SurgeTrader vs FTMO -- here is an objective comparison.
Trust scores:
- -SurgeTrader: 15/100 (Avoid)
- -FTMO: 88/100 (Highly Trusted)
Key differences:
- -Drawdown: SurgeTrader uses static (floor never moves), FTMO uses static drawdown
- -Daily loss: SurgeTrader 5% vs FTMO 5%
- -Profit split: SurgeTrader 75-90% vs FTMO 80-90%
- -Evaluation: SurgeTrader 1-step vs FTMO 2-step
- -Cheapest account: SurgeTrader $200 ($25,000) vs FTMO €155 ($10K)
- -Markets: SurgeTrader forex, indices, commodities, crypto vs FTMO forex, indices, commodities, stocks, crypto
- -Payouts: SurgeTrader Monthly (no longer operational) vs FTMO every 14 days
Where SurgeTrader wins:
- -Was one of the first 1-step evaluation firms
- -Had accounts up to $1M
- -Static drawdown model
Where FTMO wins:
- -Higher trust score and longer track record
- -Static drawdown (floor never moves up)
- -Wider market access (forex + indices + stocks + crypto)
Verdict: FTMO is the safer choice. SurgeTrader may offer better pricing but carries more risk. Use Vigil's comparison tool for a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
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