Key numbers at a glance
Winning value in champagne. Bars normalised to the larger value per row.
Min trading days
FTMO
77/100
StrongThe Trading Pit
77/100
StrongFTMO scores 0.3 higher under TVSM-PF/2.0.2.
Payout split
FTMO80% standard (90% after scaling plan)
The Trading Pit80% (scales with milestones)
Max funded
FTMO$200,000
The Trading Pit$160,000 (standard); higher via scaling
Payout cap
FTMONone
The Trading PitNone
Drawdown model
FTMOStatic (max 10% from initial balance)
The Trading PitStatic max loss from initial balance
Min trading days
FTMO4
The Trading Pit3
Challenge fee
FTMOEUR 155–1,080
The Trading Pit~$450–$550 for $100K (competitive)
Fee refundable
FTMOYes — refunded with first payout
The Trading PitYes — refunded with first payout
News trading
FTMORestricted — 2-minute window before/after named events on funded account (evaluation: unrestricted)
The Trading PitRestricted on funded accounts during named events (evaluation: unrestricted)
Platforms
FTMOMT4, MT5, cTrader, DXtrade
The Trading PitMT4, MT5, cTrader (select accounts)
Payout schedule
FTMOOn demand (min 14 days after first trade)
The Trading PitOn demand; 1–3 business day processing
| Specification | FTMO 77/100 Strong | The Trading Pit 77/100 Strong |
|---|---|---|
| Payout split | 80% standard (90% after scaling plan) | 80% (scales with milestones) |
| Max funded | $200,000 | $160,000 (standard); higher via scaling |
| Payout cap | None | None |
| Drawdown model | Static (max 10% from initial balance) | Static max loss from initial balance |
| Min trading days | 4 | 3 |
| Challenge fee | EUR 155–1,080 | ~$450–$550 for $100K (competitive) |
| 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 on funded accounts during named events (evaluation: unrestricted) |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, cTrader, DXtrade | MT4, MT5, cTrader (select accounts) |
| Payout schedule | On demand (min 14 days after first trade) | On demand; 1–3 business day processing |
| Visit FTMO | Visit The Trading Pit |
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.
- The Trading Pit is best for multi-asset traders who want to keep forex, futures, and stocks under one firm with a real path to a $5m account.
See the full FTMO review and The Trading Pit review for the verified specs and editorial verdict on each.