FTMO review 2026: pricing, rules and payouts assessed
FTMO was assessed against the same criteria applied to every firm: published pricing, published rules and customer ratings. It is rated 7.0 and placed 7 of 31.
Summary
Headquartered in Prague, FTMO ranks among Europe's most established prop firms. Traders may select a 2-Step or 1-Step challenge on accounts between $10,000 and $200,000; on the 2-Step, the fee is refunded with the first payout. FTMO is widely regarded as the industry reference point.
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Rating breakdown
Placed 7 of 31 in our overall rankings. The 7.0 rating is composed as follows:
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros
- Operating since 2015, with a strong Trustpilot rating
- Payment by card, bank transfer, Skrill or cryptocurrency
- 2-Step fee refunded with the first payout
- Broad platform selection: MT4, MT5, cTrader and TradingView
Cons
- Not among the most affordable options assessed
- News trading restricted on the standard account (2-minute window)
FTMO programmes
| Program | Type | Sizes | From | Profit split |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Step Standard | 1-Step | 10K–200K | €79 | 90% |
| 2-Step Standard | 2-Step | 10K–200K | €89 | 80% |
| Instant | Instant | 5K–100K | €169 | 90% |
Standard list prices excluding discount codes, verified on 14 November 2026. Firms revise pricing frequently; please confirm on the firm's website before purchase.
$100,000 challenges
| Program | Type | Price | Target | Daily loss | Max loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Step Standard | 1-Step | €499 | 10% | 3% | 10% |
| 2-Step Standard | 2-Step | €540 | 10% / 5% | 5% | 10% |
| Instant | Instant | €2,999 | None (instant) | 3% | 10% |
Permitted strategies
Restricted indicates the practice is permitted subject to conditions, for instance a brief prohibition either side of major releases. Full terms appear on the firm's website.
Platforms and payments
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Questions and answers
Is FTMO a reputable firm?
FTMO has operated since 2015 and is among the most established prop firms. It has also acquired the broker OANDA.
What does an FTMO challenge cost?
The 2-Step ranges from €89 (10K) to €1,080 (200K); the 1-Step from €79 to €999. The currency is selected at checkout.
What profit share does FTMO offer?
The 2-Step begins at 80%, rising to 90% under the scaling plan. The 1-Step pays 90% from the outset.
What is the cost of a FTMO 100K challenge?
The most affordable FTMO 100K challenge with a share of at least 80% is 1-Step Standard (1-step) at €499.
Does FTMO accept traders resident in South Africa?
Yes. South Africa does not feature on FTMO's list of restricted countries. Such lists are revised from time to time, so please verify the terms at registration.