are at risk. These firms are generally unregulated and can change rules or cease operating at short notice; figures were verified as of August 2026 and change often. This is independent editorial analysis, not financial advice.
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