Funded Trading Plus FT+ 2.0: Instant vs 1-Step Express vs 2-Step Classic
FT+ 2.0 consolidated the legacy programs into three and introduced consistency where there was none. The grid.
Funded Trading Plus plans on one grid
| Rule | Instant Funding | 1-Step Express | 2-Step Classic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drawdown | 6% trailing with a Smart Drawdown lock at the starting balance | 6% trailing, balance-based, reset at 23:59 server time | 8% static |
| Daily loss | 6% | 4% | 4% |
| Targets | none | 10% | 7% per phase |
| Minimum days | none | none | none |
| Consistency | 50% from day one | 35% in evaluation; 50% once funded | disputed: none per one tracker, 35% / 50% per another; Verify with firm |
| News | not permitted | permitted | permitted |
| Weekend | not permitted | permitted | permitted |
| Payout | weekly from the first active day, $50 minimum | same | same |
| Split | 80%; 90% and 100% by add-on or milestones | same | same |
| EAs | allowed via MatchTrader; no HFT | same | same |
Which one for a systematic strategy
2-Step Classic is the only plan a coded strategy should consider: static floor, 4% daily, news and weekends permitted, weekly payouts from day one, and the consistency question to be settled in writing. 1-Step Express carries 35% during the evaluation, which a clustering NAS100 system can miss while hitting the target. Instant Funding bans news and weekends and applies 50% from the first trade at a premium price.
Payout mechanics on Funded Trading Plus payout rules; the full card at Funded Trading Plus rules.
FAQ
Does Funded Trading Plus have a consistency rule?
Since FT+ 2.0: 50% on Instant Funding from day one, 35% in the 1-Step Express evaluation and 50% once funded. Sources disagree on the 2-Step Classic.
Which Funded Trading Plus plan allows news and weekends?
1-Step Express and 2-Step Classic. Instant Funding permits neither.
Source: the firm’s help center and program pages, cross-checked with the Funded Trading Plus rules card, September 2026. Rules change quarterly; the help center is binding.