Head-to-head

FTMO vs Funded Peaks

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

Quick verdict

FTMO is best for

news traders.

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Quick verdict

Funded Peaks is best for

traders who prefer Evaluation-Based Funding and a Vancouver, Canada-based firm.

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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.

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.

Funded Peaks

estimate

Approx. total

$79

to reach first payout eligibility

Approx. time

17days

from sign-up to first eligible request

Start cost
$79
Monthly fee
How we estimated this
  • Evaluation path: lowest published one-time evaluation fee.
  • Adds ~10 calendar days for evaluation completion (most firms require ≥5 minimum trading days).
  • Source — eval fee: $79; monthly: ; first payout: After 7 days.

Decision guide

Best for your trader type

  • Highest profit share

    Tie

    Both pay 90%.

  • News traders

    FTMO

    Allows trading through news events.

AttributeFTMO

Evaluation Based · est. 2015

Funded Peaks

Evaluation Based · est. 2023

Cost
Evaluation fee€89–€1,080 one-time (refundable on pass)$79
Monthly feeNo monthly fee — one-time challenge cost
Evaluation requiredYesYes
Instant fundingNoNo
Capital
Profit split90%90%
Max allocation$200,000$200,000
Account sizes$10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K (USD/EUR/GBP/CZK)$10K–$200K
ScalingScaling Plan: +25% balance every 4 months at 10%+ profit over 2 of 4 months.
Payouts
FrequencyOn-demand (default 14 days, weekly available)Weekly
First payoutFirst payout possible after 14 days; reduce to weekly on requestAfter 7 days
Assets
FuturesYesNo
StocksYesNo
OptionsNoNo
ForexYesYes
CryptoYesYes
Trading rules
News tradingYes
Overnight holdingYesYes
Weekend holdingYesYes
Copy tradingYesYes
Technology
PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, DXtradeMetaTrader 5, cTrader
Data feedPurple Trading / Spotware
Company
HeadquartersPrague, Czech RepublicVancouver, Canada

About FTMO

Online evaluation program funding remote retail traders.

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About Funded Peaks

Multi-asset prop offering forex, indices and crypto with weekly payouts.

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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
4.8/ 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.

Reputation

canonical
3.0/ 5
Sources used
1
Confidence
low

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 — FTMO or Funded Peaks?
FTMO pays 90%; Funded Peaks pays 90% of trader profits once funded. Both firms offer the same profit share.
Is FTMO cheaper to start than Funded Peaks?
FTMO: evaluation from €89–€1,080 one-time (refundable on pass). Funded Peaks: evaluation from $79.
Which pays out faster — FTMO or Funded Peaks?
FTMO payouts: On-demand (default 14 days, weekly available). Funded Peaks payouts: Weekly. First-payout eligibility: FTMO — First payout possible after 14 days; reduce to weekly on request; Funded Peaks — After 7 days.
What's the maximum allocation at FTMO vs Funded Peaks?
FTMO scales up to $200,000. Funded Peaks scales up to $200,000.
Can I trade news at FTMO or Funded Peaks?
FTMO: permits news trading. Funded Peaks: policy unconfirmed.
Can I hold positions overnight at FTMO or Funded Peaks?
FTMO: allows overnight holds. Funded Peaks: allows overnight holds.

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