Express Funded Review
95% Profit Split
On-Demand Payouts
Account Sizes
Founded in Ghana 2023
📊 Express Funded at a Glance — Brand Profile & Stats
🏢 Brand Profile
Express Funded 🇬🇭
Founded in Ghana in 2023 by trading educator Kojo Forex. Multi-asset forex prop firm operating on MetaTrader 5 with an active (at times turbulent) Discord community.
Source: TradingFinder review of Express Funded (Oct 2025) and Trustpilot.
Founded in Ghana in 2023 by trading educator Kojo Forex. Multi-asset forex prop firm operating on MetaTrader 5 with an active (at times turbulent) Discord community.
Source: TradingFinder review of Express Funded (Oct 2025) and Trustpilot.
⚠️ Operational Status
expressfunded.com currently returns 404
As of our May 2026 check, the main brand domain is not loading. A Trustpilot reviewer in April 2024 commented: "They completely closed operations now and the CEO Kojo Forex disabled their discord community since the people are getting annoyed."
Do not pay for a new challenge without first verifying the operational status with the brand directly.
As of our May 2026 check, the main brand domain is not loading. A Trustpilot reviewer in April 2024 commented: "They completely closed operations now and the CEO Kojo Forex disabled their discord community since the people are getting annoyed."
Do not pay for a new challenge without first verifying the operational status with the brand directly.
⭐ Trustpilot
3.2 / 5 — 136 reviews (verified Trustpilot, May 2026)
Recent reviewer themes include praise for the drawdown-on-initial-capital rule, alongside serious complaints: "Rejected 3 of my payouts", "Please do not buy their challenge unless you want to get scammed."
A 3.2 rating with active negative reviews is a clear caution signal.
Recent reviewer themes include praise for the drawdown-on-initial-capital rule, alongside serious complaints: "Rejected 3 of my payouts", "Please do not buy their challenge unless you want to get scammed."
A 3.2 rating with active negative reviews is a clear caution signal.
💵 Headline Profit Split
95% trader share (advertised)
Per a featured YouTube review: "I FOUND THE PROP FIRM WITH THE HIGHEST PAYOUT PERCENTAGE EVER (95% PROFIT SPLIT)."
Caveat: Advertised splits only matter if the firm actually pays. Trustpilot reviewers have reported payout rejections — verify the latest payout proof before purchase.
Per a featured YouTube review: "I FOUND THE PROP FIRM WITH THE HIGHEST PAYOUT PERCENTAGE EVER (95% PROFIT SPLIT)."
Caveat: Advertised splits only matter if the firm actually pays. Trustpilot reviewers have reported payout rejections — verify the latest payout proof before purchase.
🖥️ Platforms & Routing
MetaTrader 5
Express Funded operates on MetaTrader 5 — the standard forex prop firm platform. Specific liquidity provider and order routing details are not published publicly.
No native TradingView, MT4, or cTrader integration confirmed.
Express Funded operates on MetaTrader 5 — the standard forex prop firm platform. Specific liquidity provider and order routing details are not published publicly.
No native TradingView, MT4, or cTrader integration confirmed.
📜 Notable Rule Detail
Drawdown only on initial trading capital
A Feb 2024 Trustpilot reviewer wrote (verbatim): "the drawdown limit only affecting initial trading capital." If true, that's a meaningful pro-trader rule — your profit buffer is protected from the DD calculation.
Confirm in the live terms before paying.
A Feb 2024 Trustpilot reviewer wrote (verbatim): "the drawdown limit only affecting initial trading capital." If true, that's a meaningful pro-trader rule — your profit buffer is protected from the DD calculation.
Confirm in the live terms before paying.
Top Express Funded Alternatives
🥇 FTMO
FTMO — the gold standard for forex prop.
2-step, 80-90% split, EU operating since 2015, 1M+ verified payouts.
Vs Express Funded: FTMO has a multi-year unbroken payout record; Express Funded has unresolved operational concerns. Strong recommendation to choose FTMO for safety.
2-step, 80-90% split, EU operating since 2015, 1M+ verified payouts.
Vs Express Funded: FTMO has a multi-year unbroken payout record; Express Funded has unresolved operational concerns. Strong recommendation to choose FTMO for safety.
🥈 FundedNext
FundedNext — popular 2-step alternative.
80-95% split, $549 for $100K, multiple plan variants, established 2022.
Vs Express Funded: FundedNext matches the 95% headline split with a verified larger operational footprint.
80-95% split, $549 for $100K, multiple plan variants, established 2022.
Vs Express Funded: FundedNext matches the 95% headline split with a verified larger operational footprint.
🥉 The Funded Trader
The Funded Trader — US-friendly forex firm.
Standard, Royal, Knight, Express plans; 80-90% split; consistent payout history.
Vs Express Funded: TFT serves a similar trader profile with better operational track record.
Standard, Royal, Knight, Express plans; 80-90% split; consistent payout history.
Vs Express Funded: TFT serves a similar trader profile with better operational track record.
FXIFY
FXIFY — fast-growing newer firm.
1-step, 2-step, 3-step options; 75-90% split; YouTube payout proof visible.
Vs Express Funded: FXIFY has more public payout proof and an active operational presence.
1-step, 2-step, 3-step options; 75-90% split; YouTube payout proof visible.
Vs Express Funded: FXIFY has more public payout proof and an active operational presence.
⚖️ Account Sizes, Drawdown & Profit Targets
🪙 Starter Sizes
$5K – $25K starter range
Express Funded's starter tiers were available between $5K and $25K. Exact pricing varies — confirm current widget rates before paying.
Drawdown applies only to initial capital per a Trustpilot reviewer's account.
Express Funded's starter tiers were available between $5K and $25K. Exact pricing varies — confirm current widget rates before paying.
Drawdown applies only to initial capital per a Trustpilot reviewer's account.
💼 Mid-Tier $50K
$50K — most popular tier
The mid-tier $50K size is typically the sweet spot for forex prop traders. Profit target and DD specifics depend on which of the two evaluation plans you choose.
Verify the live rule set before purchase.
The mid-tier $50K size is typically the sweet spot for forex prop traders. Profit target and DD specifics depend on which of the two evaluation plans you choose.
Verify the live rule set before purchase.
📈 $100K Maximum
$100,000 maximum funded account
Per TradingFinder's Oct 2025 review of Express Funded: "It offers funded accounts up to $100,000 with scaling options through two evaluation plans."
Scaling path takes you beyond $100K via repeated successful payouts.
Per TradingFinder's Oct 2025 review of Express Funded: "It offers funded accounts up to $100,000 with scaling options through two evaluation plans."
Scaling path takes you beyond $100K via repeated successful payouts.
🔢 Drawdown Mechanics
Initial-capital-only DD
Per a verified Feb 2024 Trustpilot review: "the drawdown limit only affecting initial trading capital."
If still in effect, this protects realised profits from being eroded into the drawdown calculation — a trader-friendly variant.
Per a verified Feb 2024 Trustpilot review: "the drawdown limit only affecting initial trading capital."
If still in effect, this protects realised profits from being eroded into the drawdown calculation — a trader-friendly variant.
📊 Challenge Plans & Trading Rules
1️⃣ Two Evaluation Plans
Two-plan structure
Per TradingFinder: "funded accounts up to $100,000 with scaling options through two evaluation plans."
Typical industry split — one faster/stricter, one slower/looser. Confirm the live plan specifics before purchase.
Per TradingFinder: "funded accounts up to $100,000 with scaling options through two evaluation plans."
Typical industry split — one faster/stricter, one slower/looser. Confirm the live plan specifics before purchase.
⚡ Express / Instant Style
"Express" branding implies fast funding
The brand name suggests a quick-funding pathway, similar to other 1-step or instant-funding prop firms.
Specific targets, DD limits and min-day rules — verify in the live dashboard.
The brand name suggests a quick-funding pathway, similar to other 1-step or instant-funding prop firms.
Specific targets, DD limits and min-day rules — verify in the live dashboard.
📊 Standard Evaluation
Second-plan structure
Likely a more traditional 2-step or longer evaluation with looser daily limits, in exchange for a stricter total profit target.
Confirm the exact phase structure on the live brand site before paying.
Likely a more traditional 2-step or longer evaluation with looser daily limits, in exchange for a stricter total profit target.
Confirm the exact phase structure on the live brand site before paying.
📜 Payout Mechanism
Reported payout issues
Recent Trustpilot reviewers report: "Rejected 3 of my payouts." Other reviewers report increased spreads "Why have you increased your spread so [much]".
Strongly recommend verifying recent payout proof before depositing any funds.
Recent Trustpilot reviewers report: "Rejected 3 of my payouts." Other reviewers report increased spreads "Why have you increased your spread so [much]".
Strongly recommend verifying recent payout proof before depositing any funds.
💵 Pricing, Commissions & Costs
💲 Pricing — Unverifiable Live
expressfunded.com currently returns 404
Without an operational pricing widget we cannot verify live evaluation fees. Historical reviews and industry comparisons placed Express Funded's $100K eval in the typical $300–$500 range.
Do not pay until the live site verifies pricing and the brand confirms operations.
Without an operational pricing widget we cannot verify live evaluation fees. Historical reviews and industry comparisons placed Express Funded's $100K eval in the typical $300–$500 range.
Do not pay until the live site verifies pricing and the brand confirms operations.
💲 Spread / Commission Concern
Spread increase complaint on record
One Trustpilot reviewer titled their feedback: "Why have you increased your spread so [much]."
Mid-evaluation spread widening is one of the more disruptive things a prop firm can do — verify current pip costs before paying.
One Trustpilot reviewer titled their feedback: "Why have you increased your spread so [much]."
Mid-evaluation spread widening is one of the more disruptive things a prop firm can do — verify current pip costs before paying.
💲 Refund & Reset
Reset / refund terms not currently visible
Without an operational live site the specific reset fee, refund policy, and KYC requirements cannot be verified.
If you do proceed: Pay only with a method that offers chargeback protection.
Without an operational live site the specific reset fee, refund policy, and KYC requirements cannot be verified.
If you do proceed: Pay only with a method that offers chargeback protection.
🚫 Restricted Countries
🌍 Country Eligibility
Express Funded does not publish a public restricted-countries list.
The firm is Ghana-incorporated. As with all international prop firms, the standard sanctions list applies:
Likely accepted based on the Ghana-based brand profile:
Confirm directly with the brand if/when the live site returns.
The firm is Ghana-incorporated. As with all international prop firms, the standard sanctions list applies:
🇨🇺 Cuba🇮🇷 Iran🇰🇵 North Korea🇸🇾 Syria🇷🇺 Russia🇸🇩 Sudan🇲🇲 Myanmar
Likely accepted based on the Ghana-based brand profile:
🇬🇭 Ghana🇳🇬 Nigeria🇰🇪 Kenya🇿🇦 South Africa🇮🇳 India🇬🇧 UK
Confirm directly with the brand if/when the live site returns.
