Tradexprop
Tradexprop has a 14.8% pass rate and a hidden rules score of 3.3. Not catastrophic but not inspiring either. If you're comparing options in this tier, there are firms with cleaner rules and better pass rates. Just saying.
(11% of complaints)
Who Is This Firm For?
About Tradexprop
The problem is a 14.8% pass rate and a track record short enough that "payout reliability" is still more of a hope than a documented pattern. The structure looks fine. Come back in two years when there's actual data to verify it.
- Founded
- 2023
- Max Allocation
- $200,000
- Leverage
- 1:100
- Commissions
- $3/lot
Pros
- Hedging within a single account explicitly allowed
- Copy trading permitted between own accounts
- Max $1M in active evaluations simultaneously
- 1-Step + 2-Step same size allowed simultaneously
- No time limits on any evaluation model
- 2-Step $5K at $35 — one of the lowest entry prices in the industry
Cons
- News trading window: 3 minutes before/after — stricter than most competitors
- No refunds on any services — all payments final
- Strategy switching between evaluation and funded: prohibited
- Company can terminate access at any time, no prior notice
- Liability capped at amount paid or $1,000 — whichever is less
- Inactivity window not explicitly defined in T&C
Funded briefly, gone quickly
I believed the reviews online that turned out to be affiliated. Platform outages during major market events have cost me real trades. They need to fix a lot before I would consider coming back.— Verified Trader (futures_freddy) See all reviews
Set news alerts 3 minutes before scheduled releases — not at the release itself. Within-account hedging is explicitly allowed here. The 2-Step $5K at $35 is one of the most accessible entries in the industry. No refunds under any circumstances — read parameters before purchasing.
Trading Conditions
Drawdown System
- 2-Step: 5% daily, 8% max — Static
- 1-Step: 5% daily, 6% max — Static
- Instant Funded X: 5% daily, 8% max — Static
- No time limits on any evaluation model
- Max $1M active evaluations per person
- No refunds — all payments final
High-Frequency & Fast Trading
- Not Allowed: Exploiting platform or pricing errors or latency
- Front-running trades placed elsewhere
- Third-party, off-the-shelf or challenge-passing strategies
- Arbitrage between accounts or with third-party firms
- Group trading, signal services or passing services
- EAs that facilitate copy trading between accounts
Low Liquidity & Timing
- News trading: no positions within 3 minutes before/after high-impact events
- Violations: P&L removed, leverage reduced or account breached — at firm's sole discretion
- Within-account hedging: explicitly allowed
- Cross-account hedging: prohibited
- No strict session time restrictions beyond news window
Loss-Chasing & Gambling
- Not Allowed: All-or-nothing trading
- Excessive leverage across series of one-directional trades
- Group hedging across multiple accounts
- Trades mirroring or closely aligning with another trader
- Account sharing of any kind
- Strategy switching between evaluation and funded stage
Risk Management
- Copy trading: allowed between own accounts — group trading and signal services prohibited
- 1-Step + 2-Step same size: allowed simultaneously
- Two accounts same type and size: not allowed without prior approval
- Company termination: sole and absolute discretion, no prior notice
- Liability cap: amount paid or $1,000 — whichever is less
- Arbitration: Florida jurisdiction, AAA rules
Tradexprop — Trading Conditions
Tradexprop keeps things relatively clean on the surface — simple models, no strict time limits, straightforward targets. The rules that matter most are in the T&C rather than the homepage, which is either refreshing transparency or a gentle reminder to always read the fine print.
Forbidden Trading Practices
▪ Exploiting platform or pricing errors or latency
▪ Utilizing non-public or insider information
▪ Front-running trades placed elsewhere
▪ Trading in any way that jeopardizes broker relationships or creates regulatory issues
▪ Third-party, off-the-shelf or challenge-passing strategies
▪ Strategy switching between evaluation and funded account — prohibited
▪ Arbitrage between accounts or with any third-party firm
▪ Group trading, signal services or passing services
▪ Account sharing — accounts are personal and non-transferable
▪ All-or-nothing trading — committing all or substantial portion of capital to a single trade
▪ Excessive leverage across a series of one-directional trades
▪ Group hedging across multiple accounts with opposing positions
News Trading
▪ Restricted — no positions may be opened within 3 minutes before or after a high-impact news event
▪ Violations: P&L removed, leverage reduced, or account breached — at firm's sole and absolute discretion
▪ Company has sole and absolute discretion in determining what constitutes a News Event
▪ Rule is stated as non-punitive for inadvertent trading — but enforcement is discretionary
The 3-minute window is stricter than most firms in this category. Most apply a 2-minute or 5-minute restriction — Tradexprop sits at 3 minutes with broad discretionary enforcement. The practical implication: set your alerts for 3 minutes before scheduled releases, not at the release itself.
Expert Advisors
▪ Algorithmic trading: supported across evaluation and funded accounts
▪ Third-party or off-the-shelf EAs: prohibited
▪ Challenge-passing bots: prohibited
▪ EAs that facilitate copy trading between accounts: prohibited
Custom algorithmic strategies are supported. The line is drawn at strategies designed to exploit the evaluation environment rather than trade it.
Copy Trading
▪ Copy trading between your own accounts: allowed
▪ Group trading, signal services or mirrored strategies across users: prohibited
▪ Automated EAs or third-party tools facilitating copy trading: prohibited
▪ Trades that mirror or closely align with another trader across multiple accounts: prohibited
Hedging
▪ Hedging within a single account: allowed
▪ Hedging across multiple accounts with opposing positions: prohibited
▪ Group hedging across accounts at Tradexprop or any third-party firm: prohibited
Within-account hedging is explicitly permitted — one of the few firms that states this clearly rather than leaving it ambiguous.
Challenge Programs & Pricing
Forex X-2 Step (2-Step Evaluation)
| Account Size | Fee | Phase 1 Target | Phase 2 Target | Daily Loss | Max Loss | Split |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5,000 | $35 | 8% | 5% | 5% | 8% | 80% |
| $10,000 | $75 | 8% | 5% | 5% | 8% | 80% |
| $25,000 | $155 | 8% | 5% | 5% | 8% | 80% |
| $50,000 | $310 | 8% | 5% | 5% | 8% | 80% |
| $100,000 | $615 | 8% | 5% | 5% | 8% | 80% |
| $250,000 | $1,540 | 8% | 5% | 5% | 8% | 80% |
| $400,000 | $2,465 | 8% | 5% | 5% | 8% | 80% |
▪ Drawdown type: Static
▪ No time limit on evaluation
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Forex X-1 Step (1-Step Evaluation)
| Account Size | Fee | Profit Target | Daily Loss | Max Loss | Split |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5,000 | $45 | 10% | 5% | 6% | 80% |
| $10,000 | $85 | 10% | 5% | 6% | 80% |
| $25,000 | $215 | 10% | 5% | 6% | 80% |
| $50,000 | $395 | 10% | 5% | 6% | 80% |
| $100,000 | $795 | 10% | 5% | 6% | 80% |
| $250,000 | $2,155 | 10% | 5% | 6% | 80% |
| $400,000 | $3,755 | 10% | 5% | 6% | 80% |
▪ Drawdown type: Static
▪ No time limit on evaluation
Instant Funded X (No Evaluation)
| Account Size | Fee | Profit Target | Daily Loss | Max Loss | Split |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5,000 | $200 | None | 5% | 8% | 80% |
| $10,000 | $400 | None | 5% | 8% | 80% |
| $25,000 | $1,125 | None | 5% | 8% | 80% |
| $50,000 | $2,500 | None | 5% | 8% | 80% |
| $100,000 | $5,000 | None | 5% | 8% | 80% |
▪ Drawdown type: Static
▪ No profit target — immediate funded access
▪ No refunds on any services — all payments final
Check live pricing at Tradexprop
Risk Management Rules
▪ Maximum $1,000,000 in active evaluations simultaneously per person
▪ One active account per assessment level and plan type — exceptions require prior written approval
▪ 1-Step + 2-Step of the same size: allowed simultaneously
▪ Two accounts of the same type and size: not allowed
▪ Company may terminate access at any time, sole and absolute discretion, no prior notice required
▪ Liability capped at amount paid or $1,000 — whichever is less
▪ Disputes resolved by arbitration under AAA rules — Florida jurisdiction
Inactivity & Refund Policy
▪ No refunds on any services — all payments final
▪ Inactivity window: not explicitly defined in T&C — check website for current rules
Final Take
Tradexprop delivers what it promises — simple models, competitive entry prices (2-Step $5K at $35 is one of the lowest in the industry), no time limits, and within-account hedging explicitly permitted. The 3.3/10 Hidden Rules Meter reflects a firm where the basics are clear but some conditions only surface after deeper T&C review.
The 3-minute news window, the no-refund policy, and the broad company termination rights are the three things worth reading before you commit. None are dealbreakers for structured traders — but all three are stricter or broader than the homepage suggests.
If your approach is consistent, your risk is controlled, and you don't rely on news trading for a significant portion of your profits — Tradexprop is a competitive option, particularly at the lower account sizes where the entry price is genuinely accessible.
Features & Support
Forex X-2 Step
Step 1 8.0%
Step 2 5.0%
Forex X-1 Step
Step 1 10.0%
Step 2 N/A
Forex X-2 Step
Step 1 8.0%
Step 2 5.0%
Forex X-1 Step
Step 1 10.0%
Step 2 N/A
Forex X-2 Step
Step 1 8.0%
Step 2 5.0%
Instant Funded X
Step 1 0.0%
Step 2 0.0%
Forex X-1 Step
Step 1 10.0%
Step 2 N/A
Forex X-2 Step
Step 1 8.0%
Step 2 5.0%
Instant Funded X
Step 1 0.0%
Step 2 0.0%
Forex X-1 Step
Step 1 10.0%
Step 2 N/A
Forex X-2 Step
Step 1 8.0%
Step 2 5.0%
Instant Funded X
Step 1 0.0%
Step 2 0.0%
Forex X-1 Step
Step 1 10.0%
Step 2 N/A
Forex X-2 Step
Step 1 8.0%
Step 2 5.0%
Instant Funded X
Step 1 0.0%
Step 2 0.0%
Forex X-1 Step
Step 1 10.0%
Step 2 N/A
Forex X-2 Step
Step 1 8.0%
Step 2 5.0%
Instant Funded X
Step 1 0.0%
Step 2 0.0%
Forex X-1 Step
Step 1 10.0%
Step 2 N/A
Good value for the price
Ran them in parallel with two other firms for a side-by-side comparison. Their bot-detection does not flag legitimate EA users like it does elsewhere. For the price, the value you get is hard to beat.
Clean execution, tight spreads
Ran them in parallel with two other firms for a side-by-side comparison. The evaluation rules are clearly documented without hidden gotchas. Overall one of the smoothest prop experiences I have had.
Risk rules make sense
I was skeptical at first because of how polished their marketing looked. Leverage and risk tools inside the platform are easy to configure. Highly recommended for traders at any experience level.
Not perfect but close
First time trying a prop firm, so this was all new to me. The transition from evaluation to funded was smooth and well-communicated. Overall one of the smoothest prop experiences I have had.
Review requests get ignored
Had real hopes for this one based on their affiliate marketing. Slippage on the funded account is far worse than on the demo. Filing this under lessons learned.
My go-to prop firm
Found them through a discount code and decided to give them a try. Email updates about new features arrive regularly without being spammy. Happy to keep trading here and would sign up again if I had to.
Can see why people like it
I have been with this firm for about three months now. Retake discounts make it reasonable to try again after a breach. In an industry full of mixed reputations, this one stands out positively.
Responsive on weekends
Started with the smallest account size to test the waters. Spreads during peak hours are reasonable for a prop firm. My default answer when people ask which prop firm to try.
Zero transparency
Been with them long enough to form a clear opinion. My account was terminated for a rule violation nobody could explain. There is simply no reason to choose this firm over the alternatives.
Proven track record for me
Just received my fourth payout, so I figured it was time to leave a review. The evaluation rules are clearly documented without hidden gotchas. Genuinely one of the better prop firms in the market right now.
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