FTMO — full review

Last updated 2025-09-04. Numbers are examples. Always verify the latest details on the official website.

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Overview How to Sign Up Plans & Pricing (examples) Rules & Risk Platforms Payouts FAQs

Overview

FTMO uses a two‑step evaluation (Challenge → Verification). Pass both while respecting risk limits and you receive an FTMO Account with a profit split (up to 90% per their materials). Progress is tied to meeting objectives—not a fixed time window.

Prove consistency and discipline around daily and overall loss caps.

How to sign up

  1. Choose account size and risk type on FTMO.
  2. Create your profile and pick the trading platform.
  3. Review objectives: daily loss, max loss, and profit target.
  4. Trade the Challenge, then the Verification.
  5. Receive the FTMO Account after passing.

Plans & Pricing (examples)

Account SizeTypical Fee (Challenge)Notes
$10,000~€155Entry‑level plan.
$25,000~€250Balanced option.
$50,000~€345Popular size.
$100,000~€540Common choice for experienced traders.
Fees and plans change. Confirm current pricing and taxation/FX on FTMO’s official pages before purchase.

Rules & Risk

  • Daily loss: typically ≈5% of initial balance on Normal risk.
  • Overall loss: typically ≈10% of initial balance.
  • Profit target: varies by phase; Verification target usually lower than Challenge.
  • Time: once targets are met, you move forward—no fixed days.

Platforms

Supports popular platforms and common markets (forex, indices, metals). Verify the current list and versions supported.

Payouts

Up to 90% profit split per FTMO materials. Payout windows, methods, and eligibility vary; check the latest policy in your dashboard.

FAQs

Is there a fixed time limit?
FTMO emphasizes objectives over fixed time. Confirm in your plan.
What if I hit daily loss?
It typically fails the phase; treat the daily stop as non‑negotiable.