How to Start a
Prop Firm

Turn your trading experience into a business. This guide walks you through how to open a prop firm step-by-step: from choosing the right trading platform to CRM tools, and liquidity providers. You’ll see how operations, tech, and compliance come together to run a profitable prop trading business and support traders at scale.

What you will need

Taking the next step from trader to prop firm owner is much easier when you know exactly what you need:

The right partners

Find the right CRM, payment providers, affiliate solutions and more tools.​

The right trading platform

Attract the new generation of traders with the most intuitive all-in-one platform.

How to start a prop firm?

Every successful prop firm is built on the same foundations. Here’s a clean and realistic path from idea to launch.

Step-by-step guide

1. Register your business. Establish a legal entity and make sure you meet the compliance requirements in your jurisdiction before accepting traders.

2. Set up a CRM. Integrate a CRM to manage challenges, payments, KYC, and dashboards. Choose one that integrates directly with TradeLocker to avoid custom development.

3. Choose your trading platform. The platform shapes the entire trader experience and has a direct impact on retention. Go with TradeLocker to support the prop firm model and integrate it smoothly with your tech stack & tools.

4. Connect a liquidity provider via a bridge. Partner with a third-party liquidity source to access market data or get a data feed via TradeLocker.

5. Build a website & marketing channels. Keep it simple: tell your story, show challenge rules, answer FAQs. Combine content, email, community & affiliates to drive traffic and build trust (with our templates at your disposal).

tradelocker prop firm marketing

6. Launch and scale. Start onboarding traders, collect feedback, and refine challenges. Growth comes from strong branding, great trader experience, and reliable ongoing support.

Find a partner in the TradeLocker Ecosystem

You bring the brand, the vision, and the challenge model that make your firm stand out.

We provide the trading platform and the full partner ecosystem needed to operate a prop firm.

Whether you’re starting your first prop firm or expanding an existing one, our team is ready to help you build a scalable solution.

The difference between a broker and a trading platform

You’re in good company

Trusted by leading brokers, prop firms, and partners

PrimeXM
OneZero
Centroid
FXCubic
Your Bourse
B2Broker
FX Back Office
Axcera
FunderPro
Brokeree
4xSolutions
TradeZella
FXDS
Oprafin

Why Brokers Choose TradeLocker

Built for the New Generation of Traders

Our platform is designed for a modern trader, with smart risk features that appeal to a younger, digitally native audience.

The Largest Forex Ecosystem

Tap into our rapidly expanding user base. List your brokerage or prop firm on TradeLocker Hub and reach over 150,000 traders each month.

Efficient Integration

Our streamlined onboarding and dedicated team ensure a smooth and efficient setup, getting you up and running faster with zero friction.

Partner Network

We connect you directly with leading CRMs, liquidity providers, payment processors, and other tools. You get a complete setup that’s reliable from day one.

Dedicated B2B Support

Our partnership doesn't end with integration. We provide continuous, expert B2B support to ensure your success and address any needs that arise.

Get TradeLocker for your Prop Firm

Attract the new generation of traders with the most intuitive all-in-one platform. Smooth onboarding, no hidden costs and full B2B support for your prop firm.

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