Head to head
FTMO vs Funded Trading Plus
FTMO and Funded Trading Plus 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 (9.3/10 vs 8.4/10), but the right pick depends on how you trade.
The 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 challengeGenuinely flexible — no time limits, no minimum days, EAs and news allowed, and a path to a lifetime 100% split — but watch the Symbol Loss Limit and the same-market-two-accounts profit-nullification rule.
Best for: Discretionary and EA traders who want maximum flexibility (no time/day minimums) and a fast route to a 100% split — and who avoid running the same symbol across accounts.
Start a Funded Trading Plus challengeSide by side
| Rule | FTMO | Funded Trading Plus |
|---|---|---|
| FundedWiki rating | 9.3/10 | 8.4/10 |
| Type | Forex | Forex |
| Profit split | 80% – 90% | 80% → 90% → lifetime 100% |
| Max drawdown | Mixed | Mixed |
| Consistency rule | Yes | Yes |
| News trading | Allowed | Restricted |
| Weekend holding | Yes | Limited |
| Min trading days | 4 days | None |
| Funding models | 1-Step, 2-Step | 1-Step, 2-Step, Instant |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, cTrader, DXtrade | MT5, cTrader, DXtrade, Match-Trader |
| 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 (9.3/10 vs 8.4/10), but the right pick depends on how you trade.
Funded Trading Plus runs the tighter rulebook, so FTMO gives most traders more room to breathe (rule-strictness 35 vs 46 on FundedWiki's 0–100 scale).
FTMO allows news trading; Funded Trading Plus restricts news trading. If you trade the calendar, that difference alone can decide it.
FTMO vs Funded Trading Plus — FAQ
Is FTMO or Funded Trading Plus better?
FTMO edges ahead on FundedWiki's overall rating (9.3/10 vs 8.4/10), but the right pick depends on how you trade. FTMO is best for serious traders who want the most proven payout record and the freedom to trade news and hold over weekends.; Funded Trading Plus is best for discretionary and EA traders who want maximum flexibility (no time/day minimums) and a fast route to a 100% split — and who avoid running the same symbol across accounts..
FTMO vs Funded Trading Plus: which has the better profit split?
FTMO advertises a 80% – 90% profit split; Funded Trading Plus advertises 80% → 90% → lifetime 100%. Always confirm the current split on the firm's site before you buy — splits change with promos and scaling.
Which has stricter rules, FTMO or Funded Trading Plus?
Funded Trading Plus runs the tighter rulebook, so FTMO gives most traders more room to breathe (rule-strictness 35 vs 46 on FundedWiki's 0–100 scale).
Does FTMO or Funded Trading Plus allow news trading?
FTMO allows news trading; Funded Trading Plus restricts news trading. If you trade the calendar, that difference alone can decide it.
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