Forex prop firms with $50,000 accounts
The $50,000 account is one of the most widely offered sizes across forex, futures and crypto firms, which makes it a useful size for comparing programs side by side. The fee is moderate, and the loss allowance is large enough for most day trading and swing strategies. The programs listed here offer a $50,000 starting balance.
67 accounts from 13 firms. Checked on or before 25 October 2026.
Challenges 60
| Steps | Profit target | Daily loss | Max loss | Buy | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Blue GuardianSince 2021 | $50K | 2 Steps2 Step Nano | 8%5% | 3% | 10% | 1.30 | 80%to 100% | $95.25$127 | Buy |
 AquaFundedSince 2023 | $50K | 2 Steps2 Step Pro | 10%5% | 5% | 10% | 1.50 | 90%to 100% | $93.08$143.20 | Buy |
Blue GuardianSince 2021 | $50K | 1 Step1 Step Nano | 10% | 4% | 6% | 1.67 | 85%to 100% | $120$160 | Buy |
 MavenSince 2022 | $50K | 1 StepStandard 1-Step | 8% | 3% | 5% | 1.60 | 80%to 90% | $161.50$170 | Buy |
MavenSince 2022 | $50K | InstantInstant Funding | None | 2% | 3% | n/a | 80%to 90% | $161.50$170 | Buy |
MavenSince 2022 | $50K | 3 StepsStandard 3-Step | 3%3%3% | 2% | 3% | 3.00 | 80%to 90% | $180.50$190 | Buy |
Blue GuardianSince 2021 | $50K | 1 Step1 Step Standard | 9% | 4% | 6% | 1.50 | 85%to 90% | $150$200 | Buy |
 Alpha CapitalSince 2021 | $50K | 2 StepsAlpha Pro 6% | 6%6% | 3% | 6% | 2.00 | 80%to 90% | $151.90$217 | Buy |
MavenSince 2022 | $50K | 2 StepsStandard 2-Step | 8%5% | 4% | 8% | 1.63 | 80%to 90% | $209$220 | Buy |
MavenSince 2022 | $50K | InstantInstant Mini | None | 2% | 3% | n/a | 70%to 90% | $209$220 | Buy |
 E8 MarketsSince 2021 | $50K | 1 StepE8 Pro | 8% | 2.5% | 8% | 1.00 | 80%to 100% | $159.60$228 | Buy |
 FundedNext4.582.2K | $50K | 2 StepsStellar Lite | 8%4% | 4% | 8% | 1.50 | 80%to 95% | $154.09$229.99 | Buy |
Blue GuardianSince 2021 | $50K | 2 Steps2 Step Standard | 8%4% | 4% | 8% | 1.50 | 85%to 90% | $174$232 | Buy |
E8 MarketsSince 2021 | $50K | 1 StepE8 One | 6% | 3% | 4% | 1.50 | 80%to 100% | $164.50$235 | Buy |
Alpha CapitalSince 2021 | $50K | 1 StepAlpha One 6% | 6% | 3% | 4% | 1.50 | 80%to 90% | $165.90$237 | Buy |
AquaFundedSince 2023 | $50K | 2 Steps2 Step Elite | 8%5% | 4% | 12% | 1.08 | 90%to 100% | $154.70$238 | Buy |
MavenSince 2022 | $50K | 2 StepsOmo 2-Step | 6%8% | 4% | 8% | 1.75 | 80%to 90% | $226.10$238 | Buy |
 FundingPips4.570.9K | $50K | InstantZero | None | 3% | 5% | n/a | 95% | $195.20$244 | Buy |
 The5ers4.740.5K | $50K | 2 StepsHigh Stakes (New) | 10%5% | 4% | 8% | 1.88 | 80%to 100% | $249 | Buy |
FundingPips4.570.9K | $50K | 2 Steps2 Step Pro | 6%6% | 3% | 6% | 2.00 | 80%to 100% | $199.20$249 | Buy |
 FXIFY4.36.5K | $50K | 3 StepsThree Phase | 5%5%5% | 5% | 5% | 3.00 | 80%to 90% | $161.85$249 | Buy |
FXIFY4.36.5K | $50K | 1 StepLightning Challenge | 5% | 3% | 4% | 1.25 | 80%to 90% | $161.85$249 | Buy |
Alpha CapitalSince 2021 | $50K | InstantAlpha Direct | None | 3% | 5% | n/a | 90% | $179.90$257 | Buy |
Alpha CapitalSince 2021 | $50K | 2 StepsAlpha Pro 10% | 10%5% | 5% | 10% | 1.50 | 80%to 90% | $186.90$267 | Buy |
Alpha CapitalSince 2021 | $50K | 1 StepAlpha One 10% | 10% | 4% | 6% | 1.67 | 80%to 90% | $193.90$277 | Buy |
AquaFundedSince 2023 | $50K | InstantInstant Funding Standard | None | 3% | 5% | n/a | 90%to 100% | $181.14$278.67 | Buy |
The5ers4.740.5K | $50K | 2 StepsHigh Stakes (Classic) | 8%5% | 4% | 8% | 1.63 | 80%to 100% | $279 | Buy |
AquaFundedSince 2023 | $50K | 1 Step1 Step Standard | 9% | 3% | 6% | 1.50 | 90%to 100% | $182.70$281.08 | Buy |
FXIFY4.36.5K | $50K | InstantInstant Funding Lite | None | 3% | 4% | n/a | 80%to 90% | $187.85$289 | Buy |
Alpha CapitalSince 2021 | $50K | 2 StepsAlpha Pro 8% | 8%5% | 4% | 8% | 1.63 | 80%to 90% | $207.90$297 | Buy |
FundingPips4.570.9K | $50K | 2 Steps2 Step Flex | 10%8% | 4% | 12% | 1.50 | 80%to 100% | $239.20$299 | Buy |
FundedNext4.582.2K | $50K | 2 StepsStellar 2-Step | 8%5% | 5% | 10% | 1.30 | 80%to 95% | $200.99$299.99 | Buy |
AquaFundedSince 2023 | $50K | 1 Step1 Step Flex | 10% | 3% | 12% | 0.83 | 90%to 100% | $195.31$300.47 | Buy |
AquaFundedSince 2023 | $50K | 2 Steps2 Step Standard | 8%5% | 5% | 8% | 1.63 | 90%to 100% | $195.44$300.68 | Buy |
AquaFundedSince 2023 | $50K | InstantInstant Funding Pro | None | 3% | 6% | n/a | 90%to 100% | $198.47$305.34 | Buy |
 Goat Funded TraderSince 2022 | $50K | 2 Steps2-Step GOAT | 8%6% | 4% | 10% | 1.40 | 80%to 100% | $169.40$308 | Buy |
Goat Funded TraderSince 2022 | $50K | 1 Step1-Step | 10% | 3% | 6% | 1.67 | 80%to 100% | $172.70$314 | Buy |
 Hola Prime4.54.1K | $50K | 2 Steps2-Step Prime | 8%5% | 5% | 10% | 1.30 | 80%to 95% | $191.40$319 | Buy |
 FunderProSince 2023 | $50K | 1 StepOne Phase | 10% | 3% | 6% | 1.67 | 80%to 90% | $223.30$319 | Buy |
FunderProSince 2023 | $50K | 2 StepsClassic | 10%5% | 5% | 10% | 1.50 | 80%to 90% | $223.30$319 | Buy |
Blue GuardianSince 2021 | $50K | InstantInstant | None | 3% | 6% | n/a | 80%to 90% | $243$324 | Buy |
The5ers4.740.5K | $50K | 1 StepPro Growth | 10% | 3% | 6% | 1.67 | 75%to 100% | $329 | Buy |
Hola Prime4.54.1K | $50K | 1 Step1-Step Prime | 10% | 3% | 6% | 1.67 | 80%to 95% | $197.40$329 | Buy |
FundedNext4.582.2K | $50K | 1 StepStellar 1-Step | 10% | 3% | 6% | 1.67 | 80%to 95% | $221.09$329.99 | Buy |
 FTMO4.855.1K | $50K | 1 Step1-Step | 10% | 3% | 10% | 1.00 | 90% | €258.39€319 | Buy |
Alpha CapitalSince 2021 | $50K | 1 StepAlpha One 12% | 12% | 5% | 8% | 1.50 | 80%to 90% | $242.90$347 | Buy |
FundingPips4.570.9K | $50K | 2 Steps2 Step Standard | 8%5% | 5% | 10% | 1.30 | 80%to 100% | $279.20$349 | Buy |
FundingPips4.570.9K | $50K | 1 Step1 Step Flex | 12% | 3% | 12% | 1.00 | 80%to 100% | $282.40$353 | Buy |
Alpha CapitalSince 2021 | $50K | 2 StepsAlpha Swing | 10%5% | 5% | 10% | 1.50 | 80% | $249.90$357 | Buy |
Goat Funded TraderSince 2022 | $50K | InstantInstant HERO | None | 3% | 5% | n/a | 90%to 100% | $196.35$357 | Buy |
Goat Funded TraderSince 2022 | $50K | 2 Steps2-Step Standard | 10%5% | 5% | 10% | 1.50 | 80%to 100% | $196.90$358 | Buy |
FTMO4.855.1K | $50K | 2 Steps2-Step | 10%5% | 5% | 10% | 1.50 | 80%to 90% | €279.45€345 | Buy |
FTMO4.855.1K | $50K | 2 Steps2-Step Swing | 10%5% | 5% | 10% | 1.50 | 80%to 90% | €279.45€345 | Buy |
FXIFY4.36.5K | $50K | 2 StepsTwo Phase Pro | 4%8% | 4% | 8% | 1.50 | 80% | $243.75$375 | Buy |
FXIFY4.36.5K | $50K | 1 StepOne Phase | 10% | 3% | 6% | 1.67 | 80%to 90% | $246.35$379 | Buy |
FXIFY4.36.5K | $50K | 2 StepsTwo Phase Standard (Trailing) | 10%5% | 4% | 10% | 1.50 | 80%to 90% | $246.35$379 | Buy |
FXIFY4.36.5K | $50K | 2 StepsTwo Phase Classic (Static) | 5%10% | 4% | 10% | 1.50 | 80%to 100% | $246.35$379 | Buy |
Hola Prime4.54.1K | $50K | 2 Steps2-Step Pro | 8%5% | 5% | 10% | 1.30 | 80%to 95% | $230.40$384 | Buy |
Goat Funded TraderSince 2022 | $50K | 1 StepGOAT Blitz | 3% | 3% | 5% | 0.60 | 80% | $212.85$387 | Buy |
FunderProSince 2023 | $50K | 2 StepsPro | 10%8% | 5% | 10% | 1.80 | 60%to 90% | $293.30$419 | Buy |
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Comparing $50,000 prop accounts
Because most firms sell a $50,000 account, this is the size where differences between programs show most clearly. Two accounts with the same balance can have very different targets, loss limits, drawdown types and payout schedules, so the balance alone tells you little about how hard the account is to trade or how soon you can withdraw.
In futures, $50,000 is a standard size with a dollar drawdown and a contract cap, often allowing a few full-size contracts or a larger number of micros. In forex and crypto, the dollar loss limits give room to run several positions at once at moderate risk per trade.
Before buying, compare the full rule set rather than the fee alone: drawdown type, daily loss, consistency rules, minimum trading days and the date of the first payout. Check whether the fee is refundable and how the cost compares with two smaller accounts or one larger one.
Frequently asked questions
Why is $50,000 such a common account size?
It balances a moderate fee with a loss allowance that supports normal trading, and payouts at this size can be meaningful. Firms often use it as their headline size, so it is also the easiest balance to compare across firms.
How many futures contracts can I trade on a $50,000 account?
Each firm sets its own contract limit for this size, and some count micro contracts as a fraction of a full contract. Check the limit for each matching futures program in its account details.
Is a $50,000 account harder to pass than a smaller one?
Usually not in percentage terms, since targets and loss limits tend to use the same percentages across sizes. The difference is in dollars: larger numbers can change how comfortable you feel with the risk, which is worth thinking about before you size up.
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