Proprietary trading firms offer fee refunds and instant funding

Several proprietary trading firms are offering various models for traders in 2026, including fee refunds upon passing evaluations and instant funding options that bypass traditional testing phases.

Firms such as FundedNext, FTMO, and The 5%ers provide models where initial evaluation costs are refunded to traders after they achieve profitability or receive their first payout. These firms offer varying scaling potentials, with some allowing account growth up to $4 million.

For traders seeking immediate access, instant funding models are available through providers like Goat Funded Trader and Funded Trading Plus. These programs often feature specific drawdown rules, profit-sharing percentages, and varying leverage limits across different asset classes like forex, indices, and crypto.