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Is Pipster legit?
Pipster scores 3.8/5 on Trust and 3.4/5 on Payouts in the Tradoshi 2027 ranking, #109 of 276 with 67.4/100. No warning was found on the regulator lists checked.
Tradoshi 2027 ranking, data as of October 30, 2026. Methodology
What our checks show
High scores (4 or 5 out of 5)
- Regulator warnings
- Identity and contact
- Published processing time
- Suspicious review warning
- Rule clarity
- Secure website
- Protected domain (SPF, DMARC, headers)
Low scores (1 or 2 out of 5)
- Registered company and age
- Regulated execution partner
- Honest marketing
- Public payout proof
- Number of reviews
A low score reflects what the scale recorded on that criterion, not a fault by the firm: each criterion name links to its scale. These checks describe what was published on the dates shown. They guarantee neither a future payout nor that the rules stay the same: check with the firm before buying.
The detail, criterion by criterion
Company and regulators
| Criterion | Score | What was recorded |
|---|---|---|
| Regulator warnings | 5/5 | Not on the lists of the AMF, I-SCAN (IOSCO), ASIC, FINMA, CNMV or the CFTC RED List (source) Read on October 28, 2026 |
| Registered company and age | 2/5 | DATA VANTIX LTD (16540926), registered on 2025-06-25 (source) Read on October 29, 2026 |
| Identity and contact | 5/5 | Data Vantix Ltd • Company No. 16540926 • 20 Wenlock Road, London, N1 7GU (source) Read on October 28, 2026 |
| Regulated execution partner | 2/5 | All Pipster challenge and funded accounts currently trade on Match-Trader. (source) Read on October 28, 2026 |
| Honest marketing | 1/5 | Pipster is a proprietary trading firm for traders who want to treat trading like a real profession, refining their edge, becoming consistently profitable, and working toward full‑time trading with firm capital and professional‑level resources. (source) Read on October 28, 2026 |
Payouts
| Criterion | Score | What was recorded |
|---|---|---|
| Public payout proof | 1/5 | – Read on October 28, 2026 |
| Published processing time | 5/5 | Once approved, payouts typically process in about an hour. (source) Read on October 28, 2026 |
| Payout frequency and first payout | 3/5 | Subsequent payouts are available weekly based on that funded account’s performance. (source) Read on October 28, 2026 |
| Withdrawal terms and methods | 3/5 | Each account also has a payout capacity — see “Is there a limit on how much I can withdraw?” for details. (source) Read on October 28, 2026 |
| Payout history and incidents | 3/5 | – Read on October 28, 2026 |
Trader reviews
| Criterion | Score | What was recorded |
|---|---|---|
| Trader rating (Trustpilot and Google) | 3/5 | Trustpilot 4.5 from 42 reviews (source) Read on October 28, 2026 |
| Number of reviews | 1/5 | 42 reviews (source) Read on October 28, 2026 |
| Suspicious review warning | 5/5 | No Trustpilot warning on the profile (source) Read on October 28, 2026 |
Rules
| Criterion | Score | What was recorded |
|---|---|---|
| Rule clarity | 4/5 | 13/14 rules documented (source) Read on October 28, 2026 |
| Rules restricting how you trade | 3/5 | – (source) Read on October 28, 2026 |
Website security
| Criterion | Score | What was recorded |
|---|---|---|
| Secure website | 5/5 | certificate valid for 105 more days Read on October 28, 2026 |
| Protected domain (SPF, DMARC, headers) | 4/5 | 4 points out of 5 (SPF, DMARC, DMARC strict, 2 other headers) Read on October 28, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Pipster regulated?
A prop firm usually sells an evaluation program and is not a licensed broker. The company name recorded is Data Vantix Ltd, United Kingdom. No warning was found on the regulator lists checked.
Does Pipster pay its traders?
Its Payouts pillar scores 3.4/5: it measures what is published on proof, timing, frequency and payout incidents. It does not guarantee a future payout.
What do reviews say about Pipster?
Trustpilot 4.5 from 42 reviews. The Reviews pillar scores 3.0/5.
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