Prop Firm Country Restrictions & Eligibility Checker

Don't waste money on challenges you cannot legally withdraw from. Select your country to verify which prop firms accept your citizenship, which platforms are permitted, and why restrictions apply.

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United States Prop Firm Status

Regulator: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) & NFA

High Restrictions

Regulatory Climate & Why Restrictions Apply

Under the US Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) and Dodd-Frank Act, retail off-exchange leveraged Forex and CFD trading is strictly restricted to licensed Retail Foreign Exchange Dealers (RFEDs). MetaQuotes terminated white-label licenses for prop firms serving US residents in 2024.

Recommended Compliant Trading Path

Trade regulated CME Futures with Topstep (via Tradovate/NinjaTrader), or trade CFDs with firms utilizing US-compliant DXtrade terminals.

Eligible & Allowed Prop Firms (2)

Funding PipsMT4, MT5

TopstepNinjaTrader, TradingView, Rithmic

Restricted / Banned Prop Firms (2)

FTMORestricted for United States residents

Restricted

The5ersRestricted for United States residents

Restricted

Regulatory Architecture

Why Country Restrictions Exist in Prop Trading

The legal, banking, and software licensing frameworks that force prop trading firms to geofence certain nationalities.

MetaQuotes Licensing Crackdown

In early 2024, MetaQuotes (the creator of MT4 and MT5) cracked down on unlicensed prop firms offering leveraged CFD trading to US citizens. This triggered a mass exodus toward alternative platforms like cTrader, DXtrade, and regulated CME Futures.

The CFTC & OSC Jurisdiction

The US CFTC and Canadian OSC treat certain prop evaluation business models as unregistered retail commodity derivatives. Firms choose to block US and Canadian accounts to avoid multimillion-dollar regulatory enforcement actions.

Mandatory KYC Payout Gates

Even if you successfully purchase a challenge using a VPN, you cannot withdraw profits without passing full KYC with government photo ID and utility bills matching your real physical address.

Eligibility FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions on Country Restrictions

Why are US traders banned from so many prop firms in 2026?

The US CFTC and NFA heavily regulate leveraged derivative trading. In early 2024, MetaQuotes revoked MT4/MT5 white-label licenses for offshore prop firms accepting US residents. As a result, firms like FTMO paused US onboarding. US traders must now trade regulated CME futures (via Topstep) or firms with US-compliant DXtrade terminals.

Can I use a VPN to trade on a banned prop firm from the US?

No! Using a VPN to bypass country restrictions is a direct contract violation. Even if you pass the challenge, you must complete KYC (Know Your Customer) identity verification with a government passport/ID and proof of address before receiving any payout. If your ID is from a restricted country, your payout will be confiscated and your account terminated.

Which prop firms accept US citizens in 2026?

Topstep (regulated CME Futures via Tradovate/NinjaTrader), Funding Pips (via DXtrade / Match-Trader for US profiles), and FundedNext are the leading prop firms supporting United States residents.