TVG Prop Firm Intelligence · United States · August 2026

Prop trading changed again. Know what changed before you pay.

A research-first briefing for US traders tracking current prop-firm programme changes, evaluation rules, platform updates and US-specific routes — without turning the page into an advertisement for any single provider.

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What changed this month

TVG separates provider-supplied promotional updates from independently checked programme facts. A discount or new platform can matter — but it does not automatically make a programme the right fit.

FTMO · US route verified

FTMO US operates separately for US clients

FTMO states that US clients use a distinct FTMO US route and affiliates receive a separate US link while keeping the same affiliate ID. FTMO's US offering is built around simulated trading and performance-based rewards.

What to compare: 1-Step vs 2-Step structure, loss limits, simulated-account terms, reward conditions and US-specific product details.
Source: FTMO official affiliate / eligibility documentation.
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FTMO · Affiliate-team update

100K 1-Step promotional pricing changed

FTMO's affiliate team supplied TVG with a current 20% promotion on its 100K 1-Step Challenge: global pricing €499 → €399 and USD-market pricing $579 → $463. TVG treats the price change as one comparison factor, not a ranking signal.

What to compare: the evaluation fee alongside objectives, drawdown rules, programme structure and post-evaluation terms.
Status: Promotion information supplied directly to TVG by the FTMO Affiliate Team; confirm current US availability and terms before purchase.
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Earn2Trade · Affiliate-team update

BlackArrow joins Earn2Trade evaluations

Earn2Trade's affiliate team says BlackArrow is now included at no extra cost with its evaluations, adding chart trading, alerts, strategy tools and customisation. The same partner update states a 50% subscription promotion is available through August 31.

What to compare: platform fit, evaluation rules, futures-market access, drawdown model, payout terms and whether the current offer changes total cost.
Status: BlackArrow launch and promotion details supplied directly to TVG by the Earn2Trade Affiliate Team.
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US market check

Two very different prop-trading routes

“Prop firm” is not one uniform product. The structure, market, evaluation rules and post-evaluation model can be materially different. TVG keeps those differences visible.

FTMO USUS route verified

Simulated evaluation / reward model

  • FTMO says US clients use its dedicated FTMO US route.
  • The FTMO process uses simulated accounts and simulated capital.
  • US affiliate referrals are tracked separately from FTMO Global.
  • Challenge structure and rules should be checked on the US offering before purchase.
TVG does not describe FTMO US account sizes as real capital placed under a trader's control. FTMO's own materials describe the environment as simulated.
Earn2TradeUS-accessible pathway

Futures evaluation / prop-partner pathway

  • Earn2Trade evaluations provide access to CME, CBOT, NYMEX and COMEX for non-professional users.
  • Current rules include daily-loss, drawdown, position-size and consistency requirements.
  • Earn2Trade says there is no minimum trading-day rule, though the 30% consistency rule means at least four profitable days are needed to complete an evaluation.
  • After completion, results are forwarded to a proprietary trading partner that may offer LiveSim® or Live.
Payout-provider availability can vary by US state or territory. Earn2Trade says alternative payout arrangements may be available through connected prop firms in certain affected locations.
Compare before you pay

Five things TVG would check before any evaluation fee

1 · StructureOne step, two steps, futures evaluation, simulated reward model — understand what you are actually buying.
2 · Loss RulesDaily loss, maximum loss, trailing or end-of-day drawdown can matter more than the headline price.
3 · Trading RulesConsistency, position size, approved trading times, prohibited conduct and platform restrictions.
4 · Payout TermsReward or profit-share mechanics, withdrawal thresholds, payout methods and location restrictions.
5 · US RouteConfirm the provider actually serves US residents and that the correct US-specific entity or programme is used.
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