Side-by-side comparison
Velotrade vs FundingPips
How Velotrade compares with FundingPips on the rules that decide whether you pass, from each firm's official terms. Velotrade publishes this page, so we show where FundingPips is stronger too.


Where Velotrade differs
- News on funded accounts: Allowed, no news windowFundingPips: No trades 5 min either side; profit deducted
- Weekend holding (funded): Allowed, no add-onFundingPips: Needs the paid 10% Swing add-on
- Consistency rule: None at any stageFundingPips: 35% score required for the 100% monthly split
- Drawdown model: Static on every plan, never trailsFundingPips: Static on challenges; Zero account trails
Founded 2016 in Hong Kong · One-time fee · See every published payout
Where FundingPips is stronger
- Large payout record: over $312 million reported paid since 2022
- A 100% split option on the monthly payout cycle
Fees at the same account size
| Account size | Velotrade | FundingPips |
|---|---|---|
| $5K | $32$40PRO 1-Step | $332-Step Pro |
| $100K | $446.40$558PRO 1-Step | $4662-Step Pro |
Lowest fee per size, one-time. Velotrade prices include 20% off with AITRADE20, applied when you pick a plan; list price struck through. Other firms at list price.
Velotrade vs FundingPips: Full Comparison
| Rule | ||
|---|---|---|
| Drawdown | Static All challenges use static drawdown. Floor is fixed from starting balance and never moves for the life of the account. Full detailAll challenges use static drawdown. Floor is fixed from starting balance and never moves for the life of the account. Limits differ by plan: CLASSIC 2-Step 5% daily / 10% max, CLASSIC 1-Step 4% daily / 7% max, PRO 1-Step 3% daily / 3% max. | Varies Varies by plan: the 1-Step and 2-Step (Standard/Pro) use a static max loss fixed from the starting balance; only the Zero model uses a trailing drawdown… Full detailVaries by plan: the 1-Step and 2-Step (Standard/Pro) use a static max loss fixed from the starting balance; only the Zero model uses a trailing drawdown until 5% profit is locked. |
| Consistency rule | None | Varies |
| Risk per trade cap | No cap No cap on risk per trade and no max lot size. Your only sizing limit is the static drawdown. | Varies Older Master accounts kept a 3% (under $50K) / 2% cap. Zero keeps a 1% max open risk. Full detailRemoved for new accounts (site advertises 'No Risk Per Trade Idea', Sep 2026; the help article now requires login). Older Master accounts kept a 3% (under $50K) / 2% cap. Zero keeps a 1% max open risk. |
| News trading | Yes | Varies Holding through news is OK, but intentional news trading is banned (termination); funded ±5 min profits are voided. |
| Weekend holding | Yes | Varies Allowed in evaluation; funded Master accounts need the 10% Swing add-on to hold overnight or over the weekend. |
| EAs / bots | Yes | Varies EAs only as a trade/risk tool; bans HFT, latency/reverse/long-short arbitrage, tick scalping, copy and gap trading. |
| Daily loss limit | 3% PRO 1-Step 4% CLASSIC 1-Step 5% CLASSIC 2-Step | 4% |
| Overall loss limit | 3% PRO 1-Step 7% CLASSIC 1-Step 10% CLASSIC 2-Step | 8% |
| Profit split | 80% base, 90% with a paid add-on Standard split is 80%, with a 90% add-on available. No time-based scaling. | up to 100% Split scales with payout frequency: 60% weekly, 80% bi-weekly, 90% on-demand (needs 35% consistency), 100% monthly or Hot Seat. |
| Fee refund | No | Verify Full detailNot stated on the current trading-objectives page; verify per model. |
| Platforms | DXtrade | MT5, cTrader, TradeLocker |
| Assets | Crypto, FX, Indices, Stocks, Commodities | Crypto, FX, Indices, Metals, Commodities |
| Account sizes | $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K | $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K, $300K |
| Payout methods | Crypto | Crypto, Bank wire |
Last verified: 2026-09-08 (Velotrade), 2026-09-29 (FundingPips). Always verify current terms on each firm's official site before purchasing.
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Multi-asset · Hong Kong · Est. 2016
Before you switch from FundingPips
Is Velotrade a broker?+
No. Velotrade runs simulated trading evaluations for educational purposes. You trade a demo account with simulated funds.
How are rewards paid?+
In USDC or USDT. Your first payout is available 14 days after you are funded, then weekly on request.
Is the fee refundable?+
No. The evaluation fee is one-time and non-refundable, so read the rules before you buy.
What happens if I break a rule?+
That evaluation ends. You can start a new one whenever you like, on the same rules.
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