Our editorial team compared every key metric — fees, rules, profit split, payouts — so you can pick the right firm.
| Feature | Funded Trader Markets | Audacity Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Payout | ||
| Profit Split | Up to 90% | 50-95% (scales over time) |
| First Payout | — | 14 |
| Payout Frequency | On-demand (avg <20 min) | Bi-weekly (Ability Challenge), Weekly (FTP) |
| Max Account Size | $300,000 | $240,000 |
Winner: Funded Trader Markets
In this independent head-to-head comparison of Funded Trader Markets vs Audacity Capital, we break down challenge rules, pricing, profit splits, and payout conditions to help you decide which prop firm is the better fit for your trading style.
Funded Trader Markets: On-Chain Payout Proof. 20-Min Withdrawals. 24h or Double.
Audacity Capital: One of the oldest prop firms globally, with generous drawdown limits and 12+ years of operation.
Based on our independent scoring methodology, Funded Trader Markets scores 8.6/10 overall — but the best choice depends on your specific needs. Read the full comparison below.
BestProp Score: Funded Trader Markets scores 8.6/10 vs Audacity Capital at 7.8/10.
Minimum Fee: Funded Trader Markets starts from $20; Audacity Capital starts from $49. Funded Trader Markets is cheaper at entry level.
Profit Split: Funded Trader Markets offers Up to 90%; Audacity Capital offers 50-95% (scales over time). Audacity Capital has the higher split.
Platforms: Funded Trader Markets supports MT5, cTrader, TradeLocker, MatchTrader; Audacity Capital is on MetaTrader 5.
Tradeable Markets: Funded Trader Markets covers Forex, Commodities, Crypto, Indices; Audacity Capital offers Forex, Metals, Indices.
Challenge fees are typically the biggest factor when choosing a prop firm. Here is how Funded Trader Markets and Audacity Capital compare on pricing.
Funded Trader Markets challenge fees start from $20. Total payouts to date: $6,190,000+.
Audacity Capital challenge fees start from $49. The firm has operated since 2012. They have funded over 500,000+ traders. Total payouts to date: $250,000,000+.
On entry-level pricing, Funded Trader Markets offers a lower starting fee — an important factor if you are testing with a smaller account first.
Funded Trader Markets profit split: Up to 90%. Audacity Capital profit split: 50-95% (scales over time). Audacity Capital delivers the higher cut to traders.
Payout frequency: Funded Trader Markets pays On-demand (avg <20 min); Audacity Capital pays Bi-weekly (Ability Challenge), Weekly (FTP). Faster payouts are better for cash flow management.
Here is our full independent review of Funded Trader Markets:
Funded Trader Markets (FTM) is a prop firm registered in Cyprus (HE462185) with operational offices in Dubai Digital Park, UAE, and an additional entity in Saint Lucia. CEO Revin Zabala runs a platform that has paid out $6.19M+ to traders across 160+ countries.
The most distinctive feature on the platform is on-chain payout verification: every performance reward is settled via the Arbitrum network and publicly verifiable on Arbiscan. This means any prospective trader can independently audit that withdrawals were actually processed — not just claimed in a PDF screenshot. It is a level of financial transparency that remains rare in the prop firm space.
Payout speed backs this up in practice: most rewards complete in under 20 minutes. The guarantee is one of the strongest available — if any payout takes longer than 24 hours, the delayed amount is doubled.
FTM suits traders who prioritise platform flexibility, payout transparency, and permissive trading rules. Four platforms are supported — MT5, cTrader, TradeLocker, and MatchTrader — giving traders genuine choice in their execution environment. All accounts are swap-free, news trading is permitted, and weekend holding is allowed. For traders who have been restricted on those activities at other firms, FTM’s ruleset is noticeably more permissive.
The 1-Step Nitro path with a 10% target suits confident traders who want a fast route to funding. The 2-Step path suits traders who want lower fees and more time to demonstrate consistency.
All programs are swap-free. News trading and overnight/weekend position holding are permitted across all program types.
Four supported platforms: MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradeLocker, MatchTrader. Leverage up to 1:100. Instruments: forex pairs, commodities, indices, crypto. US residents are restricted from MT5 and cTrader services specifically (other platforms may be available subject to their jurisdiction — verify directly).
Restricted countries: Cuba, Syria, Iran, Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen, North Korea. Cyprus residents are also excluded from certain services.
Funded Trader Markets earns a 7.6 BestProp score. The on-chain payout verification is a genuine standout — transparent proof of payment that no PDF screenshot can match. The doubled-payout penalty for late settlements is the most aggressive guarantee we have reviewed. Four platform options, permissive trading rules (news, weekends, swap-free), and fees starting at $20 for the 1-Step make the entry barrier low.
The firm is newer and does not yet have a large Trustpilot footprint to assess independently. Max allocation of $300K is solid but trails the $450K–$600K ceiling offered by the largest firms. Overall a strong, transparent option — particularly for traders who want proof, not promises, that their payouts will arrive.
Here is our full independent review of Audacity Capital:
Audacity Capital was founded in 2012, making it one of the longest-running prop trading firms in the world. UK-registered (Companies House 11652683) under CEO Karim Yousfi, the firm claims over $250 million paid out to traders and 500,000+ funded traders globally — numbers built over more than a decade of operation. The firm offers three programs: the 2-phase Ability Challenge, the 1-step Ability One, and the Funded Trader Program (FTP / Instant Funding).
The Ability Challenge is a two-phase evaluation. Phase 1 requires a 10% profit target with a 7.5% daily drawdown and 15% max drawdown — among the most generous drawdown limits in the industry. Phase 2 requires 5% with tighter 5%/10% limits. The Ability One is a single-phase evaluation with a 10% target, 3% daily, and 6% max drawdown. The FTP (Instant Funding) provides immediate funded access with up to 95% profit split and weekly payouts.
The Ability Challenge uses a trailing drawdown that resets daily when equity hits new highs. This mechanism confuses some traders — the daily limit recalculates at each new equity peak, meaning a trader can technically be in breach even while net-profitable over the full period. Review the drawdown rules carefully before trading.
News trading is allowed on the Ability Challenge without restrictions. The FTP requires a 30-minute waiting period after major economic events. EAs and copy trading are permitted. HFT, cross-account hedging, and martingale strategies are prohibited. Traders from the US, Syria, Iran, and North Korea cannot access the platform.
Ability Challenge payouts are made every 14 days via bank wire, Wise, PayPal, or crypto. The profit split starts at 50-75% on the Ability Challenge and scales to 95% over time. FTP accounts pay weekly at up to 95% immediately.
Trustpilot score is 3.4/5 from 1,067 reviews. While the majority of reviews are positive, approximately 125 are 1-star — prospective traders should review recent trader experiences before committing to the platform.
Overall, our independent scoring gives Funded Trader Markets the edge in this 2026 comparison. However, both firms have their merits. If Audacity Capital better matches your specific trading style, instruments, or preferred platform, it may still be the right choice for you.
Use our comparison table above and review the challenge fees at both firms before making your final decision. Both offer risk-free evaluation programs — the challenge fee is the only money at risk.
Based on our independent scoring, Funded Trader Markets scores higher overall (8.6/10). The best choice depends on your trading style, preferred instruments, and account size.
Funded Trader Markets offers a lower entry-level challenge fee. However, always compare the full account sizes you plan to trade before deciding purely on price.
Audacity Capital offers the higher profit split. Funded Trader Markets: Up to 90%. Audacity Capital: 50-95% (scales over time).
EA policies: Funded Trader Markets — check the review. Audacity Capital — check the review. Always verify the latest policy directly with the firm.
News trading: Funded Trader Markets — check the review. Audacity Capital — check the review.
Read the full Funded Trader Markets review → · Read the full Audacity Capital review →
Based on our scoring methodology, Funded Trader Markets edges ahead in this comparison. However, the best choice depends on your trading style, preferred platform and account size. Read the full breakdown above for a detailed verdict.
Funded Trader Markets offers Up to 90% profit split, while Audacity Capital offers 50-95% (scales over time) profit split. Check each firm's current terms as these can change.
Check our offers page for the latest verified deals on both firms.
Funded Trader Markets processes first payouts in a variable timeframe, while Audacity Capital takes approximately 14 day(s). Always verify current payout timelines on the firm's website.
Neither Funded Trader Markets nor Audacity Capital are regulated in the traditional financial sense — prop firms operate as private companies providing traders access to simulated or real capital. Always read the terms and conditions carefully before participating in any prop challenge.
