Head to head
FTMO vs My Funded Futures
FTMO and My Funded Futures 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 challengeAmong the fastest payouts in futures prop (Rapid: 90/10 daily) with a forgiving EOD trail on most plans — the catch is the trailing drawdown and the eval-only 50% consistency rule, not the $3k goal.
Best for: Active intraday futures scalpers who want quick, frequent withdrawals and can respect a trailing drawdown and the Tier-1 news blackout — Rapid for speed, Core/Flex for the cheapest forgiving start, Pro for larger size.
Start a My Funded Futures challengeSide by side
| Rule | FTMO | My Funded Futures |
|---|---|---|
| FundedWiki rating | 9.3/10 | 8.4/10 |
| Type | Forex | Futures |
| Profit split | 80% – 90% | 80% – 90% |
| Max drawdown | Mixed | Mixed |
| Consistency rule | Yes | Yes |
| News trading | Allowed | Restricted |
| Weekend holding | Yes | — |
| Min trading days | 4 days | 1 day |
| Funding models | 1-Step, 2-Step | 1-Step, Instant |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, cTrader, DXtrade | Tradovate, NinjaTrader, Rithmic, TradingView |
| Rules decoded | 11 | 10 |
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.
My Funded Futures runs the tighter rulebook, so FTMO gives most traders more room to breathe (rule-strictness 35 vs 48 on FundedWiki's 0–100 scale).
FTMO allows news trading; My Funded Futures restricts news trading. If you trade the calendar, that difference alone can decide it.
FTMO vs My Funded Futures — FAQ
Is FTMO or My Funded Futures 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.; My Funded Futures is best for active intraday futures scalpers who want quick, frequent withdrawals and can respect a trailing drawdown and the Tier-1 news blackout — Rapid for speed, Core/Flex for the cheapest forgiving start, Pro for larger size..
FTMO vs My Funded Futures: which has the better profit split?
FTMO advertises a 80% – 90% profit split; My Funded Futures 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, FTMO or My Funded Futures?
My Funded Futures runs the tighter rulebook, so FTMO gives most traders more room to breathe (rule-strictness 35 vs 48 on FundedWiki's 0–100 scale).
Does FTMO or My Funded Futures allow news trading?
FTMO allows news trading; My Funded Futures restricts news trading. If you trade the calendar, that difference alone can decide it.
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