Prop firm pricing by account size
Prices range from under $20 to over $1,000. Here are the drivers and how to avoid overpaying.
Price bands
Approximate: 10K $50–100; 50K $150–300; 100K $300–650; 200K $600–1,100. 2K–5K accounts can be under $20. Live data by account size.
Cost drivers
Phase count, loss limits, split, drawdown type and platform. Add-ons (higher split, on-demand payouts) increase cost.
Refunds
Many firms refund the fee at the first payout (some at the third), making a successful challenge effectively free.
Lowest-cost routes
See cheapest prop firms and pay-after-pass. Fees are charged in USD or EUR; account for card or FX costs.
FAQ
Starting size?
One you could buy twice; percentage rules are constant across sizes.
Are coupons worthwhile?
Promotions are frequent; compare rules, not only discounted prices.