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16 April 2026 · PropRadar Team

Understanding the Numbers: How to Read a Prop Firm Comparison

A plain-English guide to every metric on the PropRadar comparison table — what each number means and why it matters for your trading.

What is a Trust Score?


The Trust Score is PropRadar's safety rating out of 100. We calculate it from five factors: payout reliability, rule consistency, how long the firm has been operating, verified trader reviews, and whether

the firm has had any rule changes recently. A score of 90 or above is excellent. Below 80, proceed with caution.


Profit Split


This is your share of the profits you earn. A 90% split means you keep $90 for every $100 you make — the firm takes the remaining $10. Most reputable firms offer between 80% and 90%. Some offer 100% on the

first few payouts as a promotional incentive.


Pass Rate


The percentage of traders who successfully complete the evaluation challenge. A 30% pass rate means 3 in 10 traders get funded. Higher pass rates generally mean the challenge rules are more relaxed. Lower

pass rates often indicate stricter drawdown rules or shorter time windows.


Payout Speed


How many days it takes to receive your money after you request a withdrawal. The industry average is around 7–14 days. Some firms pay within 24–48 hours. Slow payout speed is one of the most common trader

complaints — always check recent reviews for real-world payout experiences.


Starts From


The cheapest challenge account available at that firm. This is the minimum you need to spend to get started. Cheaper accounts come with lower funding caps — for example, a $35 entry might fund you with a

$25,000 account, while a $500 entry could fund you with a $200,000 account.


Max Funding


The largest account you can trade with after passing the challenge. Some firms let you scale up further through a scaling plan — check the firm detail page for specifics.


Max Drawdown


The maximum loss allowed before your account is closed. This is expressed as a percentage of your account balance. There are two types:


  • **Fixed drawdown** — measured from your starting balance. It never moves. If you start with $100,000 and the limit is 10%, you cannot lose more than $10,000 total, regardless of profits made.
  • **Trailing drawdown** — moves up as your profits grow. If you turn $100,000 into $110,000, your drawdown limit rises too. This is stricter because a big winning day can tighten your safety margin.

    • Daily Drawdown


    Some firms add a daily loss limit on top of the overall drawdown. For example, a 4% daily limit on a $100,000 account means you cannot lose more than $4,000 in a single trading day. Firms without a daily

    limit give you more flexibility but expect more discipline in return.


    Rules: WKD · News · EA · Fee↩


    These four badges summarise the firm's key trading rules at a glance:


  • **WKD** — whether you can hold positions over the weekend. Green means allowed, red means you must close all trades before the market closes on Friday.
  • **News** — whether trading during major news events (NFP, FOMC, CPI) is permitted. Some firms ban it entirely, others restrict position size.
  • **EA** — whether automated trading strategies (Expert Advisors / bots) are allowed. Always check the firm's terms for which EA types are permitted.
  • **Fee↩** — whether the challenge fee is refunded when you pass. This effectively makes the challenge free if you succeed.
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