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For Traders vs FTMO

How For Traders and FTMO stack up on profit split, pricing, payouts and the rules that bind a funded account — advertised claims separated from what we could verify.

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For Traders
3.5/ 5

Wide platform/instrument coverage and fast payouts, tempered by a short track record and limited rule disclosure up front.

Read the For Traders dossier
FTMO
4.4/ 5

The established benchmark: long track record, transparent objectives, documented scaling plan; $200K per-account ceiling before scaling.

Read the FTMO dossier

On our five-dimension scorecard, FTMO rates marginally higher overall — but the dimension-by-dimension breakdown below matters more than the average.

Advertised maximums

The numbers, head-to-head

Headline figures from the structured plan data for each firm. “Up to” splits and max funding are ceilings reached via tiers or scaling — not the figure every trader gets.

Profit split — headline maximum (%)

Higher is better
For Traders
90%
FTMO
90%

Entry price — lowest advertised ($)

Lower is better
For Traders
$36
FTMO
$155

Max funding — headline ($)

Higher is better
For Traders
$100K
FTMO
$200K

Our editorial scorecard (0–5)

Who wins each dimension

DimensionFor TradersFTMOEdge
Pricing & value4.03.0For Traders
Profit split4.04.0Tie
Payout speed4.04.0Tie
Rules flexibility4.04.0Tie
Transparency2.05.0FTMO

Scores are The Prop Examiner’s editorial assessment, not user reviews. See our methodology.

Advertised vs verified

At a glance

For Traders

Purchasable account sizes
Up to $100K initial; up to $300K for Gold-tier in the Premium Programverified
Profit split
Up to 90% to the traderverified
Payouts
'48-hour reward guarantee'; ~14h average payout time advertisedverified
Starting price
From $50 (Crypto Instant Master $3K); $399 for Forex One-Step ($100K)verified
Current promo
'Buy One, Get One +25% OFF' with code 25BOGO (promos rotate)verified
Payout methods
Bank transfer via Rise; crypto via USDT/USDC (ERC20); minimum not confirmedverified

FTMO

Purchasable account sizes
$10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200Kverified
Profit split
1-Step 90%; 2-Step 80% base, up to 90% via scalingverified
Payouts
2-Step rewards processed bi-weekly; ~8h avg processing statedverified
Max funding
Individual account max $200K; Scaling Plan up to $2Mverified
Challenge model
1-Step & 2-Stepverified
Fee refund
2-Step fee refunded with first reward; 1-Step not refunded after passingverified
Current promo
Not verified without the checkout flowadvertised

What actually binds you

Key trading rules compared

For Traders

Phase / modelRulePublished value
One-StepProfit target9% simulated profit
Two-step / InstantProfit targetNot stated on homepageverify
AllDaily loss limitNot stated on homepageverify
One-StepMax overall loss~5% drawdown (type — trailing vs static — not stated)verify
AllMinimum trading daysUnlimited time to reach target; min days not statedverify
AllConsistencyNot stated on homepageverify
AllProhibited stylesNot stated on homepage — see rules/terms pagesverify

FTMO

Phase / modelRulePublished value
1-StepProfit target10%
2-StepProfit target10% (phase 1) + 5% (phase 2)
1-StepDaily loss limit3%
2-StepDaily loss limit5%
AllMax loss10% (1-Step uses end-of-day trailing)
2-StepMinimum trading days4 days

Rules vary by product. For a plan-by-plan comparison, use the account comparison tool.

Balanced view

Pros & cons

For Traders

Strengths

  • Broad platform choice: cTrader, TradeLocker, MT5, and a custom in-house platform across web and mobile.
  • Wide instrument coverage including 70+ crypto symbols with 24/7 trading, plus futures.
  • 48-hour payout guarantee with a fast advertised average processing time.
  • Both evaluation and direct/instant funding routes, with scaling to $300K for top-tier traders.
  • Low entry point for crypto instant accounts (from $50).

Cons & open risks

  • Offshore primary registration (Saint Lucia) — worth weighing for recourse.
  • Daily-loss limit, drawdown type, minimum trading days, and consistency rule are not stated on the homepage.
  • Relatively new (founded 2023), so the track record is shorter than older firms.
  • Limited payout methods disclosed (Rise, USDT/USDC); minimum payout not shown.
  • Promo-driven pricing (BOGO) makes the standard base price harder to confirm.

FTMO

Strengths

  • Long operating history and one of the most widely reviewed prop firms.
  • Clear, published trading objectives and a documented scaling plan.
  • 2-Step fee is refunded with the first reward.
  • Both 1-Step (90% split) and 2-Step models available.

Cons & open risks

  • Account sizes top out at $200K per account (scaling needed beyond that).
  • 1-Step fee is not refunded after passing.
  • Live checkout pricing and promos were not exposed without the purchase flow.
  • As with all prop challenges, most buyers do not reach a payout.

Our take

Which should you choose?

FTMO rates marginally higher on our scorecard, but "better" depends on what you trade and the rules you can live within. Read each verdict, then verify the figures for your exact product before buying.

For Traders offers strong platform and instrument breadth, a fast-payout guarantee, and both evaluation and instant-funding routes. As a newer, offshore-registered firm it discloses less about daily-loss limits, drawdown type, and consistency rules on the homepage, so those need confirming. The Prop Examiner has no affiliate relationship with For Traders at this time.

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FTMO is the established benchmark in this space: a long track record, transparent objectives, and a documented scaling plan. The main limitations are a $200K per-account ceiling before scaling and a 1-Step fee that is not refunded. We could not confirm live pricing without entering checkout, so price-shop on the day you buy.

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Common questions

For Traders vs FTMO FAQ

Is For Traders or FTMO better?
Our independent ratings: For Traders 3.5/5, FTMO 4.4/5. FTMO edges it on our scorecard, but the right pick depends on your market, budget and the rules you can trade within.
Which is cheaper to start, For Traders or FTMO?
Lowest advertised entry price: For Traders from $36, FTMO from $155. For Traders has the lower starting price, but compare like-for-like account sizes — cheapest is not always best value.
Which has the higher profit split, For Traders or FTMO?
Headline ("up to") maximums: For Traders 90%, FTMO 90%. For Traders advertises the higher ceiling — but top splits are usually gated behind tiers or scaling, not what every trader gets.
Does For Traders or FTMO pay out faster?
For Traders: '48-hour reward guarantee'; ~14h average payout time advertised. FTMO: 2-Step rewards processed bi-weekly; ~8h avg processing stated. Payout speed and eligibility depend on the product and on meeting each firm's rules; no payout is guaranteed.

Cited & dated

Sources

Figures trace to each firm’s own pages, accessed on the dates shown. Re-verify before relying on any number — pricing and promos change.

  1. 1.For Traders — homepage· accessed 2026-06-17
  2. 2.For Traders — About page· accessed 2026-06-17
  3. 3.FTMO — how it works· accessed 2026-06-17
  4. 4.FTMO — trading objectives· accessed 2026-06-17
  5. 5.FTMO — reward, growth & scaling plan· accessed 2026-06-17
  6. 6.FTMO — why is there a fee (refund terms)· accessed 2026-06-17

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