For Traders vs Trade The Pool: Prop Firm Comparison 2026

Compare For Traders (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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	For Traders	Trade The Pool
Trustpilot rating	4.0★ (1,640 reviews)	4.5★ (724 reviews)
Max profit split	80%	70%
Evaluation types	Instant, 1 Step, 2 Steps, 3 Steps	1 Step
Account sizes	$3K, $6K, $15K, $25K, $50K, $100K	$2K, $5K, $10K, $20K, $25K, $40K, $50K, $100K, $200K
Cheapest challenge fee	$23	$47
Drawdown type	Static	Static
Platforms	MT5, cTrader, TradeLocker	TraderEvolution
Payout frequency	Bi-weekly / On-demand	Every 14 days
News trading	Restricted	Allowed
Automated trading / EAs	Restricted	Not allowed
Weekend holding	Allowed	Restricted

Verdict

For Traders offers a higher advertised profit split (80% vs 70%). For Traders is cheaper to enter, with challenge fees from $23 compared to $47 at Trade The Pool. For Traders supports more trading platforms (3 vs 1).

True Cost Calculator

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

Account Size

Challenge Type

Fee for $6K · Instant: $89 · Split: 90% 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

3.30%

Profit needed on $6K after 90% split

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

For Traders vs Trade The Pool — FAQs

Both For Traders 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 4.0). For Traders offers a higher profit split (80% vs 70%).

For Traders has the higher advertised profit split at up to 80%, compared to 70% at Trade The Pool.

For Traders is cheaper to get funded, with challenge fees starting at $23 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. For Traders account sizes: $3K, $6K, $15K, $25K, $50K, $100K. Trade The Pool account sizes: $2K, $5K, $10K, $20K, $25K, $40K, $50K, $100K, $200K.