Weekly Recap: Deals Drop, Flex Challenges Roll Out (June 22, 2026)

This week in prop trading, we saw some aggressive price cuts and new challenge formats hitting the market. No payouts to report, but firms are clearly battling for your attention with deep discounts and revamped offerings.

Top Deals This Week

Prop firms are slinging some serious discounts right now. If you've been waiting to get funded, this might be your window:

• MyFundedFutures: Take 50% off The Builder plan. That's a significant cut, making futures funding more accessible.
• Take Profit Trader: Offering 30% off for life, plus no activation fee. A long-term play for consistent savings.
• Hola Prime: Get 25% off by playing Trade Striker. A unique gamified approach to securing a discount.
• FundedNext: 25% off accounts up to $50K. Entry-level accounts just got cheaper here.
• Lucid Trading: Simply advertising their "Best Deal." Check their site for the specifics as this could change.

Recent Payouts

No reported payouts this week. Keep grinding, traders. Your consistent performance is what drives this industry.

Industry News

The prop firm landscape is constantly evolving, with new models and increased scrutiny:

• QT Funded - Prop Firm Match: Prop Firm Match continues to be a gatekeeper, verifying firms to protect traders. Worth noting which firms make their cut.
• FundingPips launches '2 Step Flex' with eased rules: FundingPips is pushing a new "2 Step Flex" challenge. Less restrictive with no minimum trading days or consistency rules – a move many traders will appreciate. Profit targets are 10% for phase one, 6% for phase two.
• FundingPips removes Consistency Rule: Further solidifying their trader-friendly approach, FundingPips is ditching the consistency rule across its evaluation process for 2026, offering more flexibility.
• Blue Guardian's Instant Funding Program: Blue Guardian is highlighted for its instant funding option, allowing traders direct access without lengthy evals, focusing on consistent market performance.
• No-Evaluation Prop Firms highlighted by Traders Union: For those looking to bypass challenges, Traders Union compiles a list of firms offering direct funding. Faster capital, but often with higher initial costs or stricter rules once onboarded.
• FundingPips' 100% Profit Split: FundingPips is making waves with a 100% profit split for 2026. This aggressive payout model could be a game-changer if it scales.
• Breakout Crypto Prop Firm Rules: Breakout Crypto is offering 1-step or 2-step evaluations without time limits. Fees depend on account size, ranging broadly. Good for those needing flexibility in their evaluation timeline.
• Guide to First Payout for Funded Traders: Audacity Capital provides a step-by-step guide on securing your first payout. Essential reading for new funded traders to understand requirements and avoid delays. Know the rules before you start.