Introduction
In the crowded world of proprietary trading, many firms promise big capital, flashy profit splits, or fast success. But how many deliver substance, the tools, structure, psychology, and support that actually enable consistency over time?
Meet Jaylynn, a trader from Michigan who’s been with Funded Trading Plus (FT+) since 2023. Over roughly two years, he’s earned seven payouts, not by luck, but through discipline, patience, and a focus on execution over outcome.
This post dives into Jaylynn’s journey, what makes FT+ stand out, and how you can use his experience to evaluate what the best prop firm really is.
Jaylynn’s Trading Story: From Discovery to Consistency
- How he found FT+: Jaylynn was originally in a trader group discussing “the best prop firms”. FTMO was being criticised for limiting traders; someone recommended FT+. What stood out: better profit splits, fairer rules, solid timeframes, and responsive community / customer service. He decided to give FT+ a try.
- Progress over two years (2023‑2025):
- Seven successful withdrawals so far.
- Emphasis on trading discipline rather than forcing results.
- Learning from mistakes: overleveraging, emotional trades, re‑assessing after losses.
- Seven successful withdrawals so far.
- Mindset & setbacks: Jaylynn acknowledges that outside‑life stressors (bills, pressures) can lead to bad decisions. The key is reflecting on what went wrong, adjusting, rather than giving up. In his words: “You have to go through failures to appreciate the great times.”
What FT+ Offers That Writers Call Traits of the Best Prop Firm
From what Jaylynn shares, and from FT+’s publicly available rules, we can see several features that suggest why FT+ is commonly mentioned among contenders for the best prop firm title.
Flexible & Fair Program Design
- The Experienced Trader Program allows traders to make withdrawals once they are in simulated profit, with a minimum withdrawal of $50. FT+ pays out weekly after that.
- Profit split is 80/20 (trader keeps 80%) under the FT+ Trader account.
Transparent Risk Rules & No Harsh Time Pressure
- FT+ imposes a daily simulated loss limit and a maximum simulated loss (drawdown). Hard rule violations close the account; soft rule violations cause any open violating positions to be closed automatically.
- No rigid time limit to complete evaluations in the Experienced Trader Program — you can take as long as needed, as long as you place at least one trade every 30 days.
Opportunity to Scale
- FT+ provides a scaling plan where traders can grow their simulated account size up to $2,500,000.
Support & Community
- Jaylynn specifically mentions that FT+ feels like a community. That Simon (CEO) responds on Discord, customer service is visible, etc. Having friendly support can matter as much psychologically as the rules do.
Key Lessons from Jaylynn’s Trading Style
Jaylynn’s methods reflect traits often seen in successful prop‑traders:
- Use Price Action Over Indicators
He doesn’t depend on many indicators. He uses price action, wick behavior, supply/demand zones, etc., for entry/exit. - Risk/Reward Structure & Discipline
His preferred setups are around 1:3 risk‑reward (or sometimes up to 1:5), taking smaller losses but allowing winners to run. After winning, he sometimes moves stop‑loss to break‑even to protect profit. - Journal Everything
He tracks and reviews every major trade, especially the losers. He has taken over 10,000 trades in his career, and looks back to correct mistakes. - Balanced Work / Life Integration
Trading isn’t Jaylynn’s only activity. He runs other businesses, does content, maintains health (gym, running), etc. He accepts imperfect sleep etc., but keeps returning to system, discipline, patience. - Psychology: Avoid Comparison & Control What You Can
He emphasises not comparing to others, focusing on what you can control: discipline, risk management, patience.
What the Best Prop Firm Should Have (Based on Jaylynn + FT+ Example)
If you’re evaluating prop firms (or planning to join one), use these as a checklist for what to look for. These are the features that distinguish “best” from “just okay.”
| Feature | Why It Matters |
| Fair Profit Split & Prompt Payouts | You want to be able to receive your rewards without delay. |
| Flexible Evaluation Time | Rushing evaluations often leads to poor decisions, overtrading. |
| Clear, Honest Rules on Drawdown / Loss | So you know what risks are allowed and when you’ll be disqualified. |
| Tools for Scaling | Ability to move up in account size once you’ve proven consistency. |
| Support & Transparent Leadership | A CEO who engages, customer service, trader community. |
| Transparency (fees, restrictions) | Hidden limitations (e.g. disallowed markets/orders, news events, etc.) kill trust. |
| Strategy Flexibility | Different trading styles (swing, intraday, news, price action) should be allowed if you can perform. |
Conclusion
Jaylynn’s story is a strong example of what a trader can accomplish when their environment supports discipline, transparency, patience, and fairness.
Funded Trading Plus ticks many of the boxes that define the best prop firm: generous profit splits, scalable plans, real community, no rush evaluations, and clear risk rules. But even in the “best” firms, the trader must bring consistency, good psychology, risk management, and a willingness to learn and adjust.
If you’re looking for a prop firm that doesn’t just sell hope, but delivers structure, fairness, and a pathway for growth, look for what FT+ is doing, and use Jaylen’s lessons to measure the firms you consider.