FundedCore vs FTMO (2026): Rules and Fees Compared

A source-cited comparison of FundedCore and FTMO: profit targets, daily loss limits, drawdown type, minimum trading days and payout terms, using each firm's own published figures.

FTMO is the largest and best-known prop firm in the retail market, and for many traders it is the default. FundedCore is smaller, newer and built around a single principle: publish every rule before the trader pays.

This page compares the two on the figures each firm publishes itself. FTMO's numbers are taken from its Trading Objectives page and FundedCore's from its public rulebook, both verified on 20 August 2026. Rules change; check both sources before purchasing.

Two-step evaluation compared

Two-step evaluation terms, as published by each firm.
	FundedCore	FTMO
Profit target	8% / 5%	10% / 5%
Max daily loss	5%	5%
Max drawdown	8% static	10% static
Min. trading days	4	4
Trading period	Unlimited	Unlimited
Profit split	Up to 90%	up to 90%
Payout cycle	Every 14 days, 24-48h processing	On demand after 14 days
Fee, $100K	$599	See firm pricing
Largest account	$100,000	up to $200,000

One-step evaluation compared

One-step evaluation terms, as published by each firm.
	FundedCore	FTMO
Profit objective	10%	10%
Max daily loss	5%	3%
Max drawdown	6% static	10% trailing (end of day)
Min. trading days	4	—
Profit split	Up to 90%	up to 90%
Consistency rule	None	Best Day ≤ 50% of positive-day profit
Fee, $100K	$787.50	See firm pricing

What the differences actually mean

Drawdown type is the biggest one. FTMO uses a static drawdown on its two-step programme and an end-of-day trailing drawdown on its one-step. FundedCore uses static on both. A trailing drawdown raises your stop-out level as you profit, so the room you started with is the room you keep; a static drawdown does not move, which means a good month permanently increases your buffer.

Targets and drawdown only mean something together. A lower profit target paired with a tighter drawdown is not automatically easier. Divide the target by the drawdown to get the edge each programme demands per unit of risk, and compare that number rather than either figure alone.

Price matters more than traders admit. Most people need more than one attempt. A cheaper evaluation is not merely cheaper - it changes the number of attempts your budget allows, which changes your probability of eventually being funded.

Verdict

Choose FTMO if scale and brand recognition matter to you, if you want account sizes above $100,000, or if you value the largest trader community in the industry.

Choose FundedCore if you want a lower profit target on the two-step — 8% against FTMO's 10% — a static drawdown on the one-step where FTMO trails yours at the end of each day, no Best Day rule capping your single strongest session, and a rulebook published in full with worked examples before purchase.

On price this page makes no claim. FTMO does not publish its fee as a single fixed figure we could verify, so the table says "See firm pricing" rather than guessing — check their pricelist against the $599 above in your own currency before deciding.

Neither answer is universal. If your strategy needs a wide drawdown more than it needs a low target, FTMO's 10% allowance is worth paying for. If your edge is steady and your risk per trade is small, FundedCore's lower target does more for your expected value.

A note on accuracy

Prop firm rules change frequently, sometimes without announcement. Every figure above was read from FTMO's own published pages on Aug 20, 2026 and from the FundedCore rulebook on the same date. Before purchasing from either firm, verify the current terms on their site. If you spot an error on this page, write to support@fundedcore.uk.