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Trade The Pool

6.8 A
United Kingdom Stocks
VS

FTMO

7.8 A+
Czech Republic CFD
Key Differences
Safety A vs A+ Split 80% vs 90% Price $47 vs $79

Verdict: Who Wins?

Trade The Pool 2 wins
2 5
FTMO 5 wins Our Pick
Overall Rating 7.8 vs 6.8
TrustPilot 4.8 vs 4.3
Starting Price $47 vs $79
Profit Split Up to 90% vs 70% (eval), up to 80% (funded)
Safety Grade A+ vs A
Challenge Variety 18 vs 10 options
Platform Choice 3 vs 1 platforms

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders Trade The Pool
Maximum profit potential FTMO
Trust & reputation FTMO

Visual Comparison

Trade The Pool FTMO

Head-to-Head Comparison

Trade The Pool Metric FTMO
6.8/10 PFM Score 7.8/10
4.3/5 (596) TrustPilot 4.8/5 (42,594)
A Safety Grade A+
70% (eval), up to 80% (funded) Profit Split Up to 90%
Day Trade: 2% daily / 4% max static | Swing: 3% daily / 7% max static Daily Drawdown Maximum Daily Loss Amount, which is 5% of the Initial Simulated Capital (2-Step) or 3% (1-Step)
Every 14 days Payout Frequency
$47 Starting Price $79
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
Trader Evolution Platforms cTrader, MT5, MT4
No Direct Path to Funded No
United Kingdom Country Czech Republic
Jan 2021 Established Jan 2015
18 options Challenge Options 10 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

Cheapest challenge price at each account size (where both firms offer the same size)

Account Size Trade The Pool FTMO Savings
$10K $297 $79 Save $218
$25K $97 $199 Save $102
$50K $230 $319 Save $89
$100K $435 $439 Save $4
$200K $1,100 $999 Save $101

Trade The Pool vs FTMO: Detailed Analysis

Trade The Pool and FTMO are both Stocks firms. FTMO has been in business longer, established in 2015, while Trade The Pool was founded in 2021.

In terms of pricing, Trade The Pool is more affordable with challenges starting at $47, which is $32 less than FTMO's starting price of $79. Trade The Pool offers 18 challenge options, while FTMO offers 10.

Trade The Pool offers 70% (eval), up to 80% (funded) profit split, while FTMO offers Up to 90%. Trade The Pool pays out Every 14 days.

For trust and reputation, Trade The Pool has a 4.3/5 TrustPilot rating with 596 reviews, while FTMO has 4.8/5 with 42,594 reviews. Safety grades: Trade The Pool A, FTMO A+.

Overall, FTMO edges ahead winning 5 out of 7 categories we compared. However, the best choice depends on your specific needs — both firms have their strengths.

Pros & Cons

Trade The Pool
Pros
Unique stocks & ETFs prop firm (12,000+ instruments). By The5ers team. 4.3 TrustPilot with 81% 5-star. Scale up to $4M. Both day trade and swing accounts.
Cons
Only 70% profit split (low vs competitors). Stocks only — no forex/futures/crypto. $0.005/share commission. Cannot hold through earnings/dividends.
FTMO
Pros
Up to 90% of your simulated profits as a reward, accounts up to $200,000 FTMO Account, established 2015 with 3.5M+ customers worldwide, MT4 MT5 cTrader supported, 100% refund of initial fee on first reward (2-Step), Prague-based with $500M+ paid in rewards
Cons
All accounts we provide to our clients are demo accounts with fictitious funds and any trading is in a simulated environment only; prices charged in EUR; 2-Step Verification phase required before reaching FTMO Account

Active Deals & Promo Codes

Trade The Pool
10% OFF 10% off all challenges
FTMO

No active deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Trade The Pool or FTMO?

FTMO scores higher overall, winning 5 out of 7 comparison categories including Overall Rating, TrustPilot, Profit Split. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, Trade The Pool or FTMO?

Trade The Pool has the lower starting price at $47. Trade The Pool offers 18 challenge options starting from $47, while FTMO offers 10 options starting from $79.

Which has better reviews, Trade The Pool or FTMO?

FTMO has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.8/5. Trade The Pool has 596 reviews while FTMO has 42,594.

Which offers a higher profit split, Trade The Pool or FTMO?

FTMO offers a higher maximum profit split. Trade The Pool offers 70% (eval), up to 80% (funded) while FTMO offers Up to 90%.