Key Rules at a Glance
Max Daily Loss
5%
higher of starting balance or starting equity at daily reset (00:00 CE(S)T)
Max Total Loss
10%
initial account balance
Profit Target P1
10%
Profit Target P2
5%
Payout Split
80%–90%
bi-weekly
Min Trading Days
4 days
Time Limit P1
30 days
Consistency Rule
No
Accounts & Pricing
| Account Size | Challenge Price | Daily Loss Limit | Total Loss Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | $155 | $500 (5%) | $1,000 (10%) |
| $25,000 | $250 | $1,250 (5%) | $2,500 (10%) |
| $50,000 | $345 | $2,500 (5%) | $5,000 (10%) |
| $100,000 | $540 | $5,000 (5%) | $10,000 (10%) |
| $200,000 | $1080 | $10,000 (5%) | $20,000 (10%) |
Trading Policies
⚠️
News Trading
Restricted
No trading within 2 minutes before or after major news events
✅
EA / Bots
Allowed
Allowed with conditions — no HFT, no latency arbitrage, no tick scalping
❌
Copy Trading
Not Allowed
Account must not be traded by any third party
✅
Weekend Holding
Allowed
✅
Hedging
Allowed
✅
Free Retry
Yes
Free retry if profit target is met but another rule is violated during the challenge
✅
Refundable Fee
Yes
Challenge fee refunded with first funded payout
Platforms
MT4MT5cTraderDXtrade
Instruments
forexindicescommoditiescryptostocks
Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Most established and trusted brand in prop trading (est. 2015)
- Free retry policy if profit target met but other rule breached
- Multiple platform options (MT4, MT5, cTrader, DXtrade)
- Strong payout track record — $500M+ total paid to traders
- Performance coaching and FTMO Academy included
❌ Cons
- News trading restricted (2 min buffer around major events)
- Higher challenge prices than most competitors at same account sizes
- Scaling plan slower than rivals (25% increase every 4 months)
- Maximum initial allocation capped at $200K before scaling
Scaling Plan
Account Increase
25%
Frequency
Every 4 months
Max Account
$2,000,000
Max Split After Scale
90%
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Disclaimer: This profile is for informational purposes only. Data sourced from https://ftmo.com/en/trading-objectives. Prop firm rules and policies change regularly — always verify current terms before making a purchasing decision. This is not financial advice. Last verified: 2026-03-08.