Editorial
How We Track Prop Firm Rules
Methodology for live attributes — sources, cadence, and quiz impact.
SiteBartar Research · Updated June 2026
What we track
Hard constraints used in the constraint engine: news trading policy, overnight/weekend holds, drawdown type (static vs trailing), daily loss limits, instrument lists, and US residency acceptance.
Soft attributes for ranking: typical payout cadence, challenge path options (one-step, two-step, instant), headline profit splits, and scaling paths.
We do not track unverified Discord rumors or influencer claims — only citable official sources.
Out-of-stack firms may appear in insights for research but are not quiz recommendations unless added to the active pool.
Sources and verification
Primary: rule PDFs, FAQ pages, and checkout terms on official firm domains (ftmo.com, topstep.com, apextraderfunding.com, fundednext.com, the5ers.com).
Secondary: dated changelog posts or support announcements when firms publish them — we screenshot or archive key versions when rules shift.
Community payout reports inform editorial context but do not override published denial policies.
See editorial-standards for affiliate independence — commissions never change attribute values or match order.
Get your personalized match
Match with a firm that fits your trading style and payout needs.
Take the Find Your Prop Firm quiz (~2 min)Update cadence
Scheduled review: all in-stack prop attributes at least monthly.
Event-driven updates: when a firm publishes rule changes (news windows, drawdown calc, US product access), we patch attributes and note updatedAt on affected content.
Quiz impact: constraint changes may eliminate or promote firms for users with matching hard rules — retake recommended after major updates.
prop-firm-rule-changes insight summarizes recent moves; this page documents the process.
Limits and your responsibility
Rules change without prominent marketing announcements — always verify live PDF at purchase time.
Program-specific paths (Stellar vs standard, swing vs normal, bootcamp vs high stakes) may differ within one brand — our attributes target primary quiz paths; verify your SKU.
We do not guarantee payout approval, pass rates, or that our snapshot matches your account type.
Report discrepancies via site feedback — we investigate against official docs.
Related methodology
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For traders: combine this methodology with verify-prop-firm-payouts before any fee.
Get your personalized match
Match with a firm that fits your trading style and payout needs.
Take the Find Your Prop Firm quiz (~2 min)Frequently asked questions
Do firms notify SiteBartar of changes?
No — we monitor independently; firms may affiliate with us but cannot buy attribute values.
How fast after a rule change?
Target within one business week of verified official publication; critical US access changes faster.
Why did my quiz result change?
Likely attribute update — check prop-firm-rule-changes and retake in Deep mode.
Do you track every prop firm?
Only in-stack firms in active quizzes — insights may mention others for education.
Can I see raw attributes?
Explainable result cards surface relevant rules; full internal schema is not public API.
Affiliate influence?
Never — see editorial-standards and /affiliate-disclosure.
Sources
- SiteBartar internal attribute schema
- Official firm documentation
Disclosure: SiteBartar may earn commissions when you click partner links. Affiliate relationships never change match order or editorial scores. Full affiliate disclosure