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Forex prop firms with no activation fee

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39
Cheapest plan
$9

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  1. FundingPipsVerified

    Large Dubai-based firm: 1-Step Flex, three 2-Step models and Zero instant accounts.

    No activation fee

    Rating
    4.6/5
    From
    $29
    Split
    100%
  2. The5ersVerified

    Long-running firm (since 2016) with 1, 2 and 3-step programs and scaling to $4M.

    No activation fee

    Rating
    4.5/5
    From
    $19
    Split
    100%
  3. Lux Trading FirmVerified

    UK firm with a refundable 1-step evaluation, a one-off-payout instant option and a prediction-markets track.

    No activation fee

    Rating
    4.4/5
    From
    £45
    Split
    80%
  4. City Traders ImperiumVerified

    Operating since 2018; 1-step, 2-step, instant and direct funding on MT5 and Match-Trader.

    No activation fee

    Rating
    4.2/5
    From
    $29
    Split
    100%
  5. Moneta FundedVerified

    Broker-backed firm (Moneta Markets) with 1-step, 2-step, instant and Phoenix programs on MT5 and Match-Trader.

    No activation fee

    Rating
    4.2/5
    From
    $33
    Split
    88%
  6. FundedNextVerified

    UAE-based firm with Stellar 2-Step, 1-Step, Lite and Instant CFD programs plus futures.

    No activation fee

    Rating
    3.9/5
    From
    $33
    Split
    95%
  7. FundingRockVerified

    Instant, 1-Step, 2-Step and pay-after-pass plans on TradeLocker and cTrader.

    No activation fee

    Rating
    3.9/5
    From
    $40
    Split
    95%
  8. Lark FundingVerified

    Montreal-based firm with Instant, 1-Step, 1-Step Max and 3-Step plans; Rise payouts.

    No activation fee

    Rating
    3.9/5
    From
    $99
    Split
    90%
  9. NYS MarketsVerified

    Saint Lucia-registered firm selling CFD challenges on MT5, plus futures, stocks and crypto programs.

    No activation fee

    Rating
    3.9/5
    From
    $38
    Split
    100%
  10. Orion FundedVerified

    UAE-registered firm (since 2023) with 3-step, 2-step, instant and pay-after-pass programs on MT5 and Match-Trader.

    No activation fee

    Rating
    3.9/5
    From
    $49
    Split
    90%
  11. RZR FundedVerified

    Broker-backed CFD firm (ex-Hantec Trader) with 1 to 3 step and instant programs on MT5.

    No activation fee

    Rating
    3.9/5
    From
    $13
    Split
    95%
  12. Atlas FundedVerified

    Forex/CFD firm with Instant, 1-Step, 2-Step, Daily and $5-entry Access programs.

    No activation fee

    Rating
    3.8/5
    From
    $43
    Split
    90%
  13. Tradeify FXVerified

    CFD brand of Tradeify with 1-step, 2-step and instant plans on MT5 only.

    No activation fee

    Rating
    3.8/5
    From
    $55
    Split
    80%
  14. Maven TradingVerified

    Dubai-registered firm with 1/2/3-step, instant and pay-later programs from 2K accounts, on MT5 and Match-Trader.

    No activation fee

    Rating
    3.7/5
    From
    $13
    Split
    90%
  15. Trade The PoolVerified

    US stocks and ETFs prop firm with day and swing evaluations and 24/5 trading.

    No activation fee

    Rating
    3.7/5
    From
    $47
    Split
    70%
  16. TTT MarketsVerified

    Forex CFD prop firm since 2022 with 1-/2-step, Lite, instant and subscription plans.

    No activation fee

    Rating
    3.7/5
    From
    $11
    Split
    80%
  17. Blue GuardianVerified

    Dubai-run CFD firm with instant, 1-step, 2-step and Nano plans, plus futures programs.

    No activation fee

    Rating
    3.6/5
    From
    $27
    Split
    100%
  18. Hola PrimeVerified

    1-Step, 2-Step and Direct Account plans on MT5, cTrader, TradeLocker and Match-Trader.

    No activation fee

    Rating
    3.6/5
    From
    $39
    Split
    95%
  19. Nordic FunderVerified

    Scandinavian-branded programme with one-time fees from 25 USD across FX, crypto, equities and instant tracks.

    No activation fee

    Rating
    3.6/5
    From
    $25
    Split
    90%
  20. TenTradeVerified

    Seychelles-licensed broker with TenEdge and TenExpress funded accounts on MT5.

    No activation fee

    Rating
    3.6/5
    From
    $32
    Split
    70%
  21. E8 MarketsVerified

    Configurable E8 One and static-drawdown E8 Pro on MT5, TradeLocker, cTrader, Match-Trader.

    No activation fee

    Rating
    3.5/5
    From
    $28
    Split
    100%
  22. Equity EdgeVerified

    Saint Lucia firm: Legacy, Swift, Flagship and Instant programs on MT5 and Match-Trader.

    No activation fee

    Rating
    3.5/5
    From
    $15
    Split
    90%
  23. FintokeiVerified

    Czech firm with 2-step, swing, 1-step and starter programs; payouts every 14 days.

    No activation fee

    Rating
    3.5/5
    From
    $34
    Split
    90%
  24. FTMOVerified

    Prague-based firm operating since 2015 with 2-step, 1-step and instant CFD programs.

    No activation fee

    Rating
    3.5/5
    From
    €79
    Split
    90%
  25. FXIFYVerified

    London-registered, broker-backed firm with 1-/2-/3-phase, Lightning and Instant plans.

    No activation fee

    Rating
    3.5/5
    From
    $39
    Split
    100%
  26. RebelsFundingVerified

    Slovak firm with 1 to 4 phase programs and its own RF-Trader platform; EUR pricing.

    No activation fee

    Rating
    3.5/5
    From
    €38
    Split
    90%
  27. Atmos FundedVerified

    Taurex-backed MT5 firm with 2-Step, Instant and a $5-entry Nova program.

    No activation fee

    Rating
    3.4/5
    From
    $63
    Split
    90%
  28. Funded Trading PlusVerified

    Owned by Instant Funding since 2026; 1-step, 2-step, instant and $4 pay-later accounts.

    No activation fee

    Rating
    3.4/5
    From
    $89
    Split
    90%
  29. QT FundedVerified

    CFD firm with 1-step, 2-step and instant programs on MT5 and TradeLocker.

    No activation fee

    Rating
    3.4/5
    From
    $35
    Split
    100%
  30. Forex Funds FlowVerified

    Saint Lucia firm: 1-step, 2-step, instant static and Boost programs on MT5, Match-Trader.

    No activation fee

    Rating
    3.3/5
    From
    $49
    Split
    90%
  31. FTUKVerified

    Low-entry Flex challenge (4% target, pay after you pass) plus instant accounts.

    No activation fee

    Rating
    3.3/5
    From
    $65
    Split
    90%
  32. Legion FundingVerified

    New Saint Lucia firm with 2-Step, 1-Step, Instant and Fast Track plans on MT5.

    No activation fee

    Rating
    3.3/5
    From
    $9
    Split
    80%
  33. FundedHiveVerified

    Web3 prop firm with cTrader, pay-from-profits, classic 2-step and instant-growth models.

    No activation fee

    Rating
    3.2/5
    From
    $15
    Split
    80%
  34. PipFarmVerified

    cTrader-only firm (since 2024) with one-, two-stage, instant and pay-with-profits programs up to 150K.

    No activation fee

    Rating
    3.2/5
    From
    $25
    Split
    99%
  35. Funded Trader MarketsVerified

    UAE-run simulated firm: Nitro 1-step, 2-Step Plus and three Instant models.

    No activation fee

    Rating
    3.1/5
    From
    $43
    Split
    90%
  36. Ment FundingVerified

    One-step forex evaluation up to 2M with no time limit; also sells futures and equities programs.

    No activation fee

    Rating
    3.1/5
    From
    $325
    Split
    90%
  37. Sure Leverage FundingVerified

    MT5 and TradeLocker firm with instant, 1-step, 2-step and pay-later programs.

    No activation fee

    Rating
    3.0/5
    From
    $46
    Split
    90%
  38. WSFundedVerified

    Prop firm with 1- and 2-step, instant and pay-after-pass plans, 80% split, 3 platforms.

    No activation fee

    Rating
    2.9/5
    From
    $25
    Split
    80%
  39. BrightFundedVerified

    Dubai-based firm with one 1-step and two 2-step CFD evaluations on MT5, cTrader, DXtrade.

    No activation fee

    Rating
    2.8/5
    From
    €47
    Split
    100%

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