Head-to-Head Analysis
FTMO vs Funding Pips
Compare FTMO's 10-year track record and 8h payout SLA against Funding Pips' lower evaluation fees and raw spread cTrader execution.
Tier-1 Evaluation Benchmark
FTMO
Prague, Czech Republic · Est. 2014
Audit Status
Tested & VerifiedLoss floor never trails up — full 10% buffer locked strictly at starting balance.
⚡ Low Fee & Raw Spread
Funding Pips
Dubai, UAE · Est. 2022
Audit Status
Document VerifiedLowest evaluation fees on the market with raw 0.0 spreads on cTrader, static 10% loss on 2-Step, and zero minimum trading days.
Detailed Empirical Metrics
Audit timestamps: FTMO (2026-09-25) · Funding Pips (2026-09-25)
| Feature / Metric | FTMO | Funding Pips |
|---|---|---|
| Data Provenance | Platform-Review Tested Direct empirical testing with funded live accounts. | Platform-Review Verified Verified against platform legal terms and payment receipts. |
| Legal Entity & Jurisdiction | FTMO Evaluation Global s.r.o. (Prague, Czech Republic) | Funding Pips FZ-LLC (Dubai, UAE) |
| Regulatory Status | Czech Commercial Registry (CZ08303608; not a broker) | Dubai DED / Meydan Free Zone |
| Drawdown Model | Static 10% Max Loss | Static 10% (2-Step) / Trailing 6% (1-Step Flex) |
| Safety & Verification Profile | Empirically Tested Risk Tier: LOW_RISK_STATIC · Trap: MINIMAL_RISK | Verified Documentation Risk Tier: LOW_RISK_STATIC · Trap: MINIMAL_RISK |
| Maximum Scaling Cap | Provider standard | $2,000,000 maximum scaling ceiling (+20% capital every 4 months with 10% net gain) |
| Consistency Rule | None | None |
| Pass Rate Benchmark | 19.4% | 10.4% |
| Payout Frequency & Speed | Bi-weekly on-demand (custom date selector in MetriX portal) (7 hours 42 minutes) | Bi-weekly on Tuesdays (or 5-day cycle after scaling milestones) (1–3 business days following withdrawal request approval) |
| Payment Rails | Bank Wire, Visa/MC, USDT TRC20, Rise, Skrill | Rise, Crypto (USDT/USDC), Bank Wire |
| Supported Platforms | MT4, MT5, cTrader, DXtrade | cTrader, Match-Trader, MetaTrader 5 (MT5) |
| Leverage | 1:100 | 1:100 |
| Audit Evidence | Czech Commercial Register (Justice.cz) | Funding Pips Official Trading Objectives & FAQ |
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