FTMO vs The Funded Trader

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

Key Differences: The Funded Trader has a lower entry cost starting from $65.

Profit Split

80%

80%

Max Drawdown

10%

10%

Daily Loss Limit

5%

5%

Drawdown Type

Static

Static

Payout Frequency

Bi-weekly

Bi-weekly

Cheapest Plan

$155

$65

Min Trading Days

4

3

Challenge Types

2-Step

1-Step, 2-Step, 3-Step

Account Sizes

$10,000, $25,000, $50,000, $100,000, $200,000

$5,000, $10,000, $25,000, $50,000, $100,000, $200,000, $400,000

News Trading

No

Yes

Weekend Holding

No

Yes

EAs/Bots

Yes

Yes

Refundable Fee

Yes

No

FTMO

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Choosing Between FTMO and The Funded Trader

Both FTMO and The Funded Trader are popular choices among prop traders, with FTMO established since 2015. The Funded Trader has a lower entry cost starting from $65. The best choice depends on your trading style, instrument preferences, and risk tolerance.

Which is better for...

Lowest costThe Funded Trader — Starts from $65

News tradersThe Funded Trader — Allows trading during high-impact news events

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FTMO or The Funded Trader better for prop trading?

It depends on your priorities. The Funded Trader has lower entry costs starting from $65. Use our comparison tool to decide based on what matters most to you.

Which has a higher profit split, FTMO or The Funded Trader?

Both FTMO and The Funded Trader offer a 80% profit split.

Which is cheaper, FTMO or The Funded Trader?

The Funded Trader has a lower starting price at $65, compared to $155 at the other firm.

What are the drawdown rules for FTMO vs The Funded Trader?

FTMO allows 10% maximum drawdown (Static), while The Funded Trader allows 10% (Static). Daily loss limits are 5% and 5% respectively.

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