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I’ve had a genuine trading experience with QT, and overall I’d describe them as a serious, rules-dri

I’ve had a genuine trading experience with QT, and overall I’d describe them as a serious, rules-driven firm that treats trading like a business, not a game.

I trade their $100K instant funded accounts, which are some of the strictest accounts they offer. You genuinely have to be a profitable and disciplined trader to survive in this model. But I am of the belief that you should be before starting a challenge anyway. I started trading with them around September 2025, and began taking payouts in December 2025. Since then I’ve received seven payouts. It would have been more if only I'd paid attention to certain rules. That alone tells me this is a firm where consistency is possible if you do your part.

What stands out most is their professionalism and patience. Communication from the team has consistently been clear and respectful. Whether it’s Adam, Phillip, Tev, John, or others in the Discord, you constantly see patience in how they deal with traders. And you know how we can be. I mean, I’ll be honest. Like many traders, I’ve had moments of impatience, especially waiting on payouts or trying to understand how a specific rule applied in a unique situation. Every time, the team took the time to explain things clearly.

QT is very structured with risk management and payout policies, and they actually enforce their rules. I should know. My first payout was denied because I violated a rule. It was clearly written, and instead of brushing me off, the risk team explained what happened and gave me best practices. I applied what they told me, adjusted my trading, and I’ve been getting paid ever since. To the point that I even hit the $15K rolling withdrawal threshold and had to wait for it to reset. Even then, the risk team walked me through it professionally. That level of structure and accountability has honestly made me a better trader overall, not just on QT but in my personal trading as well.

This is not a “get rich quick” firm. It’s a place that forces you to confront your own weaknesses. For me, the biggest lesson has been patience. The market really shows you who you are, and QT’s structure made me address the parts of my trading psychology that needed improvement. Because of that, QT is actually the first place where I became a consistently profitable prop trader and realized I am truly a futures trader. I mean, who knew?

I’m genuinely excited about my future with this firm and hope to one day reach their live programs. But more importantly, I’m excited about the trader I’m becoming because of the standards they hold us to.

If I could leave one piece of advice to anyone reading this: at some point, it will click. Profitability comes from continuing after setbacks, learning from mistakes, and believing you can do this even when it’s hard. Keep working. The growth you develop along the way is worth more than any single payout.

Overall, my experience with QT has been positive, professional, and growth-focused, and I plan to continue building with them long term. As always Stay patient. Stay disciplined. And the Gains Will Come. Good Day Everyone.

_John Mabane

Date of experience: Feb 12, 2026