FTMO

Thinking about getting funded? Dive into our 2025 review of of FTMO — a well-established prop firm trusted by traders worldwide. With a proven track record, FTMO offers a structured evaluation process, competitive profit splits of up to 90%, and account sizes ranging from $10,000 to $200,000. Traders benefit from clear rules, low spreads, and the freedom to use various strategies across platforms like MT4, MT5, and cTrader. Unlike newer firms, FTMO stands out for its transparency, consistent trader support, and long-term commitment to helping serious traders scale capital responsibly.

Live Spreads: Best Average Overall

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FTMO User reviews

4.6

(13 )

Ranked 1 out of 46 (Proprietary Trading Firm)

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Scanning user reviews for FTMO on FxVerify shows strong trader satisfaction, placing FTMO as one of the top prop firms. Traders frequently praise fast, reliable payouts and transparent evaluation rules, especially around the unlimited timeframe for passing the Challenge and Verification phases. The risk limits and trading rules are clearly explained and enforced—some users note the strict daily and total drawdown thresholds require careful discipline. Overall, the consensus on FxVerify highlights FTMO as a well-managed, trustworthy firm that supports disciplined trading with consistent payouts and a fair, transparent process.

Challenges

Challenge	Account Size	Evaluation Cost (Discounted)	Profit Targets	Max Daily Loss	Max Total Loss	Min. Profit Split	Payout Frequency	Trading platforms	Tradable assets	EA's Allowed
2 Step	€10,000.00	€155.00	10% 5%	5% From initial balance	10% From initial balance	80%	BiWeekly	cTrader MT4 MT5 Proprietary	Forex Shares Indices Oil/Energies Cryptocurrencies Metals	Yes
2 Step	€25,000.00	€250.00	10% 5%	5% From initial balance	10% From initial balance	80%	BiWeekly	cTrader MT4 MT5 Proprietary	Forex Shares Indices Oil/Energies Cryptocurrencies Metals	Yes
2 Step	€50,000.00	€345.00	10% 5%	5% From initial balance	10% From initial balance	80%	BiWeekly	cTrader MT4 MT5 Proprietary	Forex Shares Indices Oil/Energies Cryptocurrencies Metals	Yes
2 Step	€100,000.00	€540.00	10% 5%	5% From initial balance	10% From initial balance	80%	BiWeekly	cTrader MT4 MT5 Proprietary	Forex Shares Indices Oil/Energies Cryptocurrencies Metals	Yes
2 Step	€200,000.00	€1,080.00	10% 5%	5% From initial balance	10% From initial balance	80%	BiWeekly	cTrader MT4 MT5 Proprietary	Forex Shares Indices Oil/Energies Cryptocurrencies Metals	Yes
2 Step	€10,000.00	€155.00	10% 5%	5% From initial balance	10% From initial balance	80%	BiWeekly	cTrader MT4 MT5 Proprietary	Forex Shares Indices Oil/Energies Cryptocurrencies Metals	Yes
2 Step	€20,000.00	€250.00	10% 5%	5% From initial balance	10% From initial balance	80%	BiWeekly	cTrader MT4 MT5 Proprietary	Forex Shares Indices Oil/Energies Cryptocurrencies Metals	Yes
2 Step	€40,000.00	€345.00	10% 5%	5% From initial balance	10% From initial balance	80%	BiWeekly	cTrader MT4 MT5 Proprietary	Forex Shares Indices Oil/Energies Cryptocurrencies Metals	Yes
2 Step	€80,000.00	€540.00	10% 5%	5% From initial balance	10% From initial balance	80%	BiWeekly	cTrader MT4 MT5 Proprietary	Forex Shares Indices Oil/Energies Cryptocurrencies Metals	Yes
2 Step	€160,000.00	€1,080.00	10% 5%	5% From initial balance	10% From initial balance	80%	BiWeekly	cTrader MT4 MT5 Proprietary	Forex Shares Indices Oil/Energies Cryptocurrencies Metals	Yes

FTMO offers a straightforward two-phase evaluation: the Challenge and the Verification. In the Challenge, traders aim for a 10% profit target with a 5% daily loss and 10% max drawdown. The Verification phase lowers the profit target to 5%, but keeps the same risk rules. Both stages have no time limits, giving traders flexibility. FTMO also allows different risk modes, overnight trading, and the use of EAs, making it a clear and flexible path to getting funded.

Evaluation Rules

For the most accurate and up-to-date rules please refer to the company's official terms and conditions along with their FAQ.

Rule	Value	Details
EA Usage	Allowed (with conditions)	EAs are permitted if they are legitimate, use proper risk management, reflect real market conditions, and are replicable on live accounts. Be aware of potential capital allocation issues with third-party EAs. Platform limits are 200 orders at a time and 2000 positions per day. Avoid forbidden trading practices (Terms & Conditions, clause 5.4).
Overnight and Weekend Holding	Allowed (with exceptions)	Allowed during the FTMO Challenge and Verification phases. On regular FTMO Accounts, positions must be closed before weekends and market rollovers longer than 2 hours. FTMO Account Swing has no restrictions.
Copy Trading	Restricted (Practically)	Not explicitly defined, but practically restricted. While there's no limit on accounts in the Challenge and Verification stages, the $400,000 maximum capital allocation per trader on FTMO Accounts, along with the prohibition of identical strategies across accounts exceeding this limit, effectively limits copy trading. Third-party access is also prohibited.
Trading Strategies	Some Allowed, Some Restricted	Martingale, scalping, and hedging are not explicitly mentioned but are likely restricted if they violate "Forbidden Trading Practices" (e.g., lack of risk management, exploiting errors, using external data feeds, or high-frequency trading).
Inactivity	Not Allowed (30-day rule)	The FTMO Challenge/Verification terminates if no trades are opened for 30 consecutive days. Reactivation is possible within 6 months by emailing support.
News Trading	Restricted (Regular FTMO Accounts)	No restrictions during the Challenge or Verification phases. On regular FTMO Accounts, opening/closing trades on specific instruments is restricted for 2 minutes before and after designated news releases. Holding trades is allowed. FTMO Account Swing has no restrictions.
IP Address/VPN/VPS	No Restrictions	FTMO does not have any restrictions regarding IP addresses, but do not connect from a US IP address. However, "Forbidden Trading Practices" prohibit third-party access, implying monitoring for suspicious activity.
Prohibited Trading Practices/Gambling Policy	Not Allowed	Prohibited: exploiting errors, using external data feeds, manipulative trading, violating platform terms, using unfair advantages, gap trading within two hours of closures/news, non-standard market practices, third-party account access, and trading without risk management. See Terms & Conditions (clause 5.4) for a complete list.
Trading Period	Unlimited	No time limit to pass the Profit Target. The Trading Period is indefinite.
Minimum Trading Days	4 Days (Challenge and Verification)	Minimum of 4 trading days (not consecutive) for both the Challenge and Verification phases. No minimum for FTMO Account (Funded), but the Challenge and Verification must be completed first.
Misc. Rules	Various	Traders can trade any instruments available on the platform (Forex, Indices, Commodities, Stocks, Cryptocurrencies, etc.). Maximum volume per order on Forex is 50 lots. All trading must be legitimate and reflect real market conditions. FTMO reserves the right to determine what constitutes a Forbidden Trading Practice.

Trading Platforms: Multiple Platforms Available

Platform	Strengths	Considerations
MetaTrader 4 (MT4)	Widely used and trusted by retail forex traders Large library of third-party indicators and expert advisors (EAs) Simple, user-friendly interface Lightweight and highly stable on most devices	Limited timeframes and indicator depth compared to MT5 No native support for stock or futures trading Outdated architecture for some advanced features
MetaTrader 5 (MT5)	Supports more asset classes including stocks and futures Access to 21 timeframes and economic calendar Faster backtesting and improved order handling Supports EAs and advanced MQL5 scripting	Not backward-compatible with MT4 indicators and EAs Steeper learning curve for MT4 users Some brokers offer fewer tools or plugins for MT5
cTrader	Modern, intuitive interface with advanced charting tools Level II market depth and fast execution Ideal for scalping and algo trading via cAlgo (C#) Strong built-in backtesting capabilities	Smaller community and fewer third-party resources than MT4/MT5 May feel unfamiliar to MetaTrader users
DxTrade	Web-based platform with fast, responsive design Clean interface ideal for both beginners and active traders Customizable layout and multi-asset support Good mobile experience and seamless broker integration	Limited advanced indicator and scripting tools Smaller user base and limited third-party ecosystem Lacks some of the advanced automation features of MT5 or cTrader

Withdrawal methods : Fast and Flexible

FTMO offers multiple payout options with quick processing times—typically within 1–2 business days after invoice confirmation. Traders can receive their profit share via bank wire transfer, instant card transfer (Visa Direct/Mastercard Send, up to $20,000), Skrill, or cryptocurrencies, with no additional fees charged by FTMO. To cover third-party processing costs, a minimum closed profit of $20 is required for bank wires and $50 for crypto withdrawals.

FTMO Profile

Categories	Proprietary Trading Firm
Primary Category	Proprietary Trading Firm
Year Founded	2015
Headquarters	Czech Republic
Office Locations	Czech Republic
Account Currency	AUD, CAD, CHF, EUR, GBP, USD, CZK
Support Languages	Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, Czech, Filipino, Serbian
Funding Methods	Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill
Financial Instruments	Forex, Shares, Indices, Oil/Energies, Cryptocurrencies, Metals

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FTMO, founded in 2015 and headquartered in the Czech Republic, is a seasoned proprietary trading firm offering funding to traders across a wide range of markets. Clients can trade with account currencies such as USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, CHF, AUD, and CZK, and access instruments including forex, stocks, indices, commodities, metals, and cryptocurrencies. FTMO provides global support in over 20 languages and accepts bank wire, credit/debit card, and Skrill for funding. With no time limit on their evaluation process, clear risk rules, and support for goal-oriented traders, FTMO presents a transparent, flexible, and trader-friendly path to funded accounts.

FTMO Web traffic

Our web traffic data is sourced from SimilarWeb and sums the traffic data of all websites associated with a broker. Organic visits are visits the broker didn't pay for, based on the available data. This data updates once monthly and can be based on data purchased from internet service providers, traffic metrics sourced by a third party such as Google Analytics that the company chooses to share with SimilarWeb, etc.

Organic monthly visits	4,767,698 (100%)
Organic traffic rank	2 out of 46 (Proprietary Trading Firm)
Paid monthly visits	9,454 (0%)
Total monthly visits	4,777,152
Bounce rate	35%
Pages per visit	4.27
Average visit duration	00:04:02.9030000

FTMO’s web traffic data reflects its strong standing in the proprietary trading space, with over 4.7 million monthly visits, nearly 100% driven by organic traffic. FTMO shows high user engagement, with a low bounce rate (35%), an average of 4.27 pages per visit, and visitors spending over 4 minutes on the site—indicating that traders find the platform relevant, trustworthy, and rich in valuable content.

FTMO User Rating

4.6

(13)

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