The Funded Trader vs The Trading Pit

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

Key Differences: The Funded Trader has a lower entry cost starting from $65. The Funded Trader pays out Bi-weekly while The Trading Pit pays out Monthly.
The Funded Trader
The Trading Pit
Profit Split
80%
80%
Max Drawdown
10%
10%
Daily Loss Limit
5%
5%
Drawdown Type
Static
Static
Payout Frequency
Bi-weekly
Monthly
Cheapest Plan
$65
$99
Min Trading Days
3
3
Challenge Types
1-Step, 2-Step, 3-Step
1-Step, 2-Step
Account Sizes
$5,000, $10,000, $25,000, $50,000, $100,000, $200,000, $400,000
$10,000, $20,000, $50,000, $100,000
News Trading
Yes
Yes
Weekend Holding
Yes
Yes
EAs/Bots
Yes
Yes
Refundable Fee
No
No
The Funded Trader
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Choosing Between The Funded Trader and The Trading Pit

Both The Funded Trader and The Trading Pit are popular choices among prop traders, with The Funded Trader established since 2021. The Funded Trader has a lower entry cost starting from $65. The Funded Trader pays out Bi-weekly while The Trading Pit pays out Monthly. The best choice depends on your trading style, instrument preferences, and risk tolerance.

Which is better for...

Lowest costThe Funded Trader — Starts from $65

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Funded Trader or The Trading Pit 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, The Funded Trader or The Trading Pit?
Both The Funded Trader and The Trading Pit offer a 80% profit split.
Which is cheaper, The Funded Trader or The Trading Pit?
The Funded Trader has a lower starting price at $65, compared to $99 at the other firm.
What are the drawdown rules for The Funded Trader vs The Trading Pit?
The Funded Trader allows 10% maximum drawdown (Static), while The Trading Pit allows 10% (Static). Daily loss limits are 5% and 5% respectively.

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