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Trade The Pool

1.9 A
Israel Stocks
VS

BrightFunded

2.7 C
United Arab Emirates Crypto

Verdict: Who Wins?

Trade The Pool 4 wins
4 3
BrightFunded 3 wins
Overall Rating 2.7 vs 1.9
TrustPilot 4.3 vs 4.2
Starting Price $47 vs $55
Profit Split 80% (up to 100% via scaling) vs 70%
Safety Grade A vs C
Challenge Variety 17 vs 6 options
Platform Choice 3 vs 1 platforms

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders Trade The Pool
Maximum profit potential BrightFunded
Trust & reputation Trade The Pool
Fast payouts BrightFunded

Visual Comparison

Trade The Pool BrightFunded

Head-to-Head Comparison

Trade The Pool Metric BrightFunded
1.9/10 PFM Score 2.7/10
4.3/5 (595) TrustPilot 4.2/5 (533) Suspended
A Safety Grade C
70% Profit Split 80% (up to 100% via scaling)
Day Trade: 2-4% max loss | Swing: 3% daily/7% max | Varies by Flex/Max type Daily Drawdown 5% daily / 10% total (EOD trailing)
Every 14 days Payout Frequency Biweekly (after first 30 days)
$47 Starting Price $55
White-Label Technology Proprietary
Trader Evolution Platforms DXTrade, cTrader, MT5
No Direct Path to Funded No
Israel Country United Arab Emirates
Jan 2021 Established Sep 2023
17 options Challenge Options 6 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 BrightFunded Savings
$5K $47 $55 Save $8
$10K $297 $95 Save $202
$25K $97 $195 Save $98
$50K $230 $295 Save $65
$100K $435 $495 Save $60
$200K $1,100 $975 Save $125

Trade The Pool vs BrightFunded: Detailed Analysis

Trade The Pool and BrightFunded are both Stocks firms. Trade The Pool has been in business longer, established in 2021, while BrightFunded was founded in 2023.

In terms of pricing, Trade The Pool is more affordable with challenges starting at $47, which is $8 less than BrightFunded's starting price of $55. Trade The Pool offers 17 challenge options, while BrightFunded offers 6.

Trade The Pool offers 70% profit split, while BrightFunded offers 80% (up to 100% via scaling). Trade The Pool pays out Every 14 days, and BrightFunded pays out Biweekly (after first 30 days).

For trust and reputation, Trade The Pool has a 4.3/5 TrustPilot rating with 595 reviews, while BrightFunded has 4.2/5 with 533 reviews (currently suspended). Safety grades: Trade The Pool A, BrightFunded C.

This is a close matchup with Trade The Pool winning 4 and BrightFunded winning 3 of the categories we compared. The right choice depends on what matters most to you as a trader.

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.
BrightFunded
Pros
No consistency rules. Trade2Earn loyalty rewards. 15% evaluation profit reward. Fee refunded on first payout. Up to 1:100 leverage. 150+ instruments (forex, crypto, indices, commodities). Weekly payouts available as add-on.
Cons
TrustPilot SUSPENDED (fake reviews removed). EUR pricing only. cTrader requires €25 add-on. Max allocation \00K.

Active Deals & Promo Codes

Trade The Pool
10% OFF 10% off all challenges
BrightFunded
10% OFF 10% off (existing customers)
15% OFF 15% off (new customers)
10% OFF 10% off for existing customers
15% OFF 15% off for new customers

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Trade The Pool or BrightFunded?

Both firms are competitive. Trade The Pool wins in 4 categories while BrightFunded wins in 3. The best choice depends on what you prioritize: pricing, profit split, trust ratings, or payout speed.

Which is cheaper, Trade The Pool or BrightFunded?

Trade The Pool has the lower starting price at $47. Trade The Pool offers 17 challenge options starting from $47, while BrightFunded offers 6 options starting from $55.

Which has better reviews, Trade The Pool or BrightFunded?

Trade The Pool has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.3/5. Trade The Pool has 595 reviews while BrightFunded has 533.

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

BrightFunded offers a higher maximum profit split. Trade The Pool offers 70% while BrightFunded offers 80% (up to 100% via scaling).

How fast do Trade The Pool and BrightFunded pay out?

Trade The Pool has Every 14 days payouts while BrightFunded offers Biweekly (after first 30 days) payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.