Prop Firms for EA Trading: Reviews & Comparison

The market-leading prop firm since 2015 with transparent rules, reliable bi-weekly payouts, and a clearly structured scaling plan — the industry reference point for EA traders.

EA rule

Yes — MT4, MT5, cTrader; news restrictions on Standard Account

Max. daily loss

5% (2-Step) · 3% (1-Step) of starting capital

Profit split

80% standard · up to 90% after scaling plan

Platforms

MT4, MT5, cTrader

The oldest prop firm after FTMO, funding traders since 2016 with a 4.7 Trustpilot record — and the most EA-friendly rulebook in this comparison: Expert Advisors are allowed on every program on one clear condition, a stop-loss on every position.

EA rule

Yes, all programs — stop-loss required on every position

Max. daily loss

3% (Summer Plan) — program-dependent

Profit split

50% start (Growth/Bootcamp) or 80% (High Stakes) · up to 100%

Platforms

MT5, cTrader, TradingView (no MT4)

A well-rated US prop firm since 2021 with flexible programs and a reputation for no payout delays — EAs are allowed, but the platform list omits MT4 and a trade-duration rule limits pure scalping, so it fits MT5 EA traders better than the MT4 crowd.

EA rule

Yes — one strategy per user, own EA recommended

Max. daily loss

–

Profit split

50% start (E8 Pro/One) · up to 100%

Platforms

Match Trader, cTrader, MT5, TradeLocker (no MT4)

One of the largest prop firms since 2022 with flexible 1-step, 2-step and instant models and up to 95% profit split — but the EA rules are unusually restrictive: automation is an add-on, capped at sub-$50K accounts, and grid trading is prohibited.

EA rule

Add-on only · accounts under 50,000 USD · MT4/MT5 only · no grid

Max. daily loss

5% of balance (Stellar)

Profit split

80% standard · up to 90% with 40% consistency (Stellar)

Platforms

MT4, MT5, cTrader, Match Trader