Overview
Gladiator and Real Prop are two different parts of the PropShopTrader journey.
Gladiator is the evaluation phase.
Real Prop is the phase a trader may enter after completing the required Benchmarks on Gladiator account(s) and satisfying the firm’s internal standards.
Quick comparison
Topic | Gladiator | Real Prop |
Purpose | Evaluation | Real Prop trading framework |
Main goal | Earn Benchmarks | Trade under Real Prop standards |
Payouts | No Gladiator payouts under the Benchmark model | Eligible for payouts under the active Real Prop structure |
Progression | Based on qualifying days and Benchmarks | Based on ongoing performance, risk, and compliance |
Approval needed | No additional approval to begin evaluation | Yes, Risk & Compliance team's approval is required |
What happens in Gladiator
In Gladiator, traders work toward Benchmarks by completing qualifying trading days and staying within the firm’s active rules.
This phase is meant to measure consistency, participation, and risk behavior.
What happens in Real Prop
If a trader completes the required Benchmarks on a single account and passes internal review, they may be considered for Real Prop.
If approved, the trader enters the Real Prop framework, receives the applicable agreement, and may become eligible for the active payout structure and signing bonus structure.
Important clarification
Completing Benchmarks does not automatically move a trader into Real Prop. Real Prop access is based on internal review and remains subject to current risk and compliance standards.