Funded Futures Network vs Trade The Pool - Prop Firm Comparison (April 2026)

Head-to-head comparison of Funded Futures Network and Trade The Pool. Check max funding, profit splits, daily and overall drawdown rules, leverage, tradable assets, payout frequency, payment and payout methods, trading permissions and KYC restrictions before you buy a challenge. Data refreshed April 2026.

Funded Futures Network vs Trade The Pool - Prop Firm Comparison (April 2026)

	Funded Futures Network Funded Futures Network (FFN) is a US-based futures proprietary trading firm founded in 2022 that offers evaluation-based funding programs for futures traders. FFN provides account sizes from $25,000 to $250,000 with Standard and Express evaluation paths, an end-of-day trailing drawdown...	Trade The Pool Trade The Pool is a stock-focused prop firm operated by Five Percent Online Ltd (Trade The Pool is the brand) that evaluates traders on one-step Day Trade and Swing programs, provides access to thousands of US stocks and ETFs on...
Overview
Trustpilot Rating	4.5	4.3
Trustpilot Reviews	412	587
Headquarters	United States	Israel
Age (Years)	4	N/A
Max Funding	$250,000	$450,000
Profit Split Start	80%	70%
Profit Split Max	90%	80%
Platforms	Rithmic NinjaTrader	Traderevolution
Assets	Futures Indices Energies Metals Treasuries Agriculture FX Futures	Stocks ETFs
Leverage
FX Leverage	0	0
Metals Leverage	0	0
Crypto Leverage	0	0
Risk & Drawdown Rules
Max Daily Loss	Maximum Daily LossFunded Futures Network does not enforce a separate daily loss limit. Risk is managed entirely through the trailing drawdown mechanism, which is one of FFN's distinguishing features compared to most competitors.	Daily Pause (Max Daily Loss)Trade The Pool controls daily risk using a Daily Pause threshold. If the Daily Pause is hit, the account is disabled for the remainder of the trading day (with recalibration at the start of the next day).Current program parameters on the public program page show:Day Trade: 2% Daily Pause on FLEX and 1% Daily Pause on MAX.Swing: 3% Daily Pause (FLEX and MAX).
Max Total Loss	Maximum Overall LossFFN uses a trailing drawdown model that adjusts based on end-of-day (EOD) realized account values.Trailing drawdown by account size:$25,000 account: $1,500 trailing drawdown$50,000 account: $2,000 trailing drawdown$100,000 account: $3,600 trailing drawdown$150,000 account: $5,000 trailing drawdown$250,000 account: $6,000 trailing drawdownThe drawdown is calculated on realized P&L only (not unrealized) and adjusts at end-of-day. Once funded, the drawdown becomes static (no longer trails).	Max Loss (Maximum Overall Loss)Each account type has a lifetime Max Loss limit (overall drawdown from the starting level):Day Trade: 4% Max Loss on FLEX and 3% Max Loss on MAX.Swing: 7% Max Loss (FLEX and MAX).On funded accounts, Trade The Pool also applies a buffer rule: once equity reaches 3× the Daily Pause, the account’s max drawdown is moved up to the initial balance (falling below it can terminate the account).
Drawdown Type	Drawdown ModelEnd-of-Day (EOD) Realized Trailing Drawdown: The drawdown floor adjusts upward based on end-of-day realized account balance — not unrealized equity. This means the drawdown only moves when trades are closed, giving traders more flexibility during live positions.Evaluation stage: Trailing drawdown that adjusts with new balance highs at EOD.Funded stage: Drawdown becomes static once funded, providing a fixed safety net.	Drawdown ModelTrade The Pool’s primary risk model is static (starting-level) drawdown, implemented via (1) a Daily Pause (daily loss allowance) and (2) a Max Loss (overall loss limit). These limits are expressed as percentages of buying power for each program.For funded accounts, an additional protective rule can effectively tighten drawdown after strong performance: once equity reaches 3× the Daily Pause, the max drawdown line is moved up to the initial balance.
Payouts
Payout Frequency	Payout FrequencySim Funded Pro: Payouts can be requested every 3 days, with a maximum of $10,000 per payout.Live Funded Pro: Daily payouts with no cap on withdrawal amount. Live Funded status unlocks after $5,000 in cumulative withdrawals.	Payout FrequencyFunded traders can request a payout every 14 days (and at least 14 days since the last payout or since a new scaled account is activated), provided the account meets the minimum profit requirement.Minimum profit to withdraw is generally $300 (for $5K accounts, $150). FLEX funded accounts also require meeting the 0.5%/day consistency rule on 3 separate days within the 14‑day period.
Days to First Payout	3	14
Payout Processing Time	Payout ProcessingFFN is known for fast payout processing. PayPal payouts are reported to arrive within 10–15 minutes. Other methods (ACH, wire, USDT) are typically processed same-day during business hours.	Payout ProcessingPayouts are processed via wire transfer, cryptocurrency, Hub credits, or credit card and typically take 3–5 business days, depending on the payout method and banking/card rails.
Payout Methods	PayPal ACH Wire Transfer USDT (Crypto)	Wire Transfer Crypto Hub Credits Credit Card
Payments
Payment Methods	Credit/Debit Card	Credit/Debit Card Bank Transfer (plus other methods offered at checkout)
Trading Permissions
News Trading	Evaluation: News trading is fully allowed during the evaluation phase.Exhibition / Funded: Traders must be flat (no open positions) 1 minute before and 1 minute after Tier-1 news events.	News TradingTrade The Pool does not publish a blanket “no news trading” restriction for evaluations on its public program parameters, but equity trading around major news is inherently higher-risk and may involve volatility, slippage, and halts. Trading is not permitted during regulatory trading halts.
Weekend Trades	Not allowed. FFN is a day-trading-only firm. All positions must be closed by 4:50 PM EST daily. No overnight holds and no weekend positions are permitted.	Weekend TradingUS equity markets are closed on weekends. Swing program positions can be held overnight/weekend subject to market hours and risk limits; Day Trade programs are designed for intraday trading.
Copy Trading	FFN allows traders to copy trade across up to 5 of their own funded accounts simultaneously. Third-party account management or signal-selling services are not permitted.	Copy TradingTrade The Pool offers optional “boosters” (including a SignalStack booster) that can be used for automation workflows. Any copying/automation must still comply with all risk, volume, and consistency rules, and each evaluation is reviewed independently for compliance.
EA Allowed	Basic algorithmic trading is permitted through supported platforms (e.g., NinjaTrader automated strategies, Sierra Chart). However, high-frequency bot trading and latency exploitation are strictly prohibited.	EAs / AutomationTrade The Pool does not run on MT4/MT5; it provides a TraderEvolution-based platform (desktop/web/mobile). Automation is typically handled via platform tools and optional integrations/boosters (e.g., SignalStack), rather than MetaTrader EAs.
KYC & Restrictions
KYC Required	No	Yes
KYC Stage	KYC is required before receiving the first payout. Traders must complete identity verification during the funded account activation process.	Trade The Pool applies AML/KYC checks and may request identity documentation at any stage, particularly after a trader passes evaluation and before becoming (or remaining) a funded user.
Restricted Countries	Afghanistan Belarus Central African Republic Cuba Democratic Republic of Congo Ethiopia Iran Iraq Lebanon Libya Mali Myanmar Nicaragua North Korea Russia Somalia South Sudan Sudan Syria Ukraine (Crimea Donetsk Luhansk regions) Venezuela Yemen Zimbabwe	Afghanistan Belarus Burundi Central African Republic Cuba Congo Republic Crimea Democratic Republic of Congo Eritrea Guinea Guinea-Bissau Iraq Iran Israel Laos Lebanon Liberia Libya Myanmar North Korea Palestinian Territory Papua New Guinea Russia South Sudan Sudan Somalia Syria Vanuatu Venezuela Yemen