Head to head
Fintokei vs FTMO
Fintokei and FTMO compared on the things that actually decide a challenge — profit split, drawdown type, the consistency rule, news and weekend trading — straight from each firm's decoded rulebook. FTMO edges ahead on FundedWiki's overall rating (8.2/10 vs 9.3/10), but the right pick depends on how you trade.
A relaxed, beginner-friendly sim funder with static drawdowns and unusually lenient strategy rules — just respect the midnight-UTC equity reset and the quietly-applied consistency regime.
Best for: Beginner-to-intermediate traders (especially in Asia) who want static drawdowns, lenient strategy rules and a simple program ladder — and who set risk conservatively to stay clear of the consistency regime.
Start a Fintokei challengeThe gold standard. Operating since 2015 with $500M+ paid out, famously lenient on news, weekend holding and EAs. The 1-Step's trailing max-loss and Best-Day rule are the only real traps.
Best for: Serious traders who want the most proven payout record and the freedom to trade news and hold over weekends.
Start a FTMO challengeSide by side
| Rule | Fintokei | FTMO |
|---|---|---|
| FundedWiki rating | 8.2/10 | 9.3/10 |
| Type | Forex | Forex |
| Profit split | 50% – 100% | 80% – 90% |
| Max drawdown | Static | Mixed |
| Consistency rule | Yes | Yes |
| News trading | Allowed | Allowed |
| Weekend holding | Yes | Yes |
| Min trading days | None | 4 days |
| Funding models | 1-Step, 2-Step, 3-Step | 1-Step, 2-Step |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView | MT4, MT5, cTrader, DXtrade |
| Rules decoded | 11 | 11 |
Green = the trader-friendlier side on that row (higher rating/more rules decoded, no consistency rule, or freer news/weekend trading). Splits and facts are summarized from each decoded rulebook — open a firm for full per-rule detail and sources.
The verdict
FTMO edges ahead on FundedWiki's overall rating (8.2/10 vs 9.3/10), but the right pick depends on how you trade.
Fintokei runs the tighter rulebook, so FTMO gives most traders more room to breathe (rule-strictness 42 vs 35 on FundedWiki's 0–100 scale).
Fintokei allows news trading; FTMO allows news trading. If you trade the calendar, that difference alone can decide it.
Fintokei vs FTMO — FAQ
Is Fintokei or FTMO better?
FTMO edges ahead on FundedWiki's overall rating (8.2/10 vs 9.3/10), but the right pick depends on how you trade. Fintokei is best for beginner-to-intermediate traders (especially in Asia) who want static drawdowns, lenient strategy rules and a simple program ladder — and who set risk conservatively to stay clear of the consistency regime.; FTMO is best for serious traders who want the most proven payout record and the freedom to trade news and hold over weekends..
Fintokei vs FTMO: which has the better profit split?
Fintokei advertises a 50% – 100% profit split; FTMO advertises 80% – 90%. Always confirm the current split on the firm's site before you buy — splits change with promos and scaling.
Which has stricter rules, Fintokei or FTMO?
Fintokei runs the tighter rulebook, so FTMO gives most traders more room to breathe (rule-strictness 42 vs 35 on FundedWiki's 0–100 scale).
Does Fintokei or FTMO allow news trading?
Fintokei allows news trading; FTMO allows news trading. If you trade the calendar, that difference alone can decide it.
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