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FTMO vs Take Profit Trader
FTMO and Take Profit Tradercompared 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 8.5/10), 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 challengeTake Profit Trader8.5/10 · Futures
Genuine day-one daily withdrawals and no consistency rule once funded — but the EOD trailing drawdown that becomes INTRADAY on the PRO account is what blows most accounts in week one of funding.
Best for: Active futures scalpers/intraday traders who want fast, frequent payouts and can respect a tight trailing drawdown — not swing traders who need overnight holds.
Start a Take Profit Trader challengeSide by side
| Rule | FTMO | Take Profit Trader |
|---|---|---|
| FundedWiki rating | 9.3/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Type | Forex | Futures |
| Profit split | 80% – 90% | 80% (PRO) / 90% (PRO+) |
| Max drawdown | Mixed | EOD trailing |
| Consistency rule | Yes | Yes |
| News trading | Allowed | Restricted |
| Weekend holding | Yes | — |
| Min trading days | 4 days | 5 days |
| Funding models | 1-Step, 2-Step | 1-Step |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, cTrader, DXtrade | NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView, Rithmic |
| 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 8.5/10), but the right pick depends on how you trade.
Take Profit Trader runs the tighter rulebook, so FTMO gives most traders more room to breathe (rule-strictness 35 vs 45 on FundedWiki's 0–100 scale).
FTMO allows news trading; Take Profit Trader restricts news trading. If you trade the calendar, that difference alone can decide it.
FTMO vs Take Profit Trader — FAQ
Is FTMO or Take Profit Trader better?
FTMO edges ahead on FundedWiki's overall rating (9.3/10 vs 8.5/10), 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.; Take Profit Trader is best for active futures scalpers/intraday traders who want fast, frequent payouts and can respect a tight trailing drawdown — not swing traders who need overnight holds..
FTMO vs Take Profit Trader: which has the better profit split?
FTMO advertises a 80% – 90% profit split; Take Profit Trader advertises 80% (PRO) / 90% (PRO+). 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 Take Profit Trader?
Take Profit Trader runs the tighter rulebook, so FTMO gives most traders more room to breathe (rule-strictness 35 vs 45 on FundedWiki's 0–100 scale).
Does FTMO or Take Profit Trader allow news trading?
FTMO allows news trading; Take Profit Trader restricts news trading. If you trade the calendar, that difference alone can decide it.
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Informational and comparison content only — not financial advice, and not affiliated with FTMO or Take Profit Trader. Rules change often; verify against each firm's official terms before relying on any detail.