Proprietary Trading Firm Updates of January 2026

Hey everyone. It’s time to kick off a brand new year with our first deep dive into the fast-evolving world of proprietary trading, and this is the Proprietary Trading Firm Updates of January 2026.

January has come in with momentum. Instead of a slow start, prop firms are already making strong, intentional moves that set the tone for the year ahead. We’re seeing firms refine their funding models, adjust challenge structures, expand platform access, and roll out improvements designed to support traders from day one of 2026. The message is clear: this year is about execution, clarity, and long-term sustainability.

Proprietary Trading Firm Updates of January 2026

Whether you are new to the prop trading space or already managing capital across multiple firms, January’s updates provide valuable insight into where the industry is heading. The choices firms make now will influence how funding, payouts, platforms, and trader experience evolve throughout the rest of the year.

So get comfortable, stay sharp, and let’s jump straight into the most important proprietary trading firm updates that are shaping the start of 2026.

FundingPips

First Up is FundingPips:

• FundingPips kicked off January by expanding its capital offerings with the introduction of a new $200,000 account size, now available under both the 2 Step Pro and Zero funding models. 

FundedNext

Let’s continue with FundedNext:

• FundedNext opened in January with a meaningful update to its Scaling Plan, clearly shifting the focus toward long-term consistency and structured growth. Traders who reach their first scale-up milestone unlock a 15% challenge reward, a 25% increase in account size, and a free $100,000 Stellar Lite Challenge account.
• On top of that, traders also receive a 12% discount coupon that can be used during the scale-up window, reducing the cost of continuing their growth journey.

The5%ers

Let’s move on to The5%ers:

• The5%ers introduced a targeted improvement to its most accessible program in January by increasing the leverage on the Bootcamp Challenge from 1:10 to 1:30, while keeping pricing unchanged. This update effectively gives traders three times more buying power under the same cost structure.

Goat Funded Trader

Let’s continue with Goat Funded Trader:

• Goat Funded Trader opened in January by delivering one of its most requested upgrades with the official launch of cTrader. The addition expands GFT’s platform lineup, which already included MT5, TradeLocker, MatchTrader, and Volumetrica FX, giving traders even more flexibility in how they execute their strategies.

E8 Markets

Let’s move on to E8 Markets:

• E8 Markets expanded its crypto offering in January with the launch of the E8 One Crypto Challenge, bringing its most popular funding model directly into the cryptocurrency space. After strong demand from its community, the firm decided to extend the E8 One structure beyond traditional markets and make it available to crypto-focused traders.

RebelsFunding

Let’s continue with RebelsFunding:

• RebelsFunding kicked off January with an upgrade to its Client Zone, rolling out a refreshed version of the RF Zone that goes beyond basic account management. The update introduces a redesigned interface alongside new engagement tools aimed at improving how traders interact with the platform.

Fintokei

Let’s move on to Fintokei:

• Fintokei introduced a new Loyalty Program in January, adding a progression-focused layer to how traders develop within the firm. Instead of rewarding traders solely for hitting profit targets, the new system is around experience points, or XP, earned through active participation.

Leveraged

Let’s continue with Leveraged. Leveraged made two meaningful additions to its offering in January, expanding both platform access and capital options for traders.

• First, the firm officially introduced MetaTrader 5, responding directly to long-standing community demand. MT5 brings a more modern trading environment with broader asset support, faster processing, and a deeper set of built-in analytical tools. 
• Alongside the platform upgrade, Leveraged also expanded its Sprint Challenge by launching a new $50,000 account size. Previously limited to $10k and $25k options, the Sprint Challenge now offers a higher capital pathway while keeping the same fast track evaluation structure.

TX3 Funding

TX3 Funding delivered one of the most platform-focused updates of January, significantly expanding how traders can access and execute trades across its ecosystem.

• For its futures programs, the firm confirmed the addition of NinjaTrader, joining Tradovate and TradingView as supported platforms going into 2026. 
• Alongside this, TX3 Funding also launched its own in-house trading platform, now fully integrated into the firm’s dashboard. This allows traders to place and manage trades directly from the client area, eliminating the need to switch between external platforms for execution and account monitoring. 
• To round out the platform expansion, TX3 Funding also reintroduced MetaTrader 5 after nearly two years away. The return of MT5 restores access to one of the industry’s most familiar platforms, favored for its charting tools, automated trading support, and widespread adoption. 

FunderPro

Let’s continue with FunderPro:

• FunderPro entered January with the launch of its new Instant Funding Program, giving traders immediate access to funded accounts without going through a traditional evaluation process. 
• In addition, FunderPro offers fast rewards, with payouts available after just one working day once a request is approved. With entry pricing starting from $79, the program lowers the barrier for traders who want direct market exposure without multi-stage challenges.

DNA Funded

Let’s move on to DNA Funded. DNA Funded rolled out a broad set of rule adjustments in January, refining its challenge structure with a stronger emphasis on balance, consistency, and long-term risk control.

• To start, the firm increased forex leverage to 1:50 across all challenges, giving traders more flexibility in position sizing.
• At the same time, news trading restrictions were reduced, with the blackout window shortened from 10 minutes to 5 minutes, allowing traders to re-enter the market sooner after major events.
• DNA Funded also adjusted its daily drawdown limits to encourage more controlled risk management. The One Phase challenge daily drawdown was reduced from 5 percent to 4 percent, the Two Phase challenge from 6 percent to 5 percent, and the Rapid challenge from 4 percent to 3 percent. These changes are aimed at discouraging overly aggressive trading behavior while promoting consistency.
• Further refinements were made to the Two Phase challenge structure, where the Phase 1 profit target was lowered from 10 percent to 8 percent, and the maximum drawdown was reduced from 10 percent to 8 percent. This alignment between targets and risk limits creates a more sustainable evaluation framework.
• Finally, DNA Funded updated its profit distribution to 30 percent and set the minimum trading period to 5 trading days across all challenges, bringing its rules closer in line with established industry standards and supporting long-term platform stability.

Hola Prime

Let’s continue with Hola Prime.

• Hola Prime announced a significant expansion to its Futures trading infrastructure in January, confirming that Tradovate and NinjaTrader will soon be available on its Futures accounts. 
• Alongside the platform announcement, Hola Prime also updated its maximum drawdown rules for Futures programs. The maximum drawdown on $25k and $50k Futures accounts has been increased from 3 percent to 4 percent for accounts purchased on or after January 19. This adjustment gives traders more breathing room when managing open positions, especially during volatile market conditions. 

FTUK

Let’s continue with FTUK:

• FTUK introduced a new fast-track funding option in January with the launch of the Lightning Challenge, a program designed for performance-driven traders who want quicker access to capital with lower time and cost commitment. 
• Alongside the new challenge, FTUK also updated its Account Protector policy for all accounts created from January 27, 2026. The revised framework introduces a clearer distinction between soft and hard breaches. 

PipFarm

Let’s continue with PipFarm. PipFarm introduced two notable updates in January, expanding both flexibility and capital access for its traders.

• First, the firm launched a Challenge Fee Refund add-on, available directly at checkout. Traders who select this option pay an additional 10 percent on top of the challenge price, and if they successfully pass the evaluation, the full original challenge fee is refunded into their funded trading account. 
• Alongside this, PipFarm also expanded its capital offerings with the introduction of a $150,000 account size, now available across its Classic, Endurance, and Consistency challenges. 

Blue Guardian

Let’s continue with Blue Guardian.

• Blue Guardian expanded its instant funding offering in January with the launch of two new Instant Funding account sizes, introducing $300,000 and $400,000 options to its lineup.
• Alongside the new tiers, Blue Guardian also confirmed that traders can scale their funded capital up to $4 million, reinforcing its growth-focused funding model. This update is clearly for experienced traders who prefer to bypass multi-phase evaluations and operate directly in live market conditions. 

SFX Funded

Let’s finish with SFX Funded:

• SFX Funded wrapped up January with a set of flexibility-focused updates to its One Step Rapid Challenge, making the evaluation process less restrictive and more trader-friendly. The firm removed the time limit entirely, allowing traders to complete the challenge at their own pace without pressure from a countdown.
• In addition, the profit target was reduced from 5 percent to 3 percent, lowering the threshold required to reach funded status. Traders also now have the option to pass the challenge in a single trade, provided all risk rules are respected. 

Conclusion

That wraps up the Proprietary Trading Firm Updates of January 2026, and it is clear that the new year has started with purpose and momentum. Rather than easing into 2026, prop firms came out strong, delivering updates that focus on structure, flexibility, and long-term trader sustainability.

Across the board, January showed a clear shift toward refinement. Firms expanded capital options, introduced instant funding paths, adjusted challenge rules, and invested heavily in platform choice and execution quality. These are not cosmetic changes. They reflect a deeper understanding of what traders need to perform consistently in real market conditions.

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