Best 1-Step prop firm challenges (2026)
With a 1-Step challenge, you only need to reach one profit target. It's quicker, but the loss limits are usually tighter.
The full list (15 firms)
| # | Firm | Score | 100K challenge from | Profit split | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  FXIFY | 7.3/10 | $399 Lightning | 90% | Visit firm* |
| 2 |  AquaFunded | 7.3/10 | $421.60 One Step Standard | 90% | Visit firm* |
| 3 |  FundedElite | 7.2/10 | $369 Lite 1 Step | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 4 |  Lark Funding | 7.2/10 | $599 1-Step Max | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 5 |  Maven Trading | 7.2/10 | $380 1-Step Challenge | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 6 |  FTMO | 7.0/10 | €499 1-Step Standard | 90% | Visit firm* |
| 7 |  Funding Traders | 6.6/10 | $589 1-Step Pro | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 8 |  City Traders Imperium | 6.5/10 | $449 1-Step Challenge | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 9 |  Orion Funded | 6.3/10 | $7 + $669 activation fee Orion Nova | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 10 |  Funded Trading Plus | 6.2/10 | $549 1-Step Express | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 11 |  Instant Funding | 6.2/10 | $259 One-Phase Micro | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 12 |  FundingPips | 6.1/10 | $529 1 Step | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 13 |  Fintokei | 6.1/10 | $499 SwiftTrader | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 14 |  For Traders | 5.8/10 | $469 Fast | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 15 |  Atmos Funded | 5.8/10 | $383 1-Step Standard | 80% | Visit firm* |
Regular prices without promo codes, checked on 14 November 2026. Firms update prices a lot, so please double-check on their site before you buy.
Our three favourites
- FXIFY – So many programs and sizes to pick from
- AquaFunded – 90% split, or 100% with an add-on
- FundedElite – News, hedging, martingale and grid are allowed
How we chose
We include firms with at least one 1-Step challenge at 100K.
The price shows each firm's cheapest 1-Step 100K challenge.
Questions traders ask us
Which prop firms offer 1-Step challenges?
15 firms made it onto this list. The highest scoring are FXIFY, AquaFunded, FundedElite.
Should I go 1-Step or 2-Step?
A 1-Step is faster but leaves less room for losses. A 2-Step gives you more breathing space and is often a little cheaper.