FTMO FAQ & Complete Guide

The answers below use the dated FTMO rule record. Limits belong to the named program and account stage; they are not universal firm rules.

Research record dated October 1, 2026. Limits can change; use the linked rules for your exact account.

Refreshed 16 October 2026: CFD loss limits, platform list and PickMyTrade cTrader route. Other program figures retain the 1 October 2026 review date.

FTMO: key facts

What evaluation models does FTMO offer?
2-Step (Forex/CFD) — up to $200K — target 10% Challenge / 5% Verification; 1-Step (Forex/CFD) — up to $200K — target 10%; Futures Growth — $50K-$150K — target $3,000 / $6,000 / $9,000 — split 90% payout ratio; Futures Pro — $50K-$150K — target $3,000 / $6,000 / $9,000 — split 90% payout ratio
What daily loss limits apply at FTMO?
CFD 2-Step: 5% of initial balance; CFD 1-Step: 3%. These are different products.
What maximum loss limits apply at FTMO?
CFD 2-Step: 10% static maximum loss; CFD 1-Step: 10% end-of-day trailing maximum loss.
Does FTMO have a consistency rule?
1-Step: best day max 50% of positive days' profit; Futures Growth 40%, Pro 50% best-day rule; 2-Step: none stated
What trading-day or trade-count requirements apply at FTMO?
2-Step: at least 4 trading days
What trading platforms does FTMO support?
MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView
Does FTMO allow automated trading / EAs?
FAQ states algorithmic trading and EAs are permitted if trading stays realistic and replicable live. Third-party EAs risk breaching max capital allocation per strategy; limits of 200 orders at a time and 2,000 requests/day; hyperactive EAs may be forbidden.
Does FTMO allow copy trading?
Copy trading rule not found on pages fetched.
Can I automate FTMO with TradingView via PickMyTrade?
PickMyTrade connection: cTrader. PickMyTrade can reach eligible FTMO cTrader accounts through its cTrader connection, subject to FTMO strategy rules and account access. PickMyTrade cannot automate FTMO MT4, MT5 or TradingView-only accounts. An FTMO Futures connection has not been confirmed.

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This page aggregates publicly available information about FTMO and is not financial, legal, or tax advice. Prop firm rules, plans, fees, and payout policies change frequently — always verify the current terms on FTMO's official website before purchasing an evaluation or activating a funded account. PickMyTrade is an automation bridge, not a prop firm. Funded accounts at prop firms are typically simulated (not real-money) unless otherwise stated by the firm. Trading carries risk of loss. Consult a licensed financial advisor before trading. Last updated: June 2026.

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