FTMO Challenges
FTMO runs 1 Step + 2 Step challenges with absolute balance drawdown. Account sizes range from $10K to $200K, with evaluation fees from €79–€1,080. Trading runs on cTrader, DXTrade, MT4, MT5.
FTMO challenge types and pricing
10 active FTMO challenges across 1 step + 2 step tiers. Filter by account size and program type to find the right fit.
Challenges 10
| Account Size | Steps | Profit Target | Daily Loss | Max Loss | Profit Split | Payout Freq. | Loyalty Pts | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| €10K | 1 Step | 10% | 3% | 10% | 90% | 14 days from the first day of trading |  158 | |
| €10K | 2 Step | 10% 5% | 5% | 10% | 80% | 14 days from the first day of trading | 178 | |
| €25K | 2 Step | 10% 5% | 5% | 10% | 80% | 14 days from the first day of trading | 500 | |
| €50K | 2 Step | 10% 5% | 5% | 10% | 80% | 14 days from the first day of trading | 690 | |
| €100K | 2 Step | 10% 5% | 5% | 10% | 80% | 14 days from the first day of trading | 878 | |
| €200K | 2 Step | 10% 5% | 5% | 10% | 80% | 14 days from the first day of trading | 2,160 | |
| €25K | 1 Step | 10% | 3% | 10% | 90% | 14 days from the first day of trading | 398 | |
| €50K | 1 Step | 10% | 3% | 10% | 90% | 14 days from the first day of trading | 638 | |
| €100K | 1 Step | 10% | 3% | 10% | 90% | 14 days from the first day of trading | 998 | |
| €200K | 1 Step | 10% | 3% | 10% | 90% | 14 days from the first day of trading | 1,998 |
1581785006908782,1603986389981,998Key trading rules
The rules that shape every FTMO evaluation, condensed to one line per item.
Fee refund policy
FTMO refunds the challenge fee — typically with the trader's first payout. Confirm the exact terms on FTMO's website before purchase.
Why traders fail FTMO challenges
The most common failure causes are tied directly to FTMO's rule set — here are the ones to plan around before paying for an evaluation.
- 1
Breaching the absolute balance drawdown
FTMO enforces a drawdown limit on the account balance. Traders typically breach it by oversizing — a single trade that goes against them is enough.
Tip: Cap your risk per trade so a stop-out never approaches the daily or max loss line.
- 2
Failing the consistency rule
FTMO enforces a consistency rule (While not a hard rule, FTMO has a "Best Day" guideline for certain account types where your most profitable day should not exceed 50% of your total profit). One outsized winning day can disqualify the run even if the profit target is hit.
Tip: Spread profit across multiple sessions — don't double down once you're up. Smaller, repeatable winners pass the rule cleanly.
- 3
Not meeting the minimum trading days
FTMO requires at least 4 trading days on the evaluation. Hitting the profit target faster doesn't fast-track you — the day count gates the pass.
Tip: Plan for the day count from day 1. Place at least one position-managed trade per required day, even if you're already in profit.
Who FTMO fits
Good fit if you trade like this:
- News-event traders — no restrictions on trading high-impact releases.
- Swing traders — positions can be held over the weekend.
- Algorithmic and EA traders — automation is permitted.
Look elsewhere if any of these apply:
- High-variance traders relying on a single big day — the consistency rule will block the pass.
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Quick answers to the questions traders ask before paying for a FTMO evaluation.
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