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FTMO fees & rules
Evaluation rules, fees and payout terms for every FTMO programme we track — from FTMO’s own pages, last checked 2026-10-08.
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Forex & CFDs
FTMO Challenge 1-Step
- Account size
- $100,000
- Evaluation fee
- EUR 499 one-time
Profit target — explain simply
Profit target The profit an evaluation account must reach, without breaking any rule, to pass that phase.Example: $50,000 account with a 6% target: you must make $3,000.Watch out: Reaching the target does not override other rules such as minimum trading days.More plain-language terms- 10%
Daily loss limit — explain simply
Daily loss limit The most an account may lose within one trading day. Breaching it usually fails the account or ends trading for the day.Example: $100,000 starting balance, 5% daily limit: a $5,000 loss in one day (often including open losses) breaches it.Watch out: Firms differ on whether it is measured from the day's starting balance or equity, and when the day resets.More plain-language terms- 3% of initial capital, reset daily at 00:00 CE(S)T
Max drawdown — explain simply
Drawdown How far an account has fallen from a previous high point. A 'maximum drawdown' rule sets how far the balance may fall before the account fails.Example: An account peaks at $10,500 and falls to $9,800: the drawdown from that peak is $700 (about 6.7%).Watch out: Prop firms measure drawdown differently (static, trailing, end-of-day). Read the exact rule.More plain-language terms- 10%, end-of-day trailing; limit can only rise End-of-day trailing
Minimum days — explain simply
Minimum trading days The fewest separate days you must trade before passing or requesting a payout, even if the target is reached sooner.More plain-language terms- Not published
Profit split — explain simply
Profit split The share of eligible profits a funded trader receives under the firm's payout rules.Example: An 80% split on $2,000 of eligible profit is $1,600 to the trader, before any payout conditions.Watch out: Payout timing, minimums and eligibility rules matter as much as the percentage.More plain-language terms- 90% of simulated profits
- Payouts
- Fee is not refunded
- Platforms
- MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView (via OANDA broker profile)
- Instruments
- Not published
Reset / retry — explain simply
Reset Restarting a prop evaluation from the original balance and rules, usually for a fee, after failing or to start over.Watch out: Repeated resets add up — count them in the true cost of a programme.More plain-language terms- Not published
- Restrictions
- Best Day Rule: best day may not exceed 50% of positive days' profit. Promo €399 shown for $100K
Checked 2026-10-08 · Sources: ftmo.com/en/, ftmo.com/en/trading-objectives/, ftmo.com/en/how-it-works/
Price tracked since 2026-10-08 · one price observed (499.00) · promotion stated: Promo €399 shown for $100K · history
Forex & CFDs
FTMO Challenge 2-Step
- Account size
- $100,000
- Evaluation fee
- EUR 540 one-time
Profit target — explain simply
Profit target The profit an evaluation account must reach, without breaking any rule, to pass that phase.Example: $50,000 account with a 6% target: you must make $3,000.Watch out: Reaching the target does not override other rules such as minimum trading days.More plain-language terms- 10% Challenge phase, 5% Verification phase
Daily loss limit — explain simply
Daily loss limit The most an account may lose within one trading day. Breaching it usually fails the account or ends trading for the day.Example: $100,000 starting balance, 5% daily limit: a $5,000 loss in one day (often including open losses) breaches it.Watch out: Firms differ on whether it is measured from the day's starting balance or equity, and when the day resets.More plain-language terms- 5% of initial simulated capital, reset daily at 00:00 CE(S)T
Max drawdown — explain simply
Drawdown How far an account has fallen from a previous high point. A 'maximum drawdown' rule sets how far the balance may fall before the account fails.Example: An account peaks at $10,500 and falls to $9,800: the drawdown from that peak is $700 (about 6.7%).Watch out: Prop firms measure drawdown differently (static, trailing, end-of-day). Read the exact rule.More plain-language terms- 10% of initial capital (static; $90,000 floor on $100K) Static
Minimum days — explain simply
Minimum trading days The fewest separate days you must trade before passing or requesting a payout, even if the target is reached sooner.More plain-language terms- 4 trading days
Profit split — explain simply
Profit split The share of eligible profits a funded trader receives under the firm's payout rules.Example: An 80% split on $2,000 of eligible profit is $1,600 to the trader, before any payout conditions.Watch out: Payout timing, minimums and eligibility rules matter as much as the percentage.More plain-language terms- Up to 90% of simulated profits
- Payouts
- Fee refunded with first reward withdrawal
- Platforms
- MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView (via OANDA broker profile)
- Instruments
- Not published
Reset / retry — explain simply
Reset Restarting a prop evaluation from the original balance and rules, usually for a fee, after failing or to start over.Watch out: Repeated resets add up — count them in the true cost of a programme.More plain-language terms- Not published
- Restrictions
- Price list shows a promotional €439 for $100K for clients without an active $100K Challenge
Checked 2026-10-08 · Sources: ftmo.com/en/, ftmo.com/en/trading-objectives/, ftmo.com/en/how-it-works/
Price tracked since 2026-10-08 · one price observed (540.00) · promotion stated: Price list shows a promotional €439 for $100K for clients without an active... · history
How to read these rules
- Daily loss limit — breaching it on any day usually ends the evaluation, even if the account is in profit overall.
- Trailing drawdown follows your highest balance (or end-of-day balance) up; a static limit stays fixed from the starting balance. Trailing is stricter after a winning run.
- Profit split applies to funded-account profits; check the payout schedule, minimums and any consistency rule before relying on it.
- Run the numbers with the Trade Before You Trade calculator: size each position from the firm’s loss limits, not from conviction.
About this data. Every rule and price is taken from the firm's own website on the date shown, with a link to the page. Firms change their rules often — confirm on the official page before you pay. “Not published” means we could not find the value on an official page; we never estimate it. Order is by your filters or alphabetical, never by commission. Prop-firm evaluations are paid products; most traders do not pass, and a funded account is not a guarantee of income.