The Funded Trader: Rules, Fees & Trust Score 2026
The Funded Trader (TFT) offers 1-Step, 2-Step, and 3-Step challenges with Knight, Knight Pro, and Classic account types. Trade up to $600K on funded accounts with scaling up to $1.5M. Platforms include Match-Trader, DXtrade, cTrader, and Platform 5. Proprietary monitoring technology tracks performance for progression.
The Funded Trader key facts
| Trust Score | 58/100 |
|---|---|
| Trustpilot rating | 2.9/5 (21,952 reviews) |
| Profit split | 80/20 – 90/10 |
| Profit target | 10% (1-Step) / 8%+5% (2-Step) |
| Max drawdown | 8% |
| Daily drawdown | 3% |
| Evaluation steps | 2 |
| Challenge price | $49 – $549 |
| Account sizes | $5,000, $10,000, $25,000, $50,000, $100,000, $200,000 |
| Platforms | Match-Trader, DXtrade, cTrader, Platform 5 |
| Markets | Forex, Indices, Commodities, Crypto |
| Payout frequency | Bi-weekly |
| Founded | 2021 |
| Headquarters | Liberty Hill, Texas, USA |
Pros
- 1/2/3-Step challenge options
- Multiple account types (Knight/Knight Pro/Classic)
- 4 platform choices
- Scale up to $1.5M
- Trade up to $600K funded
Cons
- Customer support can be slow
- Lower Trustpilot rating (3.3)
- Some payout delays reported historically
Trading rules
- 1-Step: 10% profit target, 8% max DD, 3% daily DD
- 2-Step: 8%/5% targets
- 3-Step evaluation available
- Knight, Knight Pro, Classic account types
- Add-on options available