FTMO Review 2026
The industry gold standard for forex/CFD prop trading.
Quick Facts
- Company information
- Directory lists 2015, Prague, Czech Republic; check the current legal counterparty and terms. Age and location do not certify payout safety.
- Market
- Forex / CFD
- Platforms
- MT4, MT5, cTrader, DXtrade in the directory snapshot; confirm current program access and permission.
- Account sizes
- $10,000 to $200,000 in the directory snapshot; verify the current product.
- Program cost
- Listed directory fee: $89; verify the current product, options and full cost with the firm.
- Profit split
- 80%
- Payouts
- Monthly (on-demand after first)
- Challenge model
- 2-step (Challenge + Verification)
Challenge Rules Breakdown
The following are software preset values, not a certification of this firm's current contractual rules. Verify the exact product before using a preset.
| Preset | Profit Target | Max DD | Daily DD | Min Days | Time Limit | DD Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTMO Phase 1 (Challenge) | 10% | 10% | 5% | 4 | 30 days | static |
| FTMO Phase 2 (Verification) | 5% | 10% | 5% | 4 | 60 days | static |
| FTMO Funded Account | - | 10% | 5% | 0 | Unlimited | static |
Pros
- Longest-running major prop firm: proven track record since 2015
- Strong reputation and reliable payouts (TrustPilot 4.8)
- Generous 80% profit split, scalable to 90%
- Allows EAs, scalping and news trading on most accounts
Cons
- Two-step model takes longer than 1-step competitors
- 10% max drawdown is stricter than some newer firms
- Weekend holds not allowed: positions must close Friday
FTMO Program Fit to Check
Serious traders who value reputation and payout reliability over cheap fees
Open FTMO Through JPTC
Use the official JPTC partner route to open your FTMO account. Check the firm's current rules, pricing and account terms before paying.
Partner disclosure: JPTC may receive compensation when you register and purchase through this link. FTMO sets the price and account terms.
Review FTMO Preset Checks
EA Hub illustrates selected preset checks on the supplied backtest. Compare the preset, data and current account rules yourself. A software result does not certify intraday compliance, evaluation completion or payout eligibility.
Read the service description and terms separately. A customer-owned account does not establish permission for third-party trading, hosted execution or copying. Confirm any proposed arrangement with the firm before connecting it.