Clarity Traders (a TradingFormula partner) and FTMO both sell two-stage forex and CFD challenges with no time limit, but they differ on drawdown room, consistency rules, platforms and how you get paid.
At a glance
| Clarity Traders (Traditional) | FTMO (2-Step) | |
|---|---|---|
| Profit targets | 8%, then 5% | 10%, then 5% |
| Daily loss | 5% | 5% of initial balance |
| Max drawdown | 8% | 10%, static |
| Min trading days | 5 | 4 |
| Consistency rule | 30% (best day) | None on 2-Step |
| Profit split | Up to 100% | 80%, up to 90% |
| Payouts | Bi-weekly, in USDT | On demand after 14 days |
| Platforms | TradeLocker | MT4, MT5, cTrader, DXtrade |
Figures from each firm’s published rules as summarised in our reviews, checked November 1, 2026. Rules change often — confirm them on each firm’s site before you buy.
Room to trade
FTMO gives more room: a 10% static floor versus Clarity Traders’ 8%. In exchange, Clarity Traders asks for a lower 8% phase-1 target. On a $100K account that is $8,000 of room for an $8,000 target at Clarity Traders, and $10,000 of room for a $10,000 target at FTMO.
Consistency and payouts
Clarity Traders’ 30% consistency rule means no single day can make up more than 30% of your profit, which rewards steady trading. Payouts are bi-weekly in USDT with up to a 100% split. FTMO has no consistency rule on its 2-Step and pays on demand, but starts at an 80% split.
Which should you choose?
Choose Clarity Traders if you trade on TradeLocker, trade steadily, want the highest split and are happy to be paid in crypto. Choose FTMO if you want MetaTrader or cTrader, more drawdown room and conventional payouts. Read the Clarity Traders listing and FTMO review, and size trades with the position size calculator.
Frequently asked questions
Which has the bigger profit split?
Clarity Traders advertises up to 100%; FTMO pays 80%, rising to 90% through its scaling plan.
Do both have time limits?
No. Neither firm sets a deadline on its two-stage challenge.
Is Clarity Traders a TradingFormula partner?
Yes. Clarity Traders is a sponsored partner; this comparison uses the published rules of both firms.