Head to head
Core Funded vs Funded Trading Plus
Core Funded grades higher overall, 5.9 to 5.6. Across 21 measurable rows, Core Funded comes out ahead on 13 and Funded Trading Plus on 4.
Cheap, well-documented rules, with payouts paid out in capped installments
A once-trusted firm mid-acquisition crisis — judge it on where it is today, not its 2021-2025 record
Key differences
In short
- A $100K evaluation is cheaper at Funded Trading Plus ($493 vs $562 at Core Funded).
- Core Funded has the stronger payout record (7.6 vs 5.8).
- Core Funded allows more capital ($10,000,000 vs $5,000,000).
- MT5 is only available at Funded Trading Plus.
Core Funded vs Funded Trading Plus, side by side
The better value in each row is marked
| Criterion | ||
|---|---|---|
| Grade | ||
| Overall score | C5.9 | C5.6 |
| Payouts | 7.6 | 5.8 |
| Transparency | 5.3 | 4.9 |
| Rules & trading conditions | 5.7 | 6.5 |
| Reputation | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| Platforms & execution | 3.5 | 5.1 |
| Support | 7.2 | 5.9 |
| Evidence | ||
| Trustpilot | 4.1 (134) | ≈4.8(estimate; Trustpilot hides this firm's score) (2.7K) |
| Pass rate | 15%Estimate | 12%Estimate |
| Hidden risk | 4.8 HighHidden risk 4.8 out of 10, High | 4.8 HighHidden risk 4.8 out of 10, High |
| Negative recent reviews | 19% | 24.5% |
| Offer | ||
| $100K challenge | $562 | $493 |
| Cheapest account | $51 | $89 |
| Max allocation | $10M | $5M |
| Max profit split | 95% | 90% |
| Payouts | On demand… | On demand then every 7 days (Instant Funding, 1-Step… |
| Programs | instant, 1-step, 2-step | instant, 1-step, 2-step |
| Current offer | 50% OFF· WELCOME | — |
| Company | ||
| Headquarters | Dover, United States | London, United Kingdom |
| Years in business | 1 | 5 |
| Trading | ||
| Platforms | Match-Trader | MT5, Match-Trader |
| Assets | Forex, Indices, Metals, Commodities, Energies, Crypto, Stocks | Forex, Metals, Indices, Energies, Crypto |
| EAs | Allowed | Restricted |
| News trading | Restricted | Restricted |
| Weekend holding | Allowed | Restricted |
| Copy trading | Restricted | Restricted |
| Hedging | Allowed | Restricted |
Dover, United States
London, United KingdomWhich should you choose?
By trading style
| You are… | Pick | |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Either | Core Funded: Sub-$30 starter promos and no time limit make it cheap to learn on, but the 0.5%-per-day and consistency rules, both in the public rulebook, have tripped up several first-time traders in reviews, so read them before trading. |
| Experienced traders | Either | Core Funded: Cheap pricing, a generous static drawdown and only 3 minimum trading days are attractive, but the $2,500-$5,000 per-request payout cap and the 50%-of-profit limit make a quick, full cash-out of a big win slow. |
| Swing traders | Core Funded | Overnight and weekend positions are allowed on every account type with no extra fee or restriction mentioned. |
| Scalpers | Either | Core Funded: No stop-loss or hold-time minimum is enforced, but more than half your trades under a minute without a documented strategy is defined as prohibited gambling, and several reviewers report wide spreads. |
| EA & algo traders | Core Funded | EAs, trade copiers and copy trading between your own accounts are explicitly allowed, though Match-Trader's EA ecosystem is narrower than MT4/MT5 and the strategy must stay the same from challenge to funded account. |
| News traders | Either | Core Funded: News trading is unrestricted during the evaluation, but the funded account adds a 5-minute blackout around high-impact releases unless you pay for the News Trading upgrade. |
Verdicts
Core Funded verdict
Cheap, well-documented rules, with payouts paid out in capped installments
Best for: Cost-conscious traders who want clearly documented targets and static drawdowns, and who plan to withdraw profit in smaller, regular amounts rather than one large payout.
Avoid if: You need a platform choice beyond Match-Trader, a long independent track record, or certainty that a disputed account decision can be appealed.
Funded Trading Plus verdict
A once-trusted firm mid-acquisition crisis — judge it on where it is today, not its 2021-2025 record
Best for: Traders drawn by the $4 Activation entry price or the static-drawdown 2-Step Classic, who start small, keep a paper trail of every support ticket and withdrawal screenshot, and size positions to survive a slow or disputed payout.
Avoid if: You want the fast, predictable payout experience FTP was known for in 2023-2025, need weekend holding across every program rather than three of four, or aren't comfortable trading with a firm mid-acquisition with no named new CEO.
Core Funded vs Funded Trading Plus FAQ
Questions traders ask
Is Core Funded better than Funded Trading Plus?
On our grading Core Funded scores higher overall (5.9 vs 5.6, grade C vs C). Funded Trading Plus still comes out ahead on conditions, platforms. The better choice depends on your style: compare the rules rows above before buying.
Which is cheaper, Core Funded or Funded Trading Plus?
At list price a $100K evaluation costs $562 at Core Funded and $493 at Funded Trading Plus, so Funded Trading Plus is cheaper. The smallest accounts start at $51 and $89. Discounts change often, so check the offers page.
Which pays out more reliably, Core Funded or Funded Trading Plus?
Core Funded has the stronger payout score (Core Funded 7.6 vs Funded Trading Plus 5.8). Core Funded pays on demand; after the first payout, 3 qualifying trading days (each at least 0.5% net profit) are required since the previous payout; Funded Trading Plus pays on demand then every 7 days (instant funding, 1-step express); every 10 days (2-step classic, activation accounts once funded).
Which has fewer hidden rules, Core Funded or Funded Trading Plus?
Core Funded has the lower Hidden Risk score (Core Funded 4.8, high; Funded Trading Plus 4.8, high). Each review lists the specific rules behind the score.
Is it easier to pass Core Funded or Funded Trading Plus?
Core Funded: 15% (estimate). Funded Trading Plus: 12% (estimate). Estimates are a guide to difficulty only; drawdown type and daily loss rules matter as much as the target.
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