Methodology
How FundedScope scores prop firms
FundedScope scores are designed to help traders compare firms faster. A high score is not financial advice or a guarantee of payout; it is a structured comparison signal based on the data we track.
Public score weights
The visible score is out of 100. We start from 100 and subtract deductions inside these weighted categories, so visitors can see why a firm scores highly or loses points.
Rule fairness
20%
Drawdown style, challenge structure, trading restrictions and how forgiving the rules are.
Payout quality
20%
Payout speed, payout clarity and whether the payout structure looks trader-friendly.
Trust & reviews
25%
Review volume, public reputation, verification state and broad market confidence signals.
Pricing/value
15%
Challenge fee versus account size, refund positioning, scaling and accessibility.
Markets & spreads
10%
Forex, metals, indices, crypto/futures coverage and spread intelligence availability.
Transparency/freshness
10%
How recently rules were checked and how clearly the profile can be sourced.
Core scoring inputs
We review rule clarity, payout structure, drawdown limits, challenge pricing, market coverage, account flexibility, review volume, transparency, operational risk and recent rule-change signals.
Fit matters more than hype
A firm can be strong overall and still be a poor fit for a specific trader. That is why profiles include best-fit reasons, cautions and rule notes next to the score.
Commercial relationships
Affiliate relationships, featured listings and sponsorships do not automatically improve a FundedScope score. Sponsored placements should be labeled separately from editorial scoring.