The main differences
- FTMO gives more room before the max loss at 50K: $5,000 against $3,000.
- FTMO's max loss is trailing, updated at the end of each day; FundedNext's is static, measured from the starting balance.
- FundedNext has no consistency rule to pass; at FTMO your best day can be at most 50% of your total net profit.
- FTMO pays the higher profit split: 90% against 80%.
- Only FTMO has a consistency rule for payouts (best day at most 50% of your total net profit).
- EAs and bots: allowed at FTMO, allowed with limits at FundedNext.
Neither firm is better for every trader: pick by the rule that would get in the way of how you trade.
50K evaluation
| Rule |  FTMOFTMO Challenge 1-Step · Evaluation |  FundedNextStellar 1-Step · Evaluation |
|---|---|---|
| Profit target | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Max loss | $5,000, trailing (end of day) | $3,000, static |
| Stops trailing | never | static, never moves |
| Daily loss limit | $1,500, fails the account | $1,500, fails the account |
| Consistency | up to 50% of profit, to pass | none |
| Min trading days | none | 2 |
| News trading | allowed | allowed |
| Overnight / weekend | allowed / allowed | allowed / allowed |
| EAs and bots | allowed | with limits |
| Rules verified | 2026-10-11 | 2026-10-11 |
50K funded account
| Rule | FTMOFTMO Challenge 1-Step · Funded | FundedNextStellar 1-Step · Funded |
|---|---|---|
| Max loss | $5,000, trailing (end of day) | $3,000, static |
| Stops trailing | never | static, never moves |
| Daily loss limit | $1,500, fails the account | $1,500, fails the account |
| Consistency | up to 50% of profit, for payouts | none |
| Min trading days | none | none |
| Payout needs | no minimum | no minimum |
| Profit split | 90% | 80% |
| News trading | with limits | with limits |
| Overnight / weekend | allowed / not allowed | allowed / allowed |
| EAs and bots | allowed | with limits |
| Rules verified | 2026-10-11 | 2026-10-11 |
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FTMO vs FundedNext: questions
What is the difference between FTMO and FundedNext?
Comparing FTMO Challenge 1-Step with Stellar 1-Step at 50K: FTMO gives more room before the max loss at 50K: $5,000 against $3,000. FTMO's max loss is trailing, updated at the end of each day; FundedNext's is static, measured from the starting balance. FundedNext has no consistency rule to pass; at FTMO your best day can be at most 50% of your total net profit. FTMO pays the higher profit split: 90% against 80%. Only FTMO has a consistency rule for payouts (best day at most 50% of your total net profit). EAs and bots: allowed at FTMO, allowed with limits at FundedNext.
Is FTMO or FundedNext better?
Neither is better for every trader. Pick by the rule that would hurt your trading most: FTMO gives more room before the max loss at 50K: $5,000 against $3,000. FTMO's max loss is trailing, updated at the end of each day; FundedNext's is static, measured from the starting balance. FundedNext has no consistency rule to pass; at FTMO your best day can be at most 50% of your total net profit. The account check runs your own days against both.
Do FTMO and FundedNext have a daily loss limit?
FTMO (FTMO Challenge 1-Step): yes. FundedNext (Stellar 1-Step): yes. Other programs can differ; each firm page lists them all.
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