FTMO

Copy Trading

Copy trading is permitted on FTMO accounts. Traders can copy trades between their own accounts or use copy trading services.

News Trading

News trading rules vary by account type:

• Evaluation Phase: News trading is allowed without restrictions
• Swing Accounts: News trading is allowed
• Funded Accounts (Non-swing): News trading is NOT allowed within 2 minutes before and after high-impact news events

For more information, check the FTMO trading rules.

Account Types

FTMO offers two main account types:

Normal Accounts:

• Standard leverage (up to 1:100 for forex)
• No weekend holding for funded accounts
• News trading restrictions on funded accounts

Swing Accounts:

• Lower leverage (up to 1:30 for forex)
• Weekend holding allowed
• News trading allowed

Both account types use the same 2-step evaluation process.

Trading Hours

Trading is allowed 24 hours a day, 5 days a week during market hours. Weekend holding rules vary by account type:

• Normal Accounts: Monday to Friday, 24/5. Weekend holding is PROHIBITED for funded traders (non-swing accounts)
• Swing Accounts: Extended hours with weekend holding allowed

Position Sizes

Opening significantly larger/smaller position sizes or substantially different numbers of positions compared to other trades is prohibited. This helps maintain consistency in trading approach.

Expert Advisors

The use of Expert Advisors (EAs) and automated trading systems is permitted on all FTMO accounts.

Supported Platforms:

• MT4/MT5 Expert Advisors
• cTrader cBots
• Automated trading scripts

All EAs must comply with FTMO's trading rules and cannot exploit system vulnerabilities.

Inactivity Rule

FTMO has a 30-day inactivity rule:

• You must open at least one trade every 30 days to prevent account termination due to inactivity
• Alternatively, you can request to freeze your account for 7 days to 6 months to avoid termination

This helps maintain active trading accounts.

Weekend Holding

Weekend holding rules vary by account type:

• Normal Accounts (Funded): Weekend holding is PROHIBITED for funded traders (non-swing accounts)
• Swing Accounts: Weekend holding is ALLOWED
• Evaluation Phase: Weekend holding is generally allowed

Evaluation Targets

FTMO offers two evaluation target options:

Standard Option:

• Phase 1 (Challenge): 10% profit target
• Phase 2 (Verification): 5% profit target

Alternative Option:

• Phase 1 (Challenge): 20% profit target
• Phase 2 (Verification): 10% profit target

Maximum total drawdown ranges from 10% to 20% depending on the option chosen.

Maximum Daily Loss

The maximum daily loss limit is set at 5% of the initial account balance. This is calculated based on the balance-based drawdown reset type (balance/equity - highest at EOD).

• Calculated at end of each trading day
• Based on balance/equity - highest at EOD
• Violation results in account closure

Maximum Total Loss

The maximum total loss (drawdown) ranges from 10% to 20% of the initial account balance, depending on the evaluation option chosen. This is a static drawdown measured from the starting balance.

Key Points:

• Static drawdown (not trailing)
• Measured from initial balance
• Cannot be exceeded at any time
• Standard option: 10%, Alternative option: up to 20%

Minimum Trading Days

A minimum of 4 trading days is required during the evaluation phases. A trading day is defined as a day where at least one position is opened.

Steps to Complete Minimum Trading Days:

1. Open at least one position on Day 1
2. Open at least one position on Day 2
3. Open at least one position on Day 3
4. Open at least one position on Day 4

Important: Trading days must be spread across different calendar days, not consecutive hours. There is no time limit to complete the evaluation.

Capital Allocation Limit

FTMO has a capital allocation limit:

• Maximum of $400k capital per strategy per person
• Accounts with identical trading strategies exceeding $400,000 allocated capital may be suspended
• This prevents over-concentration of capital in a single strategy

Multiple Profile Accounts

Opening multiple profile accounts is prohibited. Each trader should have only one profile.

Forbidden Trading Practices

FTMO reserves the right to determine at its discretion if certain trades, practices, strategies, or situations are considered forbidden trading. This includes:

• Exploiting system vulnerabilities
• Coordinated manipulation
• Violating platform terms
• Other practices deemed inappropriate

Fee Refund

The evaluation fee is refunded with the first profit split after successfully passing both evaluation phases and receiving a funded account.

Refund Conditions:

• Must pass both evaluation phases
• Must receive funded account
• Refunded with first profit split
• No additional fees required

Profit Split

FTMO traders receive 80% of profits generated on their funded accounts. The profit split can increase based on performance through the scaling plan.

Profit Split Tiers:

• Standard: 80% to trader
• Performance-based: Up to 90% possible through scaling plan
• Scale-up program: Additional benefits available

Traders can earn up to 90% through the Scaling Plan.

Scaling Plan

FTMO offers a scaling plan:

• Traders can scale up their account size based on performance
• Profit split can increase up to 90% through scaling
• Additional capital allocation available for consistent performers

This allows successful traders to grow their capital and increase their profit share.

Payout Methods

Payouts can be processed via the following methods:

• Bank Wire Transfer - Direct wire transfer to your account
• Skrill - Digital wallet payments
• Cryptocurrency - Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and other supported cryptocurrencies

Minimum Payout:

• $20 for Bank Wire Transfer
• $50 for Cryptocurrency

Visit the FTMO payment methods page for more details.

Payout Frequency

FTMO offers flexible payout options:

• Standard Frequency: 30 days (bi-weekly)
• On-Demand Payouts: Available after initial payout
• First Payout: 14 days after first trade (minimum 4 trading days completed)
• Processing Time: Swift, often under 8 hours, typically within 1-2 business days

Payout Process:

1. First payout: 14 days after first trade (minimum 4 trading days)
2. Subsequent payouts: Every 30 days (bi-weekly) or on-demand
3. On-demand payouts: Available after initial payout
4. Automatic processing: All payouts sent to registered payment method

All payouts are processed automatically to your registered payment method.