One Evaluation Phase
1-Step Challenge
A single assessment with one profit target and a static maximum drawdown. Accounts from $5,000 to $400,000.
- 10% profit target
- 5% daily loss limit
- 6% static drawdown
- No time limit
River Valley Capital / Canadian Traders
Prop Firm Canada: Funded Trading Programmes for Canadian Traders
Looking for a prop firm that accepts traders in Canada? River Valley Capital offers 1-Step, 2-Step and Instant Funding accounts from $5,000 to $500,000, with up to a 90% profit split. This guide shows the rules in local time and the points to check before you buy.
- 1-Step, 2-Step & Instant Funding
- Accounts up to $500,000
- Up to 90% Profit Split
- cTrader, DXtrade, MatchTrader, PropX
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Choose Your Route
Three Funded Trading Programmes for Canadian Traders
River Valley Capital offers three ways to trade a funded account. Each one has its own evaluation path and risk rules, so the right choice depends on how you trade, not on the headline account size.
Two Evaluation Phases
2-Step Challenge
Two assessment phases with separate targets and a wider static drawdown. Accounts from $5,000 to $500,000.
- 8% then 5% profit targets
- 5% daily loss limit
- 8% static drawdown
- No time limit
No Evaluation
Instant Funding
Start on a funded account without a challenge, with a trailing drawdown instead of a static one. Accounts from $5,000 to $100,000.
- No profit target
- 5% daily loss limit
- 8% trailing drawdown
- KYC needed before your first payout
Programme Comparison
Compare the Rules Side by Side
The table below sets out the main rules of each programme. Account sizes and fees are listed in US dollars, so the Canadian dollar cost depends on your card or bank's exchange rate on the day you pay.
| Feature | 1-Step | 2-Step | Instant Funding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Account sizes (USD) | $5K to $400K | $5K to $500K | $5K to $100K |
| Evaluation phases | One | Two | None |
| Profit target | 10% | 8% / 5% | Not applicable |
| Daily loss limit | 5% | 5% | 5% |
| Maximum drawdown | 6% static | 8% static | 8% trailing |
| Time limit | None | None | Not applicable |
| Profit split | Up to 90% | Up to 90% | Up to 90% |
The standard profit split is 80%, and a 90% Profit Split Upgrade is available as an add-on. See current fees for every account size on the Accounts page.
Canadian Time Zones
Trading the Rules on Canadian Time Zones
Most prop firm rules are written in New York time. For a trader in Canada, it helps to convert the key times before you start.
When the Daily Loss Limit Resets
River Valley Capital's daily loss limit resets each day at 5:00 PM New York time, which is Eastern Time. If you are in Eastern Canada the reset is 5:00 PM your time; in Central it is 4:00 PM, Mountain 3:00 PM, Pacific 2:00 PM, and Atlantic 6:00 PM. Canada and New York move their clocks together for daylight saving, so the local reset time stays the same through the year.
Market Sessions
The New York session runs through the Canadian afternoon, so most major US pairs and indices are active during your working day in the eastern provinces.
News Events to Watch
Opening a position within 3 minutes before or after a news event is not allowed. Major US data releases, such as US employment and inflation figures, usually land in the Canadian morning, so check the economic calendar before trading at those times.
Trading Hours by Product
Trading hours are set by the liquidity provider for each product. You can check them inside the platform: in cTrader under the symbol's Market Hours, in DXtrade under Instrument Info, and in MatchTrader under the symbol's Info.
Before You Buy
What Canadian Traders Should Check First
A funded trading programme is a commercial agreement, so read the terms with the same care you would give any financial product. These are the points Canadian traders ask about most.
Eligibility
River Valley Capital accepts traders from all countries except OFAC-listed countries, subject to applicable laws and the company's discretion. You must be at least 18, or the minimum legal age where you live.
The CSA and CIRO
In Canada, securities are regulated province by province under the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA), with the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) overseeing investment firms. A funded programme is a private commercial arrangement in US dollars, so before you pay, check who you are contracting with, where that company is based, and how it describes its accounts. If you are unsure, take independent advice.
Funded Accounts Are Notionally Funded
After you pass an assessment, your funded account is notionally funded: the account size sets your trading level, and it may not match the capital held with the liquidity provider. This does not change your trading conditions.
Tax on Your Payouts
Funded traders are treated as independent contractors and are responsible for their own taxes. In Canada, payouts are generally treated as income, and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) sets the rules, which can differ by province. Speak to a Canadian accountant about your own situation.
Currency and Payments
Fees, account sizes and payouts are in US dollars. Your bank or card provider converts them to Canadian dollars, so the final CAD amount can move with the exchange rate on the day you pay or withdraw.
Verification
You will need to complete identity verification (KYC) and sign a trader agreement. For 1-Step and 2-Step accounts this happens after you pass, and the funded account is usually issued within 24 to 48 business hours. For Instant Funding it is needed before your first withdrawal.
Markets and Leverage
What You Can Trade
You can trade the products the liquidity provider streams into the platforms, including forex pairs and CFDs on indices, commodities, metals and cryptocurrencies.
| Market | Maximum leverage |
|---|---|
| Forex | 50:1 |
| Gold (XAUUSD) | 10:1 |
| Silver and other metals | 5:1 |
| Indices | 10:1 |
| Oil | 1:1 |
| Cryptocurrencies | 2:1 |
Trade on cTrader, DXtrade, MatchTrader or PropX (formerly GooeyPro). Expert advisors are allowed, within the programme's rules on prohibited trading.
Payouts
How Payouts Work for Canadian Traders
Your first withdrawal from a funded account can be requested at any time. After that, you can request a withdrawal once every 30 days from your trader dashboard. The standard split is 80% to you, or 90% with the Profit Split Upgrade add-on.
When a withdrawal is approved, River Valley Capital also takes its share of the gains, and the maximum drawdown locks at the account's starting balance unless you bought the Drawdown Lock Removal add-on. Withdrawing all of your profit would breach the maximum drawdown, so always leave a buffer. The prop firm payout calculator shows what you receive and a recommended withdrawal that keeps one.
For Instant Funding accounts, the minimum withdrawal is the greater of $100 or 1% of the starting balance. Read the full payout rules in the FAQ before you buy.
Get Started
How to Start a Funded Account From Canada
- 01
Pick a Programme
Compare the 1-Step, 2-Step and Instant Funding rules above and choose the structure that suits your strategy and trading hours.
- 02
Choose Your Account Size
Open the account selector, pick an account size and platform, and review any add-ons before checkout. Fees are shown in US dollars.
- 03
Trade Within the Rules
Complete the evaluation if your programme has one. Keep track of the daily reset at 5:00 PM Eastern (earlier in western provinces) and avoid opening trades around news events.
- 04
Verify and Get Paid
Complete KYC and the trader agreement, then request withdrawals from your dashboard once every 30 days, after your first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Prop Firm Canada FAQs
Can Canadian traders join River Valley Capital?
Yes. River Valley Capital accepts traders from all countries except OFAC-listed ones, subject to applicable laws and the company's discretion. You must be at least 18 years old and responsible for meeting any rules that apply in Canada.
Is prop firm trading legal in Canada?
Securities in Canada are regulated province by province under the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA), with the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) overseeing investment firms. A funded programme is a private commercial arrangement in US dollars, so check who you are contracting with before you buy.
Do Canadian traders pay tax on prop firm payouts?
Canadian funded traders are independent contractors responsible for their own tax. Payouts are generally treated as income under Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) rules, which can differ by province, so confirm your position with a Canadian accountant.
What time does the daily loss limit reset in Canada?
The daily loss limit resets at 5:00 PM New York time, which is Eastern Time. That is 5:00 PM in Eastern Canada, 4:00 PM Central, 3:00 PM Mountain, 2:00 PM Pacific and 6:00 PM Atlantic. Canada and New York change clocks together, so the local time stays the same year-round.
Can I pay and get paid in Canadian dollars (CAD)?
Fees, account sizes and payouts are in US dollars, paid and withdrawn by bank wire, Rise or crypto. Your bank or card converts to Canadian dollars, so the CAD amount depends on the exchange rate on the day.
Which markets are best to trade from Canada?
The New York session runs through your afternoon in the eastern provinces, so most major US pairs and indices are active during your day. Leverage is up to 50:1 on forex, 10:1 on gold and indices, 5:1 on other metals, 1:1 on oil and 2:1 on crypto.
How do I pass a River Valley Capital challenge from Canada?
Reach your programme's profit target without breaking the 5% daily loss limit or the maximum drawdown. Track the daily reset at 5:00 PM Eastern (earlier in western provinces) and avoid opening trades within 3 minutes of a news event.
Which account size should Canadian traders choose?
Account sizes run from $5,000 to $500,000 in US dollars, so your Canadian dollar cost moves with the exchange rate. Pick the size whose daily loss limit matches how much you are comfortable risking in a day.
Which prop firm platforms can I use in Canada?
River Valley Capital accounts run on cTrader, DXtrade, MatchTrader and PropX (formerly GooeyPro). Your own expert advisors and strategies are allowed within the prohibited-trading rules.
Who do Canadian traders contract with, and are fees refundable?
Assessments are run by Prop Account LLC, which receives the fee and signs the Trader Agreement with you if you qualify. River Valley Capital is the trading name of Xaura Evaluation Limited, a London company that remains responsible for its claims about the evaluations. Challenge fees and add-ons are non-refundable.
Your Next Step
Start Your Funded Account From Canada
Compare the programmes, check the reset across Canadian time zones and choose the account size that fits your trading.