About FTMO
FTMO, based in the Czech Republic and established in January 2015, is a CFD firm offering 2 Steps and 1 Step program types. Account sizes range from $10,000 to $200,000. Supported platforms include MT5, cTrader, DXTrade and MT4. Tradable instruments include Forex, Indices, Commodities, Stocks and Cryptocurrencies. Leverage options include a Normal setting with 1:100 on Forex and exotic pairs and 1:50 for Metals CFDs, Cash CFDs and Futures CFDs, and a Swing setting with 1:30 on Forex and exotic pairs and 1:15 for Metals, Cash and Futures CFDs.
Key Information
Quick Stats
Trading Rules
Consistency Rule: While not a hard rule, FTMO has a "Best Day" guideline for certain account types where your most profitable day should not exceed 50% of your total profit.
EA Details: Legitimate automated strategies are permitted, but High Frequency Trading and arbitrage are forbidden.
News Trading Details: For Standard accounts, no trading 2 minutes before and after high-impact news releases.
Drawdown Basis: Balance
Drawdown Measurement: Absolute
Funding & Account
Available Instruments
Payout Policy
Scaling Plan
Forex Details
Spreads & Commissions
| Asset Class | Avg. Spread | Commission |
|---|---|---|
| forex | 0.03 pips | $5 per lot |
| metals | 0.10 pips | 0.0014%/Volume |
| crypto | 0.0325% per side | 0.0650%/Volume |
| indices | 0 | — |
| commodities | 0.15% | — |