The number of prop firm accounts you can have is set by each proprietary trading firm. Some firms allow unlimited evaluations, while others cap funded or live accounts. FTMO CFD, for example, lists a total allocation limit of $400,000 per trader or strategy, while FTMO Futures allows up to 3 Sim-Funded Accounts.

These rules were checked against the firms' official documentation on September 20, 2026. Prop firms can change their policies, so confirm the current rules before buying another account.

In practice:

  • Evaluation accounts are often unlimited or subject to a high limit.
  • Funded and performance accounts usually have stricter caps.
  • Live accounts may be limited to one or a small number.
  • Multiple user profiles are usually prohibited.
  • The account limit may be different from the total capital allocation.

Prop Firm Account Limits by Company

Prop firm Evaluation accounts Funded or performance accounts Important restriction
FTMO CFD No stated account-number limit No stated account-number limit Maximum total allocation of $400,000 per trader or strategy before scaling
FTMO Futures No limit on simultaneous Evaluations Up to 3 Sim-Funded Accounts The three-account limit is shared across Growth and Pro products
Topstep No limit on Trading Combines Only 1 active Live Funded Account One Topstep profile is required
Apex Trader Funding No limit on Evaluation accounts Maximum of 20 active Performance Accounts The 20-account limit applies across the household, companies and connected accounts

The rules differ by firm and account type. An unlimited evaluation policy does not necessarily allow unlimited funded accounts.

How Many Evaluation Accounts Can I Have?

Many prop firms allow multiple evaluation or challenge accounts, and some do not publish a numerical limit.

Topstep states that traders can have an unlimited number of Trading Combines at the same time. Apex Trader Funding also states that it has no limit on Evaluation accounts. FTMO CFD does not state a numerical account limit, although its total capital allocation limit still applies.

Multiple evaluations can help you:

  • Test different strategies
  • Trade different account sizes
  • Separate short-term and swing strategies
  • Replace a failed evaluation without interrupting another account
  • Work toward a firm's maximum funded allocation

Each account can also add a subscription, reset fee or challenge fee. An unlimited evaluation policy does not make the fees unlimited in value.

How Many Funded Prop Firm Accounts Can I Have?

Funded account limits are usually stricter than evaluation limits.

Depending on the firm, a funded account may be called a Sim-Funded Account, Performance Account, Express Funded Account or another similar term. The relevant rule is whether the account can receive payouts and how the firm counts it.

Examples include:

  • FTMO Futures allows up to 3 Sim-Funded Accounts across its Growth and Pro products.
  • Apex Trader Funding allows up to 20 active Performance Accounts across people in the same household, companies and connected accounts. Apex states that exceeding the limit can lead to payout ineligibility, account closure or a permanent ban.
  • Topstep allows multiple Express Funded Accounts in some circumstances, but only 1 Live Funded Account can be active at a time.

A firm may count accounts across platforms, account sizes and legal entities. Opening an account under a company, spouse or household member does not automatically create a separate allowance.

Does a Prop Firm Limit Account Numbers or Total Capital?

Some firms limit the number of accounts. Others limit total nominal capital allocation. Some apply both limits.

FTMO CFD uses a capital-allocation limit. FTMO states that the total allocation is limited to $400,000 per trader or strategy before scaling, while the number of accounts itself is not capped. Four $100,000 FTMO accounts would reach that allocation limit.

These limits cover different things:

  • Account limit: The number of accounts you may hold
  • Capital limit: The total account balances assigned to you
  • Payout limit: The amount you can withdraw or how often you can withdraw it
  • Live-account limit: The number of accounts that can progress to real-market trading

A firm may allow 10 accounts but cap the combined allocation at a set amount. Another firm may allow unlimited evaluations but only 3 funded accounts.

Can I Use One Prop Firm Profile for Multiple Accounts?

Yes, and using multiple personal profiles to bypass a firm's rules can lead to account closure or suspension.

Topstep requires Trading Combines, Express Funded Accounts and Live Funded Accounts to be held under one Topstep profile.

Apex Trader Funding allows one personal user account and, in certain circumstances, one business user account. Apex prohibits additional user accounts created to bypass restrictions, including restrictions affecting other people in the same household.

FTMO also prohibits holding multiple accounts through separate registrations.

Use your real identity and ask the firm whether a business account is permitted before creating one.

Can I Copy Trades Across Multiple Prop Firm Accounts?

Copy trading rules vary by firm. Cross-account hedging is a separate issue and may be prohibited even when copying is allowed.

  • Topstep: TopstepX offers trade copying for Trading Combines and Express Funded Accounts. Topstep prohibits cross-account hedging, such as holding opposing positions across accounts to remove market risk.
  • FTMO Futures: Copying trades across your own accounts is permitted if each account follows its rules. FTMO prohibits copying decisions from another trader or using a third party to trade for you.
  • Apex Trader Funding: Copy trading across Performance Accounts under your personal and business names is allowed. Apex still prohibits hedging and requires accounts to trade in the same direction.

Before using a trade copier, check:

  1. Whether copying is allowed during evaluation
  2. Whether copying is allowed after funding
  3. Whether all accounts must trade in the same direction
  4. Whether different account sizes can be copied together
  5. Whether copying is allowed between personal and business accounts
  6. Whether automated execution is restricted

Is Having Multiple Prop Firm Accounts a Good Idea?

Multiple accounts can increase trading capacity, but they also multiply the effect of poor risk management.

More than one account may make sense if you can:

  • Apply the same risk percentage consistently
  • Track each account separately
  • Avoid trading the wrong account
  • Follow each account's drawdown rules
  • Pay recurring fees without relying on trading profits
  • Avoid increasing risk because the combined nominal balance looks larger

For most traders, starting with 1 account is the practical option until the strategy is consistently profitable and rule-compliant. Add accounts to increase operational capacity, not to compensate for an unproven strategy.

Bottom Line

There is no single limit for prop firm accounts. The answer depends on the firm and whether you mean evaluation, funded, performance or live accounts.

Before buying another account, check the rules for:

  • Maximum evaluations
  • Maximum funded accounts
  • Maximum live accounts
  • Total capital allocation
  • Household and business-account limits
  • Copy trading
  • Cross-account hedging
  • Payout eligibility

Keep all accounts under the correct profile. Do not use extra registrations or opposing positions to bypass the firm's restrictions.