Trading Platforms for Prop Firms
Every major trading platform supported by prop firms — with setup guides for each firm that uses them. Whether you trade on MT4, use cTrader for ECN execution, or prefer Match-Trader's prop-native features, find the right platform and firm combination below.
18 platforms covered across 4 categories
The original MetaTrader platforms, still the most widely-supported by forex prop firms.
Modern platforms built for or heavily adopted by the prop trading industry.
Platforms used by futures and US-market prop firms, often paired with Rithmic data feeds.
Niche or specialist platforms supported by select firms — including order flow tools and exchange APIs.
Most forex prop firms support MT4, MT5, and at least one prop-specific platform. If you're new to prop trading, MT5 or cTrader are the most versatile starting points. Futures traders should look at firms using NinjaTrader or Tradovate.