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⚔ Head-to-Head Updated 2026-05-22 · Both firms reviewed by Paul

Breakout vs TakeProfitTrader (2026)

Side-by-side: drawdown, payouts, pricing, platforms. Breakout uses Static, TakeProfitTrader uses EOD-trailing (no lock) — these are different beasts.

Quick verdict
Entry price
TakeProfitTrader
Drawdown protection
Tie
Paul-tested
Both
Profit split
Toss-up
Plans on offer
Breakout

Side-by-Side Specs

Dimension Breakout TakeProfitTrader
Drawdown mechanicStaticEOD-trailing (no lock)
Cheapest eval$95$90
Profit split90%80% / 90%
Payout frequency24/7Daily
Max funding$200,000$150,000
Max payout
AssetsCryptoFutures
PlatformsBreakout TerminalNinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView, Rithmic
Payout methodsCrypto
Promo codeNOFEE40 (40% off)
Paul-testedYesYes

Drawdown — The Single Most Important Difference

Breakout uses Static while TakeProfitTrader uses EOD-trailing (no lock). Your risk approach needs to adjust when switching.

Breakout

Static

Fixed-dollar MLL below starting balance. Never moves. Simplest mental model.

TakeProfitTrader

EOD-trailing (no lock)

MLL trails end-of-day equity-high with no lock. Pure trailing-up.

Account Plans Compared

Breakout offers 4 plans. TakeProfitTrader offers 4 plans.

Breakout plans

  • 1-Step $25K (6% static)
    Starting $25,000 · $119 · 3d cycle
  • 1-Step $50K (6% static)
    Starting $50,000 · $219 · 3d cycle
  • 2-Step $50K (8% trailing)
    Starting $50,000 · $299 · 3d cycle
  • 2-Step $100K (8% trailing)
    Starting $100,000 · $549 · 3d cycle

TakeProfitTrader plans

  • TPT $25K
    Starting $25,000 · $150 · 7d cycle
  • TPT $50K
    Starting $50,000 · $200 · 7d cycle
  • TPT $100K
    Starting $100,000 · $305 · 7d cycle
  • TPT $150K
    Starting $150,000 · $360 · 7d cycle

Who Fits Which Firm

→ Pick Breakout if

  • You want a Static mechanic
  • You value firms personally tested with documented payouts
  • Your strategy fits this firm's drawdown profile

→ Pick TakeProfitTrader if

  • You want a EOD-trailing (no lock) mechanic
  • Entry price matters — $90 beats $95
  • You trade Futures — broader asset coverage
  • You want to diversify firm-risk alongside Breakout

FAQ — Breakout vs TakeProfitTrader

Is Breakout or TakeProfitTrader cheaper to start?

Breakout's cheapest evaluation is $95. TakeProfitTrader's cheapest is $90. TakeProfitTrader wins on entry price marginally.

What's the drawdown difference between Breakout and TakeProfitTrader?

Breakout uses Static. TakeProfitTrader uses EOD-trailing (no lock). These are fundamentally different — your risk model needs to change when switching between them.

Which firm has the better profit split?

Breakout: 90%. TakeProfitTrader: 80% / 90%.

Has Paul personally tested both firms?

Yes for Breakout — documented payouts on the main review page. TakeProfitTrader also Paul-tested with documented payouts.

Can I run both Breakout and TakeProfitTrader accounts simultaneously?

Yes. Different prop firms have no shared compliance — running them in parallel is the standard playbook for funded traders looking to diversify firm-risk. Track each firm's rule changes independently.

Which firm pays out faster?

Breakout payout cadence: 24/7. TakeProfitTrader: Daily. Method matters too — Wise and Plaid typically beat ACH and wire by 1-2 days.

Are there overlap restrictions if I trade both?

No cross-firm compliance overlap. Each firm 1099s independently for US residents. Cross-firm copy-trading rules only matter inside a single firm's account family.

If I had to pick one, what's the deciding factor?

Drawdown mechanic comes first. Both firms run trailing mechanics — winners decide on entry price and payout speed. After mechanic, evaluate payout speed and your strategy's drawdown profile.