FastTrack Trading vs The Trading Pit

Side-by-side comparison of rules, fees, payouts, and trading restrictions.

Key Differences: The Trading Pit gives more drawdown room at 7%. FastTrack Trading pays out Bi-weekly while The Trading Pit pays out Weekly/daily/bi-weekly by program.
FastTrack Trading
The Trading Pit
Profit Split
80%
80%
Max Drawdown
3.5%
7%
Daily Loss Limit
—
2%
Drawdown Type
Trailing
Trailing (EOD Prime, Highest-balance Classic) or Static (CFDs)
Payout Frequency
Bi-weekly
Weekly/daily/bi-weekly by program
Cheapest Plan
$99
$99
Min Trading Days
5
3
Challenge Types
1-Step
1-Step, 2-Step
Account Sizes
$25,000, $50,000, $100,000, $150,000, $250,000
$5,000, $10,000, $20,000, $50,000, $100,000, $150,000, $200,000, $250,000
News Trading
Yes
No
Weekend Holding
No
No
EAs/Bots
No
Yes
Refundable Fee
No
No
FastTrack Trading
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Choosing Between FastTrack Trading and The Trading Pit

Both FastTrack Trading and The Trading Pit are popular choices among prop traders, with The Trading Pit established since 2022. The Trading Pit gives more drawdown room at 7%. FastTrack Trading pays out Bi-weekly while The Trading Pit pays out Weekly/daily/bi-weekly by program. The best choice depends on your trading style, instrument preferences, and risk tolerance.

Which is better for...

More drawdown roomThe Trading Pit — 7% max drawdown
EA/bot tradersThe Trading Pit — Allows Expert Advisors and automated trading
News tradersFastTrack Trading — Allows trading during high-impact news events

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FastTrack Trading or The Trading Pit better for prop trading?
It depends on your priorities. Use our comparison tool to decide based on what matters most to you.
Which has a higher profit split, FastTrack Trading or The Trading Pit?
Both FastTrack Trading and The Trading Pit offer a 80% profit split.
Which is cheaper, FastTrack Trading or The Trading Pit?
Both firms have similar starting prices around $99.
What are the drawdown rules for FastTrack Trading vs The Trading Pit?
FastTrack Trading allows 3.5% maximum drawdown (Trailing), while The Trading Pit allows 7% (Trailing (EOD Prime, Highest-balance Classic) or Static (CFDs)).

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