Head-to-head

DayTradeTheWorld (DTTW) vs FTMO

A direct, side-by-side comparison of DayTradeTheWorld (DTTW) and FTMO — profit splits, evaluation fees, payout cadence, supported assets, and trading rules. Data pulled live from our firm directory.

Quick verdict

DayTradeTheWorld (DTTW) is best for

traders avoiding evaluation hurdles.

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Quick verdict

FTMO is best for

copy-trading setups.

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Cost to first payout

Cost to first payout

What it actually costs to reach payout — a normalized estimate built from each firm's lowest published evaluation cost, monthly fees, and first-payout window. Estimates, not guarantees. Each card shows the assumptions used.

DayTradeTheWorld (DTTW)

estimate

Approx. total

to reach first payout eligibility

Approx. time

30days

from sign-up to first eligible request

Start cost
Monthly fee

FTMO

estimate

Approx. total

to reach first payout eligibility

Approx. time

17days

from sign-up to first eligible request

Start cost
Monthly fee
None
How we estimated this
  • Adds ~10 calendar days for evaluation completion (most firms require ≥5 minimum trading days).
  • Source — eval fee: €89–€1,080 one-time (refundable on pass); monthly: No monthly fee — one-time challenge cost; first payout: First payout possible after 14 days; reduce to weekly on request.

Trade-offs

Where each firm is weaker

No firm wins on every axis. These are the most meaningful drawbacks of each option — derived from the same structured fields shown in the table, never invented.

DayTradeTheWorld (DTTW) trade-offs

  • Slower payouts

    Payout cadence is Monthly versus On-demand (default 14 days, weekly available) at FTMO.

  • No copy trading

    Forbids copy / algo bridges. FTMO permits them.

FTMO trade-offs

No structural disadvantages versus the other firm based on the fields we track.

Decision guide

Best for your trader type

  • Highest profit share

    Tie

    Both pay 90%.

  • Fastest to funded

    DayTradeTheWorld (DTTW)

    No mandatory evaluation.

  • Biggest scaling ceiling

    FTMO

    Up to $200,000.

  • Copy & algo traders

    FTMO

    Copy trading is permitted.

  • Fastest payouts

    FTMO

    On-demand (default 14 days, weekly available) payouts.

AttributeDayTradeTheWorld (DTTW)

Leveraged Trader Capital · est. 2002

FTMO

Evaluation Based · est. 2015

Cost
Evaluation fee€89–€1,080 one-time (refundable on pass)
Monthly feeNo monthly fee — one-time challenge cost
Evaluation requiredNoYes
Instant fundingNoNo
Capital
Profit split90%90%
Max allocationUSD 2.5k – 100k+$200,000
Account sizesUSD 2.5k – 100k+$10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K (USD/EUR/GBP/CZK)
ScalingScaling Plan: +25% balance every 4 months at 10%+ profit over 2 of 4 months.
Payouts
FrequencyMonthlyOn-demand (default 14 days, weekly available)
First payoutMonthlyFirst payout possible after 14 days; reduce to weekly on request
Assets
FuturesNoYes
StocksYesYes
OptionsNoNo
ForexNoYes
CryptoNoYes
Trading rules
News tradingYesYes
Overnight holdingYesYes
Weekend holdingNoYes
Copy tradingNoYes
Technology
PlatformsProprietary platform, SterlingMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, DXtrade
Data feedPurple Trading / Spotware
Company
HeadquartersToronto, ONPrague, Czech Republic

About DayTradeTheWorld (DTTW)

Global remote day-trading network providing US equities buying power to traders worldwide under a deposit/first-loss arrangement.

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About FTMO

Online evaluation program funding remote retail traders.

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Trust & stability

Reputation and rule-change activity

Two added decision signals: a weighted reputation score from independent review sources, and a 90-day view of structural rule-change activity where monitored sources are available.

Reputation

canonical
4.0/ 5
Sources used
1
Confidence
low

Weighted blend of independent trader-review sources. See methodology.

Rule Stability

last 90d
Unavailable

We do not currently have enough monitored public rule sources for this firm to report rule-change activity honestly.

Reputation

canonical
4.8/ 5
Sources used
1
Confidence
medium

Weighted blend of independent trader-review sources. See methodology.

Rule Stability

last 90d
monitoring status
Last change
Type
Sources monitored
Status
No changes detected in monitored sources

Weekly diff of the firm's published rule pages (terms, rules, FAQ, legal). "No changes detected" only means none of the monitored monitored sources changed — other surfaces (Discord, email, dashboards) are not covered. "Limited" or "unavailable" means our monitor cannot reach enough sources to make an honest call.

Frequently asked

Common questions

Which has a higher profit split — DayTradeTheWorld (DTTW) or FTMO?
DayTradeTheWorld (DTTW) pays 90%; FTMO pays 90% of trader profits once funded. Both firms offer the same profit share.
Is DayTradeTheWorld (DTTW) cheaper to start than FTMO?
DayTradeTheWorld (DTTW): evaluation pricing varies. FTMO: evaluation from €89–€1,080 one-time (refundable on pass).
Which pays out faster — DayTradeTheWorld (DTTW) or FTMO?
DayTradeTheWorld (DTTW) payouts: Monthly. FTMO payouts: On-demand (default 14 days, weekly available). First-payout eligibility: DayTradeTheWorld (DTTW) — Monthly; FTMO — First payout possible after 14 days; reduce to weekly on request.
What's the maximum allocation at DayTradeTheWorld (DTTW) vs FTMO?
DayTradeTheWorld (DTTW) scales up to USD 2.5k – 100k+. FTMO scales up to $200,000.
Can I trade news at DayTradeTheWorld (DTTW) or FTMO?
DayTradeTheWorld (DTTW): permits news trading. FTMO: permits news trading.
Can I hold positions overnight at DayTradeTheWorld (DTTW) or FTMO?
DayTradeTheWorld (DTTW): allows overnight holds. FTMO: allows overnight holds.

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