An objective, side-by-side look at both platforms. We publish our rules upfront so you can decide what works best for your trading style.
| Feature | Mizora | FTMO |
|---|---|---|
| Markets | 4 (Futures, Crypto, Forex, Predictions) | 6 (Forex, Indices, Commodities, Metals, Crypto, Stocks) |
| Max Capital | $4,000,000 (Scale) | $400,000 (up to $2M with Scaling) |
| Profit Split | 80% / Up to 100% (Scale) | 80% (up to 90% with Scaling Plan) |
| Profit Target (1-Step) | 10% | 10% (Phase 1), 5% (Phase 2) |
| Daily Loss Limit | 3% | 5% |
| Max Drawdown | 6% static | 10% static |
| Time Limit | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Min Trading Days | 5 | 4 per phase |
| Drawdown Type | Static (from starting balance) | Static (from initial balance) |
| Payout Speed | 1.8 days average | 1-2 business days |
| Payout Methods | Bank, USDT, Wise | Bank, Skrill, Crypto |
| Free Trial | Yes ($50K demo) | Yes (limited) |
| Tournament | Yes (free entry, 100 prizes) | No |
| News Trading | Allowed | Restricted (2-min window around high-impact) |
| EAs / Bots | Allowed | Allowed (no HFT/tick scalping) |
| Platform | Proprietary (built in-house) | MT4, MT5, cTrader, DXtrade |
| Scaling Plan | Auto 2x to $4M (Scale) | +25% every 4 months (up to $2M) |
| Starting Price | From $25 | From $155 |
Key differences that matter for your trading.
Prediction markets and futures alongside forex/crypto — FTMO focuses on forex/CFD instruments
Built-in free tournament with 100 evaluation prizes every season
Proprietary platform with social trading, live feed, and economic calendar
Scale plan offers automatic 2x doubling to $4M — faster scaling than FTMO's 25% increments
Lower entry price starting from $25 vs FTMO's $155 minimum
3% daily loss limit vs FTMO's 5% — tighter risk management built in
Mizora Partners is a multi-market proprietary trading firm offering evaluations across four asset classes: futures, crypto, forex/CFD, and prediction markets. All evaluations use static drawdown calculated from the starting balance, meaning your stop-out level never tightens regardless of profits made.
The Standard (1-Step) evaluation requires a 10% profit target with a 6% static drawdown, 3% daily loss limit, and 5 minimum trading days. The Classic (2-Step) requires 10% in Phase 1 and 5% in Phase 2, with a more generous 10% drawdown and 5% daily limit. Both have unlimited time to complete.
The Scale (Hyper Growth) plan is unique to Mizora. Your account automatically doubles at each 10% profit target, scaling from $5K to $4M. Instead of termination on daily loss, trading is paused until the next day. Profit splits reach up to 100% at higher tiers.
Mizora runs a free-entry trading tournament (The Mizora Cup) where the top 100 traders win free evaluation accounts. The platform is built entirely in-house with social trading features, an economic calendar, and a live trader feed.
FTMO is the most established proprietary trading firm, operating since 2015 from Prague. It offers a 2-step evaluation (FTMO Challenge + Verification) with a 10% profit target in Phase 1 and 5% in Phase 2, each requiring at least 4 trading days.
FTMO uses static drawdown — the 10% max loss is measured from the initial balance, not from peak equity. The 5% daily loss limit applies to all accounts. Both phases have unlimited time to complete (time limits were removed in 2023).
The profit split starts at 80% and can increase to 90% through the Scaling Plan, which also increases account size by 25% every 4 consecutive profitable months (with at least 2 months above 10%). Accounts can scale up to $2M combined. Evaluation fees range from $155 ($10K account) to $1,080 ($200K) and are refunded with the first profit split.
FTMO offers 93 instruments across forex, indices, commodities, metals, crypto, and stocks. Platforms include MT4, MT5, cTrader, and DXtrade. News trading is restricted within a 2-minute window around high-impact events on funded accounts.
Payouts are processed biweekly (every 14 days) with the option for on-demand payouts, typically within 1-2 business days via bank wire, Skrill, or cryptocurrency.
FTMO is a respected platform in the prop trading space. This comparison is based on publicly available information as of April 2026 and is intended to help traders make informed decisions.
Every trader has different needs. We encourage you to try both platforms and decide which rules, markets, and features best fit your trading style. Our free trial and tournament let you experience Mizora at no cost.