Fondeo vs Propr
Rule-by-rule comparison from each firm's own website, last verified . The marked figure is the stronger one on that line.
Quick take
- Cheaper entry: Propr ($25 vs $49).
- Higher headline split: Fondeo (70% up to 90%).
- Higher Trustpilot rating: Propr (4.4).
- Overall PA Score: Fondeo 6.8 vs Propr 6.5.
Fondeo stronger on 4Propr stronger on 5of 11 lines where both publish a comparable figure
| Fondeo6.8 PA Score | Propr6.5 PA Score | |
|---|---|---|
| PA Score | 6.8 (stronger figure) | 6.5 |
| Trustpilot | 4.37 | 4.468 (stronger figure) |
| Founded | Not published | 2026 (stronger figure) |
| HQ | Sheridan, Wyoming, USA | Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands |
| Markets | Crypto | Crypto, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, Forex (stronger figure) |
| Challenge types | 1-step, 2-step | 1-step, 2-step |
| Entry fee from | $49 | $25 (stronger figure) |
| Cost per $1K allocation | $3 (stronger figure) | $4.5 |
| Largest account | $200K | $200K |
| Profit target | 10% | 10% (Classic 1-Step) |
| Daily loss limit | 4% (stronger figure) | 3% of start-of-day balance (1-Step); 5% (2-Step) |
| Max drawdown | 6% | 6% static (Classic 1-Step); 3% Turbo; 5% Pro; 8% trailing (2-Step) |
| Drawdown type | static max loss; daily loss trailing from intraday equity high | static on 1-Step; trailing HWM on 2-Step (equity-based) |
| Profit split | 70% up to 90% (stronger figure) | 80% |
| Leverage | up to 1:100 | up to 10x BTC/ETH/SOL, 2x other crypto, 4x equities, 10x SP500/XYZ100, 5x other indices, 8x gold/silver/oil, 5x other commodities, 25x FX |
| Platforms | Bybit, Fondeo Terminal, TradingView | Propr Terminal (Hyperliquid), REST API, Python SDK, JS SDK |
| Payout frequency | On demand (daily possible); first payout 1 calendar day after first funded trade; must withdraw once profit hits 5% cap | on demand, any time once funded, no waiting period; full profit sweep each request |
| First payout (days) | 1 | 0 (stronger figure) |
| Min trading days | 10 | 0 |
| Consistency rule | Evaluation only: no single day >40% of total profit; also min 50% win rate in evaluation. Not applied on funded accounts. | Not published |
| News trading | Restricted | Allowed |
| Weekend holding | Allowed | Allowed |
| Discount code | Not published | 20% off all challenges (Halloween, ends Sunday 00:00 UTC) |
| Visit site (opens Fondeo in a new tab) | Visit site (opens Propr in a new tab) |
Not published means we could not find the figure on the firm's own site. Sources are listed on each firm page.
Which should you choose?
Fondeo scores 6.8/10 and Propr 6.5/10, a close call on our score. Both are crypto exchange prop firms, so the rule differences below are like for like. Which one is better depends on how you trade, so here is who each firm suits, based only on what they publish.
Pick Fondeo if
- you care about cost per $1K of account ($3 vs $4.5)
- a higher headline split matters (70% up to 90%)
- you want the fee back when you get paid
- you need Bybit and TradingView
Pick Propr if
- you want the cheaper way in ($25 vs $49 for the smallest account)
- you trade high-impact news
- you need REST API, Python SDK and JS SDK
- you weigh firm-reported payouts (TOTAL PAYOUTS $3.53M)
Price at each account size
Cheapest program each firm sells at the sizes both offer.
| Account | Fondeo | Propr |
|---|---|---|
| $5K | $49 | $25 |
| $10K | $159 | $50 |
| $25K | $299 | $125 |
| $50K | $150 | $245 |
| $100K | $300 | $450 |
| $200K | $999 | $899 |
Payouts
Fondeo: On demand (daily possible); first payout 1 calendar day after first funded trade; must withdraw once profit hits 5% cap. First payout after 1 days. Methods: USDT, USDC. The firm reports "$1M+ Total Rewarded" (homepage, checked 31 Oct 2026).
Propr: on demand, any time once funded, no waiting period; full profit sweep each request. First payout after 0 days. Methods: USDC on-chain. The firm reports "TOTAL PAYOUTS $3.53M" (homepage, checked 31 Oct 2026).
Firm-reported payout totals are the firms' own figures. We have not audited them.
Rule changes
No rule changes logged for either firm since tracking began. Any change will show here and on the rule-change log.
Legit check
Track record, review volume, payout terms and restrictions for each firm, on one page each: Is Fondeo legit? · Is Propr legit?
FAQ
Which is cheaper, Fondeo or Propr?
Smallest published entry fee: Fondeo $49, Propr $25. Cheapest per $1K of account: Fondeo $3, Propr $4.5.
Which pays out faster, Fondeo or Propr?
Fondeo: On demand (daily possible); first payout 1 calendar day after first funded trade; must withdraw once profit hits 5% cap. Propr: on demand, any time once funded, no waiting period; full profit sweep each request.
Which has the higher profit split?
Fondeo: 70% up to 90%; Propr: 80%. Headline splits often need scaling or an add-on.
Which is better for beginners, Fondeo or Propr?
On our six-point beginner checklist Fondeo meets 4 and Propr meets 3. The checklist is explained on the best prop firms for beginners page.
Are Fondeo and Propr legit?
Both publish their rules and are listed with sources. See the evidence pages: propanalyse.com/firms/fondeo/legit/ and propanalyse.com/firms/propr/legit/.