Research profile
FTMO
Online evaluation program funding remote retail traders.
- Headquarters
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Founded
- 2015
- Funding model
- Evaluation Based
- Availability
- Not clearly stated
U.S. traders: Accepted — verify on the firm's own terms before purchasing.
Profile updated: August 29, 2026 · Primary source types reviewed: firm rules, FAQ and program pages · Research & methodology
May suit
traders focused on futures, equities, forex, crypto; traders comfortable with an evaluation phase; traders who want a published scaling path.
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Overview
What this firm is and who it serves
FTMO is the most recognized retail prop firm globally, headquartered in Prague. It pioneered the modern two-step challenge model and funds traders across forex, indices, commodities, and crypto. FTMO is known for strict but transparent rules, a robust trader dashboard, and reliable payouts.
"Find and grow trading talent worldwide through a transparent two-step evaluation."
At a glance
Structured facts about this firm
- Firm Type
- Evaluation Based prop firm
- Market Focus
- Futures, Stocks, Forex, Crypto
- Trading Style
- News trading permitted, overnight holding allowed, weekend holding allowed, copy trading permitted
- Retail Accessibility
- Open to retail traders via evaluation
- Based in
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Trader availability
- Not clearly stated
- Known For
- Two-step Challenge + Verification
- CEO
- Otakar Suffner
- Team size
- 250+
Funding programs
Account types and the path to capital
Evaluation
2-Step
Source| Account | Fee | Target |
|---|---|---|
| $10K | €89 | 10% |
| $25K | €250 | 10% |
| $50K | €345 | 10% |
| $100K | €540 | 10% |
| $200K | €1,080 | 10% |
- Profit split
- 80–90%
- Payouts
- Bi-weekly
- Max allocation
- $200,000
- Max drawdown
- 10% (static)
- Daily loss limit
- 5%
- Min trading days
- 4
- Platforms
- MT4, MT5, cTrader
Scaling
Scale your FTMO Account size by 25% every 4 months. Requirements: 4 months duration, 10% total net profit, 2 processed rewards. Max allocation up to $2M.
2-Step Standard
Source| Account | Fee | Target | Drawdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10K | €89 | 10% | 10% |
| $25K | €250 | 10% | 10% |
| $50K | €345 | 10% | 10% |
| $100K | €540 | 10% | 10% |
| $200K | €1,080 | 10% | 10% |
- Profit split
- 80–90%
- Payouts
- Monthly
- Max allocation
- $200,000
- Max drawdown
- 10% (static)
- Daily loss limit
- 5%
- Min trading days
- 4
- Platforms
- MT4, MT5, cTrader
Scaling
25% FTMO Account balance boost every active 4 months if trader achieves at least 10% net profit. Max allocation up to $2,000,000.
1-Step
Source| Account | Fee | Target | Drawdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50K | $345 | 10% | 10% |
| $100K | $439 | 10% | 10% |
| $200K | $1,080 | 10% | 10% |
- Platforms
- MT4, MT5, cTrader
1-Step
Source| Account |
|---|
| $10K |
| $25K |
| $50K |
| $100K |
| $200K |
- Max allocation
- $200,000
- Platforms
- MT4, MT5, cTrader
Trading rules
What's allowed, what isn't
Asset classes supported
Scaling rules
Scaling Plan: +25% balance every 4 months at 10%+ profit over 2 of 4 months.
Related terms: trailing drawdown · consistency rule · profit split
Platforms & technology
Where and how you trade
Supported platforms
Payout structure
How and when you get paid
Pros & cons
A balanced view based on documented terms
Strengths
- +Industry benchmark for trust
- +Solid tooling
- +Reliable payouts
Trade-offs
- −Two-phase model can be slow
- −Strict consistency expectations
FTMO FAQs
Based on terms reviewed August 29, 2026
What should traders verify before choosing FTMO?+
Review the specific program's drawdown rules, payout eligibility, prohibited strategies, platform availability, refund terms and any country restrictions before purchasing. Terms can differ between programs at the same firm. This profile summarizes the latest documented terms we found, but traders should confirm the current rules directly with FTMO before purchasing.
Does FTMO offer evaluation and instant-funding options?+
FTMO offers an evaluation (challenge) path. Program rules, fees and payout terms can differ between paths, so confirm the terms of the specific program you intend to buy.
How do FTMO's payouts and profit split work?+
The published profit split is up to 90% of net profits to the trader, depending on the program; payouts are processed on a on-demand (default 14 days, weekly available) basis; first payout eligibility: First payout possible after 14 days; reduce to weekly on request. Payout eligibility begins after the applicable program cycle, and program-specific terms should be confirmed directly with the firm.
How does FTMO's scaling plan work?+
FTMO publishes a scaling ceiling of up to $200,000 through scaling. Scaling Plan: +25% balance every 4 months at 10%+ profit over 2 of 4 months. A scaling ceiling is the maximum allocation reachable over time — not the size of an initial funded account.
What are FTMO's main drawdown and trading restrictions?+
Based on the documented terms we reviewed: news trading is allowed, overnight holding is allowed, weekend holding is allowed, copy trading is permitted. Drawdown type and consistency requirements can vary by program, so check the rulebook for the exact program before purchase.
Which platforms and markets are available at FTMO?+
Platforms: cTrader, DXtrade, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5. Markets: futures, equities, forex, crypto. Availability can differ by program and by region — confirm on the firm's platform and product pages before purchasing.
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