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Trading styles allowed at FunderPro and The Trading Pit

FunderPro offers accounts starting at $69 for $5,000 in capital, focusing on a fixed drawdown model and payouts that can be accelerated to 7 days. The Trading Pit provides a more accessible entry point with $2,500 accounts for $29, using static drawdown for most evaluations and a standard 14-day payout cycle. Both firms share an 80% profit split as standard, but their approach to trading freedom varies significantly depending on the tools and timeframes you use.

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Scalping

Scalping is permitted at both firms, though the technical environment differs.

  • Rules: FunderPro allows scalping without specific time restrictions on trades. The Trading Pit allows it specifically on its CFD Prime accounts, including trades lasting less than one minute.
  • Platforms: FunderPro traders can use TradeLocker or MT5, which are optimized for fast execution. The Trading Pit offers MT4, MT5, and cTrader, providing more traditional options for high-frequency manual entries.
  • Risk and Cost: At FunderPro, commissions only apply to funded accounts, meaning the evaluation phase is "commission-free." The Trading Pit applies commissions from the start, such as $5 per lot for Forex and 0.2% for Crypto, which scalpers must factor into their tight profit targets.

Swing Trading

Holding positions over time is treated very differently, especially regarding the weekend.

  • Rules: FunderPro requires a "Swing Add-On" to hold positions over the weekend or overnight on Challenge and Funded accounts; without it, all trades must close by Friday at 16:30 EST. The Trading Pit is more flexible for its Instant Earning accounts, allowing weekend holding for most assets except Gold, Oil, and Crypto.
  • Risk: FunderPro’s fixed drawdown (10% on Classic) is ideal for swing traders as it doesn't move upward with profits, unlike trailing drawdowns. The Trading Pit also uses static drawdown for most challenges, though its Instant accounts use a trailing model that stops moving once it reaches the initial balance.
  • Cost: To swing trade at FunderPro, you must pay for the specific add-on during checkout. At The Trading Pit, the limitation is asset-specific rather than a paid feature.

News Trading

Trading high-impact economic events is restricted by default in several account types.

  • Rules: At FunderPro, news trading is allowed during challenges but restricted on Funded and Instant accounts unless you purchase the News Trading or Swing Add-Ons. The Trading Pit allows news trading on most accounts but imposes a "2-minute window" restriction (no opening trades 2 minutes before or after news) specifically for its $100,000 and $200,000 accounts.
  • Platforms: Both firms provide economic calendars within their platforms (MT5/cTrader) to help traders track these windows.
  • Risk: Volatility during news can trigger the 5% daily drawdown at FunderPro or the 3-5% daily limit at The Trading Pit. FunderPro calculates daily drawdown based on a 5 PM EST snapshot, while The Trading Pit uses the previous day's closing balance.

Automated Trading (EA)

Both firms are EA-friendly but have different "ownership" philosophies.

  • Rules: FunderPro allows EAs and bots but requires that you own the EA or its source code; third-party EAs are generally prohibited on Instant accounts. The Trading Pit allows EAs but strictly prohibits High-Frequency Trading (HFT) and strategies that exploit latency.
  • Interactions: FunderPro’s 30-day inactivity rule means an EA must place at least one trade a month to keep the account active. The Trading Pit is stricter, requiring activity every 21 days.
  • Platform: The Trading Pit’s inclusion of MetaTrader 4 is a major advantage for EA users, as many legacy bots only run on that platform, whereas FunderPro is limited to MT5, cTrader, and TradeLocker.

Copy Trading

If you use signals or replicate trades across multiple accounts, the rules are clear.

  • Rules: FunderPro is open to copy trading. The Trading Pit only allows copy trading between accounts owned by the same trader (including external accounts you own); copying third-party signals or shared trading is prohibited.
  • Risk: At FunderPro, copying must not lead to "account rolling" to bypass drawdown. At The Trading Pit, the best-day consistency rule (50% max of total profit on certain accounts) ensures that copy trading doesn't result in a single lucky day passing the evaluation.

Hedging

  • Rules: FunderPro allows hedging only within the same trading account. The Trading Pit allows hedging more broadly but prohibits "hedging-arbitrage" between different accounts or firms to exploit price discrepancies.
  • Risk: Since both firms use equity-based drawdown calculations, a hedged position that is deeply in "unrealized" loss can still breach the daily drawdown limit even if the net balance seems safe.

If you trade like this

  • The Copy Trader or Signal Follower: FunderPro is the better choice, as it lacks the "own accounts only" restriction found at The Trading Pit.
  • The Micro-Budget Trader: The Trading Pit is superior, offering $2,500 accounts for just $29, whereas FunderPro’s cheapest entry is $69.
  • The News Trader: The Trading Pit is more favorable for accounts under $100k, as news trading is allowed by default without needing to buy extra add-ons.
  • The Weekend Swing Trader: FunderPro is more reliable if you are willing to pay for the Swing Add-On, as it provides a clear framework for all assets, while The Trading Pit restricts key assets like Gold and Oil on its Instant accounts.

Frequently asked questions

Which firm is cheaper to start with, FunderPro or The Trading Pit?

The Trading Pit is significantly cheaper for beginners, offering a $2,500 challenge for a one-time fee of $29. In contrast, FunderPro's most affordable option is a $5,000 account (Classic or One Phase) for $69. Even when comparing similar sizes, The Trading Pit's $5,000 challenge costs $49, which is still $20 less than FunderPro's equivalent.

Which firm allows news trading with fewer restrictions, FunderPro or The Trading Pit?

The Trading Pit is generally more flexible for news trading on its smaller and mid-sized accounts (up to $50,000), where it is allowed without extra fees. FunderPro permits news trading during the challenge phase, but once you are funded or using an Instant account, you must purchase a specific add-on to trade during news events. However, The Trading Pit does restrict news trading on its $100k and $200k accounts using a 2-minute window rule.

Can I use a third-party copy trading service on FunderPro or The Trading Pit?

FunderPro allows copy trading, making it the better choice for those who follow external signal services. The Trading Pit has a much stricter policy: it only allows copy trading between accounts owned by the same person. If The Trading Pit detects you are copying a third-party provider or participating in shared trading, it is considered a violation of their rules.

Which firm has a more lenient inactivity rule, FunderPro or The Trading Pit?

FunderPro is more lenient, allowing you up to 30 consecutive days without trading activity before the account is closed. The Trading Pit is more demanding, requiring at least one trade every 21 days. If you fail to meet these deadlines at either firm, you lose the account without the possibility of a refund or renewal.

Field by field

FunderPro and The Trading Pit, side by side

Rules, plans, platforms, leverage, commissions and payouts of both, with the option to see only what differs.

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Headquarters

30/1, Kenilworth Court, Sir Augustus Bartolo Street, Ta’Xbiex , Malta

Heiligkreuz 6, 9490, Vaduz, Liechtenstein

CEO

Gary Mullen

Daniela Egli

Country

Malta

Liechtenstein

Foundation

2023

2022

Banned Countries
Afghanistan, Belarus, Central African Republic, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, South Sudan, Russia, Ukraine (Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Luhansk, Kherson, Crimea, Sevastopol)
Burundi, Cuba, Iran, North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea), South Sudan, Sudan, Syria
Assets
Forex, Commodities, Indices, Stocks, Crypto
Forex, Indices, Commodities, Crypto, Stocks
Refund
Yes
  • Challenge fee credited back after passing and claiming first reward (Classic and One-Phase)
  • Pro Challenges are not eligible
  • Full refund available for mistaken purchases within 14 days if no trades were placed
Yes

Challenge fee refunded after the first reward for accounts purchased before 29 April 2026, or after the third reward for accounts purchased from that date.

Platforms
Metatrader 5, TradeLocker, cTrader
Metatrader 4, Metatrader 5, cTrader
Demo Account
TradeLocker
IDspreads@funderpro.comPasswordBE6EG@eQServerFPR
cTrader
IDspreads@funderpro.comPasswordpjw4yzx2vwg9ZHM.rhwServerFPR
Metatrader 5
ID101065PasswordF39@ycHAp
No data
Payout Methods
Rise, Crypto
Transfer, Crypto
Payment Methods
Card, Crypto, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller, PerfectMoney
ApplePay, GooglePay, PerfectMoney, Neteller, Skrill, Card, Transfer, Crypto
Payout Frequency
  • Standard: bi-weekly (14 days) for Challenge and Instant Funded accounts
  • "First Reward in 7 Days" add-on available on Classic and One-Phase
  • Typically processed within 24 hours on business days (average 8 hours)

14 days

Crypto Weekend Trading
No
Yes
Minimum Withdrawal

$100 minimum for reward requests on all account types.

$100

Brokers
No data
Orbex, Tickmill
Payout Fee
No data

1%

Stop Out Level
No data

100%

Maximum Withdrawal
No data
  • Instant Earning Account: the lower of 50% of total realized profit or a cap of $2,500 ($5K, $10K, $20K), $3,500 ($50K) or $4,500 ($100K) per reward. Minimum payout $200, every 14 days. From the second reward onward, any profit above $0 since the last request qualifies.
Forex

Classic & Pro Challenge

  • 1:100

One-Phase Challenge

  • 1:50

Swing Add-On (all challenges)

  • 1:30

Instant Account

  • 1:30 (1:20 with News Trading Add-On)
50:1
Metals

Classic & Pro Challenge

  • 1:30

One-Phase Challenge

  • 1:10

Swing Add-On (all challenges)

  • 1:10

Instant Account

  • 1:10 (1:5 with News Trading Add-On)
15:1
Energies

Classic & Pro Challenge

  • 1:30

One-Phase Challenge

  • 1:10

Swing Add-On (all challenges)

  • 1:10

Instant Account

  • 1:10 (1:5 with News Trading Add-On)
15:1
Indices

Classic & Pro Challenge

  • 1:30

One-Phase Challenge

  • 1:10

Swing Add-On (all challenges)

  • 1:10

Instant Account

  • 1:10 (1:5 with News Trading Add-On)
10:1
Stocks

Classic & Pro Challenge

  • 1:5

One-Phase Challenge

  • 1:3

Swing Add-On (all challenges)

  • 1:2

Instant Account

  • Not available
2:1
Crypto

Classic & Pro Challenge

  • 1:2

One-Phase Challenge

  • 1:2

Swing Add-On (all challenges)

  • 1:1

Instant Account

  • 1:2 (1:1 with News Trading Add-On)
2:1
Forex
0
5 / lot
Metals
0
5 / lot
Energies
0
5 / lot
Indices
0
5 / lot
Stocks
0
20%
Crypto
0
0.2%
Commission-Free Option
No
No
Swap Free
No
No
Account Reset
  • Challenge reset available at any time via dashboard for a fee
  • Challenge Upgrade feature available during Phase 1 of Classic and Pro (30% discount on upgrade price)
No data
Add-ons
Yes
  • First Reward in 7 Days: available on Classic and One-Phase
  • 90/10 Profit Split: available on Classic and One-Phase
  • No Minimum Trading Days: available on Classic
  • Swing Account: available on all challenge types (Classic, One Phase, and Pro)
No
Instant
Yes
Yes
One Step
Yes
Yes
Account scaling
Yes
  • Achieve 10% profit target each trading month for 3 consecutive months
  • Account balance increased by 50%
  • Continues until account reaches $5 million
Yes

Balance increases by 25% after at least 2 active months, 2 rewards and total profit of at least 10% of the initial balance. Every fourth scale-up uses the new balance as its base.

Two Steps
Yes
Yes
Max Drawdown

Challenge Accounts

  • Fixed percentage of initial balance for the lifetime of the account

Instant Account

  • 6% trailing drawdown based on EOD Equity or Balance (whichever is higher)
  • Drawdown trails upward with profits until reaching the initial account balance
  • Once reaching initial balance, drawdown becomes static and fixed

Static except for 1-Phase $100K/$200K and 2-Phase $100K accounts purchased from 29 April 2026: those trail on end-of-day balance until the starting balance.

  • Instant Earning Account: trailing on the highest balance. The limit stops moving once it reaches the starting balance.
Profit Split
  • Standard: 80% on all withdrawals
  • 90% available via add-on on Classic and One-Phase

80%

Free Trial
No
No
Daily Drawdown

Challenge Accounts

  • Daily Drawdown calculated on account starting balance at 5 PM EST snapshot
  • Equity cannot drop below the allowed daily percentage

Instant Account

  • 3% based on EOD Equity or Balance (whichever is higher)
  • Measured at 00:00 GMT+3 server time
  • Does not reset intraday; resets at start of next trading day

Calculated from the previous day's closing balance and updated daily at 16:15 CT.

Three Steps
No
No
Max Allocation
5,000,000
400,000
Merge Accounts
No
No
Maximum Trading Days

No maximum time limit to complete the Challenge.

Unlimited

Minimum Trading Days

Classic, Pro and One-Phase

  • Minimum trading days apply (exact count available on dashboard)
  • "No Minimum Trading Days" add-on available on Classic

Instant Program

  • 5 profitable simulated trading days required
  • Each day must achieve at least +0.5% simulated profit
  • Days do not need to be consecutive
  • Loss or breakeven days do not count
No data
Monthly Competition
No
No
Minimum Profitable Days
  • Instant Program requires 5 profitable trading days with at least +0.5% profit each
  • Days do not need to be consecutive

3 profitable days of at least 0.5% of the initial balance each; applies to Challenge and Earning.

  • Instant Earning Account: 5 trading days minimum, with no profitable-day requirement.
Expert Advisor (EA)
Yes
  • Expert Advisors (EAs) and trading bots are permitted
  • You must own your EA/bot
  • Must not exploit technical inefficiencies or manipulate latency
  • Third-party EAs not allowed on Instant unless you own the source code
Yes
VPN
Yes
Yes
Hedging
Limited

Permitted only within the same trading account. Hedging across multiple accounts is not allowed.

Yes
Requires Stop Loss
No
Yes
Scalping
Yes
Yes

Allowed on CFD Prime, including trades under one minute. High-frequency trading is prohibited.

Stacking / Layering (DCA)
Yes
Yes
Martingale
Yes
No
Maximum Risk Limit
Yes

Instant Account

  • Maximum 2% risk per trade idea
  • Margin usage must not exceed 80% across all asset classes at any time

Challenge Phase

  • No margin cap or maximum lot size enforced

Funded Account

  • Margin rules apply
Yes

Risk per trade idea is capped at 1.5% of initial balance on 1-Phase $100K/$200K. Where the margin rule applies, margin used per trade idea is capped at 40% of initial balance.

  • Instant Earning Account: total risk from all open positions on the same symbol may not exceed 1% ($5K, $10K, $20K) or 0.5% ($50K, $100K) of the starting balance.
Copy Trading
Yes
Limited

Allowed only between accounts owned by the same trader, including an external account you own. Third-party copying and shared trading are prohibited.

News Trading
Limited

Challenge Phases

  • Allowed in all challenge types (Classic, Pro, One-Phase)

Funded Accounts

  • Only permitted with Swing Add-On

Instant Account

  • Restricted by default
  • Only allowed with News Trading Add-On
  • 2-minute window rule applies (no opening within 2 minutes before/after major news)
Yes

News trading is allowed except for the $100,000 and $200,000 accounts, in which case it is not allowed to open traders within 2 minutes before or after high-impact news releases

Inactivity Rule
  • 30 consecutive days without placing or closing a trade results in automatic account failure
  • Applies to Challenge, Instant, and Funded Stage accounts
  • No refunds or renewals for inactivity breaches

21 consecutive days without placing a trade.

Consistency Rule
Limited

Classic Challenge

  • Phase 1: No consistency rule
  • Phase 2: No consistency rule

One-Phase Challenge

  • 40% max daily profit of total

Pro Challenge

  • Phase 1: 45%
  • Phase 2: 45%

Funded Stages

  • No consistency rule

Instant Account

  • 15% max daily profit of total

  • Rule is equity-based (unrealised profit included)

  • Even if account is in loss, the rule still counts towards highest profit day

Limited

For 1-Phase $100K/$200K accounts created from 6 July 2026, the best day may not exceed 50% of positive-days profit. It applies in Challenge and Earning; exceeding it requires more profit, not a breach.

  • Instant Earning Account: the best day may not exceed 30% ($5K, $10K, $20K), 25% ($50K) or 20% ($100K) of total profit before requesting a payout.
Hold Weekend
Limited

Challenge and Funded Accounts

  • Only allowed with Swing Add-On
  • Without Swing Add-On: all trades including crypto must be closed by Friday 16:30 EST

Instant Account

  • Overnight and weekend holding allowed by default
Limited

Instant Earning Account: positions can be held over the weekend on most instruments, but gold, oil and crypto must be closed before the weekend break.

Prohibited Strategies
  • Martingale and grid strategies
  • Excessive lot sizing and aggressive loss recovery
  • High-frequency trading (HFT)
  • Latency arbitrage, scalping arbitrage, and gap exploitation
  • Flooding the market with small pip trades
  • Intentional weekend/overnight gap exploitation
  • Account rolling or lot-sizing techniques to bypass drawdown controls
  • Grid, martingale and similar high-risk strategies
  • High-frequency, latency, reverse, hedging-arbitrage or arbitrage trading
  • Gap trading
  • Overleveraging, overexposure, one-sided bets and hyperactivity
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