FTMO vs Alpha Futures
Funded / Prop Firms, side by side on the same criteria. SMCM does not crown a winner — the differences below matter differently depending on how you trade, so match them to your own style and rules tolerance.
Head to head
| Criteria | FTMO | Alpha Futures |
|---|---|---|
| Trustpilot | 4.8 | 4.4 |
| Platforms | MT4MT5cTrader | AlphaTraderQuantowerWealthChartsDeepcharts |
| Funding type | Evaluation | Evaluation |
| Drawdown type | StaticEOD | EOD |
| Profit split | Up to 90% | 90% |
| Min days to payout | Not published | 5 days |
| Max capital | $200K; scales to $2M | $750K |
MT4
MT5
cTrader
Quantowermarks where they differ. Neither value is automatically better — a rule that ends one trader's account is background noise for another.
Who each may fit
Who FTMO may fit
- • Traders who can follow strict risk rules
- • Forex and index CFD traders
- • Futures traders, via the separate FTMO Futures product
May not suit
- • Traders who want a long-established futures product
- • Traders who dislike consistency-style / best-day rules
Who Alpha Futures may fit
- • Intraday futures traders (ES/NQ/CL) with steady risk sizing
- • Traders who want one evaluation phase and an EOD drawdown
May not suit
- • Forex/CFD traders (futures only)
- • Traders whose profits come from a few outsized days (consistency rule)
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Data last checked: September 2026. Provider rules, pricing, drawdown models and payout terms may change — always verify on the official provider website before signing up.