Prop Firm Comparison 2026

FTMOvsTradeDay

Side-by-side analysis of the two prop firms. Entry account starting from $79.00.

FTMO
Forex
19% OFF
best value
ForexFree Trial90% Split
90% split $79.00 entry 4.8 ★
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VS
TradeDay
Futures
30% OFF
1 challenge
FuturesDay 1 PayoutNo Consistency
80-95% split $87.00 entry 4.6 ★
Visit TradeDay →
Coupon: MARKETS
★★★★½
4.8
41.073 reviews · Trustpilot
★★★★½
4.6
1.350 reviews · Trustpilot
Side-by-side

FTMO vs TradeDay — Comparison

Each category shows the winner between the two firms.

DiscountHow much OFF the original price
19% best value
vs
30% 1 challenge
✓ Wins
Smallest accountFinal price w/ coupon (cheapest entry)
$79.00
✓ Wins
vs
$87.00
Profit SplitHow much profit the trader keeps
90%
vs
80-95%
DrawdownType of loss limit
Fixed
vs
Trailing/EOD/Static
DD Limit
-3% / -10%
vs
-$2k to -$4k trail
Profit Target
10%
vs
$3k / $6k / $9k
Min. Days
vs
1
News Trading
✗ Not allowed
vs
✓ Allowed
✓ Wins
Day-1 Payout
✗ No
vs
✓ Yes
✓ Wins
Scaling
Up to $2M
vs
Yes
Platforms
MT4, MT5, cTrader
vs
NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView...
TrustpilotReal reputation
4.8 (41.073)
✓ Wins
vs
4.6 (1.350)
Who should choose

Who each firm is best for

Choose FTMO if you...
  • want to start with low capital (from $79.00)
  • value Trustpilot reputation (4.8 ★)
Choose TradeDay if you...
  • need Day-1 payout
  • trade during news
  • prioritize a larger discount (30% OFF)
Frequently asked questions

FTMO vs TradeDay — FAQ

Which is better: FTMO or TradeDay?
It depends on your profile. FTMO offers 19% off best value and Fixed drawdown. TradeDay offers 30% off 1 challenge and Trailing/EOD/Static drawdown. Cheaper account: FTMO (starting from $79.00).
How much does an FTMO vs TradeDay account cost?
FTMO starts at $79.00. TradeDay starts at $87.00 with coupon MARKETS.
Does FTMO or TradeDay allow news trading?
FTMO DOES NOT allow trading during economic news. TradeDay DOES. If you need to trade news, choose TradeDay.
How long does it take to get a payout from FTMO and TradeDay?
FTMO does not have Day-1 payout. TradeDay allows payout from Day-1.
Can I have accounts with both firms at the same time?
Yes, it is allowed to have accounts with different prop firms at the same time (multi-prop). Some firms restrict multiple accounts WITHIN the same firm — confirm each firm's rules before purchasing.
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FTMO
19% OFF
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TradeDay
30% OFF · coupon MARKETS