Profit target, phase 1
SEALED$10,000
10% · pass at $110,000In force from 4 Oct 2026 · Recorded 4 Oct 2026
Quote from the firm's page: “Profit Target 10% + 5%”
Source: ftmo.com/en/2-step-challenge · v3
FTMO
As verified between 4 Oct 2026 and 13 Oct 2026, the FTMO Challenge 2-Step $100,000 at FTMO has a maximum daily loss of 5%, a maximum loss of 10%, a phase 1 profit target of 10% and a minimum of 4 days of trading, quoted from ftmo.com.
ActiveVerified on source · 21 Oct 2026Source page dated 13 Oct 2026
Reliability score
Built from facts we collect, no user reviews. The same method for every firm, partners included.
75/100
Method changed on 3 Nov 2026: the financial licence now counts. Score under the previous method: 100/100. What changed
Measured on 80 of 100 points · as of 13 Nov 2026How we score reliability
Regulator warnings
28/28No warning naming FTMO on the regulator lists we read. Lists read on 12 Nov 2026.
Financial licence
0/20The firm's own terms, read on 25 Oct 2026, state:
“We are not regulated by the Czech National Bank or a similar authority overseeing the financial sector in other countries.”
Rule changes against traders (12 months)
Not measuredRules followed since 2 Oct 2026: this part is scored from 31 Dec 2026 (90 days of history needed). 3 changes seen so far.
- Profit split: 90% → 80%Against traders
- Daily loss basis: Equity → BalanceNeutral or not classifiable
- Daily loss basis: Balance → EquityNeutral or not classifiable
Legal identity
12/12- Legal entity: FTMO Evaluation Global s.r.o.
- Country of registration: Czechia
- Founded: 2020
Public, quotable rules
12/1217 types of rules quoted word for word from the firm's pages (17 values in force).
Operating status
8/8Operating: the firm's pages were read on 13 Nov 2026. Source: ftmo.com
Verified payout proofs
PlannedVerified payout proofs will be added later; this part weighs nothing until it is measured.
Rules
FTMO Challenge 2-Step $100,000
5%
Maximum daily loss
00:00 CE(S)T
10%
Maximum loss
static
4
Minimum trading days
Profit target, phase 2
SEALED$5,000
5% · pass at $105,000In force from 4 Oct 2026 · Recorded 4 Oct 2026
Quote from the firm's page: “Profit Target 10% + 5%”
Source: ftmo.com/en/2-step-challenge · v3
Maximum daily loss
SEALED$5,000
In force from 30 Sept 2026 · Recorded 2 Oct 2026
Quote from the firm's page: “Calculation = $100,000 – $5,000= $95,000”
Source: ftmo.com/en/trading-objectives · v2
Maximum daily loss (%)
SEALED5%
$5,000 · of initial capitalIn force from 13 Oct 2026 · Recorded 13 Oct 2026
Quote from the firm's page: “The Maximum Daily Loss Limit is recalculated daily at 00:00 CE(S)T as the difference between: the account balance recorded at 00:00 CE(S)T of the current day and the Maximum Daily Loss Amount, which is 5% of the Initial Simulated Capital.”
Source: ftmo.com/en/trading-objectives · v4
Daily loss reset time
SEALED00:00
CE(S)T (Europe/Prague)In force from 3 Oct 2026 · Recorded 4 Oct 2026
Quote from the firm's page: “The Maximum Daily Loss Limit is recalculated daily at 00:00 CE(S)T as the difference between:”
Source: ftmo.com/en/trading-objectives · v3
Daily loss basis
SEALEDBalance
In force from 13 Oct 2026 · Recorded 13 Oct 2026
Quote from the firm's page: “the account balance recorded at 00:00 CE(S)T of the current day and”
Source: ftmo.com/en/trading-objectives · v3
Maximum loss
SEALED$10,000
In force from 13 Oct 2026 · Recorded 13 Oct 2026
Quote from the firm's page: “Maximum Loss Amount = $10,000”
Source: ftmo.com/en/trading-objectives · v2
Maximum loss (%)
SEALED10%
floor $90,000In force from 13 Oct 2026 · Recorded 13 Oct 2026
Quote from the firm's page: “The Maximum Loss Limit is calculated as the difference between: the Initial Simulated Capital and the Maximum Loss Amount, which is 10% of the Initial Simulated Capital.”
Source: ftmo.com/en/trading-objectives · v3
Maximum loss type
SEALEDStatic
In force from 3 Oct 2026 · Recorded 3 Oct 2026
Quote from the firm's page: “The Maximum Loss rule establishes a static limit (the Maximum Loss Limit) below which your account equity (i.e., Balance + Open Positions P/L ± Swaps – Commissions) cannot drop.”
Source: ftmo.com/en/trading-objectives · v2
Minimum trading days
SEALED4
4 daysIn force from 4 Oct 2026 · Recorded 4 Oct 2026
Quote from the firm's page: “Min Trading Days 4 Days”
Source: ftmo.com/en/2-step-challenge · v2
News trading rule
SEALEDRestricted
In force from 4 Oct 2026 · Recorded 4 Oct 2026
Quote from the firm's page: “Restrictions for trading during selected news releases apply only to the Standard account type. The Swing account type have no restrictions on trading during news releases.”
Source: ftmo.com/en/2-step-challenge · v1
Expert advisors allowed
SEALEDAlgorithmic trading and EAs are allowed, including third-party EAs, subject to risk management, real-market conformity, and maximum capital allocation rules.
In force from 4 Oct 2026 · Recorded 4 Oct 2026
Quote from the firm's page: “Your trading style is up to you. As long as your trading is legitimate (in line with proper risk management), conforms to the real market conditions, and does not resemble forbidden practices, we have no reasons for limiting or restricting your trading strategy, whether it's discretionary trading, algorithmic trading, EAs, etc.”
Source: ftmo.com/en/faq/which-instruments-can-i-trade-and-what-strategies-am-i-allowed-to-use · v1
Weekend holding
SEALEDPositions may be held freely over the weekend during the FTMO Challenge and Verification, provided Forbidden Trading Practices are avoided. On funded FTMO Accounts, positions must be closed before market breaks longer than 2 hours unless the account is a Swing type.
In force from 12 Oct 2026 · Recorded 21 Oct 2026
Quote from the firm's page: “FTMO restricts holding positions through market breaks longer than 2 hours for all accounts, excluding the exceptions mentioned below. You must close all open positions before the break begins. Violating this rule may result in termination of an FTMO Account / FTMO Instant Account. This restriction does not apply to: any Swing type accounts any accounts in the FTMO Challenge or Verification With these accounts, you can hold your trades freely over any longer market closure (e.g. the weekend), provided that the Forbidden Trading Practices are avoided.”
Source: ftmo.com/en/faq/can-i-hold-positions-overnight-or-over-the-weekend · v1
Payout method
SEALEDRewards can be paid out via bank wire transfer, instant transfer through Visa Direct / Mastercard Send, Skrill, or cryptocurrencies, with some amount limits.
In force from 4 Oct 2026 · Recorded 4 Oct 2026
Quote from the firm's page: “Rewards can be paid out via bank wire transfer, instant transfer through Visa Direct / Mastercard Send (up to $20,000), Skrill (up to $3,000), or cryptocurrencies.”
Source: ftmo.com/en/faq/how-do-i-withdraw-my-profits · v1
Trading platforms
SEALEDPlatform modification available; platforms not listed
In force from 4 Oct 2026 · Recorded 4 Oct 2026
Quote from the firm's page: “Platform modification”
Source: ftmo.com/en/reward-growth-and-scaling-plan · v1
Account sizes
SEALEDNot quoted yet
In force from 4 Oct 2026 · Recorded 4 Oct 2026
Quote from the firm's page: “Up to $200,000 account”
Source: ftmo.com/en/reward-growth-and-scaling-plan · v1
Programs & prices
| Program | Type | Account size | Price | Quoted values |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTMO Challenge 2-Step $100,000 | 2-Step | $100,000 | Not quoted yet | 18 |
Payouts
Profit split
SEALED80%
$80,000 · of initial capitalIn force from 13 Oct 2026 · Recorded 13 Oct 2026
Quote from the firm's page: “FTMO Account initiated from the 2-Step FTMO Challenge: By default, you receive a Reward according to 80% of the simulated profit.”
Source: ftmo.com/en/faq/how-do-i-withdraw-my-profits · v2
Payout frequency
SEALEDRewards processed; at least 2 rewards in prior 4 months for scaling
In force from 4 Oct 2026 · Recorded 4 Oct 2026
Quote from the firm's page: “At least 2 processed Rewards within that same 4-month period”
Source: ftmo.com/en/reward-growth-and-scaling-plan · v1
Payout cap Not quoted yet
Change history
Rules on any date- Daily loss basis: Equity → Balance“the account balance recorded at 00:00 CE(S)T of the current day and”
- Profit split: 90% → 80%“FTMO Account initiated from the 2-Step FTMO Challenge: By default, you receive a Reward according to 80% of the simulated profit.”
- Daily loss basis: Balance → Equity“The Maximum Daily Loss rule establishes a limit (the Maximum Daily Loss Limit) below which your account equity (i.e., Balance + Open Positions P/L ± Swaps – Commissions) cannot drop.”
- First recorded version: 1 value quoted from the source page.
- First recorded version: 6 values quoted from the source page.
- First recorded version: 1 value quoted from the source page.
- First recorded version: 9 values quoted from the source page.
Status
Firm status: Active. Data: Automatic checks.
| Source | Type | Collection allowed | Last archived capture |
|---|---|---|---|
| ftmo.com/en/2-step-challenge | Rules page | Yes | 13 Nov 2026 |
| ftmo.com/en/faq/can-i-hold-positions-overnight-or-over-the-weekend | FAQ | Yes | 13 Nov 2026 |
| ftmo.com/en/faq/can-i-trade-news | FAQ | Yes | 13 Nov 2026 |
| ftmo.com/en/faq/how-do-i-withdraw-my-profits | FAQ | Yes | 13 Nov 2026 |
| ftmo.com/en/faq/which-instruments-can-i-trade-and-what-strategies-am-i-allowed-to-use | FAQ | Yes | 13 Nov 2026 |
| ftmo.com/en/faq/which-platforms-can-i-use-for-trading | FAQ | Yes | 13 Nov 2026 |
| ftmo.com/en/reward-growth-and-scaling-plan | Rules page | Yes | 13 Nov 2026 |
| ftmo.com/en/trading-objectives | Rules page | Yes | 13 Nov 2026 |
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Questions and answers
- What is FTMO's maximum daily loss?
- 5%. In FTMO's own words, read on ftmo.com on 13 Oct 2026: “The Maximum Daily Loss Limit is recalculated daily at 00:00 CE(S)T as the difference between: the account balance recorded at 00:00 CE(S)T of the current day and the Maximum Daily Loss Amount, which is 5% of the Initial Simulated Capital.”
- What is FTMO's maximum loss?
- 10%. In FTMO's own words, read on ftmo.com on 13 Oct 2026: “The Maximum Loss Limit is calculated as the difference between: the Initial Simulated Capital and the Maximum Loss Amount, which is 10% of the Initial Simulated Capital.”
- What is FTMO's phase 1 profit target?
- 10%. In FTMO's own words, read on ftmo.com on 4 Oct 2026: “Profit Target 10% + 5%”
- What is FTMO's minimum number of trading days?
- 4 days. In FTMO's own words, read on ftmo.com on 4 Oct 2026: “Min Trading Days 4 Days”
- What is FTMO's profit split?
- 80%. In FTMO's own words, read on ftmo.com on 13 Oct 2026: “FTMO Account initiated from the 2-Step FTMO Challenge: By default, you receive a Reward according to 80% of the simulated profit.”
- What is FTMO's payout frequency?
- In FTMO's own words, read on ftmo.com on 4 Oct 2026: “At least 2 processed Rewards within that same 4-month period”