TIFT isn't a prop firm - we're an institutional-grade trader incubator backed by a hedge fund that develops professional traders through structured evaluation and progressive capital scaling.
A transparent, structured approach to trader development and capital allocation
Start with a deposit from $500 to $5,000 and unlock your maximum capital potential. Each tier provides a clear path from initial funding to significant institutional capital.
Advance through 5 progressive stages by achieving 20% profit targets. Each stage multiplies your capital allocation: 10×, 20×, 40×, 80×, and 200×.
Keep 80% of the profits you generate at every stage, and continue scaling toward $1M in allocated institutional capital with transparent, fair terms.
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We're not just another prop firm - we're an institutional-grade capital allocation institute
Backed by Zentra Capital, a hedge fund trading an ASIC-regulated product. This ensures transparency, accountability, and institutional-grade capital infrastructure.
We provide genuine first-loss capital. Your deposit protects our allocation, but the capital you trade is real, allocated funds with institutional-grade risk management.
10% static drawdown, 20% profit targets. No daily limits, no trailing drawdowns, no time restrictions. Trade with the freedom of a professional trader.
Keep 80% of the profits you generate at every stage. This is real institutional capital, and you're treated like a hedge fund investor, not a customer.
News trading, scalping, swing trading, holding overnight and over weekends - we don't restrict your methodology. Trade your edge, your way.
Elite traders who reach Stage 5 and maintain exceptional performance can qualify for our Institutional Track with expanded capital and partnership opportunities.
Every stage has the same goal: make 20% profit without losing more than 10%. That's it.
No time limits. No daily limits. No restrictions on strategies, news trading, or holding overnight.
For elite traders who prove exceptional performance at Stage 5
The Institutional Track isn't just more capital - it's a fundamental shift in your relationship with TIFT. Elite traders who demonstrate exceptional risk management and consistent profitability at Stage 5 are invited to become true partners.
Access capital beyond the standard $1M ceiling with custom allocations based on your track record.
Work with our team to structure profit sharing that reflects your elite performance level.
Direct integration with our backing hedge fund for institutional-grade infrastructure.
Join an exclusive network of top-performing traders with direct access to IFT leadership.
A transparent comparison so you can make an informed decision
| Feature | Traditional Prop Firms | TIFT |
|---|---|---|
| Business Model | Challenge fees from evaluations | Capital allocation & profit sharing |
| Real Capital at Start | No (demo until challenge passed) | Yes (allocated from Stage 1) |
| Time Limits | Yes (30-90 days typical) | None |
| Daily Drawdown | Yes (3-5% typical) | None |
| Trailing Drawdown | Yes (common) | None |
| Static Drawdown | 6-10% (with other limits stacked) | 10% (only limit) |
| Weekend Holding | Often prohibited | Permitted |
| News Trading | Often restricted | Fully allowed |
| Scaling Method | Buy additional challenges | Automatic progression |
| Maximum Capital | $100K-$400K (multiple purchases) | $1M+ (one deposit) |
| Fees | Challenge, reset, monthly fees | None (only initial deposit) |
| Payout Processing | 10-30 days, often conditional | 5-7 days (1-2 days at Stage 5) |
| Path to $1M+ | Not available or $10K+ in fees | Built-in ($500-$5K deposit) |
| Incentive Alignment | Profits from trader failures | Profits from trader success |
Some prop firms advertise 80-90% splits, but those apply to capital most traders never access due to 5-15% challenge pass rates. We offer 80% on real capital from day one.
This is real institutional capital. You keep 80% of the profits you generate, just like investors in a hedge fund. IFT and Zentra Capital share the remaining 20%.
Our model is transparent: we profit when you profit. Prop firms often profit more from your failures (challenge fees) than your successes.
The Institute of Funded Traders is backed by a hedge fund trading an ASIC-regulated product named Zentra Capital. This institutional partnership ensures that the capital you trade is real, allocated funds from a regulated financial entity.
ASIC (Australian Securities and Investments Commission) regulation provides transparency and accountability, distinguishing TIFT from unregulated prop firms. Your success is backed by institutional-grade capital and oversight.
Join The Institute of Funded Traders and start your path to institutional capital allocation