Forex & CFD prop firm2-Step FTMO Challenge
FTMO review (2026)
This review covers FTMO's 2-Step FTMO Challenge (forex/CFD). Every rule below is read from FTMO's own website or help centre; anything we could not confirm there is marked "Not confirmed" instead of being filled from review sites.
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Last checked · 9 of 9 rule fields confirmed on official pages · sources at the bottom.
FTMO rules at a glance
- From
- €89$10K account · up to $200K
- Profit split
- 80%90% with Scaling Plan
- Profit target
- 10%then 5%
- Max drawdown
- 10%static
- Daily loss
- 5%
- Min. trading days
- 4
- Time limit
- Unlimited
- Payouts
- On request, from day 14 after first trade
Which fields are confirmed?
- Prices: confirmed
- Profit target: confirmed
- Max drawdown: confirmed
- Daily loss: confirmed
- Min. trading days: confirmed
- Time limit: confirmed
- Profit split: confirmed
- Payouts: confirmed
- Platforms: confirmed
Coverage of official data, not a rating.
Challenge fee by account size
- $10K€89
- $25K€250
- $50K€345
- $100K€540
- $200K€1,080
Fees are charged in EUR.
Platforms
MT4 · MT5 · cTrader · TradingView
FTMO pros
- Static 10% max loss that does not trail your equity.
- No deadline on either phase.
- Four platforms, including TradingView.
FTMO cons
- Fees are in EUR, so the USD cost moves with the exchange rate.
- Phase-1 target (10%) is higher than FundedNext or Maven (8%).
Who FTMO suits
Forex and CFD traders who want a long-established 2-step with a static drawdown, no deadline and a choice of platforms.
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| Rule | FTMO |
|---|---|
| Program | 2-Step FTMO Challenge |
| Market | Forex / CFD |
| Evaluation price | $10K €89 · $25K €250 · $50K €345 · $100K €540 · $200K €1,080 |
| Profit target | 10% then 5% |
| Max drawdown | 10% static |
| Daily loss limit | 5% |
| Minimum trading days | 4 |
| Time limit | Unlimited |
| Profit split | 80% (90% with Scaling Plan) |
| Payouts | On request, from day 14 after first trade |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView |
FAQ
How much does the FTMO 2-Step FTMO Challenge cost?
FTMO lists €89 for $10K, €250 for $25K, €345 for $50K, €540 for $100K, €1,080 for $200K. Fees are charged in EUR.
What is the FTMO profit target?
2-Step FTMO Challenge: 10% then 5%. Minimum trading days: 4. Time limit: Unlimited.
What are the FTMO drawdown rules?
Max drawdown: 10% static. Daily loss limit: 5%.
What is the FTMO profit split and payout schedule?
Profit split: 80% (90% with Scaling Plan). Payouts: On request, from day 14 after first trade.
Which platforms does FTMO support?
MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView.
Is a prop firm challenge fee a safe way to start trading?
Treat the fee as money you can lose. Most traders do not pass evaluations, funded accounts are usually simulated, and firms can change their rules. Read the firm's own terms before paying and see our risk warning.
Sources (4)
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