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How Do We Calculate PropIndeks™? Full Methodology & Algorithm
We believe that in a world where you are choosing your next funded account, trust and transparency are absolute fundamentals. Our mission is simple: to provide the most reliable data on the market. That’s why, unlike other rankings, we hide nothing.
Below you will find a detailed, step-by-step description of the algorithm behind our proprietary PropIndeks™ metric. It is an integrated, mathematical, and objective measure of every prop trading firm’s strength. Our algorithm calculates the score in real time based on four main pillars.
The Four Pillars of PropIndeks™
The algorithm evaluates each firm on a scale of 1 to 10, analyzing data across four key areas. Each area has an assigned weight that determines how strongly a given parameter affects the final score.
1. Community Trust (Weight: 40%)
The voice of the market is paramount to us, which is why it makes up the largest part of the final PropIndeks™. On our review pages, we also highlight this as a separate Community Score card so you can always see accurate reputational data at a glance.
- Platform Aggregation: We fetch and average ratings from leading, independent industry platforms (Trustpilot, PropFirmMatch, TheTrustedProp).
- Normalization: The score on a 0-10 scale is transferred directly into our equation with a massive 40% weight. The better the experiences of other traders, the higher the firm’s base score.
2. Stability and Experience (Weight: 25%)
A longer time on the market means a lower risk of sudden firm closure. We reward entities that have survived various market cycles and tests of scale.
- 0 years: 2.0 pts (Everyone starts with a baseline of trust)
- 1 year: 4.0 pts
- 2 years: 6.0 pts
- 3 years: 7.5 pts
- 4-5 years: 8.5 pts
- 6-8 years: 9.5 pts
- 9+ years: 10.0 pts
3. Potential and Scaling (Weight: 15%)
We analyze how large of a funded account you can obtain. A higher maximum allocation demonstrates the financial strength and maturity of the partner.
- > $0: 4.0 pts
- $100,000 – $299,999: 6.0 pts
- $300,000 – $499,999: 8.0 pts
- $500,000 – $999,999: 9.0 pts
- ≥ $1,000,000: 10.0 pts
4. Trader Conditions (Weight: 20%)
This is a technical category where we assess the real utility of the offer and payment processes. It consists of three subcategories:
- Consistency Rules (40% of the pillar’s weight): The absence of restrictive rules limiting maximum daily profit yields maximum points (10 pts). Highly rigorous requirements (e.g., a strict 15-20% daily limit) drastically reduce this component to 1 pt.
- Payout Methods (30% of the pillar’s weight): We give the highest ratings to firms offering direct bank transfers and payment processors like Wise/Rise (10 pts). A lack of FIAT payouts (crypto only) results in 3 pts.
- Platform Choice (30% of the pillar’s weight): Providing traders with flexibility: 3 or more platforms = 10 pts. 2 platforms = 7 pts. Only 1 platform = 4 pts.
New for 2026: Transparency Bonuses
We have introduced two additional parameters (tie-breakers) that slightly increase the score for firms putting extra effort into their service. Each adds +0.2 pts to the final score (the maximum score is capped and never exceeds 10).
1. Polish Support Bonus (+0.2 pts)
As the premier ranking in Poland, we appreciate firms that accommodate our local community. If a firm offers support in Polish or has a Polish branch, it gains extra points with us.
- Justification: Easier communication and clear native support mean a real increase in safety and convenience for local users.
2. „Verified Firm” Status (+0.2 pts)
This bonus is awarded to firms that have agreed to an in-depth verification and our independent, expert operational audit based on their internal terms and conditions.
- Justification: A bonus for reducing information risk for the trader. A firm that is more transparent to us and to you is statistically a safer choice.
How to read PropIndeks™ colors?
We have updated our color scheme for both the main metric and the Community Score cards so that they instantly reflect the firm’s real standing:
- 🟢 9.0 – 10.0: ELITE – Absolute market leaders, highest trust, and very strong fundamentals.
- 🟢 7.0 – 8.9: GOOD – Safe, highly recommended firms with a very solid offer.
- 🟡 5.0 – 6.9: AVERAGE – New firms or those with certain market limitations and mixed reviews.
- 🔴 Below 5.0: RISK – Firms with a short operational history or serious reputational and payout issues.
Final Formula
All data is summed up in real time according to the formula below, followed by any applicable bonuses:
PropIndeks™ = (Trust * 0.40) + (Experience * 0.25) + (Allocation * 0.15) + (Conditions * 0.20) + Bonuses (max 0.4)
Our goal is to make sure that when choosing your funded account, you are standing on a solid foundation of facts, not marketing promises. Have questions? Contact us!