FTMOvsFor Traders

For Traders and FTMO both offer a 80% profit split, so the real differentiators come down to cost, capital, and rules. For Traders charges $579 and funds up to $300,000, while FTMO charges $540 and funds up to $400,000. For Traders uses a 2-step evaluation; FTMO uses 2 steps.

FTMO's challenge fee of $540 is lower than For Traders's $579, making it the more accessible starting point for traders watching upfront costs.

Both For Traders and FTMO offer a 80% profit split, so this metric is a draw. Look at payout frequency, scaling plan, and max allocation to find the real edge.

FTMO offers a maximum allocation of $400,000, compared to For Traders's $300,000. For traders focused on scaling, FTMO provides more room to grow.

Both firms use a 2-step evaluation. The difference is minimum trading days — For Traders requires 3 days per phase while FTMO requires 4. For Traders gives more scheduling flexibility.

For Traders uses Balance Equity Highest Eod drawdown, while FTMO uses Balance Based.

FTMO pays out every 14 days. For Traders's payout schedule is not confirmed in our current data — check the firm profile for the latest terms.

Both For Traders and FTMO offer a scaling plan, meaning funded traders can increase their allocation over time by hitting performance targets. This is a key long-term earning factor to consider alongside the base max allocation.

Both For Traders and FTMO hold a 4.5 rating on PFM. With equal scores, the firm with more reviews — For Traders at 300 — carries the more validated result.