Side-by-side comparison
FTMO vs FunderPro
Rules, drawdown model, fees, and trading conditions compared side by side. Data verified from official sources.
FTMO vs FunderPro: Full Comparison
| Rule | | |
|---|---|---|
| Drawdown | Varies Varies by program: the 2-Step (Standard) uses a static 10% max loss fixed from the initial balance; the 1-Step uses a daily-recalculated trailing max loss. Full detailVaries by program: the 2-Step (Standard) uses a static 10% max loss fixed from the initial balance; the 1-Step uses a daily-recalculated trailing max loss. Not tick-by-tick on unrealised intraday peaks. | Static Balance-based drawdown. 3–5% daily loss (varies by plan), 6–10% overall. Classic plan has no consistency rule. |
| Consistency rule | Yes Best Day Rule: the best day must not exceed 50% of Positive Days' Profit (closed P/L from profitable days only). Full detailBest Day Rule: the best day must not exceed 50% of Positive Days' Profit (closed P/L from profitable days only). Breaching it is NOT a fail; the trader keeps trading to dilute the ratio. Two caveats: the FAQ says there are 'no additional consistency requirements' while T&C 7.6.9 reserves the right to impose 'temporary or permanent consistency measures' at FTMO's discretion; and FTMO Futures uses a different rule, 40% of TOTAL profit. | Varies |
| Risk per trade cap | No cap Trading objectives list no max lot, max position, or max-risk-per-trade rule; only the 5% daily and 10% max loss constrain sizing. | Capped Max 2% risk per single trade; funded accounts are additionally capped at roughly 20% margin usage per asset class. |
| News trading | Varies Normal accounts ban trades 2 min before/after restricted news; Swing accounts are exempt. | Varies Allowed in challenges; funded accounts need the paid Swing add-on, otherwise no trades within 2 min of news. |
| Weekend holding | Varies Allowed on Swing accounts; Normal accounts must close before the weekend. | Varies Only with the paid Swing add-on; otherwise all positions must close by Friday 16:30 EST. |
| EAs / bots | Varies EAs allowed but bans gap/news bots, arbitrage and opposite-position hedging. Full detailEAs allowed but bans gap/news bots, arbitrage and opposite-position hedging. Hyperactivity clause is conditional: >2,000 server requests/day by an EA that causes server overload. | Varies Bans HFT, latency/hedge/scalping arbitrage, gap exploitation and cross-account copy (13.10). Full detailThird-party EAs permitted only where the trader owns the source code (terms 13.11). Bans HFT, latency/hedge/scalping arbitrage, gap exploitation and cross-account copy (13.10). |
| Daily loss limit | 5% | 5% |
| Overall loss limit | 10% | 10% |
| Profit split | up to 90% 1-Step: 90%. 2-Step: 80%, rising to 90% via the Scaling Plan. | 60–90% Classic and One Phase: 80%, 90% with a checkout add-on. Pro: 60% on daily rewards or 90% on weekly rewards. |
| Fee refund | Varies 2-Step fee refunded 100% with the first reward; 1-Step fee not refunded. | Varies Classic & One-Phase: full fee credited on your first reward. Pro challenges: not refunded. |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, cTrader | MT5, cTrader, TradeLocker |
| Assets | FX, Crypto, Indices, Commodities, Stocks | Crypto, FX, Indices, Metals, Stocks, Commodities |
| Account sizes | $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K | $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K |
| Payout methods | Bank wire, Crypto, Skrill, Wise | - |
Last verified: 2026-09-29 (FTMO), 2026-09-29 (FunderPro). Always verify current terms on each firm's official site before purchasing.
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