Key numbers at a glance
Winning value in champagne. Bars normalised to the larger value per row.
Max funded
Min trading days
FTMO scores 1.5 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 77/100 Strong | FundedNext 76/100 Strong |
|---|---|---|
| Payout split | 80% standard (90% after scaling plan) | 80% standard (90% after scaling plan) |
| Max funded | $200,000 | $200,000 |
| Payout cap | None | None |
| 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) | Bi-weekly cycle; on-demand after first payout |
| 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.