Best Alternatives to SurgeTrader

3.6. 2024654x

Following SurgeTrader’s unexpected closure, here are top alternative prop firms you can consider:

Comparison of SurgeTrader Alternatives

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Features	SurgeTrader	RebelsFunding	FTMO	the5ers
Trading platform	MatchTrader (third party platform; license later revoked)	RF-Trader (in-house trading platform; owned by RebelsFunding). Independent and reliable. No license issues	MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, DXtrade, cTrader	MetaTrader 5
Minimum fee for a program	$250 (expensive)	$25 (affordable)	€155	$39
Refund (after a successful completion of an evaluation process)	No	Yes. Up to 200% refund of your purchase fee	Yes	No
Free trial	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Profit split	75% – 90%	80% – 90%	80% – 90%	50% – 100%
No time limit	Yes	Yes	Yes	No and yes (it actually depends on the program)
Payment/withdrawal method	Bank transfer, Paypal, Coinbase	Bank transfer, Card, Rise, Crypto, Wise, etc.	Bank, Crypto, Skrill	Bank, Wise, Crypto
News trading	Allowed	Allowed	Allowed	Allowed
Weekend holding	Allowed	Allowed	Allowed	Allowed
Overnight holding	Allowed	Allowed	Allowed	Allowed
Instruments	Forex, Indices, Metals, Commodities, Crypto, Stocks	Forex, Metals, Energies, Crypto, Indices	Indices, Commodities, Stocks, Crypto, Forex	Forex, Metals, Indices, Securities
EAs	Allowed	Not Allowed	Allowed	Allowed
Customer service	Responsive	Responsive (24/7)	Responsive	Responsive
Rating (Trustpilot)	4.1/5.0	4.4/5.0	4.8/5.0	4.3/5.0

SurgeTrader’s shutdown is as a result of utilizing a third party trading software.

Thus, when choosing your next prop firm, pay attention to their trading platform.

A firm with an in-house platform is the best option here. It is independent, safe and secure.