FundedX vs Trade The Pool: Prop Firm Comparison 2026

Compare FundedX (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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	FundedX	Trade The Pool
Trustpilot rating	1.5★ (33 reviews)	4.5★ (724 reviews)
Max profit split	80%	70%
Evaluation types	Instant, 1 Step, 2 Steps	1 Step
Account sizes	$5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K, $400K, $800K	$2K, $5K, $10K, $20K, $25K, $40K, $50K, $100K, $200K
Cheapest challenge fee	$49	$47
Drawdown type	—	Static
Platforms	MT5, TradeLocker	TraderEvolution
Payout frequency	Bi-weekly / Every 14 days	Every 14 days
News trading	—	Allowed
Automated trading / EAs	Allowed	Not allowed
Weekend holding	Restricted	Restricted

Verdict

FundedX offers a higher advertised profit split (80% vs 70%). Trade The Pool is cheaper to enter, with challenge fees from $47 compared to $49 at FundedX. FundedX supports more trading platforms (2 vs 1).

True Cost Calculator

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

Account Size

Challenge Type

Fee for $10K · Instant: $89 · Split: 95% 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

1.87%

Profit needed on $10K after 95% split

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

FundedX vs Trade The Pool — FAQs

Both FundedX 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 1.5). FundedX offers a higher profit split (80% vs 70%).

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

Trade The Pool is cheaper to get funded, with challenge fees starting at $47 compared to $49 at FundedX.

Both firms can be used by beginners, though the right choice depends on your experience level. Both offer 1-step evaluations suited to beginners. FundedX account sizes: $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K, $400K, $800K. Trade The Pool account sizes: $2K, $5K, $10K, $20K, $25K, $40K, $50K, $100K, $200K.