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The Funded Trader

Verified
Forex · Orlando, FL, US · Est. 2021
4.4
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Multiple programsComeback storyDXtrade
4.4
Great
762 reviews · updated Oct 16, 2026

Rating breakdown

77%
8%
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9%

The verdict

What traders like

  • Wide range of programs and account sizes
  • Has recovered from past payout pauses

Watch out for

  • Had a public payout freeze in 2023
  • Payout timelines can run longer than rivals

Trader reviews (762)

Showing 1–50 of 762 reviews

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Fernando Bianco
3 reviews · Portugal
VerifiedOct 16, 2026

Getting started was painful

My MetaTrader 5 login problem sat in the queue while I could not trade. Starting with The Funded Trader felt rushed and careless on their end.

Date of experience: Oct 8, 2026
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Vy Luo
1 review · South Korea
Oct 16, 2026

Straightforward payout process

Smooth, professional and fair is how I'd describe the whole funded process. Consider this my stamp of approval.

Date of experience: Oct 8, 2026
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Deepika Malik
1 review · India
Oct 12, 2026

Dashboard shows drawdown accurately

I was placing orders on MetaTrader 4 the same afternoon I signed up. Everything I paid for was exactly what was advertised. Trade history and open positions update instantly, so I always know where I stand.

Date of experience: Oct 9, 2026
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Mona Wehbe
1 review · Saudi Arabia
VerifiedOct 11, 2026

Easy withdrawals, solid firm

Every dollar I put into The Funded Trader was well spent, and I would tell any trader the same. Do I recommend it? Yes, and I'm not saying that lightly.

Date of experience: Oct 4, 2026
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Georgi Melnyk
1 review · Poland
VerifiedOct 11, 2026

Cheap resets, big upside

A friendly welcome email explained the rules in language I could actually follow. The cost of a reset is low enough that I treated it as tuition rather than a loss.

Date of experience: Oct 10, 2026
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Goran Unal
3 reviews · Greece
VerifiedOct 9, 2026

Platform stable through volatility

It is rare to find a firm where the fee, split, and refund all feel fair. The mobile app mirrors the desktop terminal well, and fills there are just as quick. The funded account has given me a serious reason to keep my journal tidy.

Date of experience: Oct 8, 2026
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Palesa Abebe
1 review · Kenya
Oct 6, 2026

Solved my issue within minutes

The fee gets refunded with your first payout, which I think is a great deal. No hidden conditions popped up when I asked for my payout.

Date of experience: Sep 28, 2026
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Joud Shehata
2 reviews · Morocco
VerifiedOct 6, 2026

Reliable firm, happy trader

Short version: I signed up, logged in, and traded. Everything loads quickly, and switching between symbols takes no time at all. Great experience on DXtrade, and I'd repeat it tomorrow.

Date of experience: Sep 30, 2026
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Bea Sombat
1 review · Philippines
VerifiedOct 6, 2026

Highly recommend this firm

I have tried plenty of firms, and the value here is clearly above average. Spreads on EURUSD are close to raw, and that makes a real difference to my results.

Date of experience: Sep 28, 2026
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Sigrid Andreassen
1 review · Finland
VerifiedOct 3, 2026

Challenge fee paid itself back

What stood out to me was how transparent the withdrawal rules are. It's the kind of firm that earns repeat customers.

Date of experience: Sep 29, 2026
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Raymond Ramos
1 review · United States
Oct 2, 2026

Fair evaluation, real funding

My account has been scaled once already and I'm aiming for the next level. Super helpful crew, and they seem to enjoy helping. Coming from another firm, the difference was obvious and in this one's favour.

Date of experience: Sep 23, 2026
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Eric Richardson
1 review · Canada
VerifiedOct 1, 2026

Would happily use again

Support helped me reset my $300k account dashboard access within minutes.

Date of experience: Sep 24, 2026
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Ping Deng
1 review · Japan
Sep 30, 2026

Pricing done right

The platform just works, and I can focus on my trades instead of fighting the software. I was braced for a fight over my first payout and it never came.

Date of experience: Sep 28, 2026
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Declan Watson
1 review · Canada
VerifiedSep 27, 2026

Tight spreads, clean execution

The walkthrough was short, sensible, and actually useful. After passing, my funded $250k account showed up on MetaTrader 5 quickly. Solid support, and I say that as someone who usually complains.

Date of experience: Sep 19, 2026
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Jasmine Fernandez
7 reviews · Indonesia
VerifiedSep 26, 2026

Easy dashboard, clear stats

A real payout from a real firm feels good. Support explained the scaling criteria clearly the first time I asked. The DXtrade connection held steady through a very volatile session.

Date of experience: Sep 21, 2026
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Beatriz Nunez
1 review · Mexico
Sep 24, 2026

Low latency, great fills

Getting funded with The Funded Trader was a lot smoother than I expected. The price-to-quality ratio here is excellent. I like that I can choose between several payout methods.

Date of experience: Sep 23, 2026
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Tolga Dimitriou
1 review · Turkey
Sep 22, 2026

Rock solid platform

Nothing about the pricing felt like a trap, which was refreshing. I checked my fills against the tape and they were honest.

Date of experience: Sep 20, 2026
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Petra Schroder
1 review · Austria
VerifiedSep 19, 2026

Rules were exactly as written

Even the add-ons were reasonably priced, which I rarely see. Nothing confusing, nothing hidden, just a clear path from checkout to the charts.

Date of experience: Sep 12, 2026
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Eleni Polat
1 review · Turkey
Sep 18, 2026

Discounts that actually help

I appreciated getting a proper welcome instead of just a bare login. The Funded Trader gets my full recommendation.

Date of experience: Sep 17, 2026
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Hamish Hopkins
1 review · Ireland
Sep 15, 2026

Scaling plan delivered as promised

Within a short time I had the account loaded and my charts set up the way I like. Spreads on NAS100 are close to raw, and that makes a real difference to my results. Support explained the scaling criteria clearly the first time I asked.

Date of experience: Sep 9, 2026
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Tom Morin
14 reviews · Canada
VerifiedSep 14, 2026

Discounts that actually help

The evaluation structure rewards good habits, and mine finally paid off. Fills at the open were solid, which is where most firms let me down. I'd happily recommend The Funded Trader to anyone serious about getting funded.

Date of experience: Sep 11, 2026
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Ricardo Cruz
1 review · Mexico
VerifiedSep 12, 2026

No scripted answers here

It took under an hour to go from creating my profile to opening my first XAUUSD position. The support agent shared a screen recording to show me exactly where to click.

Date of experience: Sep 11, 2026
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Mustafa Taha
1 review · UAE
VerifiedSep 11, 2026

Spreads I can scalp with

I started with a $150k account and the growth path actually makes sense. The cost barely registered once my first $1,826 payout landed. Crypto withdrawals are quick, and the confirmation comes through right away.

Date of experience: Sep 6, 2026
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Adam Henry
8 reviews · Canada
VerifiedSep 10, 2026

Consistent experience month after month

I can run multiple charts at once and the platform stays snappy. Support walked me through my first funded day and answered every question. Would I use it again? Without hesitation.

Date of experience: Sep 9, 2026
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Bohdan Wozniak
1 review · Poland
VerifiedSep 9, 2026

The Funded Trader is great value

The MetaTrader 4 setup never froze or dropped on me once during my evaluation. Payouts that arrive when promised are the best advertisement a firm can have.

Date of experience: Sep 1, 2026
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Jack Davis
1 review · United States
Sep 9, 2026

They really do pay

The first payout is always the nerve-wracking one, and mine went perfectly. Scaling happened on schedule, no chasing anyone for it. Even the add-ons were reasonably priced, which I rarely see.

Date of experience: Aug 31, 2026
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Mia Lang
1 review · Netherlands
VerifiedSep 8, 2026

They really do pay

Fills on MetaTrader 4 were clean and quick every single session. Money arrived inside a couple of days, no chasing required.

Date of experience: Sep 1, 2026
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Nokuthula Owusu
1 review · Ghana
Sep 8, 2026

Reliable payouts, I'm staying

It felt like the firm wanted me to succeed from the very first screen. They were upfront about what they could and couldn't do, which I respect.

Date of experience: Sep 1, 2026
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Diane Williams
1 review · United States
Sep 1, 2026

Clear scaling plan

They flagged a rule I'd have missed and saved me a headache. The account credentials were accurate and worked straight away.

Date of experience: Aug 31, 2026
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Adaeze Botha
2 reviews · Nigeria
VerifiedAug 29, 2026

Rules shifted after I paid

Scaling is promised in big letters and then buried under conditions in small ones. Not a fan of rules that are only interpreted after you have already lost the account. I trade USDCAD with small risk, and the fee was still too heavy for the room I was given.

Date of experience: Aug 25, 2026
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Noel Wongsawat
1 review · Malaysia
VerifiedAug 28, 2026

Payout rules never shifted on me

Getting started was quick, and the whole thing felt well thought out. Scaling happened on schedule, no chasing anyone for it.

Date of experience: Aug 27, 2026
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Max Bailey
2 reviews · Canada
VerifiedAug 25, 2026

Drawdown wording is a maze

If you ever need help, prepare for a very long wait. I felt set up to fail by terms that quietly favour the firm at every turn. I expected a fair shot and got a pile of obstacles instead.

Date of experience: Aug 19, 2026
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Maria Michailidis
2 reviews · Cyprus
VerifiedAug 24, 2026

Honest rules, happy trader

Tickets get a tracking number and an actual timeline, so I always knew where things stood. Fills on DXtrade were clean and quick every single session.

Date of experience: Aug 16, 2026
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Gary Bell
2 reviews · United States
Aug 22, 2026

Got started without any hassle

Connecting MetaTrader 4 to my new account worked on the first try. The jump from evaluation to funded took minimal paperwork. My $6,208 payout landed in my account the very next morning.

Date of experience: Aug 15, 2026
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Youssef Obeidat
2 reviews · UAE
VerifiedAug 22, 2026

Payout delayed with no explanation

The rulebook is long but somehow still leaves the important questions unanswered. Chat transcripts show I asked politely and was ignored.

Date of experience: Aug 21, 2026
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Paolo Vieira
1 review · Italy
VerifiedAug 22, 2026

Consistency rule is a mixed bag

The checkout flow was smooth enough, though I had to retype my address twice. Commission and spread together came out slightly higher than I hoped for on NAS100.

Date of experience: Aug 21, 2026
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Diana Pena
1 review · Argentina
Aug 20, 2026

Straightforward payout process

The community of other funded traders here is helpful and down to earth. A real payout from a real firm feels good.

Date of experience: Aug 13, 2026
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Ishaan Herath
3 reviews · India
Aug 14, 2026

Painless start from day one

The DXtrade setup never froze or dropped on me once during my evaluation. One short chat and my issue was solved.

Date of experience: Aug 5, 2026
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Lars Samuelsson
2 reviews · Norway
VerifiedAug 10, 2026

Be careful with withdrawals

Support promised a callback that never came. Got an automated message saying my payout was delayed due to high volume. I've moved my gold trading to another firm and I'm much happier for it.

Date of experience: Aug 2, 2026
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Giorgia Bianco
2 reviews · Brazil
Aug 10, 2026

Worth every dollar of the fee

Quick replies, no copy-paste answers, and a real person on the other end. I'll keep using it as long as it stays like this.

Date of experience: Aug 1, 2026
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Bekele Abubakar
1 review · Nigeria
VerifiedAug 9, 2026

Funded account done right

The funded account has given me a serious reason to keep my journal tidy. I scalp US30 on the $400k account and the entries land exactly where I expect them to.

Date of experience: Aug 4, 2026
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Gabriel Fernandez
1 review · Belgium
Aug 9, 2026

Unclear steps, vague emails

Getting help felt like a ticket form and hope, nothing more. My final verdict is a firm no.

Date of experience: Aug 6, 2026
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Harry Murphy
1 review · Australia
Aug 3, 2026

Passed and got funded

The getting-started guide answered most of my questions before I had to ask them. Fill quality has been consistently good across several weeks of trading.

Date of experience: Jul 31, 2026
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Karina Pineda
3 reviews · Peru
VerifiedAug 3, 2026

Honest rules, happy trader

The help articles for new accounts were short and to the point. Overall I'm happy with how everything has gone here.

Date of experience: Jul 29, 2026
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Seung-hyun Cao
2 reviews · Japan
VerifiedAug 1, 2026

Smooth path to funded

Withdrawal requests are handled by people who seem to care. Really glad I took the plunge.

Date of experience: Jul 29, 2026
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Katharina Martin
1 review · Germany
VerifiedAug 1, 2026

Passed and paid, simple

Withdrawing $7,310 was as straightforward as sending an email. Honestly, The Funded Trader gives you a lot for what you pay. It's become my main funded account provider.

Date of experience: Jul 27, 2026
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Carlos Rojas
1 review · Chile
Jul 24, 2026

Spreads I can scalp with

The account credentials were accurate and worked straight away. I messaged late at night and still got a thoughtful reply by morning. Rates are competitive, and I never had to hunt for coupons to feel good about the price.

Date of experience: Jul 17, 2026
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Lei Hayashi
2 reviews · Singapore
VerifiedJul 23, 2026

Ignored tickets for ten days

They asked for proof of trading activity that I had already provided at the start. Heads up for anyone trading NAS100, the news filter caught me on a release I thought was irrelevant.

Date of experience: Jul 14, 2026
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Noemie Rousseau
1 review · France
VerifiedJul 23, 2026

Easy eval, clean funding

I started with a $300k account and the growth path actually makes sense. Happy customer here, plain and simple.

Date of experience: Jul 18, 2026
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Amy James
1 review · Canada
VerifiedJul 19, 2026

The Funded Trader support is excellent

My ticket got a personal reply, not a template. If a friend asked me where to start, I'd point them here.

Date of experience: Jul 12, 2026
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Firm facts

Payout speed
3–7 business days
Profit split
up to 90%
Account sizes
$25k – $400k
Entry cost
$59 one-time
Platforms
MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, DXtrade
Established
2021
HQ
Orlando, FL, US
Audited payouts
$9.1M audited
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