Which prop firms allow EAs, bots and algo trading?
Of 28 forex/CFD prop firms whose EAs and bots rule we checked on 25 Oct 2026, 6 allow it, 20 allow it with conditions, and 2 don't allow it. Sources are linked per firm. Rules change, so check the firm's page before you buy.
Allowed
6 firms
Allowed without conditions, in each firm's own rules.
| Firm | Market | What the rule says | Quote | Source | Checked | Receipts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Funded | Futures and forex / CFD | EAs customized to your own strategy are allowed | QuoteExpert Advisors are allowed. You may use EAs that are customized to your own trading strategy or trading style. | aquafunded.com | 0 | |
| Atlas Funded | Forex / CFD | EAs permitted on all account types and stages without approval; account rules still apply | QuoteEAs are permitted on all account types at all stages. No approval required. | atlasfunded.com | 0 | |
| BrightFunded | Futures and forex / CFD | EAs allowed; third-party EA compatibility not guaranteed | QuoteAbsolutely, at BrightFunded, we allow the use of Expert Advisors (EAs). We understand that different traders use different strategies, and automated trading systems are an important part of many traders’ toolkits. | help.brightfunded.com | 0 | |
| E8 Markets | Futures and forex / CFD | Algos, EAs, bots and indicators allowed | QuoteTools you can use while trading with us: Algo, EA, Bots and Indicators. | help.e8markets.com | 0 | |
| FunderPro | Forex / CFD | EAs and bots allowed if used ethically without exploiting platform advantages | QuoteYes, automated tools like EAs and bots are allowed if used ethically and don't exploit unfair platform advantages. | support.funderpro.com | 0 | |
| Nordic Funder | Forex / CFD | Your own EAs and algorithms allowed on every account, no approval or surcharge | QuoteNo. Your own EAs and algorithms are allowed on every account with no approval step, no whitelist and no surcharge. Automated accounts are priced exactly the same as discretionary ones. | nordicfunder.com | 0 |
Allowed with conditions
20 firms
Allowed only under the limits each firm states. Read the row before you rely on it.
| Firm | Market | What the rule says | Quote | Source | Checked | Receipts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Capital Group | Forex / CFD | EAs allowed on MT5 only and only as risk-management or trade-assistance tools; not available on cTrader, DX Trade or TradeLocker | QuoteYes, Expert Advisors (EAs) are permitted on our MT5 platform; however, their use is strictly limited to risk management and trade assistance tools. | help.alphacapitalgroup.uk | 0 | |
| Audacity Capital | Forex / CFD | Only EAs personally developed by the trader; purchased, free, shared or third-party EAs prohibited | QuoteOnly strategies you have personally developed are permitted | audacity.capital | 0 | |
| Blue Guardian | Futures and forex / CFD | EAs you set up yourself for your own strategy or trading style are allowed | QuoteEAs are allowed. You may use EAs (Expert Advisors) that you setup to suit your own strategy or trading style. | help.blueguardian.com | 0 | |
| City Traders Imperium | Forex / CFD | EAs exploiting price feeds/errors, HFT etc. prohibited on all programs | QuoteEAs that exploit price feed or price feed errors, HTF, etc., on all programs. | helpcenter.citytradersimperium.com | 0 | |
| DNA Funded | Forex / CFD | Allowed on 1 Phase, 2 Phase and Rapid accounts except prohibited strategies (e.g. HFT); prohibited on Instant Funding accounts | Quote1 Phase, 2 Phase and Rapid Accounts: EAs and Algos are allowed, except for the following prohibited strategies: | dnafunded.com | 0 | |
| FTMO | Futures and forex / CFD | EAs allowed; third-party EAs risk breaching the maximum capital allocation rule; server limits of 200 open orders and 2,000 positions per day | QuoteIf you intend to use trading robots (Expert Advisors – EAs), keep in mind that if you use an EA from a third party ... you potentially run a risk of being denied the FTMO Account | ftmo.com | 0 | |
| FTUK | Futures and forex / CFD | Forex: risk-management EAs allowed; martingale, tick scalping, arbitrage, grid and HFT (trades under 30s) banned with or without an EA. Futures: no bots or EAs | QuoteFTUK allows the use of any risk management EAs (trading bots), but the following strategies are strictly prohibited, whether or not an EA or trading bot is used | faq.ftuk.com | 0 | |
| Funded Trading Plus | Forex / CFD | EAs/algos/bots usable at the trader's responsibility; not for copying or hedging across accounts | Quoteyou are not permitted to use an EA to copy trade/hedge across one or more FT+ accounts | help.fundedtradingplus.com | 0 | |
| FundedElite | Forex / CFD | Only as assistive tools (risk management, sizing, analysis); EAs may not place trades on their own or run automated strategies | QuoteEAs may not place trades on their own or run fully or partly automated strategies | faq.fundedelite.com | 0 | |
| FundedNext | Futures and forex / CFD | CFDs: EAs allowed on MT4/MT5 for 5K-25K accounts and need a paid add-on; Match-Trader and cTrader do not support automated trading | QuoteBoth EAs and VPS are allowed in 5K-25K accounts. EAs and VPS each require their own paid add-on to enable usage. | fundednext.com | 0 | |
| Funding Traders | Forex / CFD | Only risk-management EAs, or trade-placing EAs the trader built personally (AI-generated EAs only if fully understood); bought/downloaded trading EAs, grid and hedge bots not allowed | QuoteEAs that automatically place trades on the account are not permitted, unless the EA has been programmed or developed personally by the trader. | fundingtraders.com | 0 | |
| FundingPips | Forex / CFD | Third-party EAs only as trade/risk managers; your own EA may fully automate with proof of ownership; all EAs banned in the Monthly Competition | QuoteDefault rule (third-party EAs): permitted only when used strictly as a trade or risk manager. | help.fundingpips.com | 0 | |
| FXIFY | Forex / CFD | Allowed on multi-phase evaluations subject to review; prohibited on Instant Funding accounts; using the same third-party EA as others counts as herd trading | QuoteNo, on Instant Funded accounts, the use of EA's, bots and copy traders is prohibited | fxify.com | 0 | |
| Goat Funded Trader | Forex / CFD | EAs allowed only if you developed them yourself; third-party EAs are not allowed | QuoteYou can use an Expert Advisor only if you developed it yourself. Third-party EAs are not allowed at any time. | help.goatfundedtrader.com | 0 | |
| Hola Prime | Futures and forex / CFD | For accounts bought from 26 Sep 2026, EAs are a paid add-on (10% of the challenge fee), MT5 only, not on Direct accounts; strategy must be declared | QuoteFor accounts bought from 26 Sep 2026, EA trading is available as an add-on on the MT5 platform only, except for Direct accounts. | holaprime.com | 0 | |
| Instant Funding | Forex / CFD | Public third-party EAs restricted; first-party EAs you build yourself allowed | QuotePublic third-party expert advisors are restricted. First-party EAs you build yourself are allowed. | instantfunding.com | 0 | |
| Ment Funding | Forex / CFD | Forex: EAs permitted; EAs or third-party strategies that facilitate copy trading are prohibited | QuoteEAs, hedging, scalping, any strategy - all permitted | mentfunding.com | 0 | |
| The Trading Pit | Futures and forex / CFD | EAs allowed except those with certain prohibited functions | QuoteExpert Advisors (EAs) with certain functions — see the next question. | support.thetradingpit.com | 0 | |
| The5ers | Futures and forex / CFD | EAs allowed but third-party EAs where other traders hold the same trades, EAs whose source code you do not own, and rollover-scalping EAs are prohibited | QuoteUsing an EA from a provider where the trader does not own the source code. | the5ers.com | 0 | |
| Tradeify | Futures and forex / CFD | Bots allowed only if you solely own them, use them only within Tradeify (not across firms), and they are not HFT | QuoteThe use of automated trading bots or algorithms ("bots/algos") is permitted only under the following conditions | tradeify.co | 0 |
Not allowed
2 firms
Each firm's own rules say no.
| Firm | Market | What the rule says | Quote | Source | Checked | Receipts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maven Trading | Forex / CFD | EAs and automated trading prohibited on all Maven platforms | QuoteEAs and automated trading are prohibited across all Maven platforms. All trades must be executed manually. | maventrading.com | 0 | |
| Rebels Funding | Forex / CFD | EAs and automated robots not supported on paid Evaluation or RCF accounts | QuoteExpert Advisors, automated trading robots and other systems that place or manage trades automatically are not supported on paid Evaluation or RCF accounts. | rebelsfunding.com | 0 |
Firms we haven't checked yet
6 firms
A firm below has no sourced statement about EAs and bots yet. That means unknown, not a no.
How we check
Every row above comes from the firm's own rules or FAQ page, with a source link and the date we checked it. How receipts and rules are checked.
FAQ
Are EAs and bots allowed at most forex/CFD prop firms?
Of the 28 forex/CFD prop firms whose EAs and bots rule we checked, 26 allow it in some form (6 without conditions, 20 with conditions) and 2 don't.
Does "allowed with conditions" mean I can do it?
Only under the limits stated in that firm's own rule, shown in the table above with its source link. Read the firm's row before you rely on it.
How often is this list checked?
Each row shows the date we last checked that firm's rule, 25 Oct 2026 at the latest. Rules change, so check the firm's own page before you buy.