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The Trading Pit review 2026: pricing, rules and payouts assessed

The Trading Pit was assessed against the same criteria applied to every firm: published pricing, published rules and customer ratings. It is rated 4.8 and placed 28 of 31.

Summary

The Trading Pit is based in Liechtenstein and prices its challenges in euros. It offers 1-Step and 2-Step evaluations under the CFDs Prime name, instantly funded accounts and an equities challenge, with cTrader as the primary platform.

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Rating breakdown

Placed 28 of 31 in our overall rankings. The 4.8 rating is composed as follows:

Trustpilot rating74 / 100
Profit share33 / 100
Cost at 100K8 / 100
Permitted strategies50 / 100

Strengths and weaknesses

Pros

  • European firm domiciled in Liechtenstein
  • Accounts from $2,500 (from €29)
  • Weekend holding permitted

Cons

  • Hedging prohibited
  • Leverage limited to 1:50; fewer platforms

The Trading Pit programmes

ProgramTypeSizesFromProfit split
CFDs Prime 2-Step2-Step2.5K–100K€2980%
CFDs Prime 1-Step1-Step2.5K–200K€2980%
Stocks Challenge1-Step25K–50K€9970%
CFDs InstantInstant5K–100K€13980%

Standard list prices excluding discount codes, verified on 14 November 2026. Firms revise pricing frequently; please confirm on the firm's website before purchase.

$100,000 challenges

ProgramTypePriceTargetDaily lossMax loss
CFDs Prime 2-Step2-Step€56910% / 5%4%8%
CFDs Prime 1-Step1-Step€56910%3%6%
CFDs InstantInstant€1,799NoneNone6%

Permitted strategies

✓Weekend holding
~Expert advisors (EAs)
~Scalping
~News trading
~Copy trading
✗Hedging
Weekend holdingAllowed
Expert advisors (EAs)Restricted
ScalpingRestricted
News tradingRestricted
Copy tradingRestricted
HedgingNot allowed

Restricted indicates the practice is permitted subject to conditions, for instance a brief prohibition either side of major releases. Full terms appear on the firm's website.

Platforms and payments

PlatformsMT4, MT5, cTrader
Payouts viaCrypto, Bank Transfer
Pay withCard, Crypto, Bank Transfer
Payout frequencyEvery 2 weeks · Every 14 days

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Questions and answers

Is The Trading Pit a reputable firm?

The Trading Pit is a Liechtenstein-based prop firm offering CFD and equities challenges.

What does The Trading Pit cost?

CFDs Prime begins at €29 for a $2,500 account; a 100K account costs €569.

How frequently does The Trading Pit pay out?

Payouts may be requested every 14 days, at an 80% share.

What is the cost of a The Trading Pit 100K challenge?

The most affordable The Trading Pit 100K challenge with a share of at least 80% is CFDs Prime 2-Step (2-step) at €569.

Does The Trading Pit accept traders resident in South Africa?

Yes. South Africa does not feature on The Trading Pit's list of restricted countries. Such lists are revised from time to time, so please verify the terms at registration.