Options Prop Firms
Best Options Prop Firms (2026)
Options prop firms are rare: they fund or train traders who trade listed options rather than standard CFD or futures challenges. JoinProp orders this page by live category membership and editorial quality signals, then checks each firm against the rules that matter most for this topic.
Quick answer: start with Maverick Trading, Funder Trading. They sit at the top of this category because they combine stronger overall review signals with a clearer fit for whether the offer is a real options route, what capital or subscription commitment is required and how transparent the firm is before sign-up.
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- Not a challenge firm: a US prop firm (founded 1997) that trains and funds traders with its own real capital
- You apply, interview and complete a paid qualification program before real capital is allocated
- Real firm money, not a simulator — a 1099 contractor role starting ~$25k, scaling with performance
- 65–90% split (60–90% on currencies), paid monthly by ACH with bonuses
- A $199 desk fee plus a trading bond and tuition — but the exact figures are not published; you apply to learn them
- Real firm capital, not a simulated funded account - allocated after you qualify
- Genuine long-form mentorship and a 25-year track record (founded 1997)
- High 65-90% profit split (60-90% on currencies), rising with consistency, no cap on levels
- Paid monthly by ACH, with performance and milestone bonuses
- No commission mark-up and no spread fees - incentives aligned with trader P&L
- No volume requirement; high-frequency trading actively discouraged
- Remote and part-time trading explicitly allowed
- Opaque upfront pricing: a $199 desk fee plus a required trading bond and tuition, but the exact tuition and bond figures are NOT published - you must apply to learn them
- A long, effort-heavy path to funding (weeks of coursework, tests and monitored demo) versus a same-week challenge
- Modest starting capital (~$25,000) versus the headline simulated accounts of challenge firms
- No published hard drawdown or daily-loss number - risk control is discretionary and coach-driven
- No regulator backstop (it trades its own capital and is not a brokerage)
- US firm (Funder Trading LLC, Chicago) built around options and stock funding — rare in the sector
- Signature: one of the few prop firms that funds options traders, up to $250k advertised, on its TrueEdge platform
- Priced as a recurring subscription (not a one-time fee), with a strict no-refunds policy
- Terms frame it as “solely an educator”; reportedly no overnight holding of positions
- Split, drawdown and payout specifics are behind the login — confirm directly. Different firm from FunderPro
- Rare options and stock funding niche, up to $250k advertised
- Proprietary TrueEdge platform, options dashboard and live trading room
- Bundled education and community for developing traders
- US-based (Chicago) and operating normally as of mid-2026
- A genuine home for options traders the futures-first firms do not fit
- Reportedly no overnight holding of stock or option positions - a big constraint for options
- Recurring subscription pricing with a strict no-refunds policy
- Split, drawdown and payout specifics are not published (behind the login)
This page is a comparison hub, not a guarantee that every firm is right for every trader. The best choice depends on your country, market, account size, platform and tolerance for rules such as trailing drawdown, payout consistency and minimum trading days.
The ranked list
Firms are shown in the same order as JoinProp’s live category ranking. Use the list as a shortlist, then read the individual reviews before opening an account.
1. Maverick Trading. Review this firm first if you want a category-relevant option, then check the firm’s own review for drawdown type, payout rules, fees, platform access and trader restrictions before buying.
2. Funder Trading. Review this firm first if you want a category-relevant option, then check the firm’s own review for drawdown type, payout rules, fees, platform access and trader restrictions before buying.
Comparison table
| Firm | Why it belongs here | Main check before buying |
|---|---|---|
| Maverick Trading | whether the offer is a real options route | Check the live review before buying |
| Funder Trading | whether the offer is a real options route | Check the live review before buying |
How this list was built
JoinProp reviews firms across rules, payouts, transparency, platform access, support, costs, restrictions and track record. For this category, we also check whether the offer is a real options route, what capital or subscription commitment is required and how transparent the firm is before sign-up. No firm can buy its position in the editorial ranking.
FAQ
What is the best firm in this category? The highest-ranked firms above are the best starting points, but the right answer depends on your market, country, platform and risk style.
Are all firms on this page available to every trader? No. Availability can depend on country, platform, asset class and current terms. Always check the review and the firm’s current checkout before paying.
Does JoinProp operate any of these firms? No. JoinProp is an independent comparison and review platform. The individual firm handles evaluations, accounts and payouts.