Prop-Firms.com, a leading authority in the proprietary trading industry, has announced the results of its 2025 Annual Prop Trading Awards. The prestigious list recognizes the top 30 prop trading firms operating in the market, offering traders valuable insights into the best providers based on rigorous evaluation criteria.
Methodology: Built by Traders for Traders
The selection process was developed by a team of real-life traders who pooled their hands-on experience to create a weighted scoring system. Factors considered included trading costs, platform quality, challenge structures, profit-sharing approaches, transparency on drawdowns, realistic profit targets, and market diversity. The result is a definitive top ten ranking designed to serve as a genuinely useful resource for aspiring proprietary traders.
Co-founder Noam Korbl explained the importance of categorizing awards: “These awards not only recognize the Best Overall Prop Firm and Best Forex Prop Firms but also celebrate firms that have carved out their niches in specific areas. This is why we have recognized firms who excel in categories such as Best Futures Prop Firm, Largest Trading Community, and Most Transparent Firm.”
Top Winners and Standout Achievements
Best Overall Prop Firm: DNA Funded (97/100). This firm achieved the highest score in the awards with an impressive 97 out of 100. Profit splits of up to 90%, challenge fees starting at $49, and access to over 800 markets across DXTrade and TradeLocker propelled it to the top. Noam Korbl stated that DNA Funded “represents a clear leader in affordability and transparency, delivering a standout trader experience through industry-first innovation.” In addition to the overall award, DNA Funded also won the Most Transparent Prop Firm accolade.
Second Place: IC Funded (94/100). IC Funded secured multiple category wins, including Best Customer Support, Best cTrader Prop Firm, Best Two Step Challenge, and Best Forex Prop Firm. Its comprehensive service offering and strong performance earned it a runner-up position.
Third Place: OANDA (90/100). OANDA took home the Best MetaTrader 5 Prop Firm award, along with Best Prop Firm for Beginners and Best Prop Firm for High Leverage. Its excellent platform experience made it a top contender.
Transparency: A Defining Theme
The 2025 awards placed heavy emphasis on transparency, reflecting the largely unregulated nature of the prop trading industry. Firms that demonstrated reliable communication, strong customer support, and clear trading rules were rewarded with higher rankings. DNA Funded was singled out not only for its overall excellence but also for its commitment to a safe and transparent trading environment.
Noam Korbl remarked on the industry’s state: “It’s heartening to see so many firms who really do put their clients and traders first. I think all of the top firms we looked at are committed to a safe and rewarding client experience.” He also noted areas for improvement: “As one of proprietary trading’s foremost authorities, I think it’s important that the Prop-Firms.com team encourages the industry to move forwards. This will help to achieve a better deal for traders in the future.”
About Prop-Firms.com
Prop-Firms.com is the leading authority in the proprietary trading industry, providing traders with comprehensive comparisons, experience-based insights, and exceptional educational resources. The annual Prop Trading Awards have long recognized excellence, innovation, and user-centricity among prop trading firms worldwide. The full list of rankings and awards is available at their official website.