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Trade The Pool

2.0 A
Israel Stocks
VS

Phoenix Trader Funding

3.3 B+
United States Futures
Key Differences
Safety A vs B+ Price $47 vs $39

Verdict: Who Wins?

Trade The Pool 2 wins
2 4
Phoenix Trader Funding 4 wins Our Pick
Overall Rating 3.3 vs 2.0
TrustPilot 4.6 vs 4.3
Starting Price $39 vs $47
Profit Split Both 70% (eval), up to 80% (funded)
Safety Grade A vs B+
Challenge Variety 17 vs 6 options
Platform Choice 4 vs 1 platforms

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders Phoenix Trader Funding
Trust & reputation Phoenix Trader Funding
Fast payouts Phoenix Trader Funding

Visual Comparison

Trade The Pool Phoenix Trader Funding

Head-to-Head Comparison

Trade The Pool Metric Phoenix Trader Funding
2.0/10 PFM Score 3.3/10
4.3/5 (596) TrustPilot 4.6/5 (243)
A Safety Grade B+
70% (eval), up to 80% (funded) Profit Split 80% (can scale higher)
Day Trade: 2% daily / 4% max static | Swing: 3% daily / 7% max static Daily Drawdown None (Classic/Spark), 25% Dynamic (Merit)
Every 14 days Payout Frequency Bi-weekly
$47 Starting Price $39
White-Label Technology Proprietary
Trader Evolution Platforms NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Quantower, Rithmic
No Direct Path to Funded Yes
Israel Country United States
Jan 2021 Established Aug 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 Phoenix Trader Funding Savings
$25K $97 $39 Save $58
$50K $230 $69 Save $161
$100K $435 $269 Save $166

Trade The Pool vs Phoenix Trader Funding: Detailed Analysis

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

In terms of pricing, Phoenix Trader Funding is more affordable with challenges starting at $39, which is $8 less than Trade The Pool's starting price of $47. Trade The Pool offers 17 challenge options, while Phoenix Trader Funding offers 6.

Trade The Pool offers 70% (eval), up to 80% (funded) profit split, while Phoenix Trader Funding offers 80% (can scale higher). Trade The Pool pays out Every 14 days, and Phoenix Trader Funding pays out Bi-weekly.

For trust and reputation, Trade The Pool has a 4.3/5 TrustPilot rating with 596 reviews, while Phoenix Trader Funding has 4.6/5 with 243 reviews. Safety grades: Trade The Pool A, Phoenix Trader Funding B+.

Overall, Phoenix Trader Funding 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

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.
Phoenix Trader Funding
Pros
3 categories (Classic/Spark/Merit), no daily drawdown on Classic/Spark, no activation fee on Spark/Merit, 1 min trading day on Spark/Merit, Phoenix Ecosystem tools included
Cons
50% consistency rule on Classic eval, $149 activation on Classic, monthly billing

Active Deals & Promo Codes

Trade The Pool
10% OFF 10% off all challenges
Phoenix Trader Funding
30% OFF 30% off every challenge but Merit Accounts

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Trade The Pool or Phoenix Trader Funding?

Phoenix Trader Funding scores higher overall, winning 4 out of 6 comparison categories including Overall Rating, TrustPilot, Starting Price. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, Trade The Pool or Phoenix Trader Funding?

Phoenix Trader Funding has the lower starting price at $39. Trade The Pool offers 17 challenge options starting from $47, while Phoenix Trader Funding offers 6 options starting from $39.

Which has better reviews, Trade The Pool or Phoenix Trader Funding?

Phoenix Trader Funding has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.6/5. Trade The Pool has 596 reviews while Phoenix Trader Funding has 243.

Which offers a higher profit split, Trade The Pool or Phoenix Trader Funding?

Trade The Pool offers a higher maximum profit split. Trade The Pool offers 70% (eval), up to 80% (funded) while Phoenix Trader Funding offers 80% (can scale higher).

How fast do Trade The Pool and Phoenix Trader Funding pay out?

Trade The Pool has Every 14 days payouts while Phoenix Trader Funding offers Bi-weekly payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.