Entry price
The cost of starting depends on the chosen path, as FFOne Perps uses a flexible builder and Upscale offers three distinct plan types.
- FFOne Perps: For a $10,000 account, prices range from $26 to $131 depending on the drawdown and profit target configuration. A $50,000 account starts at $145 and can go up to $519.
- Upscale: A $10,000 account costs $99 (Basic All), $189 (Accelerated All), or $549 (Turbo All). A $50,000 account ranges from $349 (Basic RWA) to $1,799 (Turbo All).
- Add-ons: Both firms offer a 90% profit split upgrade at checkout. At Upscale, this costs an extra 20% of the base price, while at FFOne Perps, the price varies by configuration and is never discounted.
- Refunds: FFOne Perps offers a full refund within 14 days only if no trades were placed. Upscale does not mention a standard registration fee refund in the provided data.
Lo que pagas mientras operas
Trading costs act as a "silent tax" that erodes your balance before you even reach a payout.
- Commissions: FFOne Perps charges a flat 0.03% per fill. Upscale has a complex structure: Forex is 0.0035%, while Crypto varies between 0.008% and 0.06% depending on the plan.
- Spreads: Upscale applies fixed spreads (e.g., 0.0015% on Forex) and dynamic spreads on other assets. FFOne Perps execution is based on the Hyperliquid order book via TruTik.
- Financing: In FFOne Perps, open positions pay or receive the market funding rate. Upscale charges a fixed funding fee: 0.015% every 8 hours for Crypto and daily rates for other assets (e.g., 0.009% for Forex).
- Platforms: FFOne Perps uses the TruTik builder/terminal. Upscale provides a proprietary terminal with TradingView charts, also available via Telegram.
What mistakes cost you
The cost of an error is measured by how much capital you lose and what you must pay to try again.
- Drawdown: FFOne Perps uses a static drawdown (e.g., 3% to 7%). If you hit the floor, the account is closed and you must buy a new one, as there are no resets.
- Restorations: Upscale allows "Funded Restoration" for eligible accounts. This is a paid service to recover a failed account at 92% or 96% of the balance, providing a second chance without paying the full entry price again.
- Hard breaches: In both firms, reaching the daily or maximum drawdown limit results in immediate account loss. FFOne Perps resets the daily limit at midnight New York or UTC (conflicting sources), while Upscale resets at 00:00 UTC.
What it costs to get paid
Reaching profit is only half the battle; the rules for withdrawing it determine your actual take-home pay.
- Minimum withdrawal: Upscale is much more accessible with a $1 minimum via Crypto. FFOne Perps requires at least $100 gross ($80 to the trader).
- Withdrawal caps: FFOne Perps has conflicting rules, with the help center mentioning a $10,000 monthly cap while the website claims no limit. Upscale imposes strict caps per period based on account size (e.g., 20% for a $100,000 account).
- Frequency and wait times: FFOne Perps allows one request per day after the first funded day. Upscale requires 14 days between payouts and at least 5 profitable days (minimum 0.5% gain) per period.
- Profit Buffer: At FFOne Perps, after each payout, the retained profit becomes a permanent buffer; you can only withdraw new profits earned above that new balance.
Where each one hides its cost
The "hidden" cost is often found in the fine print of trading styles and consistency.
- FFOne Perps: The main hidden cost is the permanent buffer. If you leave profit in the account to "protect" it, that money is effectively locked and cannot be withdrawn later. Also, news trading is banned on funded accounts according to the TruTik prohibited list, which can lead to denied payouts.
- Upscale: The cost is hidden in the consistency rule for Turbo and API accounts, where no single day can represent more than 30% of total profit. If you have a "lucky" big trade, you are forced to keep trading (and risking) until the percentages balance out. Additionally, Upscale disables trading on US stocks and Forex 5 minutes before and after major news.
Cheapest for whom
FFOne Perps is the cheapest choice for pure crypto traders who want to start with the smallest possible capital (as low as $25) and prefer a simple "one-step" path without consistency hurdles.
Upscale is more cost-effective for diversified or high-volume traders who value the ability to restore a failed funded account for a fee rather than starting from scratch, and for those who prefer the flexibility of withdrawing small amounts (starting at $1) frequently.
Frequently asked questions
Which firm is cheaper for a $50,000 account, FFOne Perps or Upscale?
FFOne Perps is significantly cheaper, with prices for a $50,000 evaluation starting at $145. In contrast, the cheapest $50,000 plan at Upscale (Basic RWA) costs $349, more than double the entry cost of its competitor.
Which firm allows you to withdraw money faster, FFOne Perps or Upscale?
FFOne Perps allows for faster access to capital, as you can request a payout starting from the first day the account is funded. Upscale imposes a mandatory 14-day wait after account activation and requires at least 5 profitable days before any withdrawal can be processed.
Between FFOne Perps and Upscale, which has higher trading commissions?
FFOne Perps generally has higher commissions for crypto, charging a flat 0.03% per fill. While Upscale has higher rates for its Turbo plan (0.06%), its Basic and Accelerated plans for crypto are much lower at 0.008%, making it cheaper for high-frequency crypto trading.
Which firm is more restrictive regarding EAs and bots, FFOne Perps or Upscale?
FFOne Perps is more restrictive, as its website and help center generally ban all automated trading and bots. Upscale allows the use of bots and scripts through a specific API option (available for certain account sizes), although it excludes profits from trades held for less than 60 seconds when using this option.
