Find Your Trading Style
Different trading approaches need different firm rules. Find which firms best match how you trade.
Scalper
High-frequency trader taking many small profits per session. Needs automation support, fast execution platforms, and no restrictions on trade frequency or consistency.
Characteristics
- Many trades per session (10-50+)
- Small profit targets per trade
- Relies on automation or bots
- Sensitive to consistency rules
What to Look For
- Automation/bots allowed
- No consistency rule
- News trading allowed
- Micro contracts available
Top Firms for Scalpers
Day Trader
Intraday trader who opens and closes all positions within the same session. Trades around market events and doesn't need overnight holding.
Characteristics
- Closes all positions by end of day
- Trades market opens and news events
- Moderate trade frequency (3-10/day)
- Risk-managed with daily loss limits
What to Look For
- News trading allowed
- Low daily loss limit impact
- Reasonable profit target
- Fast evaluation (low min days)
Top Firms for Day Traders
Swing Trader
Holds positions overnight or across multiple sessions, capturing larger moves. Needs firms that allow overnight holding with no flat-by requirement.
Characteristics
- Holds positions overnight/multi-day
- Fewer but larger trades
- Patience-based strategy
- Less sensitive to intraday noise
What to Look For
- Overnight holding allowed
- No flat-by requirement
- Static or EOD drawdown (not intraday)
- No daily loss limit or lenient one
Top Firms for Swing Traders
Conservative / Grinder
Slow and steady approach targeting small consistent profits. Prefers the safest drawdown rules, scaling plans, and firms that reward longevity.
Characteristics
- Small daily profit goals
- Risk-averse position sizing
- Prefers static drawdown
- Values scaling programs
What to Look For
- Static drawdown available
- Scaling plan on funded
- No activation fee
- High profit split achievable
Top Firms for Conservative / Grinders
Budget Trader
Price-sensitive trader looking for the lowest barrier to entry. Prioritizes cheap evaluations, one-time fees over subscriptions, and minimal activation costs.
Characteristics
- Optimizing total cost to start
- Prefers one-time fees
- Looking for promo codes
- Wants to minimize recurring costs
What to Look For
- Lowest evaluation fee
- One-time fee (no monthly subscription)
- No or low activation fee
- Active promo/discount available