This page compares FTMO against the broader prop firm market.
FTMO's position in 2026:
- -Trust score: 88/100 (Highly Trusted)
- -Founded: 2015
- -Total payouts: $200M+
- -Evaluation: 2-step
- -Drawdown: Static (floor never moves)
- -Profit split: 80%-90%
FTMO's advantages over most competitors:
- -Static drawdown — floor never moves up
- -No time limit to pass challenge
- -Allows overnight and weekend holding
- -Most trusted brand in the industry
- -Up to 90% profit split with scaling
Where competitors may beat FTMO:
- -News trading restricted on funded accounts (2min before/after)
- -Higher challenge fees than some competitors
- -No futures trading (forex/CFD only)
- -Profit split starts at 80% (competitors offer higher)
FTMO is the industry benchmark. Most traders compare other firms against FTMO rather than the other way around. Use the Vigil comparison tool to see how FTMO stacks up against any specific competitor.
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