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The Trading Pit review

Forex / CFD Futures Stocks Founded 2021 Liechtenstein Verified on

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TTPINSTANT -20 % sur les comptes CFD Instant (offre de lancement affichee en aout 2026)

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Verdict

Liechtenstein-based since 2021, The Trading Pit offers a rare multi-asset range — CFDs, futures and equities across six platforms. Its risk rulebook is among the clearest around. But a wave of account invalidations in 2026 and a suspended Trustpilot rating lead us to classify it as under watch.

The Trading Pit is the only firm in our database covering CFDs, futures and equities under one roof, with clear risk rules. The problem is not the rulebook but its enforcement: the payout disputes documented in 2025 and 2026 justify our under-watch status.

Profile being expanded: our detailed review is coming soon.

At a glance

Entry price
$49
Account sizes
5 K · 10 K · 20 K · 50 K · 100 K · 150 K · 200 K
Steps
1 / 2
Profit target
6 %
Max daily loss
2 %
Max total drawdown
4 %
Drawdown type
Static / Trailing (end of day)
Time limit
Unlimited days
Consistency rule
No %
Profit split
80 %
Max profit split
80 %
First payout
14 days
Payout frequency
toutes les 2 semaines sur les comptes CFD (minimum 100 $), hebdomadaire sur les comptes Futures (minimum 200 $)
Max allocation
Platforms and instruments
MT4, MT5, cTrader, Tradovate, Rithmic, Quantower

Pros

  • Rare multi-asset range: CFDs, futures on CME, EUREX, CBOT, COMEX and NYMEX, and equities.
  • Six platforms available, from MT4 to Quantower via Tradovate and Rithmic.
  • Static drawdown on the CFD programs, with clearly published thresholds.
  • Overnight and weekend positions allowed, expert advisors and scalping permitted.
  • Entity identified in Liechtenstein, with named directors and a known reference shareholder.

Cons

  • Trustpilot rating suspended in 2026 for a platform rules breach, with 22 % one-star reviews.
  • Simultaneous invalidation of several accounts in March–April 2026 on "shared IP address" grounds.
  • Blacklisted by several independent review sites over refused payouts.
  • Challenge fees are non-refundable, against industry practice.
  • News trading prohibited, and entirely excluded on $100,000 and $200,000 CFD accounts.

Challenges and pricing

CFD Prime - 1 Phase

1 step
Account size Price Reset price Activation fee
5 K $49
10 K $99
20 K $199
50 K $349
100 K $569
200 K $1,139
Profit target
10 %
Max daily loss
3 %
Max total drawdown
6 %
Drawdown type
Static
Min trading days
3
Time limit
Unlimited
Consistency rule
No
Refundable fee
No

CFD Prime - 2 Phases

2 steps
Account size Price Reset price Activation fee
5 K $49
10 K $99
20 K $199
50 K $349
100 K $569
200 K $1,139
Profit target
10 % / 5 %
Max daily loss
5 %
Max total drawdown
10 %
Drawdown type
Static
Min trading days
3
Time limit
Unlimited
Consistency rule
No
Refundable fee
No

Futures Prime

1 step
Account size Price Reset price Activation fee
50 K $99
100 K $189
150 K $289
Profit target
6 %
Max daily loss
2 %
Max total drawdown
4 %
Drawdown type
Trailing (end of day)
Min trading days
3
Time limit
Unlimited
Consistency rule
No
Refundable fee
No

Trading rules

  • News trading No
  • Weekend holding Yes
  • Overnight holding Yes
  • Expert Advisors Yes
  • Copy trading Restricted
  • Hedging No
  • Scalping Yes
  • KYC required Yes
Leverage
1:50 forex, 1:10 indices et matieres premieres, 1:2 actions et crypto
Spread type
Commission
5 $ par lot round turn sur forex, metaux et indices ; 20 % sur crypto et actions europeennes

Payouts

Profit split
80 %
Max profit split
80 %
First payout
14 days
Payout frequency
toutes les 2 semaines sur les comptes CFD (minimum 100 $), hebdomadaire sur les comptes Futures (minimum 200 $)
Max allocation
Payout methods
Crypto (USDT/USDC)

Scaling plan : Yes

Platforms and instruments

Platforms and instruments

MT4MT5cTraderTradovateRithmicQuantower

Instruments

ForexIndicesMetalsEnergyCryptoStocksFutures

Accepted countries

Accepts traders from your country : No

Restricted countries

United States, Canada, and Russia

KYC required : Yes

Score breakdown

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Trust and track record 25 % 74
Trading conditions 20 % 88
Payouts 20 % 79
Rules fairness 15 % 98
Pricing and value 10 % 51
Support and UX 10 % 62

How we score

Incidents and controversies

  • Trustpilot rating suspended by the platform for a rules breach, after fake reviews were removed. The profile shows 1,047 reviews, 22 % of them one star, with no overall score.

  • Blacklisted by several independent review sites in 2025 and 2026 over refused payouts justified by risk-management rule violations.

  • Wave of complaints in March and April 2026 after several accounts were invalidated simultaneously on "shared IP address" grounds, a reason disputed by the traders involved.

Alternatives

AquaFunded

Forex / CFD Under watch

Entry price
Profit split
100 %
Account sizes
400 K

Audacity Capital

Forex / CFD Under watch

Entry price
$49
Profit split
90 %
Account sizes
200 K

For Traders

Forex / CFDCryptoFutures Under watch

Entry price
$49
Profit split
90 %
Account sizes
100 K

Code SUMMER2026 — -25 %

Frequently asked questions

Is The Trading Pit legit?
The Trading Pit has been operating since 2021, which is a meaningful track record in an industry where most firms are younger than three years. We score it 59/100, with 74/100 on the trust and track record pillar specifically. Negative signals have been reported about this firm. Read our analysis before paying for a challenge.
How much does a The Trading Pit challenge cost?
The cheapest The Trading Pit evaluation starts at $49. Account sizes range from 50 K to 150 K, and the fee scales with the size. The fee is not refundable.
When do you get paid at The Trading Pit?
The first withdrawal can be requested after 14 days on a funded account. Payouts are then toutes les 2 semaines sur les comptes CFD (minimum 100 $), hebdomadaire sur les comptes Futures (minimum 200 $). The trader keeps 80 % of profits. Available methods: crypto.
What drawdown rules apply at The Trading Pit?
The Trading Pit uses a static drawdown. The maximum total loss is 4 % of the account. The daily limit is 2 %. A static drawdown is computed from the starting balance and never moves, which makes it the easiest type to track.
Does The Trading Pit accept US traders?
No. The United States appears in the firm's restricted country list, alongside CA and RU.
What are the main rules of the The Trading Pit challenge?
There is no time limit to complete the evaluation phases. No consistency rule caps how much of your profit can come from a single day. A minimum of 3 trading days is required.

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