Key numbers at a glance
Winning value in champagne. Bars normalised to the larger value per row.
Min trading days
FTMO
77/100
StrongFunding Pips
75/100
StrongFTMO scores 2.5 higher under TVSM-PF/2.0.2.
Payout split
FTMO80% standard (90% after scaling plan)
Funding Pips80% standard (90% after scaling)
Max funded
FTMO$200,000
Funding Pips$400,000 (via scaling)
Payout cap
FTMONone
Funding PipsNone
Drawdown model
FTMOStatic (max 10% from initial balance)
Funding PipsStatic max loss 8% from initial balance
Min trading days
FTMO4
Funding Pips3
Challenge fee
FTMOEUR 155–1,080
Funding Pips~$450–$550 for $100K
Fee refundable
FTMOYes — refunded with first payout
Funding PipsYes — refunded with first payout
News trading
FTMORestricted — 2-minute window before/after named events on funded account (evaluation: unrestricted)
Funding PipsRestricted — window around major events on funded account (evaluation: unrestricted)
Platforms
FTMOMT4, MT5, cTrader, DXtrade
Funding PipsMT4, MT5, cTrader (select accounts)
Payout schedule
FTMOOn demand (min 14 days after first trade)
Funding PipsOn demand; processed within 24–48 hours
| Specification | FTMO 77/100 Strong | Funding Pips 75/100 Strong |
|---|---|---|
| Payout split | 80% standard (90% after scaling plan) | 80% standard (90% after scaling) |
| Max funded | $200,000 | $400,000 (via scaling) |
| 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 | ~$450–$550 for $100K |
| 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 — window around major events on funded account (evaluation: unrestricted) |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, cTrader, DXtrade | MT4, MT5, cTrader (select accounts) |
| Payout schedule | On demand (min 14 days after first trade) | On demand; processed within 24–48 hours |
| Visit FTMO | Visit Funding Pips |
Which one fits?
- FTMO is best for forex traders in europe, asia, australia, or latam with at least 6 months of strategy experience who want the strongest payout record in the industry.
- Funding Pips is best for forex traders who want a challenger firm with competitive pricing and a static drawdown model, and who do not need a 10-year track record.
See the full FTMO review and Funding Pips review for the verified specs and editorial verdict on each.