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For years, the futures prop firm world has been dominated by a few familiar names. But something exciting is happening in 2025: two of the biggest Forex prop firmsโFundedNext and FundingTicksโhave officially entered the futures space.
And guess what? Thatโs a very good thing for all of us.
The Reputation Problem: Why This Is Surprising
Letโs be honest. When most traders hear โForex prop firm,โ the first reaction isโฆ skeptical at best. The Forex space is notorious for inconsistent payouts, shady rules, and a sea of knockoff operations.
But thatโs not the case with FundedNext and FundingTicks. These are top-three Forex firms with:
- Over $100 million paid out to traders (each)
- Years of reliable operations
- Actual capital, real infrastructure, and strong communities
Theyโve earned credibility in one of the toughest arenas. Now theyโre bringing that same experience to futuresโwithout the fluff, gimmicks, or constant discount spam.
Why Itโs Good for Futures Traders
1. They Raise the Standard
These firms arenโt playing small. Theyโre launching with features many futures traders have been begging for:
- Uncapped payouts (FundedNext)
- 5-day payout eligibility (FundingTicks)
- One-time fees instead of monthly subscriptions (FundedNext)
- 90/10 splits and live funding paths (FundingTicks)
- Fast payout guarantees (FundedNext even offers a $1,000 bonus if theyโre late)
If your current prop firm canโt match those featuresโฆ well, thatโs the point. Competition is a good thing.
2. Better Payouts, Fewer Headaches
FundedNext is gunning for TopStepโs territory with a model that rewards consistency and doesnโt punish your withdrawals with payout ceilings.
FundingTicks offers a budget-friendly plan like MyFundedFutures Starter, but with faster rewards and no fees after funding.
Bottom line: these models are designed to make earning feel possibleโnot like climbing Everest with a spoon.
3. More Real Choices
Before now, most traders cycled between the same handful of futures firms. With Forex giants entering the scene, we finally have:
- More account types
- Different rule sets
- New payout paths
- Actual innovation
Itโs not about whoโs โlegitโ anymore. Itโs about whoโs offering the better deal. And now, weโve got options.
A Quick Look at the New Players
| Feature | FundedNext Futures | FundingTicks Futures |
|---|---|---|
| Fee Model | One-time fee | $125/month (ends once funded) |
| Max Allocation | $300K (multiple accounts) | $300K (6 x $50K accounts) |
| Payout Structure | 50% after 5 days, 100% after 30 | Every 5 days (90/10 split) |
| Payout Cap | None (uncapped) | Up to drawdown limit |
| News Trading | Allowed | Not allowed on funded |
| Extra Bonuses | $1K late-payout bonus + 15% | Scaling + monthly bonuses |
Final Thoughts: Why This Is a Win
Forex firms entering the futures prop space might have raised some eyebrowsโbut if you look at what FundedNext and FundingTicks are bringing to the table, itโs clear:
๐ Theyโre here to raise the bar.
๐ They have real money behind them.
๐ Theyโre forcing older firms to evolve.
Whether youโre just getting started or looking to scale, this shift is worth watching. For once, the influx of new prop firms actually benefits traders.
Let the prop firm arms race begin.
