Catalyst: the verified review
As of October 29, 2026, Catalyst scores 56.0 out of 100 in the 2027 prop firm ranking: #211 of 272 internationally. Trust score: 60.0 out of 100. Regulators: not on the lists of the AMF, I-SCAN (IOSCO), ASIC, FINMA, CNMV or the CFTC RED List, as read on October 28, 2026.
2027 edition · updated October 29, 2026 · next updates planned for December 2026 and January 2027 · Ranking methodology
The rating, criterion by criterion
| Criterion | Score | What was found | Source | Read on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trust · 30 % · 3.00/5 | ||||
| 1. Regulator warnings | 5/5 | Not on the lists of the AMF, I-SCAN (IOSCO), ASIC, FINMA, CNMV or the CFTC RED List | iosco.org | Oct 28, 2026 |
| 2. Registered company and age | n/a | Trade Catalyst Inc. | Oct 29, 2026 | |
| 3. Identity and contact | 3/5 | © 2026 Trade Catalyst Inc. · A simulated-account trading challenge built on real Polymarket events. | tradecatalyst.com | Oct 28, 2026 |
| 4. Regulated execution partner | 2/5 | Oct 28, 2026 | ||
| 5. Honest marketing | 1/5 | 10× your buy-in on the Starter account | tradecatalyst.com | Oct 28, 2026 |
| 6. Secure website | 5/5 | certificate valid for 64 more days | Oct 28, 2026 | |
| 7. Protected domain (SPF, DMARC, headers) | 2/5 | 2 points out of 5 (DMARC, 2 other headers) | Oct 28, 2026 | |
| Payouts · 25 % · 3.00/5 | ||||
| 8. Public payout proof | 1/5 | Oct 28, 2026 | ||
| 9. Published processing time | 3/5 | Withdrawals are processed within five (5) business days of a properly submitted request, subject to Section 9. | tradecatalyst.com | Oct 28, 2026 |
| 10. Payout frequency and first payout | 5/5 | Once a payout is in your wallet , you can withdraw it at any time. | help.tradecatalyst.com | Oct 28, 2026 |
| 11. Withdrawal terms and methods | 1/5 | There is no minimum withdrawal amount. | help.tradecatalyst.com | Oct 28, 2026 |
| 12. Payout history and incidents | 5/5 | Oct 28, 2026 | ||
| Trader reviews · 20 % · 2.33/5 | ||||
| 13. Trader rating (Trustpilot and Google) | 1/5 | Trustpilot 2.8 from 17 reviews | trustpilot.com | Oct 28, 2026 |
| 14. Number of reviews | 1/5 | 17 reviews | trustpilot.com | Oct 28, 2026 |
| 15. Suspicious review warning | 5/5 | No Trustpilot warning on the profile | trustpilot.com | Oct 28, 2026 |
| 16. 12-month trend | n/a | Reserved criterion, not rated in 2027 | ||
| Trading conditions · 15 % · 3.00/5 | ||||
| 17. Rule clarity | 3/5 | 9/14 rules documented | tradecatalyst.com | Oct 28, 2026 |
| 18. Cost of a $100,000 account | 5/5 | $199 in→$3,000payout15.1× your buy-in on the Max account | tradecatalyst.com | Oct 28, 2026 |
| 19. Profit target relative to maximum loss | 1/5 | Your open account balance can’t drop more than $2,000 below its high. | tradecatalyst.com | Oct 28, 2026 |
| 20. Drawdown type | 1/5 | Your open account balance can’t drop more than $2,000 below its high. | tradecatalyst.com | Oct 28, 2026 |
| 21. Rules restricting how you trade | 4/5 | consistency rule during the evaluation and maximum evaluation period | tradecatalyst.com | Oct 28, 2026 |
| 22. What the trader keeps: split and fees | 4/5 | You keep 100%. No profit split. | tradecatalyst.com | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Visibility · 10 % · 2.33/5 | ||||
| 23. Track record | 5/5 | Domain created on 1999-11-13 | Oct 28, 2026 | |
| 24. Websites linking to it | 1/5 | Rank 33,183,360 of 134,979,706 domains | commoncrawl.org | Oct 28, 2026 |
| 25. Press mentions, Wikipedia page | not rated | |||
| 26. Audience | 1/5 | 69 YouTube subscribers | youtube.com | Oct 28, 2026 |
Quotes are copied word for word from the firm's public pages, in their language. “n/a”: not applicable, the criterion is left out of its pillar. “Not verified”: the data cannot be found in public sources, and the criterion counts as 1 for as long as that remains the case.
Frequently asked questions
Is Catalyst legit?
As of October 29, 2026, Catalyst has a trust score of 60.0 out of 100 in the 2027 prop firm ranking. This score covers regulator warnings, the company register, the identity shown, the execution partner, marketing and website security. It is not on the warning lists consulted (AMF, IOSCO I-SCAN, ASIC, FINMA, CNMV and the CFTC RED List). This score describes what is published and verifiable at that date; it does not guarantee future payouts.
How does Catalyst rank in 2027?
Catalyst ranks #211 of 272 in the 2027 international prop firm ranking, with 56.0 out of 100.
How much does a $100,000 account cost at Catalyst?
For the programme read, Catalyst Challenge – compte Max ($50,000), a $100,000 account costs about $398, activation fees included, at list price without a promo code, as read on October 28, 2026. Prices change often: check the firm's website before buying.
How does Catalyst pay out?
According to its public pages, as read on October 28, 2026: stated processing time, “Withdrawals are processed within five (5) business days of a properly submitted request, subject to Section 9.”; first payout and frequency, “Once a payout is in your wallet , you can withdraw it at any time.”; withdrawal methods, “There is no minimum withdrawal amount.”. These terms change often: check them on the firm's website before buying.
Which trading platforms does Catalyst offer?
According to its public pages, Catalyst offers Catalyst Platform.
Where do these scores come from?
Each score comes from a scale published in the ranking methodology, applied to a public source: regulator lists, company registers, the firm's public pages, Trustpilot, Google, Common Crawl, GDELT, Wikipedia, YouTube. Each criterion shows its source and date above. The ranking cannot be bought: no payment, partnership or promo code enters into a score, and these pages carry no affiliate link. Tradoshi connects the accounts of many prop firms to its trading journal and offers a plan to prop firms: none of this enters into the ranking.
Rating history
- October 29, 2026 · First rating: 56.0/100, #211 internationally.
Every change in score, rank or criterion score is dated here, most recent first; no entry is ever deleted.
A score to correct?
The firm can request the re-evaluation of a criterion, with a fact and evidence, at contact@tradoshi.com; every correction is dated.