Key numbers at a glance
Winning value in champagne. Bars normalised to the larger value per row.
Max funded
FTMO scores 10.1 higher under TVSM-PF/2.0.2.
Payout split
FTMO80% standard (90% after scaling plan)
FXIFY90% standard across all evaluation phases
Max funded
FTMO$200,000
FXIFY$400,000
Payout cap
FTMONone
FXIFYNone
Drawdown model
FTMOStatic (max 10% from initial balance)
FXIFYBalance-based with EOD updates; 3%/4%/5% daily by phase, 5%/8%/10% max by phase
Min trading days
FTMO4
FXIFYPlan-dependent; typically 3
Challenge fee
FTMOEUR 155–1,080
FXIFYFrom $39 minimum (small accounts); $50K two-step ~$300
Fee refundable
FTMOYes — refunded with first payout
FXIFYYes — refunded with first payout
News trading
FTMORestricted — 2-minute window before/after named events on funded account (evaluation: unrestricted)
FXIFYRestricted around major releases
Platforms
FTMOMT4, MT5, cTrader, DXtrade
FXIFYMT4, MT5, cTrader, DXTrade, TradingView
Payout schedule
FTMOOn demand (min 14 days after first trade)
FXIFYWithin-2-week cycle
| Specification | FTMO 77/100 Strong | FXIFY 67/100 Strong |
|---|---|---|
| Payout split | 80% standard (90% after scaling plan) | 90% standard across all evaluation phases |
| Max funded | $200,000 | $400,000 |
| Payout cap | None | None |
| Drawdown model | Static (max 10% from initial balance) | Balance-based with EOD updates; 3%/4%/5% daily by phase, 5%/8%/10% max by phase |
| Min trading days | 4 | Plan-dependent; typically 3 |
| Challenge fee | EUR 155–1,080 | From $39 minimum (small accounts); $50K two-step ~$300 |
| 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 around major releases |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, cTrader, DXtrade | MT4, MT5, cTrader, DXTrade, TradingView |
| Payout schedule | On demand (min 14 days after first trade) | Within-2-week cycle |
| Visit FTMO | Visit FXIFY |
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.
- FXIFY is best for forex traders outside north america who want platform optionality (mt4/mt5/ctrader/dxtrade/tradingview all available), a 90% headline split, and a refundable challenge fee.
See the full FTMO review and FXIFY review for the verified specs and editorial verdict on each.