FTMO Rules, Drawdown & Payouts
Data DocumentedACTIVE OPERATIONALTrustScore 99/100Official Rule Verification, Multi-Model Risk Simulator & Neutral Decision Engine. Transparent corporate operating structure, verified daily loss limits, and audited payout policies.
CR No: 03136752
Registered: Purkynova 2121/3, 11000 Prague, Czech Republic
Scope: Evaluation testing, customer contracts, customer support and educational platform services.
Company No: 04764831
Registered: Purkynova 2121/3, 11000 Prague, Czech Republic
Scope: Trading simulation infrastructure, risk evaluation, and trader rewards disbursement.
Model Architecture & Selection Engine
Select an official category to inspect dynamically filtered models, exact rules, and live mathematical limits.
FTMO Challenge (Standard)
Industry benchmark 2-step evaluation with 10% static max loss and 80-90% split
FTMO Challenge (Swing)
Swing account with unrestricted news trading and weekend holding permitted
Complete Rules & Verified Parameters: FTMO Challenge (Standard)
Official contract parameters for FTMO ($100,000 account tier). Verified against official documentation.
| Rule Parameter | Verified Value | Phase 1 | Phase 2 | Funded Account | Official Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Capital & Account Sizing | |||||
Account Sizing & Starting Balance Baseline simulated capital tier for FTMO FTMO Challenge (Standard). All drawdown floors and targets scale from this value. | $100,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 | FTMO Account Specifications |
| B. Profit Targets | |||||
Phase 1 Profit Target Reach a net closed simulated profit of 10% to pass Phase 1 of FTMO. | +10% ($10,000) | +10% | +5% | No Target (Keep Profits) | FTMO Official Trading Objectives & Contract Terms |
| C. Drawdown & Loss Boundaries | |||||
Daily Loss Limit 5% calculated on starting balance at 00:00 CE(S)T rollover | 5% ($5,000) | -5% ($5,000) | -5% ($5,000) | -5% ($5,000) | FTMO Official Trading Objectives & Contract Terms |
Maximum Overall Drawdown 10% static maximum loss from starting capital. Never trails up. | 10% ($10,000) · Static Floor | -10% | -10% | -10% | FTMO Official Trading Objectives & Contract Terms |
| D. News & Time-Based Rules | |||||
News Trading Policy Restricted on Normal account around 2-min news; allowed on Swing account | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed on Swing, 2-min buffer on Standard | FTMO News Policy Documentation |
Weekend & Overnight Holding Weekend holding rules for FTMO. | Permitted on Swing Accounts | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed on Swing accounts | FTMO Official Trading Objectives & Contract Terms |
| E. Execution & Platform Rules | |||||
Expert Advisors (EA) & Algorithmic Trading Algorithmic execution and EAs permitted on FTMO. | Fully Allowed (No Latency Arbitrage) | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | FTMO Official Trading Objectives & Contract Terms |
| F. Payouts & Profit Split | |||||
Trader Profit Split & Frequency Verified reward disbursement terms for FTMO funded accounts. | 80% to 90% | Evaluation (Virtual) | Evaluation (Virtual) | 80% Performance Reward | FTMO Payout & Reward Policy |
Pricing, Promos & Fee Refund Terms
Verified account fees for FTMO. No hidden upsells or unannounced platform surcharges.
Active seasonal reduction on all evaluation challenges
Watchouts, Restrictions & Rule Clarifications
Objective operational traps and critical conditions that cause unexpected rule breaches or profit deductions.
Trust & Verification Framework
Our strict 7-tier epistemic verification hierarchy. We never present an allegation, estimate, or review as an official rule.
Company No: 03136752 · Purkynova 2121/3, 11000 Prague, Czech Republic. Evaluation testing, customer contracts, customer support and educational platform services..
Company No: 04764831 · Purkynova 2121/3, 11000 Prague, Czech Republic. Trading simulation infrastructure, risk evaluation, and trader rewards disbursement..
Source Available
Confirmed directly from active official FTMO documentation, terms of service, or checkout contracts.
Official but Ambiguous
Stated in official documentation but lacks complete technical definitions or contradicts other marketing materials.
Historical / Grandfathered
Officially enacted in a prior version. Retained exclusively for accounts purchased before a documented cutoff date.
Conflicting Sources
Two or more official FTMO channels (e.g. Website vs Discord vs FAQ) provide differing rules or metrics.
Third-Party Report
Information compiled from analytical prop directories, partner brokers, or payment processors.
Community-Reported
Direct experiences reported by verified traders in Trustpilot reviews, Discord channels, or Reddit.
Unverified Claim
Allegations or rumors that lack corroborating documentation. Never presented as fact.
Community Reports & Trader Feedback
Audited community reports, payout records, and rule dispute cases categorized by operational topic.
Review Policy: Community feedback, verified Trustpilot submissions, and public trader forum records are monitored. Individual trader experiences do not override contractual rule limits. For binding terms, refer to the verified Rule Table above.
"FTMO remains the unchallenged gold standard. Payouts arrive in hours, customer service is 24/7, and static drawdown gives true stability."
Rule Change History & Verification Audit Trail
Chronological audit of official policy updates, drawdown formula revisions, and product retirement cutoffs.
Launch of FTMO Futures Beta
Only CFD products supported
Direct CME/CBOT futures beta live via Tradovate/NinjaTrader
All FTMO Account Tier Specifications (1)
Frequently Asked Questions: FTMO Trading Rules
What are FTMO's daily drawdown and maximum loss rules?
FTMO (undefined) enforces a 5% daily loss limit (equity based) and a 10% maximum total drawdown (static) on its primary $100,000 FTMO Challenge account, with a Phase 1 profit target of 10% and Phase 2 target of 5%.
What is the maximum lot size and consistency rule at FTMO?
At FTMO, the consistency rule on the $100,000 FTMO Challenge tier is: None. Maximum position sizing and lot capacity are governed by 1:100 leverage and margin utilization limits across MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, DXtrade.
Does FTMO allow news trading, weekend holding, and EAs?
For FTMO's $100,000 FTMO Challenge program: News trading is Allowed (Restricted on Normal account around 2-min news; allowed on Swing account). Weekend holding is restricted, overnight holding is allowed, and automated Expert Advisors (EAs) are permitted.
What is FTMO's profit split and payout frequency?
FTMO offers a base profit split of 80% (scalable up to 90% with add-ons or scaling). Payout frequency is Bi-weekly (14 days) (14 calendar days after first trade on funded account), with a minimum of 4 trading days during evaluation.