FTMO vs ICFunded

Side-by-side comparison of trust scores, profit splits, payout speed, and real trader reviews. Independent data — no sponsored rankings.

FTMO DETAILS

MARKETS: Forex, Indices, Crypto, Commodities, Metals
PLATFORMS: MT4, MT5, cTrader
TYPES: forex, large-cap, multi-asset, Beginner Friendly, Pro Traders, Fast Payout, Large Cap, crypto

+Profit split of 90% exceeds the industry average of 84.6%.
+Fee refund is available
+Founded in 2015, giving it one of the longest operational track records in the industry.
+Weekend and overnight holding is allowed during evaluation phases.
+A recently introduced competitive one-step program.

−Days to first payout of 14 is more than double the industry average of 6.5.
−Profit target of 10% is above the industry average of 8.0%, raising the qualification bar.
−News trading is not allowed at funded, restricting strategy options around major economic events.

+Min challenge cost of $74 is well below the industry average of $186.7, lowering entry costs.
+Profit split of 80% is provided with bi-weekly payouts, offering regular income access.
+Static drawdown type provides clear, fixed risk boundaries for traders to plan around.
+Markets include forex, indices, metals, commodities, and crypto, offering reasonable diversification.

−Max funding of $500,000 is well below the industry average of $839,272.7, limiting upside potential.
−Key data including days to first payout, profit target, drawdown percentage, and trading condition rules are not provided, limiting transparency.
−Only MT5 is listed as a platform, offering less choice than most competitors with multiple platform options.

FTMO

Trust score 68/100. Faster payouts at 14d. 80% profit split.

ICFunded

Not yet rated by PropDNA traders. Faster payouts at 14d. 80% profit split.