FTMO vs Trade The Pool: Prop Firm Comparison 2026

Compare FTMO (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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	FTMO	Trade The Pool
Trustpilot rating	4.8★ (44,847 reviews)	4.5★ (724 reviews)
Max profit split	90%	70%
Evaluation types	1 Step, 2 Steps	1 Step
Account sizes	$10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K	$2K, $5K, $10K, $20K, $25K, $40K, $50K, $100K, $200K
Cheapest challenge fee	€79	$47
Drawdown type	—	Static
Platforms	MT4, MT5, cTrader	TraderEvolution
Payout frequency	14 days from first trading day	Every 14 days
News trading	Restricted	Allowed
Automated trading / EAs	Allowed	Not allowed
Weekend holding	Restricted	Restricted

Verdict

FTMO offers a higher advertised profit split (90% vs 70%). Trade The Pool is cheaper to enter, with challenge fees from $47 compared to €79 at FTMO. FTMO supports more trading platforms (3 vs 1).

True Cost Calculator

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

Account Size

Challenge Type

Fee

€199

Split to you

90%

Account

$25K

How many attempts?

Drag to model your worst-case scenario

2attempts

1Best

5Worst

Total Spent

€398

2 attempts × €199 fee

Net Cost

€398

No fee refund on this plan

Break-Even

1.77%

Profit needed on $25K after 90% split

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

FTMO vs Trade The Pool — FAQs

Both FTMO and Trade The Pool are legitimate prop trading firms, and the better choice depends on your priorities. FTMO has a higher Trustpilot rating (4.8 vs 4.5). FTMO offers a higher profit split (90% vs 70%).

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

Trade The Pool is cheaper to get funded, with challenge fees starting at $47 compared to €79 at FTMO.

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