Prop Firm Review

FTMO

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RegulationNot a broker; simulated-trading evaluation provider

LicenceNot applicable as a broker licence

Challenge / depositNo broker deposit; evaluation fee varies by product and account size

Fees / spreadPaid evaluation; price varies by account size and 1-Step/2-Step selection

PlatformsPlatform availability can vary; verify before purchase

Account sizeSimulated account sizes from $10,000 to $200,000 are stated

Challenge economics and restrictions

Prop Firm Rules

Rule wording can change. Confirm every limit in the current provider agreement before purchasing a challenge.

Challenge feeVaries by account size and product

Account sizes$10k, $25k, $50k, $100k and $200k simulated accounts

Profit target1-Step 10%; 2-Step 10% Challenge and 5% Verification

Maximum daily loss1-Step 3%; 2-Step 5%

Maximum drawdown10%

Drawdown type1-Step end-of-day trailing; 2-Step static

Profit split90% reward on 1-Step; up to 90% on 2-Step

Minimum trading days2-Step requires 4 trading days per evaluation phase; 1-Step rules differ

Payout scheduleReward withdrawals subject to current FTMO terms

News trading ruleRestrictions vary by account type and stage

Weekend holding ruleRestrictions vary by Standard/Swing account and stage

EA / automation ruleVerify current forbidden-trading-practices and platform rules

Consistency rule1-Step Best Day must be no more than 50% of Positive Days’ Profit

Refund policy2-Step initial fee stated as refundable with first reward; verify selected product

Executive summary

Official-source comparison of FTMO 1-Step and 2-Step simulated-trading evaluation objectives.

Official-source starter profile. No editorial rating or affiliate link has been assigned. Verify current pricing, product eligibility and the entity serving your country before acting.

Verified snapshot

FTMO states that it provides simulated trading and educational tools, does not act as a broker, and does not accept deposits.
1-Step publishes a 10% target, 3% maximum daily loss, 10% end-of-day trailing maximum loss and a 50% Best Day rule.
2-Step publishes 10% then 5% targets, 5% maximum daily loss, 10% static maximum loss and four minimum trading days per phase.
FTMO states simulated account sizes from $10,000 to $200,000 and reward shares up to 90%, depending on the product.

Official sources

Source check completed 2026-07-28. Fees, rules and availability can change.

Risk warning

Trading and investing involve risk, including possible loss of capital. Verify current fees, rules, regulation and eligibility directly with the provider before opening an account.

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