Ratings and Tiers
Methodology – How Our Prop Firm Rating System Works
Transparent. Data-driven. Built for traders.
Our goal is simple:
Show traders which prop firms are fair, and which ones are risky — using real data, not opinions.
Below is a full explanation of how we calculate ratings, assign tiers, and keep the system unbiased.
1. Every Case Counts
Whenever a trader interacts with a prop firm and reports the result, it becomes a case in our system. There are two types:
Positive Cases
(Successful Payouts)
If a trader confirms they were paid successfully, and we verify the proof → the firm automatically receives a 100-point positive case.
This rewards fair firms.
Negative or Mixed Cases
If a trader reports a problem (refund denied, payout denied), we investigate.
The final score depends on fairness, communication, and transparency.
2. CaseScore (0–100)
Every case generates a CaseScore on a 0–100 scale. What affects the score:
Response Speed
Do they reply fast or ignore us?
Evidence Accuracy
Are their logs/screenshots real?
Fairness
Was the denial valid, or unfair?
Fair outcomes score high. Unfair outcomes score low.
This gives a balanced picture of the firm’s behavior.
3. Severity Weighting
Not all disputes are equal. A $250 payout dispute shouldn’t affect a rating as much as a $5,000 denial. So each case is assigned a severity level:
Large cases influence the rating more.
4. Time Decay
We use a time decay model to reduce the impact of old cases.
5. Final Firm Rating
The firm’s final rating is calculated using:
6. Tiers – What the Rating Means
Your final numeric score determines the Tier:
Tier A – Trusted
Fair payouts, responsible behavior, fast responses. Most reliable category.
Tier B – Mixed
Mostly fair, but not perfect. A few concerns — caution recommended.
Tier C – High Risk
Slow responses, unclear evidence, or repeated unfair denials. Protection price is doubled.
Blocked – Extreme Risk
Frequent unfair denials or manipulated evidence. Protection is not available.
7. Why This System Works
Each confirmed payout becomes a positive data point.
Zero influence from prop firm marketing budgets.
Rules apply equally to every firm.
Ratings are designed to protect traders first.
Positive payout confirmations lift their rating.