The short answer
Atlas Funded is built for traders who value payout speed guarantees and gamified rewards but can tolerate strict rules on news and scalping. Funded Trading Plus (FTP) is the superior choice for those who need freedom to trade news, use cTrader, or require cash-back refunds rather than site credit.
Where they actually differ
- Trading Styles (Determinant): FTP allows news trading and scalping without profit deductions. Atlas Funded is much stricter: it deducts profits from trades held less than 3 minutes (scalping) and trades opened/closed within 5 minutes of high-impact news on funded accounts.
- Payouts (Cobro): Atlas offers a "Payout Guarantee" where they pay you an extra $500 if your withdrawal is delayed beyond 48 hours. FTP uses a standard 7 to 10-day cycle depending on the plan, without a specific monetary delay penalty.
- Risk Rules: Atlas features the "Atlas Protector," which automatically closes positions and cuts your profit split to 50% if you hit a 2% net floating loss. FTP uses a "Symbol Loss Limit" specifically on its 2-Step Classic accounts.
- Platforms: FTP offers a wider variety including cTrader and DXTrade. Atlas Funded provides TradeLocker but lacks cTrader. Both support MT5 and MatchTrader.
- Refunds: FTP refunds the evaluation fee in cash to your original payment method. Atlas Funded refunds the fee as "Atlas Balance," which can only be used for internal purchases, not withdrawn as cash.
Where they are basically the same
- Price: Both firms offer "pay-later" entry models ($4 for FTP Activation vs. $5 for Atlas Access) with final activation fees for a 100K account sitting around $490.
- Evaluation: Neither firm imposes a maximum time limit to pass challenges.
- Platforms: Both firms have successfully integrated MatchTrader and MetaTrader 5.
- Assets: Both provide access to Forex, Indices, Metals, and Crypto.
- Style: Both allow the use of EAs and Algos, provided they are not used for prohibited strategies like arbitrage.
Pick this one if
Atlas Funded
- You want the fastest possible payouts (on-demand and daily plans).
- You like gamification, XP levels, and winning random prizes (Atlas Packs).
- You are a swing trader who isn't bothered by news or scalping restrictions.
Funded Trading Plus
- You trade high-impact news or very short timeframes (scalping).
- You prefer cTrader or DXTrade over TradeLocker.
- You want your refund back in cash, not as store credit.
Frequently asked questions
Which firm is cheaper for a standard 100K 1-step challenge, Atlas Funded or Funded Trading Plus?
Atlas Funded is cheaper for a standard upfront 100K 1-step challenge, costing $478 compared to $549 at Funded Trading Plus. However, if you use their "pay-later" models (Access vs. Activation), the total cost to get funded is nearly identical: approximately $497 at Atlas ($5 entry + $492 fee) versus $493 at FTP ($4 entry + $489 fee).
Between Atlas Funded and Funded Trading Plus, which one has better conditions for news traders?
Funded Trading Plus has significantly better conditions for news traders because it allows unrestricted trading during high-impact events. In contrast, Atlas Funded deducts any profits made from trades opened or closed within a 10-minute window (5 minutes before and after) of high-impact news on their funded accounts.
Does Atlas Funded or Funded Trading Plus offer a faster payout system?
Atlas Funded offers a faster and more flexible payout system, including "Daily" plans with on-demand withdrawals and a "Payout Guarantee" that pays the trader $500 if a withdrawal is delayed. Funded Trading Plus requires waiting 7 days for 1-Step/Instant plans and 10 days for 2-Step plans, with no monetary penalty for delays.
Which firm offers more platform choices, Atlas Funded or Funded Trading Plus?
Funded Trading Plus offers more platform choices, providing MetaTrader 5, cTrader, DXTrade, and MatchTrader. Atlas Funded is more limited, offering MetaTrader 5, MatchTrader, and TradeLocker, but lacks the popular cTrader option.





















