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FTMO

Verified Prop Firm
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ Czech RepublicForex / CFD Est. 2015 CEO: Otakar Ε uffner
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4.8/5
40,000 reviews
80-90%
of your profits
$400K ($4M via Premium Programme)
total capital
11 years
Since 2015

Evaluation Programs

Evaluation Steps
2-Step
Profit Target
10% β†’ 5%
Time Limit
unlimited

Account Sizes & Pricing

CapitalFee$/Day
$10K$155$5.17
$25K$250$8.33
$50K$345$11.50
$100K$540$18.00
$200K$1080$36.00

Trading Rules

Max Daily Loss5%
Max Total Drawdown10%
Drawdown TypeFIXED
Min Trading Days4
News Tradingβœ… Allowed
Weekend Holdingβœ… Allowed
EA / Botsβœ… Allowed
Consistency Ruleβœ… None
Scaling Plan
25% increase every 4 months (10%+ profit, 2+ payouts). Max $4M total allocation via Premium Programme.

Hidden Rules & Fine Print

Rules and fees that are not prominently advertised. We dig into the fine print so you don't have to.

πŸ”΄Best Day Rule (1-Step Only)rule change

On 1-Step FTMO Challenge, your most profitable day cannot exceed 50% of your total Positive Days' Profit. This doesn't breach your account but you must trade until the ratio drops below 50%.

πŸ”΄1-Step: 3% Daily Loss Limitrule change

The 1-Step FTMO Challenge has a stricter 3% daily loss limit (vs 5% for 2-Step). The daily loss recalculates based on previous day's closing balance.

πŸ”΄1-Step: Dynamic Max Loss (Trailing)rule change

The 1-Step Max Loss limit trails your highest end-of-day balance upward (but never downward). This makes it a semi-trailing drawdown, stricter than the fixed 2-Step drawdown.

🟑News Trading Restrictionsrule change

1-Step Challenge allows news trading freely. On the FTMO Account (funded), Standard accounts cannot trade during news. Swing accounts have no restrictions.

πŸ”΄Simulated Trading Environmentrule change

FTMO accounts are simulated (demo) accounts. You never trade with real capital β€” profits are paid from FTMO's revenue, not from actual market trades.

🟑Inactivity Terminationfee

Accounts inactive for 30+ days may be terminated without refund.

Tradeable Instruments

ForexIndicesCommoditiesCryptoStocks

🎯 Strategy Guide for FTMO

Tailored tips for farming, speed running, and avoiding common mistakes with this specific firm.

Farm Rating
⭐⭐
Max Accounts
2
Copy Trading
❌

🌾 Farming Tips

  • β–Έ Max 2 accounts β€” NOT ideal for farming, better for high-value single trades
  • β–Έ Copy trading is limited β€” check latest FTMO rules before attempting
  • β–Έ Focus on maximizing profit per account rather than running multiple accounts

⚑ Speed Run Tips

  • β–Έ Unlimited time limit β€” no rush, but can pass quickly if you have a strong edge
  • β–Έ Static drawdown means your risk limit doesn't trail your profits β€” major advantage
  • β–Έ FTMO Challenge profit target is 10% β€” harder to speed run than futures props

❌ Common Mistakes

  • β–Έ Not realizing FTMO uses a 2-step evaluation (Challenge + Verification)
  • β–Έ Overleveraging on forex pairs with high spread during news
  • β–Έ Waiting too long during Verification phase β€” keep trading actively

πŸ’‘ Pro Tips

  • β–Έ FTMO is the industry gold standard β€” great for credibility
  • β–Έ Free retries if you pass the Challenge but fail Verification
  • β–Έ Bi-weekly payout cycle with up to 90% profit split
  • β–Έ Supports MT5, cTrader, and DXtrade β€” pick what you know best

Recent Updates & News

Mar 1, 2026

Increased max capital allocation per trader to $4M with the Premium scaling plan.

Jan 15, 2026

Launched new 1-Step Evaluation (Express model) for aggressive traders.

Nov 20, 2025

Launched the Premium Programme with up to $4M allocation for top-performing traders.

Review Scores

Rules4.5Support4.7UX4.8Payouts4.6Overall4.8
4.8/5
Overall Score

Payout Data

Total Paid Out$250.0M
Total Payouts120,000
Average Payout$2,083
Largest Payout$85,000
Avg. Processingabout 24 hours

🏷️ Discount Codes

10% OFF
10% off all FTMO challenges

Quick Info

Websiteftmo.com
CategoryForex / CFD
Last Updated2026-03-07
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