Where you trade
Lark Funding focuses on a versatile browser and app-based environment, providing access to DXTrade, cTrader, and MatchTrader. This setup is designed for traders who value modern interfaces and deep analytical tools without the need for legacy software.
Wall Street Funded offers a broader technical reach by including MetaTrader 5 alongside DXTrade, cTrader, and MatchTrader. This makes it the preferred destination for traders who rely on specialized indicators or existing scripts that only run on the MetaTrader ecosystem.
Who executes your orders
Lark Funding operates through an undisclosed Liquidity Provider, acting as the bridge to the simulated markets. They provide a demo environment that mimics live market conditions, including a dedicated demo account login for DXTrade to test latency.
Wall Street Funded utilizes its own internal execution engine (WSF) and Gooeytrade. This dual-broker approach allows them to offer different account types (Classic, Rapid, Ultra) with varying execution parameters.
Leverage and margin
Risk management is handled differently at the technical level:
- Lark Funding: Offers up to 50:1 leverage on Forex and Metals. Most accounts use a Static Drawdown, meaning the liquidation floor does not move up with profits. They feature a "Pass Assist" that triggers a pass as soon as floating equity hits the target, and a "Gain Protector" that allows withdrawals even if a daily limit was breached, provided no single trade exceeded 1% risk.
- Wall Street Funded: Provides up to 50:1 on two-step accounts and 30:1 on one-step/instant accounts. They use an EOD (End of Day) high-watermark for daily drawdown, which is more restrictive as it calculates risk based on the highest balance or equity recorded. The Margin Call level is set at 50%.
Markets available
Both firms cover the essential asset classes, but with slight variations in depth:
- Lark Funding: Forex, Indices, Commodities (including Energies), and Crypto.
- Wall Street Funded: Forex, Indices, Commodities, Crypto, and a specific focus on Stocks (Equities), which are more integrated into their asset list.
What the setup lets you do
The technical environment dictates your strategy's survival:
- Lark Funding: Highly permissive for news traders. News trading is allowed without restrictions. EA usage and hedging are permitted. However, a Stop Loss is mandatory unless you purchase a specific add-on (+10% price). Copy trading is only allowed between Lark funded accounts.
- Wall Street Funded: More restrictive on timing. News trading is prohibited within a 4-minute window before and after red-folder events on funded accounts. Scalping is allowed, but trades must stay open for at least 60 seconds. A Stop Loss must be added within 2 minutes of opening a position.
What the setup costs
The "invisible" costs of trading—commissions and fees—are where these firms diverge most:
- Commissions: Wall Street Funded is significantly cheaper for high-frequency traders with a $3 per lot commission on Forex and Metals. Lark Funding charges $7 per lot, which represents a higher barrier to profitability for scalpers.
- Payouts and Fees: Lark Funding processes payouts every 14 days (or 7 days with a 30% add-on fee). They charge a $40 fee for Rise withdrawals. Wall Street Funded offers a refund of the initial fee with the second payout. Their payouts occur every 15 days for most accounts, but the minimum for Rise is high at $500.
- Entry Price: For a $10,000 account, Wall Street Funded starts at $99 (Classic), while Lark Funding starts at $105 (3-Step).
Better setup for
- Lark Funding is the better setup for News Traders and those who prefer a static drawdown without the pressure of 60-second minimum hold times, provided they are willing to pay higher commissions.
- Wall Street Funded is the better setup for Algorithmic Traders and Scalpers who need MetaTrader 5 and demand the lowest possible commissions ($3/lot) to maintain their edge.
Frequently asked questions
Which firm is cheaper for a $100,000 evaluation, Lark Funding or Wall Street Funded?
Wall Street Funded is generally more affordable for one-step evaluations, with its Classic $100k account priced at $579. In comparison, Lark Funding charges $800 for its 1-Step Career $100k evaluation. However, if you prefer a multi-step process, Lark Funding offers a 3-Step $100k evaluation for only $370, making it the cheaper entry point for those who don't mind a longer evaluation.
Between Lark Funding and Wall Street Funded, which one has better conditions for news trading?
Lark Funding is significantly better for news traders because it allows opening and closing positions during high-impact macroeconomic events without restrictions. Wall Street Funded imposes a strict 4-minute "no-trade" window before and after red-folder news; violating this on a funded account can lead to profit deductions or account closure.
Who offers lower trading commissions, Lark Funding or Wall Street Funded?
Wall Street Funded offers much lower execution costs with a commission of $3 per lot on Forex and Metals. Lark Funding charges $7 per lot for the same assets. For a trader doing high volume, the cost of trading at Lark Funding is more than double what it would be at Wall Street Funded.
Which firm allows you to get paid faster, Lark Funding or Wall Street Funded?
Lark Funding typically allows for faster regular payouts, offering a cycle of every 14 days as standard, which can be reduced to 7 days if you purchase an add-on. Wall Street Funded requires 30 days for the first payout on its One-Step accounts, although its Two-Step and Instant programs do allow for payouts every 15 days.
