FTMO vs FundedNext (2026)
Both run a two-phase forex/CFD evaluation with a static drawdown and a fixed daily loss limit — the two closest-matched 2-step plans in this comparison. The differences come down to phase targets, minimum trading days, and one restriction FTMO doesn't have.
FundedNext is sometimes written as "Funded Next" — same firm, and the rules below apply either way.
Side by side (2-Step plans)
| Firm | Phase | Profit target | Daily loss | Max drawdown | Min. trading days | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTMO | Phase 1 | 10% | 5% fixed | Static, 10% | 4 | None |
| Phase 2 | 5% | 5% fixed | Static, 10% | 4 | None | |
| FundedNext | Phase 1 | 8% | 5% fixed | Static, 10% | 5 | Inactivity (60d) |
| Phase 2 | 5% | 5% fixed | Static, 10% | 5 | Inactivity (60d) |
Neither firm applies a consistency rule or a time limit to these 2-Step plans.
What actually differs
The drawdown and daily-loss mechanics are identical on these two plans — both static at 10%, both a fixed 5% daily loss. The real differences are: FTMO's Phase 1 target is higher (10% vs. FundedNext's 8%) but needs one fewer minimum trading day (4 vs. 5); and FundedNext adds a 60-day inactivity restriction that FTMO's 2-Step doesn't carry. FTMO also offers a 1-Step alternative (trailing drawdown, a best-day consistency rule) that FundedNext's CFD line doesn't have a direct equivalent for in our data.
Which suits which trader
FundedNext suits you if…
- You'd rather clear a lower 8% Phase 1 target, even at the cost of one extra minimum trading day.
- You plan to trade at least occasionally throughout the evaluation and funded stage — the 60-day inactivity rule only bites if you go quiet.
FTMO suits you if…
- You want the fewest minimum trading days to clear each phase.
- You want zero inactivity risk, or you might need to pause trading for extended stretches.
- You're also considering a 1-Step, trailing-drawdown path — FTMO has one, FundedNext's CFD line doesn't.
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Is FTMO or FundedNext's Phase 1 target easier?
FundedNext's Stellar 2-Step Phase 1 target is 8%, lower than FTMO's 2-Step Phase 1 target of 10%. FTMO requires fewer minimum trading days to get there, though — 4, versus FundedNext's 5.
Does FTMO have an inactivity rule like FundedNext?
Not in our verified data. FundedNext's Stellar 2-Step carries a 60-day inactivity restriction that can close the account; FTMO's 2-Step Evaluation carries no equivalent restriction.
Rules verified against each firm's official documentation — see the open dataset.