FTMO vs FXIFY

Two prop firms, one table. Everything below is taken from what each one publishes on its own site, last read on 2026-09-05. No scores, no ranking.

FTMO

One of the longest running proprietary trading firms.

ForexIndicesCommoditiesCrypto
Read the FTMO review
FXIFY

One, two and three phase programmes, instant funding and a Lightning Challenge, with on-demand first payouts.

ForexIndicesCommoditiesCryptoFutures
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DetailFTMOFXIFY
Challenge Type2-StepOne Phase · Two Phase · Three Phase · Instant Funding · Lightning Challenge
Profit SplitUp to 90%Up to 90%
Max Daily Loss5%
Max Overall Loss10%
Weekend HoldingAllowed
Payout Time1-2 daysOn demand from the first funded trading day; bi-weekly as an add-on
Scaling PlanUp to $2M
Payment MethodsCard, Bank transfer, Crypto
Founded2015
HeadquartersPort Louis, Mauritius (registered); UK office
Countries180+

What the figures say

  • Both list the same profit split: Up to 90%.
  • FTMO publishes its max daily loss (5%); FXIFY does not state one on the pages we read.
  • FTMO publishes its max overall loss (10%); FXIFY does not state one on the pages we read.
  • FXIFY publishes its weekend holding (Allowed); FTMO does not state one on the pages we read.
  • Payout Time: FTMO lists 1-2 days; FXIFY lists On demand from the first funded trading day; bi-weekly as an add-on.
  • FTMO publishes its scaling plan (Up to $2M); FXIFY does not state one on the pages we read.
  • FTMO publishes its payment methods (Card, Bank transfer, Crypto); FXIFY does not state one on the pages we read.
  • FXIFY also lists Futures.

A figure marked “—” is one that prop firm does not publish on the pages we could read; it is not a zero. Terms differ by country and change often, so confirm on each site before opening an account.

FTMO: why traders choose it

  • Running since 2015, one of the longest records in the industry
  • Free trial account before you pay for a challenge
  • Detailed performance analytics built into the client area
  • Payouts on a fixed schedule with a long public history
  • Swing accounts available for holding through news and weekends

FXIFY: why traders choose it

  • Five ways in: one, two and three phase programmes, instant funding and a 5% target Lightning Challenge
  • Starting capital from $5,000 to $400,000; futures accounts up to $450,000
  • First payout on demand, as early as the first funded trading day
  • Choice of static or trailing drawdown
  • Hold positions over the weekend
  • TradingView, MetaTrader 5 and DXtrade

FTMO pros

  • Long, verifiable payout history
  • Strong trading platform and analytics
  • Clear documentation of every rule
  • Free trial before committing

FTMO cons

  • Two-step evaluation takes longer than instant funding
  • News trading restricted on standard accounts
  • Priced in euros, so the cost moves with the exchange rate
  • Stricter consistency expectations than newer firms

FXIFY pros

  • Programme choice is wider than most; a cautious trader can take three phases with lower targets
  • On-demand payouts without waiting for a cycle
  • A 5% target Lightning Challenge from $59 for a quick attempt

FXIFY cons

  • Daily and overall loss limits are not on the home page; they depend on the programme and drawdown type chosen
  • Reaching the 90% split uses paid add-ons
  • The registered company is in Mauritius

About FTMO

FTMO is the firm most traders have heard of first. It runs a two-step evaluation, pays on a fixed fortnightly schedule, and has been doing so since 2015 — which is the main reason people choose it over cheaper alternatives.

About FXIFY

FXIFY offers one, two and three phase evaluations, instant funding and a Lightning Challenge with a 5% target, on capital from $5,000 to $400,000. Payouts are on demand from the first funded day and the performance split reaches 90%. Platforms are TradingView, MetaTrader 5 and DXtrade.

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