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FTMO vs Self-funded: Spread stability

  • #1
  • First Post: Aug 30, 2025 8:15am Aug 30, 2025 8:15am
Hi traders,

I plan to go live with a scalping strategy that requires minimal spread (e.g., EURUSD) and as much stability as possible.

Initially, I was about to go with FTMO, but on second thought, maybe one of those zero/raw spread brokerage accounts would suit me better.

I’m curious:

  1. Does FTMO behave identically to zero/raw spread brokerage accounts?
  2. Are zero/raw spread brokerage accounts more reliable and stable in terms of spread?
  3. Any other thoughts on this?

Thanks!

  • #2
  • Edited 12:18pm Aug 30, 2025 12:07pm | Edited 12:18pm
Quoting vmd108
Hi traders, I plan to go live with a scalping strategy that requires minimal spread (e.g., EURUSD) and as much stability as possible. Initially, I was about to go with FTMO, but on second thought, maybe one of those zero/raw spread brokerage accounts would suit me better. I’m curious: Does FTMO behave identically to zero/raw spread brokerage accounts? Are zero/raw spread brokerage accounts more reliable and stable in terms of spread? Any other thoughts on this? Thanks!
Definition of scalping…?
What’s your experience with one of “those” zero raw spread brokers…
Spread is one thing. Price you can hit is another.
Play the game and get a taste.
Hard data will help quantify your requirements.
Try getting A booked as a FX spot scalper..
  • #3
  • Aug 30, 2025 12:36pm Aug 30, 2025 12:36pm
Quoting vmd108
Does FTMO behave identically to zero/raw spread brokerage accounts?

Now that’s what I call a high expectation: zero/raw spread brokerage accounts don’t even behave identically with each other, so how could FTMO behave identically to all of them?


Quoting vmd108
Any other thoughts on this? Thanks!

Reading this thread carefully may help and interest you, especially if you approach it from the perspective of asking yourself why so many of its active, very experienced participants are recommending using futures prop-firms rather than CFD ones.
  • #4
  • Sep 18, 2025 6:54am Sep 18, 2025 6:54am
Quoting vmd108
Hi traders, I plan to go live with a scalping strategy that requires minimal spread (e.g., EURUSD) and as much stability as possible. Initially, I was about to go with FTMO, but on second thought, maybe one of those zero/raw spread brokerage accounts would suit me better. I’m curious: Does FTMO behave identically to zero/raw spread brokerage accounts? Are zero/raw spread brokerage accounts more reliable and stable in terms of spread? Any other thoughts on this? Thanks!
try live account in tickmill broker, good spreads for starting at least... should be no high volume for this 0 spreads, maybe 1-5 lot.
so what broker to choose often depends to how big is the order size you want trade, how big wins you plan, how long you want trade with this broker,.......
  • #5
  • Sep 18, 2025 6:34pm Sep 18, 2025 6:34pm
pay attention to latency, I think FTMO server is located in Netherland, why not try FTMO free trial and broker that has server close to you, or vps, ec2 is free to try for year, open demo raw, same ea, than you shall see the difference.
  • #6
  • Last Post: Nov 20, 2025 12:20pm Nov 20, 2025 12:20pm
Personally I don't have an experience with FTMO but the5ers have zero spread on USD pairs and it helps to scalp
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