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Trading styles allowed at FundedNext and TTT Markets

FundedNext offers entry-level challenges starting at $32.99 for 5k accounts, while TTT Markets features an aggressive budget option starting at $11 for 1k accounts. FundedNext utilizes a balance-based daily drawdown and offers profit splits reaching up to 95% through scaling, whereas TTT Markets provides a diverse range of programs including a subscription model and 1-Step accounts with trailing equity drawdown. Regarding payouts, FundedNext allows withdrawals as frequently as every 5 business days in specific plans, while TTT Markets generally requires a minimum of 14 to 21 calendar days for the first reward.

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Scalping and High-Frequency Trading

Scalping is handled with different degrees of freedom in both firms, primarily influenced by their platform offerings and execution rules.

  • FundedNext: Fully permits scalping. Traders can benefit from a wide range of platforms including cTrader and MetaTrader 5, which are ideal for fast execution. The commission structure is transparent ($5 to $7 per lot for Forex), and there are no specific time restrictions on how long a trade must be held.
  • TTT Markets: Allows "discretionary" scalping but prohibits "tick scalping" and execution abuse. A significant limitation is mentioned in their official blog: a minimum trade duration of 2 minutes, although the help center does not specify if this applies to all programs. Additionally, 1-Step Standard and Lite accounts are limited to a maximum of 2 simultaneous positions, which heavily restricts high-volume scalpers.
  • Risk Impact: FundedNext’s balance-based drawdown is more forgiving for scalpers who manage multiple small positions. TTT Markets’ 1-Step Standard uses trailing equity drawdown, which can be risky for scalpers as it "locks in" the drawdown based on floating profits.

Swing Trading and Weekend Holding

The ability to hold positions over the weekend is a major differentiator for long-term traders.

  • FundedNext: All accounts allow weekend holding by default. This makes it a robust choice for swing traders who do not want to worry about Friday market closes.
  • TTT Markets: Weekend holding is only allowed by default on 2-Step Standard and Instant Standard accounts. For 1-Step Standard accounts (from 5K to 200K), traders must pay a +25% price add-on to keep positions open. Weekend holding is strictly prohibited on Lite and Subscription accounts.
  • Tech Convenience: FundedNext offers TradingView integration, which is often preferred by swing traders for advanced charting. TTT Markets relies on MT5 and their own WebTrader.

News Trading

Both firms allow trading during news events, but they apply very different filters to the profits generated.

  • FundedNext: Allows trading during high-impact news, but with a strict profit cap: only 40% of the profit from trades opened or closed within 5 minutes before and after the event will be counted toward the balance.
  • TTT Markets: Permits news trading on Standard, Lite (evaluation), Instant Standard, and Subscription plans. They do not publish a specific percentage cap like FundedNext, making it potentially more lucrative for news traders, although Pro accounts have unconfirmed conditions.
  • Cost of Operation: Since news trading often involves high volatility, the $5/lot commission on FundedNext’s 1-Step/2-Step accounts is competitive, while TTT Markets does not provide a fixed commission table in the provided data.

Automated Trading (EAs) and VPS

The use of algorithms is a core part of modern trading, but both firms impose specific financial or structural hurdles.

  • FundedNext: Expert Advisors (EAs) are permitted, but only if the trader purchases a +5% price add-on at checkout. This is a clear "pay-to-play" model for automation. They also offer a VPS add-on for another +5%.
  • TTT Markets: EAs are allowed on Standard and Subscription accounts as long as they don't use prohibited strategies (like HFT or Martingale). However, EAs are strictly forbidden on 1-Step Lite and Pro accounts.
  • Consistency Interaction: TTT Markets has a consistency rule for 1-Step accounts (lot sizes must stay between 25% and 200% of the average), which might interfere with certain grid-based or scaling EAs. FundedNext does not have a consistency rule, offering more freedom for complex algorithms.

Copy Trading and Hedging

These strategies are often used for risk management or portfolio diversification.

  • FundedNext: Explicitly allows copy trading and hedging. This is ideal for traders who use a master account to manage multiple prop firm challenges simultaneously.
  • TTT Markets: Explicitly prohibits copy trading from others. Hedging is prohibited between different accounts (cross-account), and hedging within the same account depends strictly on the specific program's rules.
  • Strategy Limitation: For TTT Markets, the prohibition of copy trading means you must execute every trade manually or via a local EA on that specific terminal, with no external signals.

If you trade like this

  • If you use EAs or Copy Trading: FundedNext is the better choice. Despite the 5% add-on fee, they explicitly support copy trading and have no consistency rules that might break an algorithm's logic.
  • If you are on a very tight budget: TTT Markets wins with its $11 Lite account and its Subscription model, which provides a fresh evaluation every billing cycle.
  • If you are a News Trader: TTT Markets is likely better because they don't cap your news profits at 40%, provided you stay within the Standard or Lite programs.
  • If you want the fastest Payouts: FundedNext is superior, offering payouts every 5 business days on the Stellar 1-Step plan, compared to the 14-day cycles at TTT Markets.

Frequently asked questions

Which firm is cheaper to get a $100,000 account, FundedNext or TTT Markets?

TTT Markets is cheaper for a $100,000 evaluation. Their 2-Step Lite account costs $349 and their 2-Step Standard costs $499. In comparison, FundedNext charges $399.99 for the Stellar Lite and $549.99 for the Stellar 2-Step. TTT Markets also offers a Subscription model for $299/month for this size.

Does FundedNext or TTT Markets offer a wider variety of trading platforms?

FundedNext offers a significantly wider variety of platforms, including MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, MatchTrader, and TradingView. TTT Markets is more limited, offering only MetaTrader 5 and their proprietary TTT WebTrader.

Which firm has better conditions for automated trading with EAs, FundedNext or TTT Markets?

FundedNext has more flexible conditions but at a higher cost, requiring a 5% add-on fee to use EAs and offering no consistency rules. TTT Markets allows EAs for free on Standard accounts but completely prohibits them on their 1-Step Lite and Pro accounts, and their 1-Step consistency rule can be restrictive for automated lot sizing.

Is the payout frequency faster at FundedNext or TTT Markets?

FundedNext offers faster payout potential. Their Stellar 1-Step plan allows for payouts every 5 business days. TTT Markets generally requires 14 to 21 calendar days for the first payout depending on the plan, with subsequent cycles usually every 14 days or monthly for subscriptions.

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Headquarters

Office No. 7, AI Robotics HUB, C1 Building, AFZ, Ajman, United Arab Emirates

Operating office: 44 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4AH. TTT Markets Ltd registered office: Ground Floor, The Sotheby Building, Rodney Village, Rodney Bay, Gros-Islet, Saint Lucia.

CEO

Abdullah Jayed

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Country

United Arab Emirates

Saint Lucia

Foundation

2022

2022

Banned Countries
Bangladesh, Belarus, North Korea, Syria, United States, American Samoa, Puerto Rico, Grenada, Chad, Malaysia, Belize, Antigua and Barbuda, Cape Verde, Tuvalu, Vietnam, Bouvet Island, Burundi, Cook Islands, Eritrea, Comoros, Sri Lanka, Fiji
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Assets
Forex, Indices, Commodities, Crypto, Stocks
Forex, Indices, Commodities, Crypto
Brokers

Liquidity Providers

TTT Markets Ltd. Simulated prop trading accounts; separate brokerage service. MT5 unavailable to residents or citizens of the US, Iran or North Korea.

Refund
Yes

Registration (or reset) fee is refunded after the first payout. Applies to all accounts except Stellar Lite, where the fee is refunded after the third payout.

No
Payout Fee

3.5%

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Platforms
Metatrader 4, Metatrader 5, cTrader, MatchTrader, Tradingview
MT5, TTT WebTrader
Demo Account
Metatrader 4
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Metatrader 5
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MT5
ID1000753PasswordTTTMarkets1_ServerTTTMarkets-Ltd
Payout Methods
Transfer, PayPal, Card
Bank Transfer, Crypto
Payment Methods
Card, Crypto, PayPal, Skrill, ApplePay, GooglePay
Credit/Debit Card, Bank Transfer, Crypto, Kora Pay
Payout Frequency
  • Stellar 1-Step: Every 5 business days
  • Stellar 2-Step and Stellar Lite: reward structure chosen at checkout:
    • Standard, Stellar 2-Step: First payout after 21 days, then every 14 days. No additional conditions.
    • Standard, Stellar Lite purchased or reset on or after October 12, 2026: First payout after 10 business days, then every 10 business days. Earlier accounts: first payout after 21 days, then every 14 days. No additional conditions.
    • 3-Day Performance Reward: Payout every 3 days after completing 3 profitable days in the cycle, each with at least 1% profit.
    • On-Demand Performance Reward: Payout on demand after reaching 2% account growth and maintaining 40% consistency.
  • Stellar Instant: On-demand from day 1 (minimum 5% profit)

1-Step Standard and 1-Step Lite: first payout after 21 calendar days and 14 trading days. 2-Step: first after 14 calendar days, then every 14 days. 2-Step Lite: every 14 days with 5 trading days. Subscription: first 30 days after activation with 10 trading days, then monthly. Instant Standard: after meeting the target. Monday 22:00 GMT cutoff, Wednesday review; 1-2 business days after approval. Keep trades closed during review.

Payout Guarantee

Brand Promise: Guaranteed Performance Reward within 24 hours, or get $1,000 extra.

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Alternative Currency
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GBP, EUR
Maximum Withdrawal
  • USDT, USDC: $1,000

No published maximum limit.

Minimum Withdrawal
  • USDT: $20
  • USDC, Rise: $50

USD 100; Instant may have different requirements.

Metals
  • 2-Step, Lite: 25:1 (Challenge) / 15:1 (Funded)
  • 1-Step: 15:1 (Challenge) / 10:1 (Funded)
  • Instant: 7.5:1
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Energies
  • 2-Step, Lite: 25:1 (Challenge) / 15:1 (Funded)
  • 1-Step: 15:1 (Challenge) / 10:1 (Funded)
  • Instant: 7.5:1
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Indices
  • 2-Step, Lite: 25:1 (Challenge) / 15:1 (Funded)
  • 1-Step: 10:1 (Challenge / Funded)
  • Instant: 5:1
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Stocks

2:1

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Forex
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Evaluations and Subscription: up to 1:100. Instant Standard: 1:50.

Forex
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Metals
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Energies
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Indices
0
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Stocks
0.004%
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Crypto
0
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Commission-Free Option
No
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Swap Free
Yes
Yes
Account Reset
Yes

All evaluation accounts can be reset for a fee. Reset discount: 10% off challenge price on Stellar 1-Step / 2-Step / Instant, 5% off on Stellar Lite.

Limited

Subscription issues a fresh evaluation each billing cycle without reset fees; minimum 2-month commitment. Funded 1-Step and 2-Step buyback: 2% of account size, subject to review. Instant: no free retries.

Add-ons
Yes
  • Swap-Free (+10%)
  • 95% Profit Split (+30%)
  • No minium trading days (+20)
  • 150% Refund (+10%)
  • Biweekly payout (+25%)
  • 10% Max Drawdown (+25%)
  • Double up: Purchase two identical accounts and receive a 60% discount on the second account
  • EA (+5%)
  • VPS (+5%)
Limited

Weekend Holding +25%: 1-Step Standard from 5K to 200K. Drawdown Upgrade +20%: 1-Step Standard, 2-Step Standard and Subscription; evaluation limits of 5% daily and 10% total. Account Protection +30%: Standard and Lite evaluations, excluding Pro and Subscription; recovery for 40% of the undiscounted original price within 7 days of an eligible drawdown breach.

Instant
Yes
Yes
One Step
Yes
Yes
Account scaling
Yes

Success Benchmarks

To trigger your first scaling event, you must meet the following Success Benchmarks:

  • Proven Track Record: Successfully received a minimum of 4 Performance Rewards.
  • Growth Benchmark: Demonstrate a minimum of 4% growth within each of those 4 payout cycles.
  • Maturity Milestone: Maintain an active and disciplined presence for at least 2 months.
  • Account Status: Finish the most recent cycle with a positive result and all positions closed before requesting the scale-up.

Pro Trader Privileges

Once you become a Pro Trader, you unlock the following privileges:

  • Exponential Growth: A 25% increase in your simulated capital for every qualifying cycle, up to a maximum of $4 Million.
  • Extra Performance Reward: A 15% retroactive reward from the profits earned during your Challenge phase (exclusive to Stellar 1-Step and 2-Step accounts).
  • Bonus Account: Receive a $100K Stellar Lite Challenge Account completely free to diversify your portfolio.
  • Loyalty Discount: Exclusive 12% discount on all your new account purchases.
  • Pro Distinction: Official designation as a "FundedNext Pro Trader".
Limited

2-Step Standard: doubles after achieving 10% for 3 consecutive months. Instant Standard: doubles at 12%, replacing that cycle's payout. 2-Step Lite: no scaling.

Two Steps
Yes
Yes
Max Drawdown
  • Stellar 2-Step, Stellar 1-Step, Stellar Lite: Static
  • Stellar Instant: 6% trailing. It rises with profits, never falls, is capped at the initial account balance and does not reset after a payout.

1-Step Standard and Pro: trailing equity. 1-Step Lite, 2-Step Standard/Lite, Subscription and Instant Standard: fixed relative to initial capital. Floating losses count.

Profit Split
  • Stellar 1-Step: 80%

  • Stellar 2-Step and Stellar Lite: 80% with Standard, 60% with 3-Day Performance Reward, or 90% with On-Demand Performance Reward. The reward structure is chosen at checkout.

  • Eligible Stellar accounts can reach up to 95% under the scaling plan.

  • Instant: 70% on tier 1 and 2, 80% on tier 3 and above

  • Stellar 2-Step and Stellar 1-Step: 15% of the profits from the evaluation phases after achieving 10% profit in the funded account

1-Step and 1-Step Lite: 50%, 70%, then 80%. 2-Step: first payout 70%, then 80%. 2-Step Lite and Pro: up to 80%. Instant Standard: starts at 50%, +5 points per payout or scaling event up to 70%. Subscription: starts at 70%, +5 points per payout up to 90%.

Free Trial
Yes
Yes
Daily Drawdown

Balance-based

Includes closed and floating losses. 1-Step Standard: trails the equity high.

Three Steps
No
No
Max Allocation

300,000

For traders in Cambodia, Mongolia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Taiwan, Ukraine, the Czech Republic, and Pakistan, FundedNext allows a Maximum Allocation of $50,000 across their accounts.

1-Step, 2-Step and Subscription: USD 1,000,000 per program. Instant Standard: USD 500,000.

Merge Accounts
Yes
Limited

Lite accounts cannot be merged. Other programs: unconfirmed.

Minimum Trading Days
  • Stellar Lite evaluation: 2 days per phase on all payout cycles. Accounts purchased or reset earlier keep 5 days per phase: before October 12, 2026 with Standard, before November 5, 2026 with 3-Day or On-Demand Performance Reward
  • Stellar 2-Step evaluation: 5 days per phase
  • Stellar 1-Step evaluation phase: 2 days
  • Funded phase in all accounts: 0 days

Lite: no evaluation minimum; payout trading-day requirements are shown under payout frequency.

Points Reward Program

FundedNext’s Infinity Points Program rewards traders for their activity on the platform. By completing various actions, users collect Infinity Points that can be exchanged for discount coupons on FundedNext Challenges. The program recognizes trader participation while offering savings and added value to their trading journey.

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Monthly Competition
Yes
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Maximum Accounts
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Subscription: up to 10 active accounts, subject to the allocation limit.

Maximum Trading Days
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No time limit; the inactivity rule applies.

Expert Advisor (EA)
Yes

EA Add-on required

Limited

Allowed unless they use prohibited strategies. 1-Step Lite and Pro: not allowed. Maintain a consistent strategy; do not mix manual and EA trading on 1-Step Standard.

VPN
Yes

EA Add-on required

Limited

The AML policy treats using a VPN to mask identity or location as a red flag. No general permission to use VPNs on prop funding accounts is published.

Hedging
Yes
Limited

Cross-account hedging prohibited. Same-account hedging depends on the program.

Requires Stop Loss
Yes
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Scalping
Yes
Limited

Discretionary scalping allowed; tick scalping and execution abuse prohibited. The official blog states a 2-minute minimum trade duration, without specifying its scope by programme in the help centre.

Stacking / Layering (DCA)
No
Limited

1-Step Standard/Lite: maximum of 2 simultaneous positions.

Maximum Risk Limit
Yes

3%

Yes

Used margin must remain below 80% of current equity; floating losses can increase this ratio.

Copy Trading
Yes
No
News Trading
Limited

Only 40% of the profit from trades during this window will be counted toward your account balance. This applies to trades opened or closed within 5 minutes before and after a listed high-impact news event.

Limited

Allowed on Standard, Lite evaluations, Instant Standard and Subscription. Pro: unconfirmed.

Inactivity Rule

Accounts (both Challenge and FundedNext) inactive for 60 consecutive calendar days are marked inactive. A warning email is sent first; if no trade is placed within 24 hours of the warning, the account is deactivated. Stellar Challenge Accounts can be reset to continue; FundedNext Accounts cannot. KYC verification must be completed within 30 days post-challenge.

Yes

Closure after 30 calendar days without executing a trade; logging in or holding a position does not count.

Consistency Rule
No
Limited

1-Step Standard/Lite: lot sizes between 25% and 200% of the average according to official examples; 14 trading days and no trade or group may account for most profits. Reviewed at payout; noncompliant profits may be removed.

Hold Weekend
Yes
Limited

2-Step Standard and Instant Standard: allowed. 1-Step Standard from 5K to 200K: requires the add-on. Lite and Subscription: not allowed.

Prohibited Strategies
  • Hyperactivity
  • Latency Trading
  • Copy Trading from Others
  • Any form of Arbitrage Trading
  • Tick Scalping
  • Grid Trading
  • One-sided Betting
  • Account Sharing
  • Hedging or Group Hedging
  • Use of Guaranteed Profit with Limit Orders
  • Use of Platform or Data Freezing Due to Demo Server Errors

Arbitrage, tick scalping, latency or pricing exploitation, HFT, copy/group trading, third-party management, signal bots, martingale/grid EAs and aggressive or all-in trading.

Martingale
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