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QATS vs FTMO
FTMO is the best-known forex and CFD prop firm, with 1-step, 2-step and instant accounts on MetaTrader, cTrader and TradingView via OANDA. For crypto traders, QATS offers perpetual futures with tiered leverage, 24/7 trading and full automation.
- Rules compared
- 14
- Sources
- 4
- Checked
- Oct 29, 2026
QATS
Choose QATS if you want
- Crypto perpetuals with up to 20× instead of low-leverage CFDs
- 17 crypto perpetuals priced from exchange data
- TradingView alert webhooks and Pine strategy automation
- USDT payouts and monthly plans with a reset credit
FTMO
FTMO may suit you if you want
- A long track record and a large trader community
- Forex, indices and commodities on MetaTrader and cTrader
- A 10% maximum loss
- A 90% split on 1-Step
RULE BY RULE
QATS vs FTMO: the rules in plain words
- Yes allowed or offered
- Limited allowed with conditions
- No not allowed
- Not published the firm does not say
| Rule | QATS | FTMO |
|---|---|---|
| How you trade cryptoPerpetuals work like a crypto exchange. CFDs use broker prices. | Perpetual futures, like on a crypto exchange | CFDs priced by a broker, not an exchange |
| Cheapest priceLowest published price to start a challenge. | $49/mo | €79 |
| Profit targetProfit you need to pass (1-step or phase 1). | 10% | 10% |
| Max lossLose this much of the starting balance in total and the account fails. | 6%End-of-day trailing | 10%End-of-day trailing |
| Daily loss limitThe most you can lose in one day. | 4% | 3% |
| Minimum trading daysDays you must trade before you can pass. | 2 | Not published |
| Profit splitYour share of the profit you make. | 80% | 90% |
| PayoutsWhen you can withdraw your profit. | After 5 winning days | From day 14 |
| Bots & APICan a program place trades for you? | Yes | Limited |
| TradingViewCan you place trades from TradingView charts or alerts? | Yes | Limited |
| Paid in cryptoCan you get your payout in crypto, such as USDT? | Yes | Yes |
| Crypto leverageHighest leverage on crypto. 20× means $1 controls $20. | 20× | Not published |
In plain words
FTMO: Best-known forex firm; crypto only as CFDs on MetaTrader and cTrader.
QATS: Crypto and TradFi perpetuals; bots, API and TradingView webhooks allowed.
“Not published” means the firm does not state that rule. Some FTMO figures come from independent review sites, not FTMO’s own pages. See all prop firms side by side
Full wording of every rule, with context
- Allowed
- With conditions
- Banned
- Not published
- Reportedfrom review sites
| Rule | QATS | FTMO |
|---|---|---|
| Program | ||
| What you trade | 17 crypto perpetuals and 33 TradFi perpetuals, simulated on Binance and Bybit market data | Crypto CFDs alongside forex, indices and commodities |
| Challenge types | 1-step evaluation (Crypto and TradFi) | 2-Step, 1-Step, Instant Account |
| Entry price | $10K Crypto: $69/month, or $49/month + $149 on pass, or $95 once | €89 for $10K 2-Step · €79 for $10K 1-StepReported |
| Risk rules | ||
| Profit target | 10% (Crypto) · 6% (TradFi) | 10% (1-Step) · 10% then 5% (2-Step) |
| Daily loss limit | 4% on Crypto · no separate daily cap on TradFi evaluations | 3% (1-Step) · 5% (2-Step); equity-based |
| Maximum loss | 6% end-of-day trailing, stops at the starting balance (Crypto) | 10% end-of-day trailing (1-Step) · 10% static (2-Step) |
| Minimum trading days | 2 | 4 per phase (2-Step) |
| Consistency rule | Best day ≤ 40% of profit (Crypto evaluation only) | 1-Step: best day ≤ 50% of profit (orders from Oct 12, 2026) |
| Payouts | ||
| Profit split | 80% | 90% (1-Step) · 80%, up to 90% with scaling (2-Step) |
| Payouts | 5 winning days; up to 50% of profit per request; $100 minimum; USDT | From day 14; bank, card, Skrill or crypto |
| Platforms & automation | ||
| Platforms | QATS Trader terminal, QATS Trade for Chrome, Trader API, Bot Builder | MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView via OANDA |
| Crypto leverage | 20× BTC/ETH · 10× large caps · 5× others | Unverified(about 1:3.3 reported) |
| Bots / API | AllowedAPI, TradingView webhooks, Bot Builder | EAs allowedorder limits apply |
| TradingView automation | Personal webhook for alerts and Pine strategies, plus a chart-side order ticket | Manual trading through the OANDA broker connection |
What to know about FTMO
How QATS works
QATS evaluations are 1-step. On Crypto you trade 17 perpetual futures with Binance and Bybit market data, 24/7. Every account size has a 10% target, a 4% daily loss limit and a 6% end-of-day trailing maximum loss that stops trailing at the starting balance. Pass, accept the funded terms and trade a simulated funded account with an 80% profit split.
- QATS Trader terminalTrade manually with the same server-side risk checks.
- TradingViewWebhooks for alerts and Pine strategies, or QATS Trade for Chrome.
- Trader APISend orders from your own code.
- Bot BuilderBuild a strategy without writing code.
A free sandbox lets you test before you pay.
Where these figures come from
FTMO figures were checked on . Rules change often — confirm on the firm’s site before buying.
Frequently asked questions
01Is QATS a good FTMO alternative?
QATS suits traders who want crypto perpetuals with up to 20× instead of low-leverage CFDs and 17 crypto perpetuals priced from exchange data. FTMO may suit you better if you want a long track record and a large trader community.
02Does FTMO allow trading bots?
EAs allowed, with a warning that third-party EAs may be used by other traders; up to 200 open orders and 2,000 positions per day. QATS allows bots, API trading, TradingView webhooks and Bot Builder strategies under the same server-side risk checks as manual orders.
03What is the profit split at FTMO compared with QATS?
FTMO: 90% (1-Step) · 80%, up to 90% with scaling (2-Step). QATS: 80%, locked to the account at purchase.
04Are FTMO and QATS accounts simulated?
QATS evaluations and initial funded accounts are simulated; payouts follow the plan’s published eligibility rules. Most prop firms, including FTMO, also run evaluations in a simulated or demo environment — check the firm’s terms for funded accounts.
FTMO is a trademark of its owner. QATS is not affiliated with FTMO. This comparison uses publicly available information and may not reflect later changes.