Where you trade
The choice of platform determines the tools available for analysis and automation.
- FunderPro: Offers one of the most complete selections in the industry with Metatrader 5, TradeLocker, and cTrader. This makes it a destination for those who prefer the advanced depth of market and technical interface of cTrader.
- Funding Traders: Focuses on Metatrader 5 and TradeLocker. While it lacks cTrader, it provides a stable environment for those used to the industry standard or the mobile-friendly interface of TradeLocker.
Who executes your orders
Execution quality depends on the underlying infrastructure and the broker.
- FunderPro: Operates using its own server technology (FPR) to manage execution, aiming for a streamlined experience across its three available platforms.
- Funding Traders: Routes orders through FUTRAD and Galaxy Path Capital. This multi-broker approach is designed to handle different account types, including their "Instant Funding" programs.
Leverage and margin
Leverage and drawdown rules define the real "buying power" and the survival threshold of the account.
- FunderPro: Provides high leverage of 1:100 on Classic and Pro Challenges. However, for Swing accounts and Instant programs, it is limited to 1:30. It uses a 5% daily drawdown (based on the 5 PM EST snapshot) and a 10% fixed maximum drawdown for challenges, which is more predictable for long-term planning.
- Funding Traders: Offers a maximum leverage of 1:50 on Forex. Its risk structure is more varied: the 2-Step Pro6 has a 6% static drawdown, while the 1-Step uses a 10% trailing drawdown. A technical constraint to note is the 2% maximum risk per trade idea rule, which prevents over-leveraging on a single setup.
Markets available
The range of assets determines the diversification strategy.
- FunderPro: Features a broader catalog by including Stocks alongside Forex, Commodities, Indices, and Crypto. This is a significant advantage for equity traders.
- Funding Traders: Covers the essentials—Forex, Crypto, Indices, and Commodities—but does not offer individual stock trading.
What the setup lets you do
The rules dictate the trading style that can actually be executed without breaching the contract.
- FunderPro: Allows EAs (provided you own the code) and Scalping. However, holding trades over the weekend or trading news on funded accounts requires the purchase of a Swing Add-On. It also enforces consistency rules (e.g., 40-45% max daily profit) on One-Phase and Pro accounts.
- Funding Traders: Allows weekend holding by default on all accounts without extra fees. However, it is more restrictive with EAs, which are only permitted for risk management unless you personally developed the strategy. It also has a 50% consistency rule (maximum profit in a single day) and a 30% cap on news-driven profits for funded Pro accounts.
What the setup costs
Costs include the entry fee, commissions, and the efficiency of payouts.
- Entry Price: For a $100,000 account, FunderPro charges $539. Funding Traders offers the same size starting at $419 (Pro6 version) or $539 (Pro10/1-Step).
- Commissions: Funding Traders charges $3 per lot, though a "Swap-free, Zero Commission" add-on is available. FunderPro applies commissions only on funded accounts, not during the evaluation.
- Payouts: FunderPro processes rewards bi-weekly (14 days). Funding Traders has a default 21-day cycle for Pro accounts, but offers a 7-day cycle for Instant accounts. Both support Rise and Crypto.
Better setup for
- FunderPro is the better setup for technical traders and equity specialists who demand the cTrader platform and want to trade individual stocks with higher initial leverage (1:100).
- Funding Traders is the better setup for swing traders who need to hold positions over the weekend without paying for add-ons and for those seeking a cheaper entry point for a $100k account via the Pro6 model.
Frequently asked questions
Which firm is cheaper for a $100,000 challenge, FunderPro or Funding Traders?
Funding Traders is cheaper if you choose the Pro6 model (6% drawdown), which costs $419. If you prefer a 10% drawdown, both FunderPro and Funding Traders (1-Step or Pro10) price their $100,000 challenges at $539.
Who offers higher leverage for Forex trading, FunderPro or Funding Traders?
FunderPro offers higher leverage of 1:100 on its Classic and Pro Challenges. In comparison, Funding Traders limits Forex leverage to 1:50 across its account types.
Can I hold trades over the weekend for free in FunderPro or Funding Traders?
Funding Traders allows weekend holding for free on all account types by default. In FunderPro, you cannot hold trades over the weekend unless you purchase the Swing Add-On, otherwise, all positions must be closed by Friday at 16:30 EST.
Which firm provides more trading platforms, FunderPro or Funding Traders?
FunderPro provides more options with three platforms: Metatrader 5, TradeLocker, and cTrader. Funding Traders offers two platforms: Metatrader 5 and TradeLocker.






















