FTMO incelemesi
Reference firm with the longest payment history in the industry
8.5
Ranked 2 out of 13 firms
- Rule Set
- 4/5
- Cost
- 3/5
- Payout
- 5/5
- Transparency
- 5/5
FTMO is a firm operating since 2014 and considered the de facto reference point of the industry. Its rule set is not aggressive, its payment record is unmatched in the industry. In return, it is one of the most expensive options and profit split starts at %80.
Our independent verification of payout proof has not been completed yet. Do your own research before opening an account.
- Founded
- 2014
- Headquarters
- Prague, Czechia
- Profit Share
- %80 → %90 with Scaling Plan
- Max. Allocation
- $200.000 (higher with scaling)
- Payout Cycle
- 1-3 days
FTMO challenge rules
The vast majority of disqualifications stem from exceeding the loss limit rather than failing to reach the profit target. The following limits are the boundaries where you must define your risk per trade.
| Plan | Profit Target | Daily Loss | Total Loss | Min. Days | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTMO Challenge | %10 → %5 | %5 | %10 | 4 | $155 |
Platforms: MT4, MT5, cTrader, DXtrade · Account sizes: $10.000, $25.000, $50.000, $100.000, $200.000
Copy trading, signal and EA usage
This is the most common reason that can cause you to lose your funded account. In case of a rule violation, the account may be closed without paying out accumulated profit.
Copy Trading
Unverified — ask the firm before using.
Sinyal Servisi
Unverified — ask the firm in writing before using.
EA / Otomatik Sistem
Conditional — check the firm's rule text for restrictions.
Pros
- + Uninterrupted operation since 2014 — longest history in the industry
- + 200.000+ funded traders; payment record is %99,8 in independent compilations
- + Static drawdown — much more manageable compared to trailing
- + Broad platform support (MT4, MT5, cTrader, DXtrade)
Eksileri
- − ~$540 for $100k — among the most expensive options on the list
- − Profit split starts at %80; competitors have %85-95
- − %10 profit target is harder compared to competitors with %8
A trader who prioritizes security over price and wants to keep the risk of the firm closing close to zero.
Payout track record
Durum: Monitored (son kontrol: 2026-08-19)
- · 200.000+ funded traders, uninterrupted operation since 2014
- · %99,8 on-time payment rate in independent review compilations (2025-2026 period)
- · Payment failure category does not appear in 2025-2026 complaint analyses
The industry's strongest payment record, but as FXPARTNER we have not conducted our own check. For 'verified', 3 independent proofs with recorded sources from the last 30 days + confirmation of a working withdrawal method for Turkish users are required.
Frequently asked questions about FTMO
Is FTMO reliable?
FTMO is a prop firm founded in 2014. It scores 8.5 out of 10 in FXPARTNER’s independent evaluation. Payout proof status is currently “Monitored”. The industry's strongest payment record, but as FXPARTNER we have not conducted our own check. For 'verified', 3 independent proofs with recorded sources from the last 30 days + confirmation of a working withdrawal method for Turkish users are required. Since more than 80 firms in the prop firm industry closed between 2020-2026, regardless of the firm, you should consider the challenge fee as an amount you can afford to lose.
How much is the FTMO challenge fee?
Challenge fees at FTMO start at $155. Account sizes: $10.000, $25.000, $50.000, $100.000, $200.000. We currently do not have a verified discount code.
What are the FTMO rules?
FTMO Challenge: profit target %10, followed by %5, daily loss limit %5, total loss limit %10, minimum 4 trading days. Profit split: %80 → %90 with Scaling Plan. Payout cycle: 1-3 days.
Can copy trading and signals be used at FTMO?
Copy trading: Unverified — ask the firm before using. Signal service: Unverified — ask the firm in writing before using. EA (automated system): Conditional — check the firm's rule text for restrictions. Rule violation may result in closure of the account without payment of accumulated profit; therefore, it is recommended to obtain written confirmation from the firm before using any automated tool or external signal.
How to pass the FTMO challenge?
At FTMO, the vast majority of disqualifications stem not from failing to reach the profit target, but from exceeding the loss limit. In the strictest plan daily limit %5, total limit %10. This means you need to calculate your risk per trade in advance based on the account size — a single excessive position can trigger both limits. You can use our position calculator to calculate position size.