Challenges from
$85.32
$10,000 account
Split
90%
FTMO is the reputational benchmark in CFD prop — funding traders since 2015 (Czech Republic) on MT4, MT5, cTrader and DXtrade, with a 90% split and the longest payout track record of anyone here (trust 92, 4.6★). Its 2-Step Challenge uses a static 10% max loss fixed on day one; the newer 1-Step uses a 10% end-of-day trailing drawdown, so pick the 2-Step if you want a fixed line. No discount code, but our link takes 20% off the Standard Challenges. From €79. Compare the plans below and confirm the live rules before buying.
Good to know before you buy
- Drawdown — The 2-Step Challenge uses a static 10% max loss fixed at your starting balance; the 1-Step uses a 10% end-of-day trailing drawdown. Pick the 2-Step to avoid trailing.
- Consistency rule — None on the 2-Step Challenge. The 1-Step Standard has a lenient Best Day Rule: your most profitable day can't exceed 50% of your total positive-day profit — but it's payout-gated, not a breach, so you keep trading to dilute it rather than losing the account.
- News trading only under conditions
- Minimum 4 trading days
Founded
2015
Steps
1/2-step
Profit target
10% / 5%
Profit split
up to 90%
Daily DD
5%
Max DD
10%
Static
Pros
- Clear breakdown of pricing, drawdown and payout rules
- Multiple account sizes available
- Links to the firm’s official site
Cons
- Always confirm current rules on the firm’s official site
- The 1-Step uses a 10% end-of-day trailing drawdown — buy the 2-Step if you want to avoid trailing
- Not the cheapest (from €79) and no headline discount code, just the 20%-off link
- No futures product — it's CFD and forex only
Challenge programs & pricing
FTMO Challenge (2-Step)
2 Steps- Target P1
- 10%
- Target P2
- 5%
- Daily DD
- 5%
- Max DD
- 10%
- Drawdown
- Static
- Min days
- 4
- Profit split
- up to 90%
- Payout
- 14 days from the first day of trading
- News trading
- yes
| Account | Price |
|---|---|
| $10,000 | $96.12 |
| $25,000 | $270 |
| $50,000 | $372.60 |
| $100,000 | $583.20 |
| $200,000 | $1,166.40 |
100% refundable fee with first payout. Profit split scales up to 90%.
FTMO Challenge (1-Step)
1 Step- Target P1
- 10%
- Daily DD
- 3%
- Max DD
- 10%
- Drawdown
- Static
- Profit split
- up to 90%
- Payout
- 14 days from the first day of trading
- News trading
- yes
| Account | Price |
|---|---|
| $10,000 | $85.32 |
| $25,000 | $214.92 |
| $50,000 | $344.52 |
| $100,000 | $538.92 |
| $200,000 | $1,078.92 |
Best day rule: 50%. PT:DD 1:1.
Key firm rules
- Minimum trading days
- 2-Step: 4 days in the evaluation, none once funded. 1-Step: none (2 days if the 50% consistency rule applies).
- News trading
- Allowed on Swing accounts and during the Standard evaluation. On funded Standard accounts you cannot trade within 2 minutes around high-impact news.
- Weekend holding
- Holding positions over the weekend or across a rollover longer than 2 hours is not allowed (crypto may be held over weekends).
- Expert Advisors (EAs)
- Allowed, with a limit of roughly 2,000 server requests per day.
- Copy trading
- You may only trade your own account; copying other traders is not allowed.
- Inactivity
- Place at least one trade every 30 days to keep the account active.
- Capital allocation
- Up to 400K maximum capital per strategy per person.
Payout & scaling
- Profit split
- Up to 80% (2-Step) and 90% (1-Step).
- Payout cycle
- Every 14 days.
- Minimum withdrawal
- None.
- Scaling
- After about 4 months and 10%+ profit, the account grows 25% per cycle and the split can rise to 90%.
Company & payments
- CEO
- Otakar Šuffner
- Headquarters
- Czech Republic
- Founded
- January 2015
- Trustpilot
- 4.8 / 5
- Broker / liquidity
- Institutional liquidity provider
- Tradable assets
- Forex, Metals, Indices, Energy, Crypto, Commodities, Stocks
- Payment methods
- Card, Bank transfer, PayPal, Skrill, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Crypto
- Payout methods
- Bank transfer, Crypto, Mastercard, Skrill, Visa Direct
Restricted countries (38)
Afghanistan, Belarus, Belize, Bhutan, Burundi, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Cuba, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Myanmar (Burma), Niger, North Korea, Papua New Guinea, Republic of the Congo, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Suriname, Syria, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Western Sahara.
FTMO FAQ
How much does a FTMO challenge cost?
The cheapest FTMO evaluation we track is €79 for a $10,000 account. Larger account sizes cost more — the full price table on this page lists every size we verified (last checked 2026-06-26).
What profit split does FTMO pay?
Up to 90% of profits go to the trader, with payouts 14 days from the first day of trading.
What are FTMO's drawdown rules?
Maximum drawdown is 10% and the daily loss limit is 5%. The drawdown type is static — check how it behaves before you trade, since drawdown type is where most accounts are lost.
Does FTMO use a trailing or static drawdown?
The 2-Step Challenge uses a static 10% max loss fixed at your starting balance; the 1-Step uses a 10% end-of-day trailing drawdown. Pick the 2-Step to avoid trailing.
Does FTMO have a consistency rule?
Yes. None on the 2-Step Challenge. The 1-Step Standard has a lenient Best Day Rule: your most profitable day can't exceed 50% of your total positive-day profit — but it's payout-gated, not a breach, so you keep trading to dilute it rather than losing the account.
Does FTMO allow news trading?
Only under conditions — FTMO restricts trading around news events. Check the exact restriction on their site before trading news (last checked 2026-06-26).
Can I use EAs or trading bots at FTMO?
Yes, EAs and automated trading are allowed (last checked 2026-06-26).
Does FTMO have minimum trading days?
Yes — 4 trading days minimum before you can pass or withdraw, depending on the program. The program cards above list per-program values where they differ.
Is FTMO legit?
FTMO has operated since 2015, is based in Czech Republic, and scores 4.8/5 on Trustpilot. We track its pricing and rules against official sources (status: partially verified (last checked 2026-06-26)). As with any prop firm: only pay a fee you can afford to lose, and verify the current rules on the firm's own site.
Is there a FTMO discount code?
Yes — we keep the current FTMO offer and any working code on our FTMO discount page, updated with verified pricing. View the FTMO offer →
From
$85.32