FTMO vs Fxify: Elite Prop Firms Comparison

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Introduction

FTMO and Fxify represent two leading proprietary trading firms in the forex funding space, offering traders the opportunity to access significant capital without risking their own money. FTMO, established in 2015, has built a strong reputation with its choice of 1-Step and 2-Step evaluation models and generous profit splits, with a Trustpilot snapshot of 4.8/5 from 53,102 reviews (checked September 27, 2026). Fxify, a newer entrant founded in 2023, has quickly gained popularity for its broad programme range, from a $39 Three Phase entry to Instant Funding and a 5-day Lightning sprint, and for a first payout available on demand after a single closed trade. It held a 4.3/5 Trustpilot rating from 6,245 reviews in the September 17, 2026 source check.

FeatureFTMOFxify
FTMO Fxify
Founded20152023
Profit Split80% standard; eligible add-on 90%; Classic and Crypto Standard: 100% with 30-day cycle; Pro 80%
Maximum Account SizeCFD: up to $2,000,000 through scaling. Futures: up to $450,000 across 3 Sim-Funded accounts$400,000
Evaluation PhasesCFD: 1 phase (1-Step), 2 phases (2-Step). Futures: Evaluation, then Sim-Funded, then invitation-only Live Funded1, 2 or 3, plus instant funding and a 1-step Lightning sprint
Trustpilot Rating4.3
Expert Grade9.18.3
ProgramFTMOFxify
Entry Level ProgramYes. CFD 2-Step from EUR 89 one-time; Futures Growth from $119 per monthThree Phase from $39
Advanced ProgramFTMO Challenge and Verification (CFD 2-Step); Futures Pro path with hard daily loss and 100% withdrawalsTwo Phase Pro to $250K
Scaling OptionsEligible evaluations: 10% return in 3 months, 2 profitable months; first +25%, max 10x initial. No Pro/Instant Standard scaling
Demo AccountFree Trials for 1-Step and 2-Step; practice only, not qualification. No free trial on Futures
CriteriaFTMOFxify
Profit TargetOne 10%; Classic 5% then 10%; Standard 10% then 5%; Pro 4% then 8%; Three 5% each; Lightning 5%; Crypto Standard 9%
Maximum Drawdown6% trailing One Phase; 10% Two Phase; 8% static Pro; 5% static Three Phase; 8% trailing Instant; 4% trailing Lite and Lightning
Minimum Trading DaysOne/Standard/Three 5 per phase; Classic 4; Pro 3 qualifying 0.5% days; Lite 5; Lightning 3 (7 calendar-day deadline)
News TradingEvaluation: allowed within trading rules. Standard FTMO Account: affected instruments restricted 2 minutes before/after selected releases; Swing exempt. Futures: news trading allowedAllowed on One/Two/Three Phase; Instant, Lightning and crypto restrict 5 minutes before/after high-impact news
Daily Loss Limit
Drawdown Type
Time Limit
Consistency / Best Day Rule
Maximum Contracts
OptionFTMOFxify
CFD $1K Account
CFD $5K Account




CFD $10K Account







CFD $15K Account


CFD $25K Account







CFD $50K Account







CFD $100K Account





CFD $150K Account
CFD $200K Account



CFD $250K Account
CFD $400K Account

Crypto $5K Account
Crypto $10K Account
Crypto $25K Account
Crypto $50K Account
Crypto $100K Account
Futures $50K Account
Futures $100K Account
Futures $150K Account
Refund PolicyFirst-payout fee rebate: One, Standard, Three, Lightning and Crypto Standard. No fee rebate on Classic/Pro/Instant Standard or Lite
Coupons / DiscountFTMO discountFxify discount
FeatureFTMOFxify
Trading PlatformsCFD: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView. Futures: NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingViewMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, DXtrade, TradingView, Tradovate, NinjaTrader
ForexYesYes
StocksYesYes
IndicesYesYes
CommoditiesYesYes
CryptocurrenciesYesYes, 80+ symbols on the dedicated crypto line
BondsNot verified for CFD accounts; check current SymbolsNot listed
EA/Algo TradingAllowed subject to trading rules, allocation and platform limits; third-party EAs can create allocation conflicts.Prior approval on One/Two/Three; prohibited on DXtrade, Instant, Lightning and crypto. Copy rules differ by program
FeatureFTMOFxify
Payout TermsCFD: request from day 14 after the first trade on the specific account, subject to eligibility; close all positions and pending orders. Review usually 1-2 business days; payment usually 1-2 business days after invoice approval. Futures Sim-Funded: every 4 days on Growth (50% withdrawable, cap $2,500 to $4,000), every 5 days on Pro (100% withdrawable, cap $5,000 to $8,000). Live Funded: daily, no capOne/Standard/Three: first on demand, $50 min, then 30 days (14 add-on). Classic: 14/30 days. Pro: 10 days, first 2 caps min(5%, $8K). Instant Standard:14; Lite:10; Lightning:7 then14. Crypto Instant minimums vary
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Payout Frequency
Payout Cap
Payout Eligibility
Withdrawable Amount
Key ElementFTMOFxify
StrengthsFull fee refund on 2-Step; static drawdown; no consistency rules on CFD; zero withdrawal commission; scaling to $2M; futures line with no minimum trading days and no activation feeFirst on-demand request on eligible evaluations; choice of static/trailing drawdown; published scaling on eligible programs; multi-asset access
Weaknesses1-Step fee non-refundable; 50% Best Day condition for passing/rewards; new 1-Step account after reward starts with a 90%-of-initial-capital loss floor; futures is a recurring monthly subscription, Growth pays out only 50% per request, and the Live Funded step is by invitation onlyTrailing payouts can leave no loss buffer; Pro early payout caps; Lite/Classic consistency; EA approval and platform restrictions; Lightning challenge consistency conflict
Best ForCFD: 2-Step for most, 1-Step only if the 90% split outweighs other concerns. Futures: Pro if you want 100% withdrawals, Growth if you want the cheapest entryTraders who want cash out early rather than a large paper balance, multi-asset traders, and anyone who wants to pick their own drawdown type

Conclusion and Final Recommendation

Consider FTMO if you want a choice of 1-Step or 2-Step evaluations and MT4, MT5, cTrader or TradingView. Its Free Trials let you practise before buying. Choose Fxify if a higher profit split, up to 100%, a cheaper entry, from USD 59 and news trading allowed matter more to you. Neither firm is better in the abstract. The right choice depends on your strategy, your budget and the instruments you trade, so read both full reviews before you commit. Verify current rules and pricing on each firm’s own site before purchasing.

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How We Compared FTMO and Fxify

Both firms carry a JoinProp Rating out of 10, scored on the same nine weighted factors, led by payout reliability at 20%, then fee structure, drawdown rules and profit split at 15% each. The scores come from our own firm reviews, built from each firm’s current terms rather than its marketing pages and re-checked at least every 90 days. Affiliate relationships have no effect on any rating, and ratings are never sold. The tables above are the evidence behind those scores. Read our full ranking methodology.

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