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FTMO VS Tradier

Cross-category comparison: each provider serves a different trader workflow.
UPDATED 2026-05-24 · 3 axes scored

WINNER · TRADIER · 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 TRADIER IF DATA-API
  • US options traders
  • Retail algo traders
  • Commission-free trading bots
  • Options analytics apps

Side-by-Side Matrix

METRIC FTMO TRADIER
Free Tier No Yes
Affiliate Program Yes Yes
Asset Coverage Breadth 5 classes 5 classes
Asset Coverage
Forex · Indices · Commodities · Cryptocurrencies · Stocks (CFDs)
US Equities · US Options · ETFs · Futures · Micro Futures
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Asset Class Coverage

Where the two providers overlap and where each has unique coverage.

ASSET CLASS FTMO TRADIER
Commodities ✓ Covered
Cryptocurrencies ✓ Covered
ETFs ✓ Covered
Forex ✓ Covered
Futures ✓ Covered
Indices ✓ Covered
Micro Futures ✓ Covered
Stocks (CFDs) ✓ Covered
US Equities ✓ Covered
US Options ✓ Covered
TOTAL CLASSES 5 5
Only FTMO
Forex · Indices · Commodities · Cryptocurrencies · Stocks (CFDs)
Only Tradier
US Equities · US Options · ETFs · Futures · Micro Futures

Pricing Tier Map

Full tier ladder side-by-side · names and prices as published by each provider · 6 vs 3 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
TRADIER · 3 TIERS FREE TIER
01
Lite $0/mo
$0.35/trade stocks & options; $0.75/contract micro futures; no desktop app
02
Pro $10/mo
Commission-free stocks & equity/ETF options; $0.35 index options; $0.35/contract micro futures; full platform access
03
Pro Plus $35/mo
Commission-free stocks & equity/ETF options; $0.10 index options; $0.25/contract micro futures; full platform access
▲ Free Tier · Free sandbox: full API access on paper trading account

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

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TRADIER · PROFILE DATA-API

Best For

  • US options traders
  • Retail algo traders
  • Commission-free trading bots
  • Options analytics apps

Not Ideal For

  • International markets
  • Crypto
  • Non-US exchanges

Full Tradier Review

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