Prop Firm Updates of July 2026! ALL IN ONE!

Hello everyone, and welcome back to another edition of Proprietary Trading Firm Updates July 2026, where we break down the most important developments taking place across the prop trading industry each month.

July 2026 delivered another busy period for the industry, with proprietary trading firms continuing to adjust their offerings in response to an increasingly competitive market. As traders become more selective about where they purchase challenges and manage funded accounts, firms are under growing pressure to provide more than attractive account sizes and competitive pricing.

The industry continues to move toward greater flexibility, improved accessibility, and more complete trading environments. Traders now have an enormous variety of funding structures to choose from, and the differences between firms increasingly extend into areas such as payout conditions, scaling opportunities, trading platforms, risk parameters, account customization, and the overall quality of the user experience.

With that being said, let’s start with the Proprietary Trading Firm Updates of July 2026.

Prop Firm Updates of July 2026! ALL IN ONE!

Let’s start:

FundingPips

FundingPips opened July with several substantial changes centered around larger capital allocations, long-term scaling, greater trading flexibility, and lower evaluation costs.

• The first major development was an increase in the firm’s maximum allocation to $400,000 across Evaluation and Master Accounts. 
• FundingPips also continued developing its PRIME Scaling Plan, introducing a structure aimed specifically at traders who demonstrate consistent performance after reaching funded status. 
• Another important adjustment came directly to the firm’s trading rules. FundingPips officially removed the previous 2% to 3% maximum risk per trade idea rule from 2 Step Master Accounts. 
• Finally, FundingPips complemented these rule changes with reduced pricing across several $100,000 evaluations, including the 2 Step Standard, 1 Step Flex, and 2 Step Flex programs. With the new pricing already available, traders seeking larger evaluation accounts can now enter these programs at a lower upfront cost. Altogether, July was a significant month for FundingPips.

FundedNext

FundedNext continued its rapid development throughout July with four updates touching trading rules, artificial intelligence, payout accessibility, and account purchasing.

• Perhaps the most meaningful change for active traders was the complete removal of the 70% margin rule. 
• Importantly, FundedNext also reversed penalties associated with the rule from the current trading cycle, making the adjustment immediately relevant to traders who had already been affected by the previous requirement.
• Technology was another major focus this month through the introduction of FundedNext MCP, which takes the firm’s AI support infrastructure considerably further. Rather than functioning as a conventional chatbot that simply retrieves generic answers, the system can connect compatible AI assistants, including ChatGPT, Claude, and other MCP-enabled tools, to a trader’s FundedNext account through a read-only connection. 
• FundedNext also expanded its withdrawal infrastructure by introducing Bank Transfer as a payout option across all funded accounts. Traders can now select Bank Transfer directly from their dashboard, enter their beneficiary information, submit the withdrawal request, and monitor its status through the same interface. 
• The final update addressed the purchasing experience through a new Bulk Purchase feature. Traders who want multiple challenge accounts can now add several accounts to a single order rather than completing an individual transaction for each one. It is a relatively straightforward improvement, but one that becomes particularly useful for traders managing multiple evaluations or building larger account portfolios. 

Hola Prime

Hola Prime had another active month in July, introducing changes across its payout infrastructure, futures platform selection, and Prime Account trading conditions.

• Starting with payouts, the firm reduced the minimum withdrawal threshold through Rise to $100. This gives traders the ability to request smaller payouts and potentially access their profits more frequently instead of waiting until a larger balance has accumulated.
• However, the update also introduces a temporary $25 flat transaction fee for payouts processed through Rise. 
• Moving to the trading environment itself, Hola Prime expanded its Futures offering with the integration of WealthCharts as a new trading platform. 
• The final development affects newly purchased Prime Accounts, where available leverage has been increased from 30x to 50x. Higher leverage gives traders greater control over market exposure relative to their available capital and can be particularly relevant for strategies requiring more efficient margin utilization. 

The5%ers

The5%ers took a different direction with its July update, focusing less on trading conditions and more on recognizing the milestones traders achieve throughout their journey with the firm.

• The new The5%ers Achievements feature introduces a collection of certificates that traders can unlock as they progress through different stages of evaluation, funding, and account growth. 

Fintokei

Fintokei delivered a more substantial collection of developments in July, with updates spanning mobile accessibility, trader loyalty, and the requirements for progressing through its one-step evaluation.

• The first development centers on the Fintokei App, which gives traders greater control over their accounts without requiring constant access to a desktop environment. 
• Fintokei also expanded its Loyalty Program, shifting its reward structure toward longer-term progression. Traders can accumulate XP through trading activity and missions, progress through different loyalty tiers, and unlock increasingly favorable account conditions as they advance. 
• The most significant trading-related update, however, is the reduction of the profit target on the firm’s one-step program from 10% to 6%. Reducing the requirement by four percentage points substantially lowers the amount of profit traders need to generate before progressing to the virtually funded stage. 

Blue Guardian

Blue Guardian had a technology-focused July, but the firm also introduced an important payout improvement for traders who prefer receiving their profits through cryptocurrency.

• The firm increased its maximum crypto payout per request from $2,000 to $10,000, representing a fivefold increase in the previous withdrawal limit.
• Blue Guardian has also retained its 24-hour payout guarantee, meaning the higher threshold does not come at the expense of the processing commitment already offered to funded traders. 
• Away from payouts, Blue Guardian introduced a completely redesigned website, positioning the launch as the beginning of the firm’s next chapter. The new website is intended to provide a clearer and more streamlined experience when traders research funding programs, compare available options, and navigate the firm’s broader ecosystem.
• That refresh was accompanied by an even more important platform development with the launch of Blue Guardian’s new trading dashboard. The redesigned dashboard introduces an updated interface across the firm’s funding programs, improving how traders interact with and monitor their accounts.
• Blue Guardian has also been transparent that some minor issues may remain during the final stages of deployment, with its development team continuing to address them as the rollout progresses. Major dashboard migrations can temporarily create friction, particularly for traders accustomed to an established workflow. 

Crypto Fund Trader

Crypto Fund Trader continued simplifying its evaluation process throughout July, introducing two changes focused on faster progression and broader instrument availability.

• The first update is the complete removal of minimum trading day requirements across its 1-Phase and 2-Phase evaluations. Traders are no longer required to distribute their activity across a predetermined number of sessions before completing an evaluation. Instead, progression is now determined by performance. 
• Crypto Fund Trader also responded to community demand by reintroducing Gold across all account types. XAU is now available throughout the firm’s challenge lineup, allowing both new and existing participants to incorporate one of the world’s most actively traded instruments into their strategies. Making Gold available across the entire ecosystem is particularly relevant given its popularity among prop traders. Its liquidity, volatility, and responsiveness to macroeconomic developments make it a central instrument for many short-term and intraday strategies. 

Leveraged

Leveraged had a particularly diverse month, with July bringing developments across trader loyalty, round-the-clock precious metals trading, and the firm’s stock offering.

• Starting with trader retention, the firm introduced its new Loyalty Program, creating a system where continued activity can generate credits that traders can later redeem toward future evaluations. 
• Leveraged also expanded market accessibility by introducing 24/7 Gold and Silver trading. Through the new XAUUSD.247 and XAGUSD.247 instruments, traders can access precious metals throughout the weekend on both MetaTrader 5 and cTrader. 
• Finally, Leveraged expanded its equity selection by introducing the SPCX.US instrument, providing access to trading around SpaceX following its public listing. The addition gives traders another high-profile stock instrument that may attract significant interest during periods of elevated volatility and market attention. 

RebelsFunding

RebelsFunding introduced two practical updates in July centered around reward flexibility and streamlined account management.

• The first is a new Credit System that allows traders to divide their payouts between traditional cash withdrawals and RebelsFunding platform credits. Traders who choose to convert part of their payout into credits receive an additional 5% bonus on the credited amount. 
• RebelsFunding also introduced a mobile platform update that combines the RF-zone and trading environment within a single application. Instead of moving between separate interfaces for account management and execution, traders can now handle more of their daily workflow from one location. Additional functionality includes instant account switching and draggable order lines, helping users move between accounts more efficiently and adjust trades directly through their charts. 

Bullwaves Prime

Bullwaves Prime took two very different approaches to growth during July, combining international brand exposure with an important upgrade to its underlying trading infrastructure.

• Outside the platform itself, the firm expanded its involvement in combat sports by sponsoring five international events across July and August. The partnerships span several disciplines, including ONE Championship, bare-knuckle boxing, kickboxing, and MMA. 
• Bullwaves Prime has acknowledged that traders may experience temporary disruption during the migration process, but account information and trading history are expected to remain unaffected. Once completed, the objective is to provide a more stable infrastructure for both evaluation participants and funded traders. Platform performance can sometimes receive less attention than profit splits or challenge pricing, but it becomes critical once traders are actively executing strategies. Reliable access, responsive account management, and consistent execution form the foundation of the overall funded trading experience. 

Goat Funded Trader

Goat Funded Trader had a particularly active July, introducing two new instant funding models alongside a substantial dashboard upgrade.

• The first addition is Instant Premium, designed for traders who want immediate funded access while avoiding several restrictions typically associated with instant funding accounts. The program comes with no consistency rule, 10-day payouts, MetaTrader 5 support, and an 80% profit split.
• Goat Funded Trader also launched the model with a temporary 40% discount, bringing the $5,000 account below $100 and reducing the $100,000 option to $718. Alongside Instant Premium, the firm introduced another pathway called Instant HERO, targeting an even lower entry point into instant funding. Prices begin at $38 for a $5,000 account, while the $100,000 option is available for $420. 

E8 Markets

E8 Markets reshaped several parts of its funding lineup in July through the introduction of E8 Zero, permanent pricing changes to E8 Pro, and the return of the E8 Signature account.

• The first development is the launch of E8 Zero, a new funding model built around reducing several trading restrictions commonly found within prop firm evaluations. 
• The firm also made its existing E8 Pro program permanently more affordable. Pricing has been reduced across every account size, ranging from $5,000 all the way up to $500,000, meaning the adjustment affects both entry-level traders and those seeking considerably larger simulated capital allocations. Importantly, this is a revision to standard pricing rather than another temporary flash sale.
• E8 Markets has also expanded customization around drawdown conditions, giving traders additional control over how their evaluation is structured. Combined with the lower base prices and additional promotional discounts, the firm is reducing the financial barrier while simultaneously increasing account flexibility.
• Completing the month’s product changes is the return of the E8 Signature account. Instead of replacing the previous model with something entirely unfamiliar, E8 Markets has reintroduced an account structure that existing members of its community may already understand. For traders who previously preferred Signature’s framework, its return restores another established pathway within the firm’s broader lineup. 

FunderPro

Next up is FunderPro:

• FunderPro’s main July development came from its futures division, where the firm introduced a new Professional Challenge aimed at traders looking for stronger payout conditions and greater flexibility after reaching funded status.
• Another notable feature is the expanded funded daily loss allowance of up to 25%, giving traders considerably more flexibility when managing their accounts after completing the evaluation. Perhaps the most practical adjustment, however, is the removal of the previous requirement to accumulate five qualifying profit days before requesting a payout. Eliminating this condition simplifies the withdrawal process and places greater emphasis on overall account profitability rather than requiring traders to distribute gains across a specific number of qualifying sessions. 

Blueberry Funded

Next is Blueberry Funded:

• Blueberry Funded expanded the upper end of its instant funding lineup in July with the introduction of a new $100,000 Instant Elite Account, its largest option within the program to date. 

Plutus Trade Base

Plutus Trade Base took a more community-driven approach to its July development, asking traders to help determine whether Bybit Futures should become the next major integration within its ecosystem. Unlike the other updates we’ve covered, this is not yet a confirmed platform launch

• The firm has instead asked its community whether it wants Bybit Futures enabled, allowing traders to directly influence whether the integration moves forward. Importantly, Plutus Trade Base has indicated that much of the website infrastructure required to support the feature has already been completed, while the remaining backend development continues to be finalized. If the integration ultimately launches, it could considerably expand the firm’s cryptocurrency offering by providing funded traders with access to Bybit’s futures markets and a much broader selection of crypto instruments. 

VanquishTrader

VanquishTrader faced a more technical set of developments in July, with the firm making significant adjustments to its available options instruments after identifying an execution vulnerability within its simulator.

• The issue involved the spread order execution system, where certain traders were reportedly able to enter and exit positions at pricing levels that would not have been achievable under real market conditions. In response, VanquishTrader initially removed SPX, XSP, and VIX from all Options Plans while investigating the vulnerability and implementing additional safeguards. The firm also confirmed that accounts and subscriptions identified as deliberately exploiting simulator latency or pricing inefficiencies were closed in accordance with its Terms of Service. Importantly, other major products, including SPY and QQQ, remained available throughout the changes. 
• However, VanquishTrader subsequently introduced a partial restoration of SPX trading. Traders using Basic Options and Advanced Options plans can once again access SPX Long Calls and Long Puts, restoring directional exposure to the instrument. More advanced SPX strategies remain restricted, while multi-leg strategies involving SPX, XSP, and VIX continue to be unavailable as the firm’s investigation and technical improvements progress. This distinction is important because SPX has not simply returned in its previous form. 

SFX Funded

SFX Funded rounds out our July updates with two developments centered around larger instant funding allocations and improved charting functionality.

• The firm has expanded its Instant Funding program with new $300,000 and $400,000 account sizes, allowing experienced traders to access considerably larger capital allocations without completing an evaluation. 
• Alongside the funding expansion, SFX Funded also reintroduced TradingView charts to MatchTrader. The return restores a familiar analytical environment for traders who rely on TradingView’s charting functionality as part of their daily workflow. Rather than moving between separate platforms for technical analysis and execution, traders can once again perform both functions within MatchTrader. 

Conclusion

So, that wraps up the Proprietary Trading Firm Updates for July 2026. Once again, this month demonstrated just how quickly the proprietary trading industry continues to develop. With firms constantly refining their offerings and responding to trader feedback, the overall landscape continues to become more competitive, diverse, and sophisticated.

One of the clearest trends throughout 2026 has been the growing emphasis on trader flexibility. The industry is gradually moving away from rigid, standardized environments where every trader is expected to follow the same pathway. Instead, firms are providing more choices around funding structures, account sizes, trading conditions, platforms, payouts, and long-term progression, allowing traders to select an environment that better aligns with their individual approach.

At the same time, the quality of the overall trader experience is becoming increasingly important. Challenge specifications remain a major consideration, but traders are also paying closer attention to platform reliability, dashboard functionality, payout infrastructure, customer support, analytical tools, and how efficiently they can manage their accounts. As competition increases, these operational details can become just as influential as headline features when deciding which firm to trade with.

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