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FTMO vs FundedNext
FTMO and FundedNextcompared 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 8.6/10), but the right pick depends on how you trade.
FTMO9.3/10 · Forex
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 challengeFundedNext8.6/10 · Forex
Fast payouts and a rare challenge-phase profit share, but balance-based drawdown that counts floating losses and a strict 'trade the same way when funded' rule that catches people at withdrawal.
Best for: Disciplined single-strategy discretionary or EA traders (MT4/MT5) who want fast, frequent payouts and won't switch instruments or ramp risk after funding.
Start a FundedNext challengeSide by side
| Rule | FTMO | FundedNext |
|---|---|---|
| FundedWiki rating | 9.3/10 | 8.6/10 |
| Type | Forex | Forex |
| Profit split | 80% – 90% | 80% – 95% |
| Max drawdown | Mixed | Mixed |
| Consistency rule | Yes | Yes |
| News trading | Allowed | Restricted |
| Weekend holding | Yes | — |
| Min trading days | 4 days | 2 days |
| Funding models | 1-Step, 2-Step | 1-Step, 2-Step, Instant |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, cTrader, DXtrade | MT4, MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader |
| Rules decoded | 11 | 12 |
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 8.6/10), but the right pick depends on how you trade.
FundedNext runs the tighter rulebook, so FTMO gives most traders more room to breathe (rule-strictness 35 vs 55 on FundedWiki's 0–100 scale).
FTMO allows news trading; FundedNext restricts news trading. If you trade the calendar, that difference alone can decide it.
FTMO vs FundedNext — FAQ
Is FTMO or FundedNext better?
FTMO edges ahead on FundedWiki's overall rating (9.3/10 vs 8.6/10), 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.; FundedNext is best for disciplined single-strategy discretionary or EA traders (MT4/MT5) who want fast, frequent payouts and won't switch instruments or ramp risk after funding..
FTMO vs FundedNext: which has the better profit split?
FTMO advertises a 80% – 90% profit split; FundedNext advertises 80% – 95%. 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 FundedNext?
FundedNext runs the tighter rulebook, so FTMO gives most traders more room to breathe (rule-strictness 35 vs 55 on FundedWiki's 0–100 scale).
Does FTMO or FundedNext allow news trading?
FTMO allows news trading; FundedNext restricts news trading. If you trade the calendar, that difference alone can decide it.
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