FTMO vs FundedNext: the rules, side by side
Rules verified 2026-07-05 · official source
FTMO uses a static drawdown with a daily loss limit; FundedNext uses static with a daily loss limit. Same market (forex) — the rule differences below are the real decision.
The differences that fail accounts
Both firms compute the max-loss line the same way (static), so neither gives you an edge on drawdown mechanics — the numbers in the table decide.
Both enforce daily loss limits — see the table for the numbers.
Minimum days: FTMO 4 vs FundedNext 5 in the evaluation. Consistency: FTMO None; FundedNext None.
| Rule | FTMO | FundedNext |
|---|---|---|
| Plan | 50K Challenge | 50K Stellar 2-Step |
| Market | forex | forex |
| Profit target | $5,000 | $4,000 |
| Max drawdown | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Drawdown type | Static | Static |
| Daily loss limit | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Min trading days | 4 | 5 |
| Consistency | None | None |
Same rules, tracked either way
Whichever you pick, the failure mode is identical: not knowing your live distance to a line that moves. TradersGuild encodes both firms' exact rules and recomputes them on every trade you log — free for your first account.
FAQ
FTMO or FundedNext — which has easier rules?
Neither is universally easier. FTMO is static with a daily cap; FundedNext is static with a daily cap. Pick the drawdown style that fits how you hold trades.
Can I run FTMO and FundedNext accounts at the same time?
Yes — many traders run evaluations at several firms in parallel. The hard part is tracking different rule mechanics simultaneously, which is exactly what TradersGuild does.
Stop memorizing rules. Track them.
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