Ratings and Tiers

Methodology – How Our Prop Firm Rating System Works

Transparent. Data-driven. Built for traders.

Our goal is simple:

Show traders which prop firms are fair, and which ones are risky — using real data, not opinions.

Below is a full explanation of how we calculate ratings, assign tiers, and keep the system unbiased.

1. Every Case Counts

Whenever a trader interacts with a prop firm and reports the result, it becomes a case in our system. There are two types:

Positive Cases

(Successful Payouts)

If a trader confirms they were paid successfully, and we verify the proof → the firm automatically receives a 100-point positive case.

This rewards fair firms.

Negative or Mixed Cases

If a trader reports a problem (refund denied, payout denied), we investigate.

The final score depends on fairness, communication, and transparency.

2. CaseScore (0–100)

Every case generates a CaseScore on a 0–100 scale. What affects the score:

Response Speed

Do they reply fast or ignore us?

Evidence Accuracy

Are their logs/screenshots real?

Fairness

Was the denial valid, or unfair?

Fair outcomes score high. Unfair outcomes score low.

This gives a balanced picture of the firm’s behavior.

3. Severity Weighting

Not all disputes are equal. A $250 payout dispute shouldn’t affect a rating as much as a $5,000 denial. So each case is assigned a severity level:

Small (refund issues, minor payouts)

Medium severity cases

Large/Critical (big payouts, major disputes)

Large cases influence the rating more.

4. Time Decay

We use a time decay model to reduce the impact of old cases.

Recent cases have full weight

Older cases gradually become less important

Negative history fades if a firm improves

5. Final Firm Rating

The firm’s final rating is calculated using:

CaseScores

Severity weights

Time decay

Positive payout confirmations

Verified unfair denials

6. Tiers – What the Rating Means

Your final numeric score determines the Tier:

Tier A – Trusted

Rating: 80–100

Fair payouts, responsible behavior, fast responses. Most reliable category.

Tier B – Mixed

Rating: 60–79

Mostly fair, but not perfect. A few concerns — caution recommended.

Tier C – High Risk

Rating: 40–59

Slow responses, unclear evidence, or repeated unfair denials. Protection price is doubled.

Blocked – Extreme Risk

Rating: <40

Frequent unfair denials or manipulated evidence. Protection is not available.

7. Why This System Works

Based on real payouts, not marketing
Each confirmed payout becomes a positive data point.

Firms cannot pay us to change their score
Zero influence from prop firm marketing budgets.

Objective, transparent, consistent
Rules apply equally to every firm.

Helps traders choose safer firms
Ratings are designed to protect traders first.

Helps good prop firms stand out
Positive payout confirmations lift their rating.

Prop Firm ↕	Trust Score ↕	Risk Tier ↕	Activity ℹ	Status
F FTMO Visit Website	86.0 /100	A	⚠️ 4 Disputes ❌ 1 Unfair ✅ 4 Payouts
F FundingPips Visit Website	71.0 /100	B	⚠️ 5 Disputes ❌ 3 Unfair ✅ 2 Payouts
A Abcd Visit Website	49.0 /100	D	⚠️ 0 Disputes ❌ 0 Unfair ✅ 0 Payouts	⛔ High Risk Protection Unavailable

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