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FTMO

7.8 A+
Czech Republic CFD
VS

Velotrade

Hong Kong Crypto
Key Differences
Price $79 vs $35

Verdict: Who Wins?

FTMO 4 wins Our Pick
4 2
Velotrade 2 wins
Overall Rating 7.8 vs 0.0
TrustPilot 4.8 vs 4
Starting Price $35 vs $79
Profit Split Both Up to 90%
Safety Grade A+ vs
Challenge Variety 13 vs 10 options
Platform Choice 3 vs 1 platforms

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders Velotrade
Trust & reputation FTMO

Visual Comparison

FTMO Velotrade

Head-to-Head Comparison

FTMO Metric Velotrade
7.8/10 PFM Score
4.8/5 (42,594) TrustPilot 4/5 (8)
A+ Safety Grade
Up to 90% Profit Split 80-90% (90% with +10% add-on)
Maximum Daily Loss Amount, which is 5% of the Initial Simulated Capital (2-Step) or 3% (1-Step) Daily Drawdown 3-5% daily; max drawdown 3% (Static, Pro $5K) / 7% (Trailing EOD, 1-Step Classic) / 10% (Trailing EOD, 2-Step Classic)
Payout Frequency On-demand
$79 Starting Price $35
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
cTrader, MT5, MT4 Platforms cTrader
No Direct Path to Funded No
Czech Republic Country Hong Kong
Jan 2015 Established Nov 2025
10 options Challenge Options 13 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

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

Account Size FTMO Velotrade Savings
$10K $79 $120 Save $41
$25K $199 $300 Save $101
$50K $319 $540 Save $221
$100K $439 $899 Save $460
$200K $999 $1,549 Save $550

FTMO vs Velotrade: Detailed Analysis

FTMO and Velotrade are both CFD firms. FTMO has been in business longer, established in 2015, while Velotrade was founded in 2025.

In terms of pricing, Velotrade is more affordable with challenges starting at $35, which is $44 less than FTMO's starting price of $79. FTMO offers 10 challenge options, while Velotrade offers 13.

FTMO offers Up to 90% profit split, while Velotrade offers 80-90% (90% with +10% add-on). Velotrade pays out On-demand.

For trust and reputation, FTMO has a 4.8/5 TrustPilot rating with 42,594 reviews, while Velotrade has 4/5 with 8 reviews.

Overall, FTMO edges ahead winning 4 out of 6 categories we compared. However, the best choice depends on your specific needs — both firms have their strengths.

Pros & Cons

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
Velotrade
Pros
Crypto-native from day one; EOD trailing drawdown (never intraday); No consistency rule; News trading allowed; Weekend holding allowed; On-demand payouts; Up to 90% profit split; Built by founders of original Velotrade (est. 2016, $2.5B+ paid out)
Cons
New crypto prop entity (Velotrade Re Limited incorporated Nov 2025); Only 8 TrustPilot reviews so far; 1-Step Pro variant only available at $5K size; Crypto-only (no forex/futures); Single platform offering

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, FTMO or Velotrade?

FTMO scores higher overall, winning 4 out of 6 comparison categories including Overall Rating, TrustPilot, Safety Grade. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, FTMO or Velotrade?

Velotrade has the lower starting price at $35. FTMO offers 10 challenge options starting from $79, while Velotrade offers 13 options starting from $35.

Which has better reviews, FTMO or Velotrade?

FTMO has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.8/5. FTMO has 42,594 reviews while Velotrade has 8.

Which offers a higher profit split, FTMO or Velotrade?

FTMO offers a higher maximum profit split. FTMO offers Up to 90% while Velotrade offers 80-90% (90% with +10% add-on).