Our editorial team compared every key metric — fees, rules, profit split, payouts — so you can pick the right firm.
| Feature | OneUp Trader | FTUK |
|---|---|---|
| Payout | ||
| Profit Split | 100% (first $10,000), then 90% | Up to 80% |
| First Payout | 14 | 14 |
| Payout Frequency | Weekly | On Demand (Instant Funding), bi-weekly (Evaluation) |
| Max Account Size | $250,000 | $100,000 |
In this independent head-to-head comparison of OneUp Trader vs FTUK, 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.
OneUp Trader: Subscription-based futures prop trading with no phase requirements.
FTUK: Flexible prop trading with Instant Funding, 1-Step, 2-Step, and a Pay After You Pass Flex model.
Based on our independent scoring methodology, OneUp Trader scores 8.9/10 overall — but the best choice depends on your specific needs. Read the full comparison below.
BestProp Score: OneUp Trader scores 8.9/10 vs FTUK at 8.6/10.
Minimum Fee: OneUp Trader starts from $65/mo; FTUK starts from $99. OneUp Trader is cheaper at entry level.
Profit Split: OneUp Trader offers 100% (first $10,000), then 90%; FTUK offers Up to 80%. OneUp Trader has the higher split.
Platforms: OneUp Trader supports NinjaTrader, Sierra Chart, MultiCharts, TradeStation, Tradovate, and 15+ more; FTUK is on MT5, Match-Trader, TradeLocker, FTUK XT.
Tradeable Markets: OneUp Trader covers Futures (ES, NQ, YM, CL, GC, 6E, and 35+ CME products); FTUK offers Forex, Metals, Indices, Crypto, Commodities.
Challenge fees are typically the biggest factor when choosing a prop firm. Here is how OneUp Trader and FTUK compare on pricing.
OneUp Trader challenge fees start from $65/mo. The firm has operated since 2016.
FTUK challenge fees start from $99. The firm has operated since 2021. They have funded over 30,000+ traders. Total payouts to date: $12,000,000+.
On entry-level pricing, OneUp Trader offers a lower starting fee — an important factor if you are testing with a smaller account first.
OneUp Trader profit split: 100% (first $10,000), then 90%. FTUK profit split: Up to 80%. OneUp Trader delivers the higher cut to traders.
Payout frequency: OneUp Trader pays Weekly; FTUK pays On Demand (Instant Funding), bi-weekly (Evaluation). Faster payouts are better for cash flow management.
Here is our full independent review of OneUp Trader:
OneUp Trader is one of the longest-standing futures prop firms in the industry, founded in 2016 and based in Delaware, USA. Rather than a traditional phased evaluation, OneUp uses a monthly subscription model — pay a flat monthly fee for an evaluation account and keep trading until you hit the profit target. There are no Phase 2 requirements.
OneUp uses a trailing max drawdown that locks in at your initial account balance. As your equity rises the drawdown level trails upward, but once it reaches your original starting balance it stops — meaning your maximum total loss from day one is capped at the drawdown amount. There is no daily loss limit, giving traders full flexibility on individual trading days.
Funded traders receive 100% of profits on the first $10,000 earned, then 90% on all profits thereafter. This makes OneUp unusually attractive in the early funded stage. Up to three funded accounts can be held simultaneously (one account for the Express plan).
News trading is prohibited during the funded phase with a 1-minute blackout window around major economic releases. High-frequency trading and latency arbitrage are banned — all positions must be held for at least 10 seconds. A consistency rule applies: the combined net profit of your three next-best trading days must equal at least 80% of your single best day, preventing performance from being dominated by one outlier session. Expert Advisors are permitted for individual accounts; copy trading across accounts is not.
OneUp supports 20+ platforms including NinjaTrader (provided free), Sierra Chart, MultiCharts, TradeStation, and Tradovate. Traders can access 40+ CME futures products including ES, NQ, YM, CL, GC, 6E, and a range of agricultural and currency contracts. Exchange data fees are waived — a meaningful cost saving compared to most futures brokers.
Payouts are processed weekly via bank wire, Bitcoin, USDT, or ETH. Crypto payouts carry a 5% processor fee. A 7-day free trial is available, allowing traders to test the platform before committing to a subscription.
Here is our full independent review of FTUK:
FTUK (Funded Traders United Kingdom) was founded in December 2021 and has since funded over 30,000 traders globally, paying out $12M+. The firm offers three core evaluation tracks plus a Pay After You Pass Flex model and a newer Futures program. FTUK is notable for broad platform support — MT5, Match-Trader, TradeLocker, and their proprietary FTUK XT platform — though MT5 is unavailable for US-based traders.
Instant Funding provides immediate funded access with no profit target and a trailing drawdown of 6%. The 1-Step Evaluation requires a 10% profit target with an 8% trailing drawdown. The 2-Step Evaluation uses 10%/5% phase targets and an 8% static (balance-based) drawdown. The Flex Challenge allows traders to begin an evaluation at no upfront cost, paying only after passing — a meaningful advantage for risk-averse traders.
Instant Funding and 1-Step accounts use trailing drawdown, which follows equity upward and creates a moving floor. 2-Step accounts use static drawdown based on the initial account balance. News trading is prohibited during all evaluation phases but is permitted on funded accounts. There are no profit targets on funded accounts — traders can manage their funded capital freely.
Martingale, tick scalping, latency arbitrage, reverse arbitrage, hedge arbitrage, and cross-account hedging are all prohibited. HFT is banned. Manual trading strategies are fully supported. Weekend and overnight holding are permitted.
Instant-funded accounts pay on demand. Evaluation-funded accounts have a 14-day waiting period before the first payout. Payments are made via Rise or USDT (TRC20 crypto). FTUK offers scaling potential up to $6.4M for top-performing funded traders.
Overall, our independent scoring gives OneUp Trader the edge in this 2026 comparison. However, both firms have their merits. If FTUK 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, OneUp Trader scores higher overall (8.9/10). The best choice depends on your trading style, preferred instruments, and account size.
OneUp Trader offers a lower entry-level challenge fee. However, always compare the full account sizes you plan to trade before deciding purely on price.
OneUp Trader offers the higher profit split. OneUp Trader: 100% (first $10,000), then 90%. FTUK: Up to 80%.
EA policies: OneUp Trader — check the review. FTUK — check the review. Always verify the latest policy directly with the firm.
News trading: OneUp Trader — check the review. FTUK — check the review.
Read the full OneUp Trader review → · Read the full FTUK review →
Based on our scoring methodology, OneUp Trader 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.
OneUp Trader offers 100% (first $10,000), then 90% profit split, while FTUK offers Up to 80% profit split. Check each firm's current terms as these can change.
Check our offers page for the latest verified deals on both firms.
OneUp Trader processes first payouts in 14 day(s), while FTUK takes approximately 14 day(s). Always verify current payout timelines on the firm's website.
Neither OneUp Trader nor FTUK 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.
