MLS Score™ Methodology

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Independent analysis, real-world testing, and a unique methodology. We've invested €200K+ in indicators, courses, and prop firm challenges to bring you the most comprehensive prop firm reviews on the internet.

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Our MLS Score™ Methodology

Every prop firm we review goes through our proprietary MLS Score™ system: four weighted criteria, scored out of 5.0, shown on every firm review on this site. We score what matters — how they handle your money, how transparent their rules are, and whether they actually pay traders. The full breakdown lives on our ranking methodology page.

See our methodology in action: Read our in-depth Take Profit Trader Review where we applied all four MLS Score criteria.

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Axis length = weight in the final score. These are weightings, not ratings — no firm is scored on this page.

Trust & Reputation

Payout proofs we verify ourselves, CEO visibility, age of the firm.

30% of score

Trading Rules

Drawdown type, news trading, EAs, hidden consistency rules.

25% of score

Value & Cost

Challenge price, reset and activation fees, refund policy.

25% of score

Platforms & Tech

Execution and slippage, TradingView, dashboard, broker regulation.

20% of score

Our Analysis Process

Our review process takes 30 to 60 days per prop firm. We don't just read their website — we pass their challenges, test their platforms, contact their support, and verify their payout claims. Here's exactly how we do it:

STEP 01

Initial Analysis

In-depth study of rules, conditions and reputation of the prop firm

2-3 days
T&C ReviewRegulation CheckReviews Analysis
STEP 02

Real Testing

Taking real evaluations with invested capital to test actual conditions

30-60 days
Platform TestRules VerificationSupport Test
STEP 03

MLS Score™ Analysis

Evaluation against our four weighted criteria: trust, rules, cost, platforms

1-2 days
Trust & ReputationTrading RulesValue & CostPlatforms & Tech
STEP 04

Review Writing

5000+ word article detailing all aspects of the prop firm

3-5 days
WritingScreenshotsFact Checking
STEP 05

Regular Updates

Regular revisions to reflect changes in conditions

Ongoing
MonitoringTestingUpdates

Meet the Expert Behind DealPropFirm

Jonathan Jean-Philippe

Jonathan Jean-Philippe

Professional Trader & Prop Firm Analyst

With over 15 years of experience trading Futures and Forex markets, I've personally invested €200K+ testing 50+ prop firm challenges. I don't just read the brochures – I trade the platforms, test the spreads, verify the payouts, and document everything.

My mission is simple: help traders find legitimate prop firms and avoid the scams that have plagued this industry. Every review on DealPropFirm is based on real testing, real data, and real experience.

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DealPropFirm is written and verified by one person — no ghostwriters, no sponsored fluff.

Founder & Editor

Jonathan Jean-Philippe

15+ years trading•Futures & Forex

Jonathan personally tests prop firm evaluations, tracks promo codes and payout policies monthly, and publishes every review based on firsthand experience — €200K+ invested in challenges and testing. Independent, not owned by any prop firm.

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