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Velotrade

Hong Kong Crypto
VS

FTMO

7.8 A+
Czech Republic CFD
Key Differences
Price $35 vs $79

Verdict: Who Wins?

Velotrade 2 wins
2 4
FTMO 4 wins Our Pick
Overall Rating 7.8 vs 0.0
TrustPilot 4.8 vs 4
Starting Price $35 vs $79
Profit Split Both 80-90% (90% with +10% add-on)
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

Velotrade FTMO

Head-to-Head Comparison

Velotrade Metric FTMO
PFM Score 7.8/10
4/5 (8) TrustPilot 4.8/5 (42,594)
Safety Grade A+
80-90% (90% with +10% add-on) Profit Split Up to 90%
3-5% daily; max drawdown 3% (Static, Pro $5K) / 7% (Trailing EOD, 1-Step Classic) / 10% (Trailing EOD, 2-Step Classic) Daily Drawdown Maximum Daily Loss Amount, which is 5% of the Initial Simulated Capital (2-Step) or 3% (1-Step)
On-demand Payout Frequency
$35 Starting Price $79
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
cTrader Platforms cTrader, MT5, MT4
No Direct Path to Funded No
Hong Kong Country Czech Republic
Nov 2025 Established Jan 2015
13 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 Velotrade FTMO Savings
$10K $120 $79 Save $41
$25K $300 $199 Save $101
$50K $540 $319 Save $221
$100K $899 $439 Save $460
$200K $1,549 $999 Save $550

Velotrade vs FTMO: Detailed Analysis

Velotrade and FTMO are both Crypto 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. Velotrade offers 13 challenge options, while FTMO offers 10.

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

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

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
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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Velotrade or FTMO?

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, Velotrade or FTMO?

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

Which has better reviews, Velotrade or FTMO?

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

Which offers a higher profit split, Velotrade or FTMO?

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