FTMO FAQs
1 | What is the maximum account size at FTMO?
You may trade a single account up to $400 000 and merge multiple funded accounts for a combined ceiling of $2 million.
2 | How fast are FTMO payouts?
After the 14-day minimum, the Reward Day option pays within 1 business day by bank wire or crypto.
3 | Are news-event trades allowed?
Yes, but you must respect the maximum lot-exposure rule and avoid latency arbitrage during high-impact releases.
4 | What are the evaluation profit targets?
Phase 1: 10 %; Phase 2: 5 %, both with a 5 % daily and 10 % maximum drawdown limit.
5 | Can I reset a failed challenge?
Yes. Paid resets cost about 30 % of the original fee, or you earn a free reset if you breached while still net-positive.
FundedNext FAQs
1 | What payout split does FundedNext offer?
Live traders start at 80 / 20 and scale to 90 / 10 plus a 15 % performance bonus.
2 | Minimum trading-day requirement?
The 1-Step “Solver” model needs only 2 trading days; two-phase tracks require five.
3 | Are weekend holds allowed?
Yes. CFD and Futures accounts may hold positions over weekends unless temporarily restricted by email notice.
4 | How high can Futures funding go?
Up to $500 000 per account and a combined $2 million across multiple funded Futures accounts.
5 | Are evaluation fees refunded?
Yes, 100 % of your fee is reimbursed with your first payout, in addition to your profit share.
5Tiers (5 %ers) FAQs
1 | How low are the profit targets?
Phase 1 requires only 6 %; Phase 2 just 4 % — among the lowest in the industry.
2 | Is there a time limit to pass?
No time limit. Traders can take as long as they need.
3 | Do funded traders receive a salary?
Yes. Consistent traders earn a monthly stipend starting around $250, rising with account size.
4 | What leverage is available?
Evaluations run at 1:100; funded accounts drop to 1:30 for capital-protection.
5 | What’s the scaling ceiling?
You can manage up to $4 million in simulated capital over time.
FXIFY FAQs
1 | How quickly can I withdraw profits?
Payouts are on-demand; most crypto withdrawals clear same day.
2 | Do I get my evaluation fee back?
Yes, the entire fee is refunded with your first profit withdrawal.
3 | Is weekend holding permitted?
Yes, unless FXIFY issues a temporary block ahead of extraordinary events.
4 | What are the profit targets?
Phase 1: 8 %; Phase 2: 4 %, with no daily drawdown rule.
5 | Which platforms are supported?
MT4 and MT5 with raw-spread liquidity plus a proprietary trader dashboard.
Blueberry Trading FAQs
1 | Which platforms can I use?
MT4, MT5, and cTrader — all on Blueberry Markets’ raw-spread servers.
2 | Is there a time limit to hit targets?
No. The evaluation offers unlimited days to reach your goal.
3 | Maximum scaling potential?
You can scale to $2 million in combined funded capital.
4 | How often are payouts?
Every 14 days after your first trade on a funded account.
5 | Are EAs allowed?
Yes, expert advisors and discretionary trading are both accepted if they meet execution-latency rules.
E8 Funding FAQs
1 | Why is Phase 1 only 6 %?
Lower targets encourage risk-averse, consistent strategies instead of high-leverage bursts.
2 | What is the trailing drawdown rule?
A trailing equity drawdown locks when your account balance equals the starting balance plus 4 %.
3 | How frequently can I withdraw?
Every 7 days once funded.
4 | Are resets free?
One free reset is granted if you end Phase 1 at breakeven or better.
5 | Does E8 support cryptocurrencies?
Yes, both for deposits and payouts, typically via USDT (TRC-20 or ERC-20).
Apex Trader Funding FAQs
1 | Do I really keep 100 % of the first $25K?
Yes, the first $25 000 net profit is yours; after that the split is 90 / 10.
2 | What products can I trade?
Apex funds CME futures only — e-mini, micro and commodity contracts.
3 | When can I request my first payout?
Eight calendar days after your first trade on a funded account, then weekly.
4 | Does Apex use trailing drawdown?
Yes, a trailing “threshold” that locks at the account’s highest balance.
5 | Are multiple funded accounts allowed?
Yes, you can run up to 20 funded IDs simultaneously under one trader profile.
Finotive Funding FAQs
1 | What’s unique about the one-step evaluation?
One 7.5 % target, no second phase, lets you reach live capital faster.
2 | How does the profit split scale?
Starts at 75 / 25 and increases to 100 % after consistent quarterly profit.
3 | Is copy trading allowed?
Permitted if the copied strategy meets risk rules and latency requirements.
4 | Can I hold trades over weekends?
Yes, weekend holding is allowed on funded accounts (subject to leverage guidelines).
5 | Which payment methods are accepted?
Card, bank transfer, USDT, and several regional e-wallets.
Alpha Capital Group FAQs
1 | How soon do weekly payouts start?
After 14 days as a funded trader, you can request payouts every Friday.
2 | What is the Alpha Analyst track?
A 0 %-target path where you trade internal capital for a fixed salary plus bonuses.
3 | Is MT5 supported?
Not yet; MT4 is currently the sole platform, with MT5 listed on the roadmap.
4 | How high can I scale?
Up to $2 million across merged funded accounts.
5 | Are EAs allowed?
Yes, provided they don’t rely on latency arbitrage or tick-scalping exploits.
Funded Trading Plus FAQs
1 | How does instant funding work?
Pay a higher fee and receive a live account immediately at an 80 % split (scales to 100 %).
2 | When is the first payout?
Day 7 from your first funded trade, if the account is net-positive.
3 | What’s the scaling cap?
Up to $2.5 million via the compounding plan.
4 | Do targets differ by track?
Yes. Static balance, trailing-drawdown, and instant tracks have distinct rules and targets.
5 | Are weekend trades permitted?
Yes for evaluation and funded accounts, subject to emergency market conditions.
PipFarm FAQs
1 | What is the highest profit split?
PipFarm scales to a 95 / 5 split for top-tier traders.
2 | How often can I withdraw?
Every Friday; most crypto payouts arrive within hours.
3 | Are EAs allowed?
Yes, including high-frequency bots, provided latency arbitrage is not used.
4 | Is there a daily drawdown?
Yes, 5 % of starting balance per day during evaluation and funded stages.
5 | Maximum funding level?
You can merge funded accounts to manage up to $300 000.
OANDA Prop Trader FAQs
1 | Is OANDA Prop Trader regulated?
Accounts are held under OANDA Europe Ltd., an FCA-regulated entity.
2 | Which assets can I trade?
CFDs on forex, indices, metals, energies, and crypto — no futures yet.
3 | Payout schedule?
On-demand after 10 trading days, via bank or Wise.
4 | Profit targets?
Phase 1: 8 %; Phase 2: 5 %, with a static 5 % max drawdown.
5 | Does OANDA refund evaluation fees?
Yes, refunded with your first live payout.
Funding Pips FAQs
1 | Is there a deadline to pass?
No deadline — trade at your own pace.
2 | Cost of a reset?
Roughly 50 % of the original fee, available at any time.
3 | Minimum trading days?
Only 3 days for both evaluation phases.
4 | Are swaps charged?
Yes, standard FX swap rates apply to overnight positions.
5 | Maximum capital?
You may scale to $200 000 per trader ID.
City Traders Imperium FAQs
1 | Can I hedge positions?
Yes, hedging is allowed across correlated pairs if overall risk stays within limits.
2 | Time limit to pass?
None. CTI offers unlimited time to reach your target.
3 | What leverage is used?
Leverage is capped at 1:30 to encourage lower-risk trading.
4 | Salary for funded traders?
CTI pays a monthly salary once your account reaches the $100 000 funding tier.
5 | Scaling ceiling?
Up to $4 million through the progression plan.
OFP Funding FAQs
1 | How does instant funding work?
Pay a one-time fee and receive a live account immediately at a 100 % profit split.
2 | Max drawdown rule?
A static 5 % of starting balance — it does not trail.
3 | Copy-trading policy?
Allowed if you register the copier and maintain independent risk controls.
4 | Payout frequency?
On-demand after 5 trading days; subsequent withdrawals every 7 days.
5 | Accepted payment methods?
Credit/debit card, bank wire, and USDT (ERC-20 or TRC-20).
All FAQs verified 20 Jun 2025.