About PropFundedRank
We are an independent proprietary trading research lab dedicated to providing data-driven ratings, rule verification, and unvarnished reviews for funded traders.
Our Editorial Mission
The prop trading industry grew rapidly, bringing along misleading marketing, hidden drawdown traps, and predatory evaluation models. PropFundedRank was created to establish a transparent, audited standard where proprietary trading firms are evaluated on empirical data — not marketing promises.
Our Senior Research Team
Marcus Vance
Series 3 (CFTE), 10+ Years Prop TradingSenior Prop Trading Analyst & Founder
Former institutional FX dealer with 11 years of active prop trading experience. Specializes in drawdown mechanics, risk scaling, and broker liquidity feeds.
Elena Rostova
M.Sc. Financial Analytics, Data AuditorLead Data & Payout Verification Specialist
Specializes in blockchain transaction auditing and Discord/Trustpilot complaint verification. Oversees PropFundedRank's quarterly payout verification audit.
David Chen
Quant System Developer, Python/MQL5 ExpertAlgorithmic & EA Testing Lead
Automated trading system developer. Tests cTrader EAs, MT4/MT5 Expert Advisors, and high-frequency execution rules across evaluated firms.
4-Step Verification Process
1. Rulebook Audit
We read every line of Terms of Service to uncover hidden consistency rules, lot-size limits, or drawdown traps.
2. Live Platform Check
We verify spread quality, execution slippage, and server availability on active MT4, MT5, cTrader, and DXtrade demo feeds.
3. Payout Verification
We cross-reference trader-submitted payout receipts (Rise, Deel, crypto transaction hashes) before verifying payout speed.
4. Community Sentiment
We monitor Discord, Reddit, and Trustpilot continuously for non-payment reports or undisclosed rule changes.