Who Am I? (The "FailuresFX" Story)
I go with the username failuresfx in the trading community. Over the last 5 years, I have continuously failed. There were some brief moments where I thought I had finally made it, only for market conditions to change, causing me to risk too much and blow my account.
It has happened many times. The reality was that the "edge" I thought I had was just too flimsy. It was a mirage. I simply had not done enough backtesting even though at the time, I thought I had. I learned the hard way that if a system cannot succeed across many different market conditions, it will not do you any good in the long term.
Today, I move much slower. When verifying the edge of a system, I backtest more and risk small percentages at first to avoid losing my hard earned capital.
Despite failing so many times, I never gave up. Recently, I finally transitioned from a struggling, system-hopping retail trader into a profitable trader. Now my trades are fully defined and I have reduced the "what ifs" to be extremely minimal.
It is kind of robotic now with minimal discretion. As a result of the rules I made, I am forced to only take good probability trades. I originally taught myself MQL5 to remove human emotion and automate my trades, and while I still trade manually, that algorithmic mindset is what finally made me profitable.
I've built several custom tools and EAs to help maintain this discipline. You can claim my free MT5 tool suite here.
I've been actively helping traders avoid scams and learn systematic trading for nearly a decade. You can read my extensive trading answers and community contributions on Quora.
Our Multi-Step Verification Methodology
We don't just "review" prop firms; we audit them. Our verification process is designed to replicate the actual trader experience from checkout to withdrawal.
We purchase a challenge using our own funds. We never accept "demo logins" from firms. We test the slippage, execution speed, and spread competitiveness of their broker.
We manually verify drawdown calculations (static vs trailing) and ensure that "consistency rules" aren't used as predatory tools to deny legitimate profits.
The most critical step. We reach the payout threshold and document the withdrawal process. We only recommend firms that pay out within 24-48 hours.
Our audit doesn't end. We monitor community reports and Trustpilot daily. If a firm begins delaying payouts, they are downgraded or removed immediately.
Why I Only Recommend Broker-Backed Firms
After passing several evaluations, I learned a hard lesson: passing a challenge doesn't mean you'll get paid. I had multiple unregulated prop firms deny my payouts based on hidden "consistency rules" or IP tracking excuses.
That frustration is why Verified Prop Firm exists today. I personally audit every proprietary trading firm featured on this site. My rule is simple: a firm must prove they have genuine, verifiable liquidity through a highly regulated broker (such as FXPIG, Blueberry Markets, DNA Markets, or Darwinex). If they operate in the shadows, they don't get listed. We only feature platforms backed by transparent brokers or legacy firms with a multi-year, flawless track record of trader payouts.
How We Maintain Trust & Transparency
Verified Discounts
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Yes, this site uses affiliate links to keep the lights on, but my loyalty is to the trader, not the firm. If a firm has 1 star on trustpilot then it will have 1 star on this site.