FTMO

Verified

Pioneering CFD funded-trader evaluation firm operating since 2015

Czech RepublicEst. 20154.8

4.8

Editor Score

Get Funded

Profit Split

Up to 90%

Max Funding

$2,000,000

Challenge Fee

$92

Payout Speed

14-day cycle (first payout), then on request

Max Drawdown

10%

Last Payout

Payouts (24h)

📋 Summary 🏢 Overview 💼 Challenges ✅ Pros & Cons 💸 Payout Policy 📜 Firm Rules 🚫 Restricted Countries 📈 Rule History 🖥 Platforms ⭐ Reviews

AIFTMO Firm Summary

FTMO began as FF Trader in the Czech Republic in 2015 and rebranded to FTMO in 2017, becoming one of the most recognized proprietary trading firms in the industry. It funds forex and CFD traders through 1-Step and 2-Step evaluations, has paid out over $650 million in trader rewards, and serves clients in 140+ countries, including a relaunched US offering via a partnership with OANDA.

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Firm Overview

Trading Options

Drawdown TypeStatic (max loss) + daily loss limit

Max Drawdown10%

Min Payout

Payout Speed14-day cycle (first payout), then on request

Instruments

ForexIndicesCommoditiesStocksCrypto

Details

CountryCzech Republic

Established2015

VerifiedYes ✓

Max Funding$2,000,000

Challenges & Pricing

⭐ Most Popular Plan

$50,000

Account Size

$92

Challenge Fee

Phase 1 Target

Phase 2 Target

Daily Drawdown

Get Funded

All account sizes available

Other sizes:$10,000 $37 $25,000 $64 $100,000 $166 $200,000 $294

Pros & Cons

What We Like

✓Longest track record and strongest brand recognition in the industry (est. 2015)
✓Largest Trustpilot review volume of any prop firm (40,000+ reviews, 4.8/5)
✓Scaling Plan can grow a funded account up to $2,000,000
✓Now onboarding US clients again via OANDA partnership

What Could Be Better

✗$100k challenge fee (~€540) is pricier than many newer competitors
✗First payout requires a mandatory 14-day waiting period after activation
✗Base account cap of $400,000 per trader before scaling kicks in

Payout Policy

Key Payout Facts

Profit SplitUp to 90%

Minimum Payout

Processing Speed14-day cycle (first payout), then on request

Drawdown TypeStatic (max loss) + daily loss limit

Payout History

Apr 202698% · avg 2d

Mar 202697% · avg 2d

Feb 202696% · avg 3d

Firm Rules

📰News Trading

News trading restrictions depend on the challenge type. Always verify the current rules on the firm's website before trading during high-impact events.

🔄Hedging

Hedging between accounts is generally not permitted. Single-account hedging rules vary — check the firm's terms before using hedging strategies.

📋Copy Trading

Copy trading is allowed provided the trader is the signal source. Using third-party copy trading services may violate terms.

🤖EA / Bots

Expert Advisors and automated bots are permitted as long as they do not exploit system latency or engage in tick-scalping strategies.