Earn2Trade vs FTMO -- Cheapest Option

Source review: March 21, 2026

Earn2Trade offers better value per dollar of trading capital. At $150 for a $25,000 account, you pay less per $10K of buying power than FTMO's €155 for $10,000. Over 3 attempts, that saves you 15 in fees. This comparison uses the current rule set last reviewed on Mar 21, 2026.

Source: Official Earn2Trade rules (verified 2026-03-21)Source: Official FTMO rules (verified 2026-03-21)

Verdict -- Cheapest Option

Recommendation: Earn2Trade is the better choice -- cheapest option.

When this context page is actually useful

Use this page if first-attempt cost and repeat-attempt affordability are your starting filter before anything else.

Do not stop at price. A cheaper challenge can still be the more expensive path if the rule model is harder to survive.

Why this slice matters

Cheapest Account Fee helps explain whether the cheaper option is only cheaper on paper or cheaper in practice.

Fee per $10K Capital helps explain whether the cheaper option is only cheaper on paper or cheaper in practice.

Cost of 3 Attempts helps explain whether the cheaper option is only cheaper on paper or cheaper in practice.

Primary source inputs for this slice

This page only isolates the variables most relevant to Cheapest Option. It is built from each firm's currently reviewed rule set, not from affiliate copy or generic comparison text.

Source: Earn2Trade official rules (verified 2026-03-21)Source: FTMO official rules (verified 2026-03-21)

If your decision depends on payout timing, trust history, or total market coverage, go back to the full comparison before treating this as the final answer.

	Earn2Trade	FTMO
Cheapest Account Fee	$150	€155
Cheapest Account Size	$25,000	$10,000
Fee per $10K Capital	$60	€155
Cost of 3 Attempts	$450	€465
Profit Split (start)	80%	80%
Profit Split (max)	90%	90%
Payout Frequency	Monthly	Every 14 days

Cost Analysis

The sticker price is not the real cost of a prop firm challenge. Most traders need 3-5 attempts to pass, so multiply the fee accordingly. Earn2Trade's cheapest account ($25,000) costs $150 per attempt. FTMO's cheapest ($10,000) costs €155.

Cost per dollar of capital is a better metric than raw fee. Earn2Trade charges 60 per $10K of capital. FTMO charges 155 per $10K. The firm with the lower ratio gives you more buying power for your money.

Profit splits determine your long-term earnings. Earn2Trade starts at 80% (up to 90%), while FTMO starts at 80% (up to 90%). A 10% difference in profit split matters far more than a $50 difference in challenge fees over a year of funded trading.

What To Check Before Choosing

Do not compare the sticker fee alone. Compare fee per $10K capital and the likely cost of 3 attempts.

Profit split does not separate these firms much, so fee efficiency matters more.

If one firm offers a much smaller starter account, that can reduce learning cost even if its fee-per-capital ratio is worse.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Earn2Trade or FTMO?

Earn2Trade starts at $150, making it the cheaper option. However, compare the cost per dollar of trading capital: Earn2Trade gives you $25,000 for that fee, while FTMO gives you $10,000 for €155.

How much do multiple attempts cost for Earn2Trade vs FTMO?

If it takes 3 attempts (industry average), Earn2Trade costs $450 total, while FTMO costs €465. At 5 attempts, Earn2Trade costs $750 vs €775 for FTMO.

Which firm has the better profit split, Earn2Trade or FTMO?

Earn2Trade offers 80-90% profit split. FTMO offers 80-90%. Both firms offer the same maximum split. The profit split matters more than fees over time, since you will earn from it every month once funded.

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