PropShopTrader
CEO
Sean Kozak
Country
EE
Date Created
Apr, 2025
Years in Operation
2
Restricted Countries
Afghanistan
Belarus
Cuba
Iran
North Korea
Russia
Syria
Venezuela
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What Is PropShopTrader?
PropShopTrader is a multi-asset prop firm founded in 2025 and operated by PropShopTrader OÜ, headquartered in Estonia. Unlike most futures-only prop firms, it offers evaluation accounts across both U.S. futures and U.S. equities — making it one of the few firms in the industry to bridge both asset classes under a single program structure.
Rather than chasing a single profit target, traders at PropShopTrader work toward structured performance milestones called Benchmarks — daily or weekly consistency checkpoints that reward repeatable execution over lucky single sessions. Two evaluation tracks — Forge and Light — give traders a choice between a tighter discipline path and a more forgiving learning environment. All futures accounts carry one-time fees with no monthly subscription billing.
Evaluation Rules
PropShopTrader uses a Benchmark-based evaluation called the Gladiator program. Instead of a single profit target, traders must hit a series of Benchmarks — each earned by posting daily P&L at or above a minimum daily target across five qualifying trading days. Loss days do not count toward the five required days. Traders choose between two tracks (Forge or Light) and two drawdown modes (Intraday Trailing or End-of-Day).
No single trading day can account for more than 30% of the total profit required to complete a Benchmark. This rule was tightened from 40% to 30% in late 2025. In practice, it means that a strong news-event day that covers most of your Benchmark in one session does not satisfy the requirement — you must continue trading until that day represents 30% or less of your cumulative gains. Traders who rely on occasional high-impact sessions to carry their accounts will find this rule actively works against them.
Account Sizes & Pricing
PropShopTrader's futures lineup covers 25K and 50K accounts across Forge, Light, and Swing configurations. Forge is the tighter track; Light is the entry-level path for newer futures traders. Both offer a choice between Intraday Trailing Drawdown and End-of-Day drawdown — the latter giving considerably more intraday room. All prices shown are retail; the firm regularly offers discounts of up to 70% off.
| Track | Account Size | Benchmark Target | Trailing Drawdown | Retail Fee (Intraday DD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forge | $25,000 | $1,000 | $1,250 | $750 |
| Forge | $50,000 | $2,000 | $2,500 | $1,200 |
| Light | $25,000 | $500 | $1,250 | $299 |
| Light | $50,000 | $1,000 | $2,500 | $499 |
| Swing | $12,500 | $500 / week | $1,250 | $295 |
| Swing | $25,000 | $1,000 / week | $2,500 | $595 |
All fees are one-time. EOD drawdown variants are priced slightly higher. Discounts of up to 70% off are regularly available at checkout.
Funded Account & Payouts
Futures accounts receive sim payouts during the Gladiator evaluation phase itself — traders do not need to wait for a funded transition to receive money. Once traders accumulate enough sim payouts, they progress to Real Prop status where the 80/20 profit split applies with no payout cap. Weekly payouts can begin after 6 trading days. Multi-account stacking up to $1,000,000 in total buying power is available.
Platforms & Instruments
PropShopTrader uses Tickblaze as its primary platform — a professional discretionary and algorithmic trading environment with 200+ indicators, automated strategy support, and real-time data feeds. For traders who prefer their existing setup, the firm also offers Rithmic connectivity, opening access to a wide ecosystem of third-party platforms including Bookmap, Quantower, MultiCharts, ATAS, and Sierra Chart.
Pros & Cons
- ✓One-time fee — no monthly subscription billing
- ✓Sim payouts available during evaluation — no wait for funded status
- ✓Two tracks — Forge for discipline, Light for beginners
- ✓EOD drawdown mode gives significantly more intraday room
- ✓No daily loss limit on Light and Swing tracks
- ✓Swing accounts support overnight and weekend holding
- ✓Multi-account stacking up to $1,000,000
- ✓Multi-asset coverage — futures and U.S. equities
- ✓Weekly payouts from day 6 of trading
- ✓Algo and discretionary trading both permitted via Tickblaze
- ✓Light track includes 3 MAE warnings before account failure
- ✗30% consistency rule will catch traders who rely on a few big days to hit targets
- ✗Forge MAE is an instant fail — oversizing by even a fraction ends the account
- ✗Tickblaze is currently the only integrated platform — no web or mobile versions yet
- ✗Benchmarks across different accounts do not combine — each account is evaluated independently
- ✗Founded in 2025 — shorter track record than established competitors
MarketGrid Verdict
PropShopTrader brings a genuinely different structure to the futures prop space. The Benchmark engine, two evaluation tracks, one-time fee model, and multi-asset coverage make it stand out from firms that simply copy the standard profit-target playbook. The EOD drawdown option and Light track are particularly well-suited to traders transitioning from forex or CFD backgrounds.
The 30% consistency rule and Forge's instant-fail MAE are the two mechanics that will determine whether this firm fits your style. If your edge is built on consistent daily execution, PropShopTrader rewards you. If your edge is built on catching a handful of high-magnitude sessions per month, the rules here will work against you. Know which trader you are before signing up.
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