FTMO7.8/10 4.8 (54K)
VS
For Traders5.9/10⚠ Trustpilot warning
Checked 3 Nov 2026

FTMO vs For Traders

2-Step Challenge 100K vs Classic 2-Step 100K

7 rules compared
2FTMO better
3Ties
2For Traders better

These firms charge in different currencies, so compare rule by rule.

Neither firm is better for everyone. Start with the drawdown type and daily limit, because those decide whether your trading style survives the evaluation. Then compare cost and payouts. Both are forex firms, so the account sizes match.

Head to head
FTMOFor Traders
Cost to get funded
€540
$599
Different currencies
Evaluation price
€540
$599
Different currencies
Activation fee
None
None
Different currencies
Profit target
10% then 5%
8% then 5%
Different formats
Maximum loss
$10,000 (10%)Static
$8,000 (8%)Static
FTMO more room
Minimum trading days
4 per phase
3
For Traders fewer days
Profit split
80%
80%
Tie
Restricted countries
73
13
For Traders fewer restrictions
Our rating (out of 10)
7.8
5.9
FTMO rated higher
Daily loss limit
5% ($5,000)
4% ($4,000)
Tie
Consistency rule
None stated
None
Tie
Payouts
Every 14 days; fee refunded with first payout
Every 14 days; 48-hour review; up to $15,000 per cycle
Different schedules
Platforms
MT4, MT5, cTrader, DXtrade
MT5, cTrader, TradeLocker
FTMO supports more platforms

Green marks the better value on each row. List prices.

Choose FTMO if…
7.8/10 4.8 (54K)
  • You want the cheaper way in (€540 vs $599).
  • You trade on MT4, DXtrade.
Choose For Traders if…
5.9/10⚠ Trustpilot warning
  • You trade on TradeLocker.
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