Tradeify vs FundedFast
Tradeify is a US futures prop firm launched in June 2024, offering single-phase evaluations (Growth and Select pathways) and an instant-funded Lightning option on CME futures at a competitive price point. But Tradeify only trades CME futures (ES, NQ, CL, GC) -- no forex, no crypto, no stocks. If you trade anything other than US futures, or want a free competition before you commit, here is how FundedFast compares.
Updated June 2026 · 7 min read
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Quick Comparison
Where FundedFast
Has the Edge
Trade Everything, Not Just Futures
Tradeify is locked to CME futures: ES, NQ, CL, GC, and their micros. No forex. No crypto. No stocks. No indices CFD. FundedFast covers forex, crypto, indices, stocks, metals, and oil in a single challenge -- trade what you actually trade, without running a separate evaluation for each asset class.
$49 Entry vs $103 -- and Yours Is Refunded
Tradeify's minimum is $103 for a $50K account. FundedFast's two-phase entry starts at $49 for the same $50K size -- and that fee is refunded on your first payout. You are not just paying less upfront; you are getting the money back once you are funded.
Free Competition Every Two Weeks
Tradeify has no free entry path. FundedFast runs the Open every two weeks: free entry, a $100K virtual account with the same rules as a paid challenge, and $25/$20/$15 cash prizes. Try the platform and the drawdown rules with zero risk before you spend anything.
Weekly Payouts, $50 Minimum, Multiple Methods
FundedFast pays weekly with a $50 minimum via PayPal, bank transfer, or crypto, processed within 24-48 hours. Tradeify pays bi-weekly. For traders who want frequent access to their profits in the method that suits them, FundedFast's payout infrastructure is more flexible.
Where Tradeify
Has the Edge
No comparison is honest without showing where the competition wins. Here’s where Tradeify is stronger — and why the FundedFast Open, no time limits, and 90-day affiliate window still tip the balance for many traders.
Futures-Native Platforms: Tradovate, NinjaTrader, and Rithmic
If you are a CME futures trader, Tradovate, NinjaTrader (via WealthCharts), and Rithmic (via TradeSea) are industry-standard platforms -- built specifically for futures order routing, DOM trading, and CME data feeds. FundedFast uses MatchTrader, a web-based CFD platform. For a dedicated futures day-trader, Tradeify's native execution environment is the correct fit.
Instant Funding and Flexible Evaluation Paths
Tradeify offers three distinct pathways: Growth (pass in as little as 1 day), Select (3-day minimum with a 40% consistency rule), and Lightning (instant funded account with no evaluation). If you want to bypass the evaluation entirely or pass in the shortest possible timeframe, Tradeify's options are genuinely flexible. FundedFast offers 1-phase and 2-phase routes but no instant-funded path.
Short Track Record -- Both Firms Launched in 2024
Tradeify launched in June 2024 and FundedFast also launched in 2024 as a multi-asset CFD firm. Neither firm has the payout history of Topstep or Apex. Tradeify has built a strong Trustpilot profile (4.6, ~2,545 reviews) for a young firm. If long-established track record is your top criterion, both Tradeify and FundedFast are newer entrants and should be evaluated against current community feedback and payout evidence.
What Traders
Actually Say
Real themes from Trustpilot, Investing.com, and trading communities. Not cherry-picked, patterns across dozens of reviews.
- Competitive $103 entry price for a $50K futures evaluation with no activation fee after passing
- 90% profit split from day one -- no tiered or delayed structure
- Tradovate, NinjaTrader, and Rithmic integration -- the platforms serious futures traders already use
- Lightning instant-funded path lets traders skip the evaluation entirely -- a flexible option in the futures prop firm space
- Short track record: founded June 2024 -- a young firm still building its publicly verifiable payout history; less established than Topstep or Apex
- Futures only: CME futures only -- no forex, crypto, stocks, or CFD products of any kind; cannot serve multi-asset traders
- Payout details sparse: bi-weekly payout schedule and limited public information about minimum payout amount and accepted payout methods
- Limited account range: only 3 account tiers ($50K-$150K) -- no sub-$50K account for traders who want a smaller starting size
- Fee refunded on first payout: $49 two-phase entry refunded on first payout -- the fee you pay now comes back once you are funded
- Multi-asset in one challenge: forex, crypto, indices, stocks, metals, and oil all in one account -- no separate evaluations per market
- Free competition entry: free Open competition every two weeks -- real cash prizes ($25/$20/$15) with no entry fee required
- Weekly payouts, multiple methods: weekly payouts from $50 via PayPal, bank transfer, or crypto -- processed within 24-48 hours
- No futures: FundedFast does not offer CME futures contracts. If you trade ES, NQ, CL, or GC exclusively, a futures-specialist firm like Tradeify or Topstep is the correct fit
- No Tradovate, NinjaTrader, or Rithmic: FundedFast uses MatchTrader, a web-based CFD platform -- not Tradovate, NinjaTrader, or Rithmic. Futures traders who rely on DOM ladders and native CME order routing will need to adjust
- Newer firm: launched in 2024 as a multi-asset CFD firm -- newer to the market than legacy prop firms; payout track record is still growing
Something Tradeify Doesn’t Offer: Free Trading Competitions
Enter the FundedFast Open every 2 weeks: completely free. $100K virtual account, same rules as a real challenge. Top 3 win cash. No purchase, no card details.
Join the Open: It’s FreeWhich Firm Is Right for You?
Choose Tradeify if:
- You trade US futures (ES, NQ, CL, GC, MES, MNQ) exclusively and want a futures-native platform
- You are already on Tradovate, NinjaTrader, or Rithmic and do not want to switch platforms
- You want an instant-funded account (Lightning path) with no evaluation required
- You are comfortable with bi-weekly payouts and do not need PayPal or crypto payout options
Choose FundedFast if:
- You trade forex, crypto, indices, stocks, metals, or oil -- not just futures
- You want your entry fee refunded on your first payout -- net cost to start is $0
- You want weekly payouts from $50 via PayPal, bank transfer, or crypto
- You want a free competition to test the platform and rules before you pay anything
- You prefer a web-based platform with TradingView charts and no desktop install or data-feed setup
- You are EU-resident and value a Malta (EU) jurisdiction for compliance and consumer protection
Common Questions
Can I trade futures on FundedFast?
No. FundedFast is a multi-asset CFD firm: forex, crypto, indices, stocks, metals, and oil on MatchTrader. It does not offer CME futures contracts. If you trade ES, NQ, CL, or GC exclusively, a futures-specialist firm such as Tradeify or Apex Trader Funding is the right fit. FundedFast and Tradeify serve genuinely different traders -- pick the firm that matches the markets you actually trade.
Why is FundedFast cheaper than Tradeify?
Tradeify's minimum is $103 for a $50K futures evaluation. FundedFast's two-phase entry starts at $49 for the same $50K account size -- and that $49 is refunded on your first payout, making the net cost $0 for traders who pass. Tradeify does not refund the evaluation fee. On a like-for-like basis, FundedFast's total cost to reach a funded account is lower.
Does Tradeify offer forex or crypto?
No. Tradeify is exclusively for CME futures: ES (S&P 500), NQ (Nasdaq-100), CL (crude oil), GC (gold), and their micro equivalents. Tradeify does not offer forex, crypto CFDs, stocks, or any non-futures product. Traders who want forex or crypto need a multi-asset CFD firm like FundedFast.
Which has the better profit split -- Tradeify or FundedFast?
Both offer up to 90% profit split. Tradeify pays 90% from day one on its Select pathway. FundedFast defaults to 80% with a 90% upgrade available at checkout. If you choose the 90% upgrade at FundedFast, the split is identical. The practical difference is that FundedFast pays weekly (from $50 minimum) while Tradeify pays bi-weekly, which affects how quickly you receive earnings.
Can I trade FundedFast on Tradovate or Rithmic?
No. FundedFast uses MatchTrader, a web-based platform with TradingView charts built in. There is no desktop install, no data-feed configuration, and no CME connectivity. Tradeify requires a Tradovate, NinjaTrader, or Rithmic setup with CME market data. If you do not want to manage a futures-trading desktop environment, MatchTrader is simpler -- but it is a CFD platform, not a futures platform.
How does Tradeify's trailing drawdown compare to FundedFast's rules?
Tradeify uses a trailing drawdown that follows your peak equity with no daily limit -- the standard model for futures prop firms. FundedFast uses a fixed 5% daily drawdown plus a 10% max drawdown, which is the FTMO-style model common across CFD prop firms. The trailing structure is typical in futures; the fixed daily/max structure is typical in CFD. Neither is objectively better -- they suit different trading styles and asset classes.
Is Tradeify a legitimate prop firm?
Tradeify launched in June 2024 and has built a Trustpilot rating of 4.6 from approximately 2,545 reviews -- strong for a firm under two years old. It is a newer entrant compared to Topstep (founded 2012) or Apex (founded 2022), and its publicly verifiable payout history is still growing. FundedFast launched in 2024 for multi-asset CFD and faces the same reasonable scrutiny as a newer entrant. Review current community feedback and payout evidence before committing to either firm.
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