Breakout vs Atlas Funded
On the numbers: Breakout has the cheaper entry point; Breakout rates higher on Trustpilot. The right choice depends on which of those you weigh most - the rules, pricing and payout detail below is where they really separate.
At a glance
| Breakout | Atlas Funded | |
|---|---|---|
| TradingBay Rating | 8.3 ★ | 7.7 |
| Category | Crypto | Forex |
| Founded | 2023 | 2024 |
| Profit Split | Up to 90% | 90% |
| Payout Cycle | On-Demand | On-Demand |
| Account Sizes | $5K–$200K | $5K–$400K |
| Cheapest Challenge | $20 ★ | $43 |
| Platforms | Breakout Terminal (web, iOS and Android), DXtrade | MT5, TradeLocker, Match-Trader, Volumetrica (futures) |
| Trustpilot | 4.7 ★ | 3.9 |
Which is cheaper at $50K and $100K?
Lowest listed price for that account size, across each firm's challenge types.
| Breakout | Atlas Funded | |
|---|---|---|
| $25K account | $95 ★ | $160 |
| $50K account | $180 ★ | $240 |
| $100K account | $330 ★ | $443 |
| $200K account | $660 ★ | $816 |
Rules head-to-head
Drawdown type is the rule that catches most traders out - read it before the profit split.
| Breakout | Atlas Funded | |
|---|---|---|
| Rules grade | A - Minimal restrictions ★ | B - Easy evaluation, stricter funded stage |
| Drawdown type | Static max drawdown anchored to starting balance: Classic 6%, Pro 5%, Turbo 3% | Static on 1-Step (7%), 1-Step Daily (6%), 2-Step (10%) and 2-Step Daily (8%), the same in evaluation and funded; end-of-day trailing on Instant Funded (5%) and Instant Zero (4%); trailing on equity on Access (10% evaluation, 6% funded). After a payout the floor is re-anchored to the new balance on 1-Step, 2-Step, Instant and Access; on the Daily programs it never moves |
| Daily loss limit | 3% on every plan, recalculated from balance at 00:30 UTC, equity-based breach | 1-Step 4%, 1-Step Daily 3%, 2-Step 5%, 2-Step Daily 4% (static, counted down from equity at 00:00 UTC); Instant Funded 3% and Access 5% (3% funded), trailing end of day; none on Instant Zero. The Daily programs can drop it with the No Daily Loss add-on (+20%) |
| Profit target | Classic 10%, Pro 12%, Turbo 9% (one phase) | 1-Step 10%; 1-Step Daily 8%; 2-Step 8% / 5%; 2-Step Daily 7% / 4%; Access 3%; Instant none |
| Consistency rule | None | None on 1-Step, 1-Step Daily, 2-Step, 2-Step Daily and Instant Zero; Instant Funded 20% and Access funded 40% best-day cap (blocks the payout, not a breach) |
| News trading | Allowed at every stage (no restrictions) | Allowed during evaluation. On funded accounts, profit from trades opened or closed within 5 minutes either side of high-impact news is deducted, and positions opened inside the window are closed automatically (no breach) |
| EAs / automation | Breakout Terminal and DXtrade only, no MT5/cTrader EAs. Copy trading only between your own accounts | Allowed on all programs, no approval needed; HFT, tick scalping and latency arbitrage are banned |
| Weekend holding | Allowed - trading is 24/7 | Allowed - overnight and weekend holding permitted on every CFD program |
| Min trading days | None | Evaluation: 3 days on 1-Step, 1-Step Daily, 2-Step and 2-Step Daily, none on Access. Funded, per payout cycle: 5 days with 0.5%+ closed profit (1-Step, 2-Step), 3 trading days of any result (Daily), 3 days with 0.5%+ (Access), 5 days with 1%+ (Instant). The No Minimum Trading Days add-on removes the evaluation minimum, and on Instant and Access the funded minimum from the 4th payout |
| Time limit | None | Unlimited; accounts with no trade in 30 days are closed (no inactivity limit on Instant Zero) |
Payouts head-to-head
| Breakout | Atlas Funded | |
|---|---|---|
| Profit split (full terms) | 80% default, 90% with the add-on bought at checkout | 90% on every program, 100% with a +20% add-on. Drops to 50% for the life of the account after a first Atlas Protector trigger, and to 50% on the first payout when the On-Demand add-on is used |
| Payout frequency | On-demand (24/7), typically processed within 12-24 hours | On demand on 1-Step Daily and 2-Step Daily (any weekday, once 3 trading days are logged in the cycle). Every 14 days on 1-Step, 2-Step, Instant Zero and Instant Funded, first payout 14 days after the funded account is created (Access: 28 then 14). Weekly add-on (+20%) on Instant and Access, On-Demand first payout add-on on 1-Step and 2-Step. Requests Monday to Friday only; Payout Reward Guarantee |
| First payout | Same day you are funded, on demand 24/7 | On demand on 1-Step Daily and 2-Step Daily once you have 3 trading days; 14 days after the funded account is created on 1-Step, 2-Step and Instant (Access: 28 days); straight away with the On-Demand add-on on 1-Step and 2-Step, or after 7 days with the Weekly add-on on Instant |
| Minimum payout | $50 | $100 profit ($50 on 1-Step Daily and 2-Step Daily) |
| Scaling | Case-by-case review after roughly three consecutive profitable funded months; firm references scaling up to $2M for top performers (no published formula). Max standard allocation $200K. | Scaling plan available for consistently profitable traders (reviewed individually); maximum active funded allocation is $400,000 per trader (e.g. 4 x $100K). Challenge fee refunded as Atlas Balance with the 3rd consecutive payout on every CFD program (on Access only the $5 entry fee is refunded). |
Who should choose which?
· You want the cheaper entry ($20 vs $43).
· You're buying a $50K account ($180 vs $240).
· You want clearer, more stable rules (rules grade A vs B).
· Independent reputation matters to you (Trustpilot 4.7 vs 3.9).
· You want an instant-funded option with no evaluation.
Is Breakout better than Atlas Funded?
It depends what you weigh: Breakout has the cheaper entry point; Breakout rates higher on Trustpilot.
Which is cheaper, Breakout or Atlas Funded?
Breakout has the lower-priced entry challenge ($20 vs $43). At the $50K size, Breakout is cheaper ($180 vs $240).
Does Breakout or Atlas Funded allow EAs?
Breakout: Breakout Terminal and DXtrade only, no MT5/cTrader EAs. Copy trading only between your own accounts. Atlas Funded: Allowed on all programs, no approval needed; HFT, tick scalping and latency arbitrage are banned.
Can US traders join Breakout or Atlas Funded?
Breakout: yes, the US is not on its restricted list. Atlas Funded: not stated.
Which pays out faster, Breakout or Atlas Funded?
Breakout: On-demand (24/7), typically processed within 12-24 hours. Atlas Funded: On demand on 1-Step Daily and 2-Step Daily (any weekday, once 3 trading days are logged in the cycle). Every 14 days on 1-Step, 2-Step, Instant Zero and Instant Funded, first payout 14 days after the funded account is created (Access: 28 then 14). Weekly add-on (+20%) on Instant and Access, On-Demand first payout add-on on 1-Step and 2-Step. Requests Monday to Friday only; Payout Reward Guarantee.
Terms last verified against each firm's own site: 2026-10-23 / 2026-10-29. How we rate.