Key numbers at a glance
Winning value in champagne. Bars normalised to the larger value per row.
Min trading days
FundedNext
76/100
StrongFunding Pips
75/100
StrongFundedNext scores 1.0 higher under TVSM-PF/2.0.2.
Payout split
FundedNext80% standard (90% after scaling plan)
Funding Pips80% standard (90% after scaling)
Max funded
FundedNext$200,000
Funding Pips$400,000 (via scaling)
Payout cap
FundedNextNone
Funding PipsNone
Drawdown model
FundedNextStatic max loss 8% from initial balance
Funding PipsStatic max loss 8% from initial balance
Min trading days
FundedNext3
Funding Pips3
Challenge fee
FundedNext$549 for $100K Stellar 2-Step
Funding Pips~$450–$550 for $100K
Fee refundable
FundedNextYes — refunded with first payout
Funding PipsYes — refunded with first payout
News trading
FundedNextRestricted — 60-second window before/after named events on funded account (evaluation: unrestricted)
Funding PipsRestricted — window around major events on funded account (evaluation: unrestricted)
Platforms
FundedNextMT4, MT5, cTrader
Funding PipsMT4, MT5, cTrader (select accounts)
Payout schedule
FundedNextBi-weekly cycle; on-demand after first payout
Funding PipsOn demand; processed within 24–48 hours
| Specification | FundedNext 76/100 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 loss 8% from initial balance | Static max loss 8% from initial balance |
| Min trading days | 3 | 3 |
| Challenge fee | $549 for $100K Stellar 2-Step | ~$450–$550 for $100K |
| Fee refundable | Yes — refunded with first payout | Yes — refunded with first payout |
| News trading | Restricted — 60-second window before/after named events on funded account (evaluation: unrestricted) | Restricted — window around major events on funded account (evaluation: unrestricted) |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, cTrader | MT4, MT5, cTrader (select accounts) |
| Payout schedule | Bi-weekly cycle; on-demand after first payout | On demand; processed within 24–48 hours |
| Visit FundedNext | Visit Funding Pips |
Which one fits?
- FundedNext is best for crypto-permissive forex traders who prioritize fast payouts and want the option of multiple program types under one roof.
- 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 FundedNext review and Funding Pips review for the verified specs and editorial verdict on each.