BEM Funding vs Trade The Pool: Prop Firm Comparison 2026

Compare BEM Funding (forex/CFD) and Trade The Pool (forex/CFD) side by side — profit splits, challenge fees, drawdown rules, platforms, and trading restrictions.

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	BEM Funding	Trade The Pool
Trustpilot rating	4.2★ (219 reviews)	4.5★ (724 reviews)
Max profit split	80–90%	70%
Evaluation types	2 Steps, 1 Step	1 Step
Account sizes	$5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K	$2K, $5K, $10K, $20K, $25K, $40K, $50K, $100K, $200K
Cheapest challenge fee	$39	$47
Drawdown type	Static / Trailing	Static
Platforms	DXtrade, cTrader, MT5	TraderEvolution
Payout frequency	Weekly	Every 14 days
News trading	—	Allowed
Automated trading / EAs	—	Not allowed
Weekend holding	—	Restricted

Verdict

BEM Funding offers a higher advertised profit split (90% vs 70%). BEM Funding is cheaper to enter, with challenge fees from $39 compared to $47 at Trade The Pool. BEM Funding supports more trading platforms (3 vs 1).

True Cost Calculator

See how much it truly costs to get funded at BEM Funding, including multiple failed attempts.

Account Size

Challenge Type

Fee for $10K · 1 Step: $89 · Split: 80% to you

How many attempts?

Drag to model your worst-case scenario

2attempts

1Best

5Worst

Total Spent

$178

2 attempts × $89 fee

Net Cost

$178

No fee refund on this plan

Break-Even

2.23%

Profit needed on $10K after 80% split

💡 Fees shown in USD. Break-even is the minimum profit % you need on your funded account to cover all challenge costs.

BEM Funding vs Trade The Pool — FAQs

Both BEM Funding and Trade The Pool are legitimate prop trading firms, and the better choice depends on your priorities. Trade The Pool has a higher Trustpilot rating (4.5 vs 4.2). BEM Funding offers a higher profit split (90% vs 70%).

BEM Funding has the higher advertised profit split at up to 90%, compared to 70% at Trade The Pool.

BEM Funding is cheaper to get funded, with challenge fees starting at $39 compared to $47 at Trade The Pool.

Both firms can be used by beginners, though the right choice depends on your experience level. Both offer 1-step evaluations suited to beginners. BEM Funding account sizes: $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K. Trade The Pool account sizes: $2K, $5K, $10K, $20K, $25K, $40K, $50K, $100K, $200K.