Start with AIFO's four MT5 programme routes, then compare the rules, payouts and platforms that matter when trading from Canada.
Canadian traders can join AIFO and choose 1-Step, 2-Step, Instant or Sprint on MetaTrader 5. If you trade forex, metals or indices, our CFD-style routes give you four clear ways to start.
Trade CME futures instead? Compare futures-focused firms separately. Their sessions, platforms, drawdown systems and payout paths work differently from CFD-style programmes.
Canada access & operations
Register with your Canadian details, choose a supported way to pay and trade across desktop, mobile or web.
Registration
Select Canada (+1) and use your own legal details when creating your account. You must be at least 18 and may be asked to complete identity, address and payment checks.
Payments
Use Visa, Mastercard or American Express, plus Apple Pay or Google Pay on supported devices. BTC, ETH, USDT and USDC are also available on the networks shown at checkout.
CAD & conversion
If CAD is offered at checkout, your converted total appears before payment. Otherwise, your card issuer or payment provider may convert the USD fee and apply its own rate or charge.
Trading platform
Use MetaTrader 5 on Windows, Android, iOS or in your browser. Your platform clock may differ from Eastern or Pacific Time, so confirm the daily reset shown for your account.
Account models
Choose AIFO 1-Step, 2-Step, Instant or Sprint. Compare the evaluation path, loss limits and payout conditions first, then select the account size that fits your risk plan.
Trader support
Our live chat and email support are available 24/7. Contact the AIFO team whenever you need help with your account, platform access or programme rules.
The US cash session opens at 9:30 a.m. ET.
The same US cash open is 6:30 a.m. PT.
Daily loss resets follow the platform clock, not your city.
Canada access check
Compare market routes, platform access and the country-specific check that matters before checkout. Official eligibility policies were checked on 16 September 2026.
Country eligibility can change independently from platform, payment and payout availability. British Columbia residents should note the ThinkCapital restriction; everyone should recheck the linked policy before paying.
Firm highlights
Swipe or use the arrows to see the main difference between each route.
Four AIFO routes
Choose 1-Step, 2-Step, Instant or Sprint on MT5. Our current 2-Step programme has no Consistency Score.
Established evaluation routes
One-step and two-step challenges with separate Standard and Swing conditions.
Broad Stellar range
Stellar routes cover one-step, two-step, Lite and Instant programme structures.
Multiple evaluation models
One-step, two-step and Zero routes with different targets and reward cycles.
Scaling-led programme choice
High Stakes, Bootcamp and Hyper Growth use different qualification and progression paths.
Evaluation and instant routes
Several programme structures with route-specific platforms, drawdown and payout timing.
Combine-to-live pathway
A futures-focused path from the Trading Combine through Express Funded and, where eligible, Live Funded.
End-of-day evaluation
An EOD evaluation route using an end-of-day trailing threshold before a Performance Account.
Before you start
Take two minutes to check the practical details before you choose an account.
Use the same name and Canadian address across registration, identity documents, payment method and payout account.
Check the Canadian-dollar total, card conversion charge or crypto network fee before confirming payment.
Choose CFD-style or futures first, then make sure your preferred platform is offered for that exact programme.
Convert daily resets and news windows into ET, PT or your own local time instead of assuming the platform uses Canadian time.
Confirm the method, timing and currency, then keep each invoice, reward statement and foreign-exchange record.
Read the loss limits, permitted strategies, holding rules and simulated-account terms for the product you buy.
Canadian tax records
Tax treatment depends on your facts and arrangement. Keep programme invoices, payout statements and the CAD conversion used for each foreign-currency amount, then speak with a qualified Canadian tax professional.
CRA record-keeping guidanceCanadian regulation
A simulated prop evaluation is not the same as opening a brokerage account. If any provider claims to offer a regulated securities or advisory service, check the exact entity with the Canadian Securities Administrators.
CSA registration searchQuick answers about joining AIFO, paying in CAD, platforms, time zones and Canadian record keeping.
Yes. Select Canada (+1) when creating your account. You must be at least 18, register as an individual with accurate details and complete any identity, address or payment checks requested under the current eligibility terms.
AIFO accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express, plus Apple Pay and Google Pay on supported devices. You can also pay with BTC, ETH, USDT or USDC using the networks shown at checkout. Local bank transfer appears only where available.
If CAD is available at checkout, the converted total is shown before you confirm the order. If the fee remains in USD, your card issuer or payment provider may handle the conversion and may apply its own exchange rate or charge.
AIFO uses MetaTrader 5. You can trade on Windows, Android, iOS or through the Web Terminal using the server details provided for your account.
You can choose AIFO 1-Step, 2-Step, Instant or Sprint. Compare the evaluation route, loss limits and payout conditions before choosing an account size.
Choose based on the market you actually trade. AIFO's MT5 programmes cover CFD-style forex, metals, indices and other supported instruments. Dedicated futures firms use exchange-traded contracts, futures platforms and different drawdown and session rules.
Official policies checked on 16 September 2026 leave Canada eligible at FTMO, FundedNext, FundingPips, The5ers, FXIFY, E8 Markets, Alpha Capital Group, BrightFunded, Fintokei, Hola Prime, OneFunded and Goat Funded Trader. ThinkCapital accepts Canadian residents outside British Columbia. Recheck the linked policy before buying.
Topstep, Apex Trader Funding, Tradeify, TakeProfitTrader and Lucid Trading currently leave Canada outside their restricted-country lists. FTMO, The5ers, E8 Markets and Hola Prime also offer futures routes. Canadian traders should confirm platform, market-data and payout access for the exact account.
Yes. ThinkCapital's current official restriction list names British Columbia, so BC residents should not purchase that programme. Other firms can also change regional or payment access independently, so verify your exact province and KYC details at checkout.
They may have Canadian tax consequences, but the correct treatment depends on your circumstances and the underlying arrangement. Keep invoices, payout statements and CAD conversion records, and ask a qualified Canadian tax professional how to report them.
A simulated prop evaluation should not automatically be treated like a Canadian brokerage or investment account. If a provider claims to offer a regulated securities, derivatives or advisory service, verify the exact legal entity with the relevant provincial regulator or the CSA National Registration Search.
Our support team is available 24/7 by live chat and email. Trading resets follow the platform clock, so convert them into Eastern, Pacific or your own local time before placing trades.
Confirm that Canada is supported, review the final CAD cost, understand how daily and maximum loss are calculated, check the platform reset time, and make sure the available payout method works for you. Use the same legal details across registration, payment and verification.
Start with AIFO
Compare 1-Step, 2-Step, Instant and Sprint, then select the account size and rules that fit the way you trade.
All AIFO accounts use simulated funds. Eligibility, payment options, programme rules and payout conditions can change. Check the current order page, terms and dashboard before trading.