The Trading Pit Challenge GmbH ยท Heiligkreuz 6, 9490 Vaduz, Liechtenstein ๐ฑ๐ฎ
Founded 2021 by Daniela Egli, Artem Lomakin and Illimar Mattus. Majority-owned by Pinorena Capital, the same fintech-focused PE house behind Tickmill and Darwinex.
Why it matters: regulated, institution-backed structure โ not a shell brand.
$15M+ in rewards distributed to traders (homepage stat, verified May 2026).
10,000+ active monthly accounts ยท 450K+ trades monthly ยท 180+ countries supported.
Why it matters: live, scaled operation with genuine payout history.
3.5 / 5 from 932 verified reviews.
Recent titles: โStrict margin rule, but the firm reviewed and reinstatedโ ยท โDon't waste your time with this prop firmโ ยท โWARNING!โ
Mixed sentiment โ strong defenders, but several complaints about strict rule enforcement. Read both sides.
Verified on thetradingpit.com homepage (May 2026):
JOIN30 โ 30% OFF for new clientsGROW20 โ 20% OFF for existing clientsCodes appear directly in the brand pricing widget.
Awards displayed on brand homepage:
Two parallel programs under one ecosystem:
Rare combo: most prop firms specialise in one asset class.
90% split, daily payouts, free Tradovate licence.
Better fit if you want futures-only, instant funded, no challenge.
Established 2012, 1-step Trading Combine, $5Kโ$150K.
Higher monthly fees than TTP futures; longer track record.
2-phase challenge, 80โ90% split, up to $200K accounts.
Closest direct CFD competitor; pricier resets, no scale-up bonus.
15% bonus model, 80โ95% split, $4Kโ$200K.
Lower entry pricing but no multi-asset/futures programme.
Targets & drawdowns (Prime program, verified on /cfds-prop-trading):
| Balance | Target | Daily DD | Max DD | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50K | 10% | 3% | 6% | $349 |
Min 3 profitable days ยท Static max drawdown.
Slower path, larger drawdowns. Profit split stays 80%.
Use the dynamic pricing widget on /cfds-prop-trading to view exact targets per balance; values change with each balance selection.
Verified on /futures (May 2026):
| Size | Price | Target | Daily Pause | Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50K | $99 | $3,000 | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| $100K | $189 | $6,000 | $2,000 | $3,000 |
| $150K | $289 | $9,000 | $3,000 | $4,500 |
Fast progress, single evaluation. 10% target, 3% daily, 6% max (static).
Min 3 profitable days. 80% profit share. Suits decisive traders who hit targets in < 30 days.
Steady progress, larger drawdown room. Targets split across two evaluations.
Better for swing styles. Same 80% split at the Earning phase.
1-phase, 30-day evaluation, scale-up at 25% per milestone.
5 / 10 / 15 standard contracts (or 50 / 100 / 150 micros) by size. 80% split, bi-weekly payouts.
Routed via institutional partners. Activation fee $129 currently waived ($0).
Reset $79โ$229, Extend $99โ$289 depending on size.
Quoted on /cfds-prop-trading: โSpread (As Low As) 0โ on EURUSD, GBPUSD, USDJPY, USDCAD, USDCHF.
$5.00 per-lot commission applied across forex pairs. 3-day swap charged Wednesday.
Level 1 top-of-book covered by The Trading Pit. Add-ons (monthly):
The Trading Pit terms reference an FAQ list of restricted jurisdictions. Brand does not publish a single static list โ common sanctioned regions (per industry practice) include:
*US: futures program available in many states; verify on brand FAQ before purchase.
Live pricing from thetradingpit.com (verified May 2026, with code JOIN30):
| Program | Size | List | w/ JOIN30 | CTA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Futures Prime | $50K | $99 | $69.30 | Get This Plan |
| Futures Prime | $100K | $189 | $132.30 | Get This Plan |
| Futures Prime | $150K | $289 | $202.30 | Get This Plan |
| CFD 1-phase | $50K | $349 | $244.30 | Get This Plan |
| CFD 1-phase | $100K | โ | use widget | Get This Plan |
| CFD 1-phase | $200K | โ | use widget | Get This Plan |
| CFD 2-phase | $50K | โ | use widget | Get This Plan |
| CFD 2-phase | $100K | โ | use widget | Get This Plan |
| CFD 2-phase | $200K | โ | use widget | Get This Plan |
| Stocks Challenge | varies | from $34 | use widget | Get This Plan |
Activation fee $129 currently waived ($0). Existing clients use GROW20 for 20% off renewals.
The Trading Pit vs Topstep vs Apex โ head to head (futures programs only):
| Feature | The Trading Pit | Topstep | Apex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profit split | 80% | 90% after $10K | 90% after $25K |
| $50K plan | $99 (one-time) | $49/mo | $167 (1-time) |
| Payout cadence | Bi-weekly ($100 min) | Bi-weekly | Every 8 days |
| Drawdown style | Static max DD | Trailing | Trailing |
| CFD program | Yes โ | No | No |
| L1 data fee | $0 (covered) | included | included |
Cost per $1K of funding (50K futures): TTP $1.98 ยท Topstep $0.98/mo ยท Apex $3.34. TTP wins on one-time pricing & static drawdown; loses on profit split vs scaled Topstep/Apex.
The Trading Pit stands out by combining two prop programs โ CFD Prime and Futures Prime โ under one ecosystem backed by Pinorena Capital (also the parent of Tickmill and Darwinex). With $15M+ already paid to traders, 10,000+ active monthly accounts and operations in 180+ countries, it is one of the few European-headquartered prop firms operating at meaningful scale. Static drawdown on the CFD 1-phase, zero activation fee on futures and a transparent 80% split make it suitable for traders who prefer a stable, multi-asset venue over a single-product specialist.
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