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FTMO rules: limits and targets by program Daily loss limit, max drawdown, profit target and profit split for FTMO programs. Each program is labeled checked (with a date) or not checked, with a link to the firm's rules page.
Updated October 1, 2026
CFD
FTMO Challenge: 1-Step (Standard) Checked October 1, 2026 Source
Steps 1-Step
Account sizes 10,000, 25,000, 50,000, 100,000, 200,000
Platforms MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView Phase 1
Profit target 10%
Daily loss limit 3% · basis: balance at day start · resets: 00:00 CE(S)T
Max drawdown 10% · trailing, recalculated at end of day · from the peak balance
Minimum trading days not stated by the firm
Consistency threshold 50% · to pass the phase
Profit split not stated by the firm Funded account
Daily loss limit 3% · basis: balance at day start · resets: 00:00 CE(S)T
Max drawdown 10% · trailing, recalculated at end of day · from the peak balance
Minimum trading days not stated by the firm
Consistency threshold 50% · for payouts
Profit split 90% Details and exceptions: see the firm's rules page
CFD
FTMO Challenge: 2-Step (Standard) Checked October 1, 2026 Source
Steps 2-Step
Account sizes 10,000, 25,000, 50,000, 100,000, 200,000
Platforms MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView Phase 1
Profit target 10%
Daily loss limit 5% · basis: balance at day start · resets: 00:00 CE(S)T
Max drawdown 10% · static · from the initial balance
Minimum trading days 4 days
Consistency not stated by the firm
Profit split not stated by the firm Phase 2
Profit target 5%
Daily loss limit 5% · basis: balance at day start · resets: 00:00 CE(S)T
Max drawdown 10% · static · from the initial balance
Minimum trading days 4 days
Consistency not stated by the firm
Profit split not stated by the firm Funded account
Daily loss limit 5% · basis: balance at day start · resets: 00:00 CE(S)T
Max drawdown 10% · static · from the initial balance
Minimum trading days not stated by the firm
Consistency not stated by the firm
Profit split 80%, up to 90% Details and exceptions: see the firm's rules page
CFD
FTMO Challenge: 2-Step (Swing) Checked October 1, 2026 Source
Steps 2-Step
Account sizes 10,000, 25,000, 50,000, 100,000, 200,000
Platforms MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView Phase 1
Profit target 10%
Daily loss limit 5% · basis: balance at day start · resets: 00:00 CE(S)T
Max drawdown 10% · static · from the initial balance
Minimum trading days 4 days
Consistency not stated by the firm
Profit split not stated by the firm Phase 2
Profit target 5%
Daily loss limit 5% · basis: balance at day start · resets: 00:00 CE(S)T
Max drawdown 10% · static · from the initial balance
Minimum trading days 4 days
Consistency not stated by the firm
Profit split not stated by the firm Funded account
Daily loss limit 5% · basis: balance at day start · resets: 00:00 CE(S)T
Max drawdown 10% · static · from the initial balance
Minimum trading days not stated by the firm
Consistency not stated by the firm
Profit split 80%, up to 90% Details and exceptions: see the firm's rules page
Futures
FTMO Futures: Growth Checked October 1, 2026 Source
Steps 1-Step
Account sizes 50,000, 100,000, 150,000 Phase 1
Profit target 6%
Daily loss limit not stated by the firm
Max drawdown 3.5% · trailing until it reaches the initial balance · from the peak balance
Minimum trading days not stated by the firm
Consistency threshold 40% · to pass the phase
Profit split not stated by the firm Funded account
Daily loss limit 2% · basis: balance at day start
Max drawdown 3.5% · trailing until it reaches the initial balance · from the peak balance
Minimum trading days not stated by the firm
Consistency not stated by the firm
Profit split 90% Details and exceptions: see the firm's rules page
Checked October 1, 2026 Source
Steps 1-Step
Account sizes 50,000, 100,000, 150,000 Phase 1
Profit target 6%
Daily loss limit 1.5% · basis: balance at day start
Max drawdown 4.5% · trailing until it reaches the initial balance · from the peak balance
Minimum trading days not stated by the firm
Consistency threshold 50% · to pass the phase
Profit split not stated by the firm Funded account
Daily loss limit 1.5% · basis: balance at day start
Max drawdown 4.5% · trailing until it reaches the initial balance · from the peak balance
Minimum trading days not stated by the firm
Consistency not stated by the firm
Profit split 90% Details and exceptions: see the firm's rules page
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