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FTMO

A Czech firm and one of the longest-running in the industry. It offers a 2-step and a 1-step challenge.

Rules reviewed on September 27, 2026. Source: FTMO’s official website.

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    FTMO programs

    FTMO Challenge 2-Step

    FTMO
    Target
    10% + 5%
    Daily loss
    5%
    Maximum loss
    10% static
    Minimum days
    4 trading days in each phase

    Accounts: 10K, 25K, 50K, 100K, 200K

    Checked on September 27, 2026 on FTMO’s official website.

    FTMO Challenge 1-Step

    FTMO
    Target
    10%
    Daily loss
    3%
    Maximum loss
    10% trailing, end of day

    Accounts: 10K, 25K, 50K, 100K, 200K

    Checked on September 27, 2026 on FTMO’s official website.

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    Frequently asked questions

    What is the maximum daily loss at FTMO?

    FTMO Challenge 2-Step: 5% of the initial balance ($5,000 on a 100K account); FTMO Challenge 1-Step: 3% of the initial balance ($3,000 on a 100K account). The daily loss resets at 00:00 (Prague time): your limit for the day is the balance at the start of the day minus 5% of the initial balance.

    Is FTMO’s maximum loss static or trailing?

    FTMO Challenge 2-Step: 10%, static, from the initial balance; FTMO Challenge 1-Step: 10%, trailing at the end of the day.

    What profit target does FTMO require?

    FTMO Challenge 2-Step: 10% in phase 1 and 5% in phase 2, minimum 4 trading days in each phase; FTMO Challenge 1-Step: 10%.

    Are these FTMO rules up to date?

    They were checked on FTMO’s official website on September 27, 2026. Prop firms change their rules often: confirm them on their website or in your dashboard before trading.

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