Prop Shop Trader - Prop Firm Review
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A US futures and stocks prop firm (PropShopTrader OU, Estonia) built for payout speed on the Tickblaze platform. Pass a one-day Sprint evaluation and withdraw on a three-day cycle, or skip the eval with a direct-to-payout Forge, Light, Stocks or Swing account that pays from the second benchmark. 90% split, automatic payouts up to $6,250 per payout on a 25K, five per account. One-time fee with no subscription or data fees, currently around 70% off. Futures and US stocks, day and swing trading; news, algos and copiers allowed. Unregulated; simulated accounts with a path to live capital.
Pricing snapshot
Futures / Stocks pricing
| Program | Account size | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gladiator Sprint | $25K | USD 55 | One-time | Current Sprint price shown on the pricing page; standard price displayed as $110 before code. |
| Gladiator Sprint | $50K | USD 85 | One-time | Current Sprint price shown on the pricing page; standard price displayed as $170 before code. |
Pricing last verified: 2026-08-10
Table of contents
TL;DR: Prop Shop Trader in 30 seconds
What it is: a US futures and stocks prop firm (PropShopTrader OU, Estonia) built for payout speed and traded on the Tickblaze platform. You can pass a one-day Sprint evaluation and move straight onto a fast-paying payout account, or skip the evaluation entirely with a direct-to-payout account (Forge, Light, Stocks or Swing) that earns from its second benchmark. Day and swing trading, futures and stocks, on 25K and 50K accounts (plus a 12.5K swing-futures tier), and you can stack up to 20 accounts.
The split: 90%, with automatic payouts and no payout windows.
The drawdown: you choose an end-of-day lock or an intraday trailing drawdown, both dollar-based. The direct-to-payout tracks carry no consistency rule (the Sprint payout stage uses a 50% rule).
Get paid fast: Sprint accounts can pass in a single trading day and then pay on a three-day qualifying cycle; direct-to-payout accounts release cash from the second benchmark. Payouts reach up to $1,250 each on a 25K Sprint account and up to $6,250 on a 25K Forge account, five payouts per account.
Cost: a one-time fee per account with genuinely no monthly, subscription or data fee, currently around 70% off - from about $55 on a 25K Sprint account up to about $420 on a 50K Forge account. Resets cost roughly $45 to $350.
Best for: disciplined futures or US-stock traders who want fast, automatic payouts and permissive rules - news, algos and copy trading are all allowed - without a subscription.
Last reviewed: 30 July 2026. Checked against Prop Shop Trader’s published account overview and partner materials.
Company and regulation
Prop Shop Trader is operated by PropShopTrader OU, an Estonian company. It is not regulated, and its own disclosures state that it is not a broker-dealer, investment adviser, exchange or clearing firm. Evaluation and funded trading take place in a simulated environment; payouts are made in real cash against that simulated performance, and the firm advertises a path to live capital through third-party regulated brokerage partners for traders who prove themselves. In short, you are paid real money on a simulated account, with a route to a live seat later - not a permanent demo.
The rule that defines it: benchmarks, then fast payouts
The unit that drives everything at Prop Shop Trader is the benchmark. A benchmark is earned by stringing together five profitable days that each hit a fixed daily target ($125 on a 25K, $250 on a 50K) with no rule breach. What has changed the firm’s character is how quickly benchmarks now turn into cash.
On a Sprint account you clear the evaluation in as little as one qualifying day, move onto a Sprint payout account, and then withdraw on a rolling three-day qualifying cycle - marketed as the fastest futures evaluation available. On a direct-to-payout account (Forge, Light, Stocks or Swing) there is no separate evaluation at all: you start on a payout account and your first withdrawal unlocks at your second benchmark. Either way, payouts are automatic and there are no payout windows to wait for.
The trade-off is that payouts are capped: a maximum of five per account, each with a ceiling (up to $1,250 per payout on a 25K Sprint account and $2,500 on a 50K; up to $6,250 and $12,000 respectively on Forge). Reach the ceiling or the five-payout limit and you move to a fresh account - which is where stacking up to 20 accounts comes in.
The products, drawdown and split
There are two ways in. Sprint is the fast route: a one-day evaluation (profit target $1,500 on a 25K, $3,000 on a 50K, with a 50% MAE threshold and a daily loss limit) followed by a Sprint payout account. The direct-to-payout family skips the evaluation:
- Forge - the premium futures track, with the biggest payout ceilings (up to $6,250 on a 25K, $12,000 on a 50K) and tighter risk parameters.
- Light - the same evaluation-free futures model at accessible pricing, with lower payout ceilings (up to $3,000 / $6,000).
- Stocks - day-trading US equities with a signing bonus and share-based sizing.
- Swing - hold futures or stocks overnight and across the week, built around a weekly benchmark rather than daily targets.
Accounts come in 25K and 50K sizes (Swing Futures also offers a 12.5K tier), and you can run up to 20 at once. Every track lets you pick a drawdown style: an end-of-day drawdown that only updates at the close, giving intraday room to breathe, or an intraday trailing drawdown (TDD) that follows your high-water mark and locks once you reach the profit target. Limits are dollar-based - roughly $1,225 end-of-day or $1,250 trailing on a 25K, doubling on a 50K.
The split is 90%, applied to every payout.
Rules, fees and payouts
Prop Shop Trader is unusually permissive: news trading, EAs and algorithmic trading, and trade copiers are all allowed. There is no consistency rule on the direct-to-payout tracks; the Sprint payout stage applies a 50% consistency requirement. The Forge track uses a dollar daily loss limit, while the Light and Stocks tracks lean on the trailing drawdown instead.
On fees, the model is a genuine strength: a single one-time cost per account, with no recurring subscription, no monthly platform charge and no separate data fee. Pricing currently runs around 70% off at checkout - roughly $55 to $270 on a 25K depending on track, and up to about $420 on a 50K Forge account. Resets cost between $45 and $350.
Payouts are automatic and quick: a $500 minimum request, paid on a three-day cycle on Sprint accounts and from the second benchmark on direct-to-payout accounts, at the 90% split. The cap to keep in mind is five payouts per account, each with a per-payout ceiling.
The platform is Tickblaze, used for both futures and US stocks, with TradingView web charting, a desktop app and a mobile app on the way. Partner accounts also include Tickblaze Academy access, a trade copier, premium indicators and built-in strategies.
Verdict
Prop Shop Trader has reshaped itself around payout speed, and it is now one of the faster-paying futures firms rather than one of the slowest. The strengths are real: no monthly, subscription or data fees (rare in futures), news, EAs and copiers all allowed, a straight 90% split, a one-day Sprint route to withdrawals, and the ability to stack up to 20 accounts. The things to weigh are the payout caps (five per account, each with a ceiling), the simulated-account model, and a Tickblaze platform that is less familiar than the usual futures front-ends. For a disciplined trader who wants to get paid quickly under permissive rules and without a subscription, it is a legitimate and increasingly competitive option.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Prop Shop Trader regulated?
No. Prop Shop Trader is operated by PropShopTrader OU, an Estonian company, and its disclosures state that it is not a broker-dealer, investment adviser, exchange or clearing firm. Live trading is accessed through third-party regulated brokerage partners, but the firm itself is unregulated.
How fast can you get paid with Prop Shop Trader?
Quickly. A Sprint account can pass its evaluation in as little as one trading day and then pays on a three-day qualifying cycle, while direct-to-payout accounts release their first withdrawal at the second benchmark. Payouts are automatic with no payout windows, up to $6,250 per payout on a 25K (up to $12,000 on a 50K), with five payouts per account.
What is a Prop Shop Trader Benchmark?
A benchmark is earned by stringing together five profitable days that each hit the daily target ($125 on a 25K, $250 on a 50K) with no rule breach. Direct-to-payout accounts unlock their first payout at the second benchmark.
What is the Prop Shop Trader profit split?
90%, applied to every payout.
How does the Prop Shop Trader drawdown work?
You choose the style. An end-of-day drawdown only updates at the close of each day; an intraday trailing drawdown follows your high-water mark and locks once you reach the profit target. Limits are dollar-based - about $1,225 end-of-day or $1,250 trailing on a 25K.
Does Prop Shop Trader charge a monthly fee?
No. There is a single one-time fee per account and no subscription, monthly platform charge or data fee. Pricing is currently around 70% off, and resets cost roughly $45 to $350.
What does Prop Shop Trader let you trade?
Futures and US stocks, day trading or swing (holding overnight), on the Tickblaze platform. News trading, algos and EAs, and copy trading are all allowed.
Are Prop Shop Trader accounts simulated?
Yes. Evaluation and funded trading take place in a simulated environment, with payouts made in real cash; a path to live capital through regulated brokerage partners remains for traders who progress.
