At a glance

Category winners across the firms you picked

Highest rated

Vest Markets (Perpetuals)

4.5 / 5 trader rating

Best profit split

Funded Futures Network

80% to the trader

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Fastest payout

Funded Futures Network

On demand

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The bottom line

Vest Markets (Perpetuals) has the stronger reputation with a 4.5/5 trader rating.

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Funded Futures Network3.8Details

Vest Markets (Perpetuals)4.5Details

Side-by-side comparison of Funded Futures Network, Vest Markets (Perpetuals)
	Funded Futures Network$50K	Vest Markets (Perpetuals)$5K
Account Pricing
Price	$89$17850% OFF	Not published
Activation Fee	None	Not published
True Cost	$89after discount + activation	Not published
Reset Fee	$100	Not available
Current Promotion	LUMI (50% off)	Not published
Evaluation Phase
Profit Target	Best value: $3,0006.0% of account	$50010.0% of account
Max Drawdown	$2,000	$300
Drawdown Type	End of Day	Static
Daily Loss Limit	$1,250	Best value: $150
Max Position Size	4 contracts	Not published
Consistency Rule	40%	Not published
Funded Phase
Max Drawdown	$2,000	$300
Drawdown Type	Not published	Static
Daily Loss Limit	$1,250	Best value: $150
Max Payout/Cycle	Not published	UncappedMin: Not published
Consistency Rule	40%	Not published
Value MetricsDerived from price, discount, targets and payout caps — fewer breakeven cycles and higher first-cycle ROI mean the account pays for itself faster.
Breakeven Winning Cycles	1 cycle	—
Max First-Cycle ROI	—	—
Target : Drawdown	Best value: 1.50lower = easier to pass	1.67lower = easier to pass
Company Info
Established	2022	2025
CEO	Kevin Swart	Not disclosed
Country	United States	Not published
Trader Rating	3.8	Best value: 4.5
Features
Allows Scaling	Yes	No
Daily Payouts	Yes	Yes
1-Day Pass	No	No
KYC Required	Not required	Required
Trading
Instruments	ES, NQ, YM, RTY, NKD, MES, MNQ, MYM +35 more	BTC, ETH, SOL, ES, NQ, RTY, BZ, CL +5 more
Evaluation Types	1-step	1-step, 2-step, Instant funding
Platforms	Onyx, Quantower, EdgeProX +3 more	Vest Markets
Max Funding	$1.25M	—
Profit Split	80%	80%
Max Accounts	5 funded · Not published evaluation	10 funded · 100 evaluation
Trading Rules
Scalping	Allowed	Restricted
Payouts
Payout Frequency	On demand	On demand
Min Payout	$500	Not published
Payout Methods	ACH — the default and recommended method (“Payment methods: ACH (default), PayPal, bank wire”, Article 5.1), PayPal — provide the email address associated with the PayPal account +3 more	USDC
Payout StructureHow money actually leaves the account: what you must do to qualify, how much each payout may be, and when the cap stops applying.
Payout cadence	On demand	On demand
Eligibility	profit above buffer	No minimum
Payout cap	Not published	Uncapped
Payout limit	Not published	Unlimited
Safety-net buffer	Max loss + $0	Not published
Scaling	Profit-based · 3 tiers	Not published
Activation fee	None	Not published
Evaluation TermsThe shape of the challenge itself, including where the consistency rule applies — an evaluation-only rule and one that binds for the life of the account are very different obligations.
Evaluation type	1-step	1-step
Time limit	Not published	None
Min trading days	5	Not published
Fastest possible pass	5 days	Not published
Resets	Allowed	Not available
Consistency rule	40%	Not published
Consistency applies to	Every payout cycle	Not published
What You May TradeEach firm's own position on the strategies traders get breached for, with its published qualification. A restriction is not the same as a ban.
News trading	! RestrictedAllowed in evaluation, banned in every later phase.…	? Not publishedNot specified in the reviewed official documentation.
Weekend holding	✗ Not allowedArticle 3.4’s session table, under the headings “Must Be FLAT By” and “Can Reopen At”, reads…	✓ AllowedPositions may remain open through weekend closures, but non-crypto positions cannot be modified while their market is…
Overnight holding	✗ Not allowed“All accounts at FFN are day-trade only.”…	✓ AllowedOvernight positions are supported, subject to each market schedule and account risk limits.
Bots & automation	! RestrictedPermitted only for the account holder’s own strategy on their own accounts.…	! RestrictedAPI trading is unavailable on evaluation and funded accounts.…
High-frequency trading	✗ Not allowedDefined by a measured threshold rather than a blanket ban on fast trading.…	? Not publishedNot specified in the reviewed official documentation.
Dollar-cost averaging	? Not publishedFFN publishes no rule on dollar-cost averaging, scaling into a position or adding to losers — the term does not appear…	? Not publishedNot specified in the reviewed official documentation.
Hedging	✗ Not allowedFar broader than a cross-account rule — FFN bans holding opposite directions in any two products at all.…	? Not publishedNot specified in the reviewed official documentation.
Copy trading	! RestrictedOwn accounts only, hard-capped at five.…	? Not publishedNot specified in the reviewed official documentation.
Microscalping	! RestrictedFFN has no rule using the word micro-scalping; the conduct it describes is governed by the HFT policy, which names it:…	? Not publishedNot specified in the reviewed official documentation.
VPN	! RestrictedArticle 3.7: “VPN usage is permitted for personal privacy, provided it does not cause your IP to match or closely”…	! RestrictedVPNs and anonymization tools may not be used to evade eligibility or other contractual restrictions.

Funded Futures Network vs Vest Markets (Perpetuals): Full Comparison

Funded Futures Network, founded in 2022, based in US, and Vest Markets (Perpetuals), founded in 2025, are both popular choices among futures and crypto prop traders. Funded Futures Network offers up to $1,250,000 in funding across 5 accounts, while Vest Markets (Perpetuals) provides up to not published across 10 accounts.

The verdict

Vest Markets (Perpetuals) has the stronger reputation with a 4.5/5 trader rating. True cost compares Funded Futures Network's $50,000 Max Standard account with Vest Markets (Perpetuals)'s $5,000 1-Step 10% Target / 80% Split / 3% DLL account, after current discounts and activation fees.

Key statistics for Funded Futures Network and Vest Markets (Perpetuals)
Feature	Funded Futures Network	Vest Markets (Perpetuals)
Profit Split	80%	80%
Trader rating	3.8/5	4.5/5
Max Funding	$1,250,000	not published
True Cost (selected account)	$89 · $50,000	not published · $5,000
Max Drawdown (selected account)	$2,000	$300
Daily Loss Limit (selected account)	$1,250	$150
Largest Account	$250,000	$25,000
Payout Frequency	On demand	On demand
Min First Payout	0 days	Not published
Evaluation Type	1-step	1-step, 2-step, Instant funding
Platforms	6	1
Discount	up to 50% off	up to 15% off

Where Funded Futures Network Wins

+More platform options (6 vs 1)
+Bigger current discount (up to 50% vs up to 15%)
+Longer track record (since 2022)

Read the full Funded Futures Network review for rules, pricing tiers and payout details.

Where Vest Markets (Perpetuals) Wins

+Higher trader rating (4.5 vs 3.8)
+More allowed accounts (10 vs 5)

Read the full Vest Markets (Perpetuals) review for rules, pricing tiers and payout details.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main difference between Funded Futures Network and Vest Markets (Perpetuals)?

Funded Futures Network offers a 80% profit split with 1-step evaluation, while Vest Markets (Perpetuals) offers a 80% profit split with 1-step/2-step/Instant funding evaluation. Funded Futures Network supports 6 trading platforms and Vest Markets (Perpetuals) supports 1. Funded Futures Network has a trader rating of 3.8/5 compared to Vest Markets (Perpetuals)'s 4.5/5.

Which is cheaper, Funded Futures Network or Vest Markets (Perpetuals)?

Compare the latest pricing for both firms on their respective account pages.

Which has better payout terms, Funded Futures Network or Vest Markets (Perpetuals)?

Funded Futures Network pays out on demand with a minimum of $500, while Vest Markets (Perpetuals) pays out on demand with no published minimum for that selected account. Funded Futures Network requires 0 trading days for the first payout, and Vest Markets (Perpetuals) does not publish a waiting period before the first payout.

Can I use trading bots with Funded Futures Network and Vest Markets (Perpetuals)?

Funded Futures Network allows trading bots under published conditions, while Vest Markets (Perpetuals) allows trading bots under published conditions. On VPNs, Funded Futures Network permits VPN use under published conditions and Vest Markets (Perpetuals) permits VPN use under published conditions.

Funded Futures Network vs Vest Markets (Perpetuals) — quick answer

Funded Futures Network vs Vest Markets (Perpetuals) for 2026: compare evaluation types (1-step vs 1-step, 2-step, Instant funding), payout cadence for the selected accounts (On demand vs On demand), platforms, and true challenge cost. Both pay the same profit split on the accounts compared here. Use the tables below for drawdown, minimum days, and current promotion status before you buy.

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