Key numbers at a glance
Winning value in champagne. Bars normalised to the larger value per row.
Max funded
Min trading days
FTMO scores 12.5 higher under TVSM-PF/2.0.2.
Payout split
Max funded
Payout cap
Drawdown model
Min trading days
Challenge fee
Fee refundable
News trading
Platforms
Payout schedule
| Specification | FTMO 80/100 Strong | FundedNext 67/100 Strong |
|---|---|---|
| Payout split | 80% standard (90% after scaling plan) | 80% standard (90% after scaling plan) |
| Max funded | $200,000 | $200,000 |
| Payout cap | None | 2,000 USD per request (standard crypto USDT/USDC); 3.5 percent processing fee; OFAC-country fallback uncapped. |
| Drawdown model | Static (max 10% from initial balance) | Static max loss 8% from initial balance |
| Min trading days | 4 | 3 |
| Challenge fee | EUR 155–1,080 | $549 for $100K Stellar 2-Step |
| Fee refundable | Yes — refunded with first payout | Yes — refunded with first payout |
| News trading | Restricted — 2-minute window before/after named events on funded account (evaluation: unrestricted) | Restricted — 60-second window before/after named events on funded account (evaluation: unrestricted) |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, cTrader, DXtrade | MT4, MT5, cTrader |
| Payout schedule | On demand (min 14 days after first trade) | First payout after a 21-day cycle (must end in profit), then biweekly. Stellar Instant is on-demand; standard models are cycle-gated. 20 USD minimum. |
| Visit FTMO | Visit FundedNext |
Verify regulator standing
Cross-check both firms against NFA BASIC, FCA Register, CFTC, and the CME Group rulebook for futures drawdown rule context. FTMO: trader.ftmo.com. FundedNext: fundednext.com.
The Verdict
Choose FTMO for forex and futures with the highest confidence — verified payouts, clear rules, and 10+ years of operation. The rule clarity alone justifies the premium. Choose FundedNextif you specifically need crypto instruments on your prop account. The platform pairs a competitive payout cadence with a broader instrument list (forex, indices, commodities, crypto). FTMO's edge is mostly track-record length and rule-stability — not a quality difference for crypto-native traders.
Dimension by dimension: who wins where
Computed live from the per-variable evidence behind each firm's TVSM-PF score — FTMO takes 4 of 6 dimensions at current scores. Every variable links to a primary source on the firm pages.
FTMO wins. FTMO pays 80% standard (90% after scaling plan); FundedNext pays 80% standard (90% after scaling plan). Per-payout caps — FTMO: None; FundedNext: 2,000 USD per request (standard crypto USDT/USDC); 3.5 percent processing fee; OFAC-country fallback uncapped. — decide who keeps more in a big month.
FundedNext wins. Drawdown models differ: FTMO runs Static (max 10% from initial balance); FundedNext runs Static max loss 8% from initial balance. The model decides how much intraday heat you can take before breaching.
FTMO wins. Mid-stream rule changes are penalized here, and every change is tracked in our append-only changelog — so a recent payout or drawdown change shows up in this dimension rather than being quietly absorbed.
FTMO wins. Operating history and scale matter most when a payout goes sideways — the longer-running, better-capitalised firm carries less counterparty risk, and this dimension reflects each firm's track record to date.
FTMO wins. Platforms: FTMO — MT4, MT5, cTrader, DXtrade; FundedNext — MT4, MT5, cTrader. If your edge depends on a specific platform, this is the deciding line.
Effectively even. Evaluation cost: FTMO — EUR 155–1,080; FundedNext — $549 for $100K Stellar 2-Step. Fee refundable — FTMO: Yes — refunded with first payout; FundedNext: Yes — refunded with first payout.
Rule by rule, in each firm's own terms
Verbatim from our verified spec database — the conditions are the product, so nothing here is flattened to a yes/no. Where a rule has tiers or conditions, you are reading them.
| Rule | FTMO | FundedNext |
|---|---|---|
| Drawdown model | Static (max 10% from initial balance) | Static max loss 8% from initial balance |
| Max drawdown | 10% static from initial balance | 8% static from initial balance |
| Daily loss limit | 5% (equity-based, open P&L counts) | 5% balance-based |
| Payout split | 80% standard (90% after scaling plan) | 80% standard (90% after scaling plan) |
| Payout cap | None | 2,000 USD per request (standard crypto USDT/USDC); 3.5 percent processing fee; OFAC-country fallback uncapped. |
| Payout schedule | On demand (min 14 days after first trade) | First payout after a 21-day cycle (must end in profit), then biweekly. Stellar Instant is on-demand; standard models are cycle-gated. 20 USD minimum. |
| Min trading days | 4 | 3 |
| Consistency rule | No formal consistency rule on standard accounts | No formal consistency rule on Stellar 2-Step |
| News trading | Restricted — 2-minute window before/after named events on funded account (evaluation: unrestricted) | Restricted — 60-second window before/after named events on funded account (evaluation: unrestricted) |
| Weekend holds | Standard account: must close before weekend. Swing Account: exempt. | Allowed on Stellar accounts |
| Evaluation cost | EUR 155–1,080 | $549 for $100K Stellar 2-Step |
| Fee refundable | Yes — refunded with first payout | Yes — refunded with first payout |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, cTrader, DXtrade | MT4, MT5, cTrader |
| Max funded | $200,000 | $200,000 |
| Scaling | +25% balance every 4 months. Requires 10% net profit over 4 months + 2 payouts. Max $2,000,000. Split upgrades to 90% on qualification. | +25% every 4 months. Requires 10% cumulative net profit + 2 completed payouts. Split upgrades to 90% on qualification. |
Verified June 2026 (FTMO) · June 2026 (FundedNext). Source extracts for every scored variable are on the firm pages.
The verdict, by trader type
A comparison that ends in “it depends” is not a verdict. Picks below are per trading style — find yours.
Most traders
FTMO
FTMO takes 4 of the 6 scored dimensions at current scores, which makes it the safer default for a trader without a strong style preference. Read the per-dimension breakdown above first — a single dimension you care about can flip the decision.
Cost-conscious
Even
Entry cost: FTMO — EUR 155–1,080; FundedNext — $549 for $100K Stellar 2-Step. The two are line-ball on cost-value.
Rules-sensitive trader
FundedNext
If clean, predictable rules matter most, read the drawdown model first: FTMO runs Static (max 10% from initial balance); FundedNext runs Static max loss 8% from initial balance. FundedNext scores better on rule fairness and clarity.
High earner
FTMO
Profit splits: FTMO — 80% standard (90% after scaling plan); FundedNext — 80% standard (90% after scaling plan). FTMO has the stronger payout profile once caps are factored in. Always read the per-payout cap in full before a large withdrawal.
FTMO vs FundedNext — the questions traders actually search
Is FTMO or FundedNext better in 2026?
Under TraderVerdict's independent TVSM methodology, FTMO scores in the Strong band and FundedNext in the Strong band. FTMO wins 4 of the 6 scored dimensions at current scores. The right pick depends on which firm's payout, drawdown, and cost terms fit how you trade.
What is the main difference between FTMO and FundedNext?
FTMO and FundedNext differ across the TVSM-scored variables that decide whether a funded trader actually gets paid — profit split, drawdown model, payout caps, pricing, and operating stability. The rule-by-rule table on this page shows each one verbatim from our verified specs.
Which is cheaper — FTMO or FundedNext?
FTMO: EUR 155–1,080. FundedNext: $549 for $100K Stellar 2-Step. Weigh the fee against how long the evaluation takes you — a one-time fee beats a subscription on a slow pass, and the reverse on a fast one.
Which pays out more — FTMO or FundedNext?
Profit split: FTMO — 80% standard (90% after scaling plan). FundedNext — 80% standard (90% after scaling plan). Per-payout caps: FTMO — None; FundedNext — 2,000 USD per request (standard crypto USDT/USDC); 3.5 percent processing fee; OFAC-country fallback uncapped.. Read both cap rules in full before buying — they bind hardest in your best months.
What is the difference between FTMO and FundedNext drawdown rules?
FTMO: Static (max 10% from initial balance). FundedNext: Static max loss 8% from initial balance. The drawdown model is the single most common reason funded accounts fail, so match it to whether you hold through intraday heat.
Do FTMO and FundedNext allow news trading?
FTMO: Restricted — 2-minute window before/after named events on funded account (evaluation: unrestricted). FundedNext: Restricted — 60-second window before/after named events on funded account (evaluation: unrestricted).
What account sizes do FTMO and FundedNext offer?
FTMO: $200,000. FundedNext: $200,000. Scaling: FTMO — +25% balance every 4 months. Requires 10% net profit over 4 months + 2 payouts. Max $2,000,000. Split upgrades to 90% on qualification.; FundedNext — +25% every 4 months. Requires 10% cumulative net profit + 2 completed payouts. Split upgrades to 90% on qualification..
Are TraderVerdict's prop-firm comparisons independent?
Yes. Every firm is scored against a public, versioned methodology before any commercial relationship, and affiliate links are only added to firms that clear our editorial bar. A firm cannot pay for a higher score or to remove a critical finding.
Full breakdowns with per-variable sources: FTMO review · FundedNext review