QT Funded vs The Trading Pit: Prop Firm Comparison 2026

Compare QT Funded (forex/CFD) and The Trading Pit (forex/CFD) side by side — profit splits, challenge fees, drawdown rules, platforms, and trading restrictions.

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	QT Funded	The Trading Pit
Trustpilot rating	3.6★ (13,242 reviews)	N/A
Max profit split	80%	80%
Evaluation types	1 Step, Instant, 2 Steps	Instant, 1 Step, 2 Steps
Account sizes	$5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K	$2.5K, $5K, $10K, $20K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K
Cheapest challenge fee	$35 Pay-later option: $2.50 + $70 activation	€29
Drawdown type	Static / Trailing	Trailing (locks at starting balance) / EOD Trailing / Static
Platforms	TradeLocker, cTrader, MT5	MT4, MT5, cTrader
Payout frequency	Every 4 days / Every 14 days	Every 14 days / Bi-weekly
News trading	Allowed	Restricted
Automated trading / EAs	Restricted	Restricted
Weekend holding	Allowed	Allowed

Verdict

Both firms advertise the same maximum profit split (80%). The Trading Pit is cheaper to enter, with challenge fees from €29 compared to $35 at QT Funded. Both firms support 3 trading platforms.

True Cost Calculator

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

Account Size

Challenge Type

Fee

$125

Split to you

100%

Account

$10K

How many attempts?

Drag to model your worst-case scenario

2attempts

1Best

5Worst

Total Spent

$250

2 attempts × $125 fee

Net Cost

$250

No fee refund on this plan

Break-Even

2.50%

Profit needed on $10K after 100% split

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

QT Funded vs The Trading Pit — FAQs

Both QT Funded and The Trading Pit are legitimate prop trading firms, and the better choice depends on your priorities.

Both QT Funded and The Trading Pit advertise the same maximum profit split of 80%.

The Trading Pit is cheaper to get funded, with challenge fees starting at €29 compared to $35 at QT Funded.

Both firms can be used by beginners, though the right choice depends on your experience level. Both offer 1-step evaluations suited to beginners. QT Funded account sizes: $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K. The Trading Pit account sizes: $2.5K, $5K, $10K, $20K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K.