FTMO VS Polygon.io (now Massive)
Cross-category comparison: each provider serves a different trader workflow.
UPDATED 2026-05-24 · 3 axes scored
WINNER · POLYGON.IO (NOW MASSIVE) · 1/3 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 POLYGON.IO (NOW MASSIVE) IF DATA-API
- Algo traders
- Fintech app developers
- Options traders
- Crypto quants
Side-by-Side Matrix
| METRIC | FTMO | POLYGON.IO (NOW MASSIVE) |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | No | Yes |
| Affiliate Program | Yes | No |
| Asset Coverage Breadth | 5 classes | 5 classes |
| Asset Coverage | Forex · Indices · Commodities · Cryptocurrencies · Stocks (CFDs) | US Equities · US Options · Forex · Crypto · Global Indices |
| Category | prop firm | data api |
Asset Class Coverage
Where the two providers overlap and where each has unique coverage.
| ASSET CLASS | FTMO | POLYGON.IO (NOW MASSIVE) |
|---|---|---|
| Commodities | ✓ Covered | — |
| Crypto | — | ✓ Covered |
| Cryptocurrencies | ✓ Covered | — |
| Forex | ✓ Covered | ✓ Covered |
| Global Indices | — | ✓ Covered |
| Indices | ✓ Covered | — |
| Stocks (CFDs) | ✓ Covered | — |
| US Equities | — | ✓ Covered |
| US Options | — | ✓ Covered |
| TOTAL CLASSES | 5 | 5 |
Only FTMO
Indices · Commodities · Cryptocurrencies · Stocks (CFDs)
Only Polygon.io (now Massive)
US Equities · US Options · Crypto · Global Indices
Shared · 1
Forex
Pricing Tier Map
Full tier ladder side-by-side · names and prices as published by each provider · 6 vs 4 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
POLYGON.IO (NOW MASSIVE) · 4 TIERS FREE TIER
01
Stocks Basic $0/mo
EOD data, 5 calls/min
02
Stocks Starter $29/mo
15-min delayed data
03
Stocks Developer $79/mo
15-min delayed data, unlimited calls
04
Stocks Advanced $199/mo
Real-time data, WebSocket, full history
▲ Free Tier · Free tier (Stocks Basic): 5 API calls/min, EOD data only, no real-time
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
POLYGON.IO (NOW MASSIVE) · PROFILE DATA-API
Best For
- Algo traders
- Fintech app developers
- Options traders
- Crypto quants
Not Ideal For
- Tick-level HFT (DBZ format not available)
- Institutional order book depth
Full Polygon.io (now Massive) Review
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