FTMO Trading Rules Explained
Prague-based firm operating since 2015 with 2-step, 1-step and instant CFD programs.
FTMO rules: what you can and can't do
News trading: Not allowed
Trading close to high-impact news is restricted. Check the firm's news window before CPI, NFP or FOMC.
Holding overnight: Allowed
You can keep positions open past the end of the trading day.
Holding over the weekend: Not allowed
Close every position before the market closes on Friday.
EAs, bots & algorithms: Allowed
Automated strategies are allowed, within the firm's fair-use rules.
Copy trading: Not stated
The firm doesn't say. Ask support in writing before you rely on it.
Hedging: Not stated
The firm doesn't say. Ask support in writing before you rely on it.
Loss limits by plan
FTMO Challenge (2-Step)
- Daily
- 5%
- Max
- 10%
- Min days
- 4
Static. Your loss limit is fixed from the starting balance. Profits never move it up, so gains give you extra room.
FTMO Challenge (1-Step)
- Daily
- 3%
- Max
- 10%
- Min days
- 0
Trailing (end of day). Your loss limit follows your highest end-of-day balance. Swings during the day don't move it.
FTMO Instant Account
- Daily
- 3%
- Max
- 10%
- Min days
- 0
Trailing (intraday). Your loss limit follows your highest equity in real time, including open trades. A big unrealised win can raise it.
Fine print
- Consistency rule: 1-Step: 50% consistency rule; Instant: 30%; none on 2-Step. How consistency rules work →
- Maximum leverage: 1:100
- Scaling plan: Account size +25% every 4 months (10% net profit and 2 processed rewards), up to $2,000,000 combined; not for Instant
- Fee refund: the evaluation fee is refunded with a payout.