Breakout vs Atlas Funded
On the numbers: Breakout pays the higher profit split; 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 | 8.0 ★ | 7.6 |
| Category | Crypto | Forex |
| Founded | 2023 | 2024 |
| Profit Split | Up to 90% ★ | Up to 80% |
| Payout Cycle | On demand | Bi-weekly |
| Account Sizes | $5K–$200K | $5K–$400K |
| Cheapest Challenge | $20 ★ | $38 |
| Platforms | Breakout Terminal (web, iOS and Android), DXtrade | MT5, TradeLocker, Match-Trader |
| Trustpilot | 4.8 ★ | 4 |
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 ★ | $148 |
| $50K account | $180 ★ | $228 |
| $100K account | $330 ★ | $368 |
| $200K account | $660 ★ | $668 |
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 ★ | C - Flexible headline rules, demanding fine print |
| Drawdown type | Static max drawdown anchored to starting balance: Classic 6%, Pro 5%, Turbo 3% | Static max overall loss on 1 Step (7%), 1 Step Pro (6%), 2 Step (10%), 2 Step Pro (8%), 3 Step (8%) and Access funded stage (6%); trailing on Instant Funded (5%, locks at breakeven after 5% profit) and $1 Pay Later 1-Step (8%) |
| Daily loss limit | 3% on every plan, recalculated from balance at 00:30 UTC, equity-based breach | 1 Step 4%, 1 Step Pro 3%, 2 Step 5%, 2 Step Pro 5%, 3 Step 4%, Instant 3%, Access/Pay Later 5% (3% funded) - based on previous day's highest balance or equity, resets midnight UTC |
| Profit target | Classic 10%, Pro 12%, Turbo 9% (one phase) | 1 Step 11%; 1 Step Pro 9%; 2 Step 9%/5%; 2 Step Pro 8%/5%; 3 Step 6%/6%/6%; Pay Later 2-Step 6%/4%; $0/$1 Access 4%; Instant none |
| Consistency rule | None | None on standard evaluations; Instant Funded 20%; $1 Pay Later 1-Step funded 25% (blocks payout, not a breach) |
| News trading | Allowed at every stage (no restrictions) | Allowed during evaluation (before, during and after major news) |
| EAs / automation | Breakout Terminal and DXtrade only, no MT5/cTrader EAs. Copy trading only between your own accounts | Allowed on all stages, evaluation and funded |
| Weekend holding | Allowed - trading is 24/7 | Allowed - overnight and weekend holding permitted at all stages |
| Min trading days | None | 1 Step 5 (1% profit/day), 1 Step Pro 4 (1%/day), 2 Step 5/phase (0.5%/day), 2 Step Pro 5/phase (0.5%/day), 3 Step 4/phase (0.5%/day), Instant 5 (1%/day); waivable via add-on |
| Time limit | None | Unlimited on all models |
Payouts head-to-head
| Breakout | Atlas Funded | |
|---|---|---|
| Profit split (full terms) | 80% default, 90% with the add-on bought at checkout | 80% default, upgradeable to 100% via checkout add-on (+20% fee); Pro models add 5-15% of evaluation-phase profits |
| Payout frequency | On-demand (24/7), typically processed within 12-24 hours | Default: first reward 14 days after first funded trade, then every 14 days (Instant: 28 then 14; 1 Step Pro: every 30); weekly / bi-weekly / on-demand via add-ons; 24h Payout Reward Guarantee |
| First payout | Same day you are funded, on demand 24/7 | After 14 days by default (Instant Funded: 28 days; 1 Step Pro: 30 days); on-demand or weekly with add-ons |
| Minimum payout | $50 | $100 |
| 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 on the 4th payout (5th on Instant Funded); 1 Step Pro pays 15% of evaluation profits on the 3rd reward, 2 Step Pro pays 5% (Step 1) + 10% (Step 2). |
Who should choose which?
· You want the cheaper entry ($20 vs $38).
· You're buying a $50K account ($180 vs $228).
· The headline profit split matters most (90% vs 80%).
· You want clearer, more stable rules (rules grade A vs C).
· Independent reputation matters to you (Trustpilot 4.8 vs 4).
· You run EAs or automated strategies.
· You want an instant-funded option with no evaluation.
Is Breakout better than Atlas Funded?
It depends what you weigh: Breakout pays the higher profit split; 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 $38). At the $50K size, Breakout is cheaper ($180 vs $228).
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 stages, evaluation and funded.
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: Default: first reward 14 days after first funded trade, then every 14 days (Instant: 28 then 14; 1 Step Pro: every 30); weekly / bi-weekly / on-demand via add-ons; 24h Payout Reward Guarantee.
Terms last verified against each firm's own site: 2026-10-21 / 2026-10-16. How we rate.