Stop Paying Full Price for Funded Challenges — Here’s What Smart Traders Do

Stop Paying Full Price for Funded Challenges — Here’s What Smart Traders Do

By
Anna Hadjidou
May 28, 2025

If you're considering taking a funded challenge, there's one thing every experienced trader will tell you:
Never pay the full price.

The prop trading space is competitive — not just for traders, but for firms as well. And that competition translates into frequent, aggressive discounting.

Prop Firms Run on Promotions — And That's Not a Bad Thing

Most prop trading firms generate revenue through evaluation challenges. To stand out in a crowded market, they routinely run:

  • Seasonal sales

  • Weekend flash promos

  • Exclusive affiliate codes

  • Newsletter-only offers

  • Social media discounts

In other words, there's almost always a deal available — if you know where to look.

Why Full Price Doesn’t Make Sense

Paying the base rate for a challenge is rarely necessary. In fact, it can indicate that a trader is new to the space or simply unaware of how the industry works.
And while the difference between $99 and $139 might not seem critical, over multiple attempts (or across multiple firms), it adds up quickly.

More importantly, discounts can make it easier to test new firms or retry challenges without overcommitting financially.

How to Stay Informed

To ensure you never miss a discount:

  • Subscribe to prop firms’ newsletters

  • Follow their official Discord and Telegram groups

  • Monitor affiliate channels on YouTube and Instagram

  • Check in with PropInsider — we track all major offers across top firms

Key Takeaway

Smart traders don’t just trade better — they buy smarter too. Don’t miss out on opportunities to save simply by staying informed.

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