FTMO Futures Rules
Every trading rule for FTMO Futures, per program and stage - drawdown, daily loss, consistency, and what you’re allowed to trade. Pulled from the Proplysis firm database, the same data that powers our breach alerts.
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FTMO Futures' Growth has a Trailing EOD max drawdown of $2,000 on 50K, $3,500 on 100K and $5,000 on 150K, with a daily loss limit of $1,000 on 50K, $2,000 on 100K and $3,000 on 150K and a profit target of $3,000 on 50K, $6,000 on 100K and $9,000 on 150K in evaluation. Its consistency rule is best day ≤ 40% of total profit in evaluation; there is no minimum number of trading days; news trading and EAs are both allowed.
Account size
- Max drawdown
- $2,000
- Trailing EOD · 50K account
- Max drawdown
- $3,500
- Trailing EOD · 100K account
- Max drawdown
- $5,000
- Trailing EOD · 150K account
- Daily loss
- $1,000
- Every stage
- Daily loss
- $2,000
- Every stage
- Daily loss
- $3,000
- Every stage
- Profit target
- $3,000
- Evaluation
- Profit target
- $6,000
- Evaluation
- Profit target
- $9,000
- Evaluation
- Consistency
- 40% in evaluation
- Min trading days
- No minimum
- Every stage
- Permissions
- News allowed
- Every stage
- EAs allowed
Headline rules for Growth, 50K account, Evaluation → Sim-Funded Account.Headline rules for Growth, 100K account, Evaluation → Sim-Funded Account.Headline rules for Growth, 150K account, Evaluation → Sim-Funded Account. Last updated 6 Nov 2026.
Programs at a glance
Select a program to see its stages and rules below.
Growth
Evaluation → Sim-Funded AccountShowing the 50K account.Showing the 100K account.Showing the 150K account.
Evaluation
Max drawdown
$2,000$3,500$5,000
Drawdown type Trailing EOD
The loss floor trails your highest end-of-day balance and never moves back down.
Daily loss limit
$1,000$2,000$3,000
Consistency rule
40%
best day ≤ 40% of total profit.
- Profit target$3,000$6,000$9,000
- Min trading daysNo minimum
- Min profitable daysNo minimum
Sim-Funded Account
Max drawdown
$2,000$3,500$5,000
Drawdown type Trailing EOD
The loss floor trails your highest end-of-day balance and never moves back down.
Daily loss limit
$1,000$2,000$3,000
- Min trading daysNo minimum
- Min profitable days4 days
When eligible
First payout
Profit split
90% flat
You keep 90% of profits.
- Minimum withdrawal$20 per request · measured gross
- Winning days4 winning days · $150 (50K) · $250 (100K) · $300 (150K)
- Fee refundno fee refund
Same at every stage
- CME price-limit band2%
Permissions
| Rule | Evaluation | Sim-Funded Account |
|---|---|---|
| Overnight holding | No | No |
| News trading | Yes | Yes |
| EAs / Algos | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend holding | No | No |
| Copy trading | Yes | Yes |
Not stated: Scalping.
Every rule, line by line
This table keeps the firm’s figures for every account size.
| Risk limits | Evaluation | Sim-Funded Account |
|---|---|---|
| Max drawdown | $2,000 (50K) · $3,500 (100K) · $5,000 (150K) | $2,000 (50K) · $3,500 (100K) · $5,000 (150K) |
| Daily loss limit | $1,000 (50K) · $2,000 (100K) · $3,000 (150K) | $1,000 (50K) · $2,000 (100K) · $3,000 (150K) |
| Targets & days | Evaluation | Sim-Funded Account |
|---|---|---|
| Profit target | $3,000 (50K) · $6,000 (100K) · $9,000 (150K) | — |
Consistency rule EvaluationTo pass the Evaluation, the Consistency Rule requires that your single most profitable trading day (the Best Day) does not represent more than 40% of your total profit. | ||
| Min trading days | 0 days | 0 days |
| Min profitable days | 0 days | 4 days |
| Payout gates | Evaluation | Sim-Funded Account |
|---|---|---|
Max per request Sim-Funded Accountlowest of: 50% of net profit · by account size · $2,500 (50K) · $3,000 (100K) · $4,000 (150K) | ||
| Minimum withdrawal | — | $20 per request · measured gross |
| Cadence | — | 4 winning days between payouts · $150 (50K) · $250 (100K) · $300 (150K) |
| Winning days | — | 4 winning days · $150 (50K) · $250 (100K) · $300 (150K) |
Notes Sim-Funded AccountWithdrawable amount is up to 50% of Profit above the Initial Simulated Capital, capped per request; the 90/10… Read the firm’s wordingWithdrawable amount is up to 50% of Profit above the Initial Simulated Capital, capped per request; the 90/10 ratio applies after the cap. At least 50% of each request must be new profit from the current payout cycle. Qualifying days are reviewed at the end of the trading day (4:10 p.m. ET). US clients need a US Tax Identification Number, a W-9 before the first payout and a US bank account at a licensed bank (no fintechs such as Wise or Chime). | ||
| Payment | Evaluation | Sim-Funded Account |
|---|---|---|
| Methods | — | Wise · Wire · Visa Direct · Mastercard Send |
| Other rules | Evaluation | Sim-Funded Account |
|---|---|---|
| Leverage | No leverage is applied. | No leverage is applied. |
Daily close requirement All positions closed and resting orders cancelled before 4:10 p.m. ET (or the market close, if sooner) every trading day | ||
Copy trading only across your own accounts Copying between your own accounts is allowed; signal services, master accounts and copying other traders are forbidden | ||
Opposite positions within one account Opposite positions are allowed on a single account; offsetting risk across accounts is forbidden | ||
Sim-Funded account limit shared across products Up to 3 Sim-Funded Accounts in total across Growth and Pro; Evaluations are unlimited | ||
Live Funded Account by invitation Invitation only at FTMO's discretion; FTMO states daily payout requests with no payout cap and a one-time buffer before the first payout (buffer size not published) | ||
New Evaluation after a breach EvaluationA breached Evaluation is replaced on the next billing date, or immediately with a paid Reset | ||
New profit per payout request Sim-Funded AccountAt least 50% of each requested amount must be new profit from the current payout cycle | ||
Pro
Evaluation → Sim-Funded AccountShowing the 50K account.Showing the 100K account.Showing the 150K account.
Evaluation
Max drawdown
$3,000$4,500$6,000
Drawdown type Trailing EOD
The loss floor trails your highest end-of-day balance and never moves back down.
Daily loss limit
$1,000$1,500$2,000
Consistency rule
50%
best day ≤ 50% of total profit.
- Profit target$3,000$6,000$9,000
- Min trading daysNo minimum
- Min profitable daysNo minimum
Sim-Funded Account
Max drawdown
$3,000$4,500$6,000
Drawdown type Trailing EOD
The loss floor trails your highest end-of-day balance and never moves back down.
Daily loss limit
$1,000$1,500$2,000
- Min trading daysNo minimum
- Min profitable days5 days
When eligible
First payout
Profit split
90% flat
You keep 90% of profits.
- Minimum withdrawal$20 per request · measured gross
- Winning days5 winning days · $200 (50K) · $300 (100K) · $500 (150K)
- Fee refundno fee refund
Same at every stage
- CME price-limit band2%
Permissions
| Rule | Evaluation | Sim-Funded Account |
|---|---|---|
| Overnight holding | No | No |
| News trading | Yes | Yes |
| EAs / Algos | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend holding | No | No |
| Copy trading | Yes | Yes |
Not stated: Scalping.
Every rule, line by line
This table keeps the firm’s figures for every account size.
| Risk limits | Evaluation | Sim-Funded Account |
|---|---|---|
| Max drawdown | $3,000 (50K) · $4,500 (100K) · $6,000 (150K) | $3,000 (50K) · $4,500 (100K) · $6,000 (150K) |
| Daily loss limit | $1,000 (50K) · $1,500 (100K) · $2,000 (150K) | $1,000 (50K) · $1,500 (100K) · $2,000 (150K) |
| Targets & days | Evaluation | Sim-Funded Account |
|---|---|---|
| Profit target | $3,000 (50K) · $6,000 (100K) · $9,000 (150K) | — |
Consistency rule EvaluationTo pass the Evaluation, the Consistency Rule requires that your single most profitable trading day (the Best Day) does not represent more than 50% of your total profit. | ||
| Min trading days | 0 days | 0 days |
| Min profitable days | 0 days | 5 days |
| Payout gates | Evaluation | Sim-Funded Account |
|---|---|---|
| Max per request | — | by account size · $5,000 (50K) · $6,000 (100K) · $8,000 (150K) |
| Minimum withdrawal | — | $20 per request · measured gross |
| Cadence | — | 5 winning days between payouts · $200 (50K) · $300 (100K) · $500 (150K) |
| Winning days | — | 5 winning days · $200 (50K) · $300 (100K) · $500 (150K) |
Notes Sim-Funded AccountWithdrawable amount is up to 100% of Profit above the Initial Simulated Capital, capped per request; the… Read the firm’s wordingWithdrawable amount is up to 100% of Profit above the Initial Simulated Capital, capped per request; the 90/10 ratio applies after the cap. At least 50% of each request must be new profit from the current payout cycle. Qualifying days are reviewed at the end of the trading day (4:10 p.m. ET). US clients need a US Tax Identification Number, a W-9 before the first payout and a US bank account at a licensed bank (no fintechs such as Wise or Chime). | ||
| Payment | Evaluation | Sim-Funded Account |
|---|---|---|
| Methods | — | Wise · Wire · Visa Direct · Mastercard Send |
| Other rules | Evaluation | Sim-Funded Account |
|---|---|---|
| Leverage | No leverage is applied. | No leverage is applied. |
Daily close requirement All positions closed and resting orders cancelled before 4:10 p.m. ET (or the market close, if sooner) every trading day | ||
Copy trading only across your own accounts Copying between your own accounts is allowed; signal services, master accounts and copying other traders are forbidden | ||
Opposite positions within one account Opposite positions are allowed on a single account; offsetting risk across accounts is forbidden | ||
Sim-Funded account limit shared across products Up to 3 Sim-Funded Accounts in total across Growth and Pro; Evaluations are unlimited | ||
Live Funded Account by invitation Invitation only at FTMO's discretion; FTMO states daily payout requests with no payout cap and a one-time buffer before the first payout (buffer size not published) | ||
New Evaluation after a breach EvaluationA breached Evaluation is replaced on the next billing date, or immediately with a paid Reset | ||
New profit per payout request Sim-Funded AccountAt least 50% of each requested amount must be new profit from the current payout cycle | ||
Exotic & Special Rules
Risk
Sim-Funded contract scaling plan
What it means
Sim-Funded starts at 2 / 4 / 6 contracts (50K / 100K / 150K) and scales with end-of-day profit above the starting balance up to 5 / 10 / 15; it scales back down if profit falls
Source ↗Sim-Funded contract scaling plan
What it means
Sim-Funded starts at 2 / 4 / 6 contracts (50K / 100K / 150K) and scales with end-of-day profit above the starting balance up to 5 / 10 / 15; it scales back down if profit falls
Source ↗Restricted Countries
Whether FTMO Futures restricts residents of certain countries from signing up for a challenge - this is about who the firm will onboard, not where you may trade from or receive payouts.
Restricted countries listedThis firm names countries whose residents it will not onboard.
107 countries are listed as restricted. Confirm your eligibility with FTMO Futures before you buy.
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- Afghanistan
- Albania
- American Samoa
- Angola
- Anguilla
- Antarctica
- Antigua & Barbuda
- Australia
- Barbados
- Belarus
- Belize
- Bhutan
- Bouvet Island
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cape Verde
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- China
- Christmas Island
- Cocos (Keeling) Islands
- Comoros
- Cook Islands
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Cuba
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Eswatini
- Falkland Islands
- Fiji
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Grenada
- Guam
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guyana
- Heard & McDonald Islands
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Iraq
- Jamaica
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Malawi
- Mali
- Marshall Islands
- Mauritania
- Mayotte
- Micronesia
- Monaco
- Montserrat
- Myanmar
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Niger
- Niue
- North Korea
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Papua New Guinea
- Puerto Rico
- Russia
- Rwanda
- Samoa
- San Marino
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Solomon Islands
- Somalia
- South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands
- South Sudan
- Sri Lanka
- St. Barthélemy
- St. Kitts & Nevis
- St. Lucia
- Sudan
- Suriname
- Svalbard & Jan Mayen
- Syria
- Tajikistan
- Timor-Leste
- Togo
- Tokelau
- Tonga
- Tunisia
- Turkmenistan
- Tuvalu
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- Ukraine
- United States
- Uzbekistan
- Vanuatu
- Vatican City
- Venezuela
- Vietnam
- Western Sahara
- Yemen
Read the firm’s wording
“Apart from the exceptions listed below, FTMO Futures is available to clients globally, and we accept registrations from natural persons only. If you are already registered with FTMO as a self-employed person or a legal entity, please contact us at support@ftmo.com for more information on the next steps. No specific qualifications are required. Whether you are a beginner or already know your way around trading and are interested in improving yourself, you’re the person we’re looking for. FTMO Futures availability is subject to internal business decisions and changes in compliance with evolving legal and regulatory standards. Also, please note that not all countries are eligible to receive a Live Funded Account. More information is available in the FAQ “ Who is eligible for a Live Funded Account? “. Clients residing in the United States For clients residing in the United States, eligibility is assessed on residency, not on nationality. For eligibility purposes, the United States includes the 50 states as well as the following U.S. territories: American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, United States Minor Outlying Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. However, we do not currently accept residents of the following US states: Arkansas, Delaware, Louisiana, Montana, and South Carolina. FTMO does not provide FTMO Futures to the following categories of individuals: Persons under the age of 18; Individuals listed on international sanctions lists; Individuals with a criminal record related to financial crime or terrorism; Persons previously banned due to a breach of contract; As a legal US resident, you must also meet the following conditions: You must have a valid U.S. Tax Identification Number (e.g. Social Security Number). Without the U.S. Tax Identification Number, you will not be able to receive a Payout. You will be required to provide proof of ownership for the U.S. bank account where you wish to receive your Payout when requested. The bank must be a fully licensed and regulated banking institution. Fintech and digital-only payment institutions (e.g., Wise, Chime) are not accepted. All FTMO Traders are required to submit a completed IRS Form (W-9) as part of the process for receiving their first Payout. Clients residing outside the United States FTMO does not provide FTMO Futures to the following categories of individuals: Persons under the age of 18; Persons (both nationals and residents) from Iran, Syria, Myanmar, and North Korea; Individuals listed on international sanctions lists; Individuals with a criminal record related to financial crime or terrorism; Persons previously banned due to a breach of contract; Conditional exceptions: Nationals of Iran, Syria, or Myanmar may be accepted only if both of the following conditions are met: They provide valid documentation confirming residency in a country that is part of the European Economic Area (EEA) ; We are able to verify a bank account held in their name , issued by a traditional bank (not a neobank or fintech) operating within an EEA country . Residency-based restrictions: Due to business decisions based on risk management considerations, FTMO does not provide FTMO Futures to clients in the countries and regions listed in the following table. Afghanistan; Albania; Angola; Anguilla; Antarctica; Antigua and Barbuda; Australia; Barbados; Belarus; Belize; Bhutan; Bouvet Island; Burkina Faso; Burundi; Cape Verde; Central African Republic; Chad; China; Christmas Island; Cocos (Keeling) Islands; Comoros; Congo (Republic); Cook Islands; Côte d’Ivoire; Cuba; Djibouti; Dominica; Equatorial Guinea; Eritrea; Eswatini; Falkland Islands; Fiji; Gabon; Gambia; Ghana; Grenada; Guinea; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Heard and McDonald Islands; Holy See (Vatican City State); Indonesia; Iraq; Jamaica; Jordan; Kazakhstan; Kenya; Kiribati; Kosovo; Kyrgyzstan; Laos; Lesotho; Liberia; Libya; Malawi; Mali; Marshall Islands; Mauritania; Mayotte; Micronesia; Monaco; Montserrat; Namibia; Nauru; Niger; Niue; Papua New Guinea; Russian Federation; Rwanda; Saint Barthélemy; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Samoa; San Marino; Sao Tome and Principe; Seychelles; Sierra Leone; Solomon Islands; Somalia; South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands; South Sudan; Sri Lanka; Sudan; Suriname; Svalbard and Jan Mayen; Tajikistan; Timor-Leste; Togo; Tokelau; Tonga; Tunisia; Turkmenistan; Tuvalu; Ukraine; Uzbekistan; Vanuatu; Venezuela; Vietnam; Western Sahara; Yemen”
Source · Verified 23 Oct 2026
Frequently asked
What is FTMO Futures' drawdown type?
Trailing EOD
What is FTMO Futures' daily loss limit?
$1,000 / $2,000 / $3,000 on 50K / 100K / 150K (Growth) and $1,000 / $1,500 / $2,000 on 50K / 100K / 150K (Pro)
Does FTMO Futures allow news trading?
Yes
Does FTMO Futures allow weekend holding?
No
What is FTMO Futures' minimum trading days requirement?
0 days
Does FTMO Futures restrict traders from certain countries?
This firm names countries whose residents it will not onboard. In FTMO Futures' own words: "Apart from the exceptions listed below, FTMO Futures is available to clients globally, and we accept registrations from natural persons only. If you are already registered with FTMO as a self-employed person or a legal entity, please contact us at support@ftmo.com for more information on the next steps. No specific qualifications are required. Whether you are a beginner or already know your way around trading and are interested in improving yourself, you’re the person we’re looking for. FTMO Futures availability is subject to internal business decisions and changes in compliance with evolving legal and regulatory standards. Also, please note that not all countries are eligible to receive a Live Funded Account. More information is available in the FAQ “ Who is eligible for a Live Funded Account? “. Clients residing in the United States For clients residing in the United States, eligibility is assessed on residency, not on nationality. For eligibility purposes, the United States includes the 50 states as well as the following U.S. territories: American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, United States Minor Outlying Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. However, we do not currently accept residents of the following US states: Arkansas, Delaware, Louisiana, Montana, and South Carolina. FTMO does not provide FTMO Futures to the following categories of individuals: Persons under the age of 18; Individuals listed on international sanctions lists; Individuals with a criminal record related to financial crime or terrorism; Persons previously banned due to a breach of contract; As a legal US resident, you must also meet the following conditions: You must have a valid U.S. Tax Identification Number (e.g. Social Security Number). Without the U.S. Tax Identification Number, you will not be able to receive a Payout. You will be required to provide proof of ownership for the U.S. bank account where you wish to receive your Payout when requested. The bank must be a fully licensed and regulated banking institution. Fintech and digital-only payment institutions (e.g., Wise, Chime) are not accepted. All FTMO Traders are required to submit a completed IRS Form (W-9) as part of the process for receiving their first Payout. Clients residing outside the United States FTMO does not provide FTMO Futures to the following categories of individuals: Persons under the age of 18; Persons (both nationals and residents) from Iran, Syria, Myanmar, and North Korea; Individuals listed on international sanctions lists; Individuals with a criminal record related to financial crime or terrorism; Persons previously banned due to a breach of contract; Conditional exceptions: Nationals of Iran, Syria, or Myanmar may be accepted only if both of the following conditions are met: They provide valid documentation confirming residency in a country that is part of the European Economic Area (EEA) ; We are able to verify a bank account held in their name , issued by a traditional bank (not a neobank or fintech) operating within an EEA country . Residency-based restrictions: Due to business decisions based on risk management considerations, FTMO does not provide FTMO Futures to clients in the countries and regions listed in the following table. Afghanistan; Albania; Angola; Anguilla; Antarctica; Antigua and Barbuda; Australia; Barbados; Belarus; Belize; Bhutan; Bouvet Island; Burkina Faso; Burundi; Cape Verde; Central African Republic; Chad; China; Christmas Island; Cocos (Keeling) Islands; Comoros; Congo (Republic); Cook Islands; Côte d’Ivoire; Cuba; Djibouti; Dominica; Equatorial Guinea; Eritrea; Eswatini; Falkland Islands; Fiji; Gabon; Gambia; Ghana; Grenada; Guinea; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Heard and McDonald Islands; Holy See (Vatican City State); Indonesia; Iraq; Jamaica; Jordan; Kazakhstan; Kenya; Kiribati; Kosovo; Kyrgyzstan; Laos; Lesotho; Liberia; Libya; Malawi; Mali; Marshall Islands; Mauritania; Mayotte; Micronesia; Monaco; Montserrat; Namibia; Nauru; Niger; Niue; Papua New Guinea; Russian Federation; Rwanda; Saint Barthélemy; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Samoa; San Marino; Sao Tome and Principe; Seychelles; Sierra Leone; Solomon Islands; Somalia; South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands; South Sudan; Sri Lanka; Sudan; Suriname; Svalbard and Jan Mayen; Tajikistan; Timor-Leste; Togo; Tokelau; Tonga; Tunisia; Turkmenistan; Tuvalu; Ukraine; Uzbekistan; Vanuatu; Venezuela; Vietnam; Western Sahara; Yemen"
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