FTMO VS Nasdaq Data Link
Cross-category comparison: each provider serves a different trader workflow.
UPDATED 2026-05-24 · 3 axes scored
WINNER · NASDAQ DATA LINK · 2/3 AXES
Quick Decision
▶ PICK FTMO IF PROP-FIRM
- Disciplined traders seeking funded accounts
- Forex/CFD scalpers with sub-5% drawdown control
- Traders wanting refundable evaluation
▶ PICK NASDAQ DATA LINK IF DATA-API
- Quant researchers
- Alternative data buyers
- Macro/fundamental analysts
- Academic researchers
Side-by-Side Matrix
| METRIC | FTMO | NASDAQ DATA LINK |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | No | Yes |
| Affiliate Program | Yes | No |
| Asset Coverage Breadth | 5 classes | 6 classes |
| Asset Coverage | Forex · Indices · Commodities · Cryptocurrencies · Stocks (CFDs) | US Equities · Global Equities · Futures · Forex · Commodities · Alternative Data |
| Category | prop firm | data api |
Asset Class Coverage
Where the two providers overlap and where each has unique coverage.
| ASSET CLASS | FTMO | NASDAQ DATA LINK |
|---|---|---|
| Alternative Data | — | ✓ Covered |
| Commodities | ✓ Covered | ✓ Covered |
| Cryptocurrencies | ✓ Covered | — |
| Forex | ✓ Covered | ✓ Covered |
| Futures | — | ✓ Covered |
| Global Equities | — | ✓ Covered |
| Indices | ✓ Covered | — |
| Stocks (CFDs) | ✓ Covered | — |
| US Equities | — | ✓ Covered |
| TOTAL CLASSES | 5 | 6 |
Only FTMO
Indices · Cryptocurrencies · Stocks (CFDs)
Only Nasdaq Data Link
US Equities · Global Equities · Futures · Alternative Data
Shared · 2
Forex · Commodities
Pricing Tier Map
Full tier ladder side-by-side · names and prices as published by each provider · 6 vs 2 tiers.
FTMO · 6 TIERS
01
2-Step $10K €89
10%/5% profit targets, 5% daily / 10% max loss, refunded with first split
02
2-Step $25K €189
Same rules as $10K, refunded with first split
03
2-Step $50K €289
Same rules, refunded with first split
04
2-Step $100K €539
Same rules, refunded with first split
05
2-Step $200K €1,080
Same rules, refunded with first split
06
1-Step $10K €79
10% profit target, 3% daily / 10% trailing loss, 90% split from day 1
NASDAQ DATA LINK · 2 TIERS FREE TIER
01
Free $0/mo
Open datasets, limited premium access
02
Premium Custom
Institutional datasets, alternative data, bulk downloads
▲ Free Tier · Free: select open datasets; core financial data free with registration
Fit Profile
FTMO · PROFILE PROP-FIRM
Best For
- Disciplined traders seeking funded accounts
- Forex/CFD scalpers with sub-5% drawdown control
- Traders wanting refundable evaluation
Not Ideal For
- High-frequency strategies (overnight/weekend rules)
- Traders who can't tolerate trailing drawdown (1-step)
- US residents under tighter regulation
Full FTMO Review
NASDAQ DATA LINK · PROFILE DATA-API
Best For
- Quant researchers
- Alternative data buyers
- Macro/fundamental analysts
- Academic researchers
Not Ideal For
- Real-time trading systems
- Tick data / HFT
- Crypto
- Intraday strategies
Full Nasdaq Data Link Review
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