Methodology
Funded Leaders uses a proprietary coefficient to score futures prop firms across pricing, usable drawdown, profit targets, payout access, rule difficulty, transparency, platform access, and deal strength. Scores are calculated from structured firm data, reviewed by an admin, and published as official ranking snapshots.
Scoring categories FLC v1.0
Price & Value · Pricing & Usable Value
25%Value for money based on cost relative to account size, usable drawdown, fees, and discounts.
Payouts · Payout Access
20%How easily and quickly a funded trader can access payouts, including splits, caps, and consistency rules.
Rules & Drawdown · Target, Drawdown & Risk Rules
20%How realistic the account is to pass and manage: profit target vs drawdown, drawdown type, and risk limits.
Rules · Rule Simplicity & Trader-Friendliness
15%How clear and trader-friendly the firm's rules are, with fewer hidden restrictions.
Trust · Firm Trust, Transparency & Operations
10%Reputation, support, transparency, longevity, and overall operational confidence.
Platforms · Platform & Market Access
5%Range of supported trading platforms and market access.
Deals · Deal Strength
5%Strength and usefulness of the current discount or offer.
How to read the score
Every firm gets a Funded Leaders Score out of 100. Here is what the bands mean:
Ranking integrity
- Rankings cannot be bought.
- Affiliate relationships do not directly determine rankings.
- Sponsored placements are clearly labeled and separate from rankings.
- Firms cannot pay to improve their rank.
- Scores can change when pricing, rules, payouts, or data quality changes.
- Last verified dates matter — public data can become outdated.
- Always verify current rules directly with the firm before purchasing.
Rankings cannot be bought
Affiliate relationships and sponsorships do not directly determine rankings. Firms cannot pay to improve their rank.
Manual review required
The coefficient generates a draft order. An admin reviews and approves before any ranking is published.
Scores can change
When firms update pricing, rules, payouts, or discounts, scores and rankings can change accordingly.
Last verified matters
Public data can become outdated. Each firm and plan shows a last-verified date, and stale data is penalised.