Entry price
The upfront cost is your first investment risk. Funding Traders has a wider range of price points, while Dolvero maintains a more traditional pricing structure.
- 100k 2-Step Challenge: Dolvero costs $549, whereas Funding Traders offers two versions: the Pro6 at $419 and the Pro10 at $539.
- 100k 1-Step Challenge: Dolvero charges $689 compared to $539 at Funding Traders.
- 100k Instant Funding: Dolvero costs $749 with a 70% split, while Funding Traders charges $679 with an 80% split.
- Refunds: Both firms return the fee. Dolvero refunds it with the second payout. Funding Traders refunds it on the first payout for 2-step accounts and the second for 1-step accounts.
Lo que pagas mientras operas
Every trade has a cost that eats into your profit target. Dolvero is significantly cheaper for those who execute many lots, while Funding Traders has a higher friction unless you pay for a specific add-on.
- Commissions: Dolvero charges $20 per $1M notional (roughly $2 per lot round turn on FX). Funding Traders charges a flat $3 per lot, which can be removed by purchasing a "Swap-free, Zero Commissions" add-on.
- Assets: Both allow trading Forex, Commodities, and Indices. Dolvero adds Stocks, whereas Funding Traders focuses on a tighter list of liquid assets.
- Leverage: Dolvero offers much higher leverage on Crypto (1:500), reducing the margin required to hold positions compared to the more conservative limits at Funding Traders.
What mistakes cost you
In prop firms, the cost of a mistake is often the total loss of the account. Both firms have a "hard breach" rule regarding risk per trade, which is a significant hidden cost for aggressive traders.
- Risk per trade: Both Dolvero and Funding Traders (Pro accounts) enforce a 2% maximum loss per trade idea. Exceeding this doesn't just close the trade; it terminates the account.
- Drawdown type: Dolvero uses a static drawdown on 2-step accounts, which is "cheaper" for the trader as the floor never moves up. Funding Traders offers static drawdown on Pro6 and Pro10 accounts, but its 1-step and Instant accounts use trailing drawdown, which is harder to manage and increases the likelihood of failure.
- Resets: If you fail, Dolvero requires a full new purchase. Funding Traders offers a "Revive" feature for Phase 1 accounts (if in profit at the time of breach) for a fee, allowing you to keep your progress instead of starting from zero.
What it costs to get paid
Getting to the payout is the goal, but the rules can delay your access to cash. Dolvero has a more straightforward path for standard accounts, while Funding Traders uses consistency rules that act as a "time tax."
- Payout Frequency: Dolvero pays every 14 days. Funding Traders defaults to 21 days for Pro accounts, though you can pay an add-on to reduce it to 14 days.
- Consistency Rules: Funding Traders requires that no single day exceeds 50% of your total profit (standard) or 15% (Instant). This forces you to trade longer to "dilute" a big win. Dolvero only applies a consistency rule to its Instant accounts (15%), leaving evaluations more flexible.
- Payout Guarantees: Dolvero adds a 10% bonus if they miss their 24-hour processing window. Funding Traders pays $1,000 ($500 cash + $500 credit) if they exceed 2 business days.
Where each one hides its cost
The "sticker price" is rarely the final price once you add the features needed to trade your style.
- Dolvero: The real cost increases if you trade news or hold over the weekend. You must pay a 15% surcharge for each of these features. Without them, a single trade open during a news event or a Friday close is a violation.
- Funding Traders: The costs are hidden in the 30-day inactivity rule that starts from the day of purchase, not the first trade. Additionally, their "FT Points" program encourages reinvesting payouts into more accounts rather than withdrawing cash, creating a cycle of "house money" trading.
Cheapest for whom
Funding Traders is the cheapest option for swing traders and beginners looking for the lowest entry ticket, especially with the Pro6 series and the "Revive" safety net.
Dolvero is the cheapest option for scalpers and high-volume intraday traders who will save thousands in commissions over time and want their profits in their pocket every 14 days without consistency hurdles in evaluations.
Frequently asked questions
Which firm is cheaper to start a $100,000 account, Dolvero or Funding Traders?
Funding Traders is cheaper for the initial purchase. Its $100k Pro6 account costs $419, which is significantly less than the $549 charged by Dolvero for a 2-step challenge of the same size. Even the standard Pro10 account at Funding Traders is slightly cheaper at $539.
Who has lower trading commissions, Dolvero or Funding Traders?
Dolvero offers lower commissions, charging approximately $2 per lot ($20 per $1M notional). In contrast, Funding Traders charges a flat $3 per lot. For a trader moving significant volume, the cost savings at Dolvero will quickly exceed the difference in the initial challenge price.
Which firm has stricter news trading rules, Dolvero or Funding Traders?
Dolvero is stricter by default because it prohibits opening trades 30 minutes before and after news unless you pay a 15% add-on. Funding Traders allows news trading in the challenge phase without restrictions, and in the funded phase, it simply caps news profits at 30% of the total, which is a more flexible "soft" limit for most traders.
Which firm provides a faster path to the first payout, Dolvero or Funding Traders?
Dolvero provides a faster standard path, with payouts available every 14 days starting from the first payout. Funding Traders Pro accounts require a 21-day wait for the first and subsequent payouts, meaning you have to wait an extra week to access your capital unless you pay for an add-on.
