FTMO review (2026): pricing, rules and payouts
FTMO was evaluated on the same basis as every firm we cover: published pricing, published rules and customer reputation. It scores 7.0, ranking 7 of 25.
Report card
Top marks for trust. Loses points on price.
In brief
FTMO, from Prague, has set the standard for much of the industry and remains one of Europe's longest-established prop firms. It pairs a 2-Step with a 1-Step challenge across $10,000 to $200,000 accounts, and returns the 2-Step fee with your first payout.
The score, explained
Ranked 7 of 25 in our ranking. The 7.0 score is built as follows:
Highlights and drawbacks
Pros
- Established in 2015, with a strong Trustpilot reputation
- Card, bank transfer, Skrill and crypto payments
- 2-Step fee returned with the first payout
- MT4, MT5, cTrader and TradingView
Cons
- Priced above many alternatives here
- A 2-minute news window on the standard account
The FTMO range
| 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% |
Published list prices, excluding promotional codes, confirmed on 14 November 2026. Pricing changes frequently; confirm with the firm 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 trading styles
Restricted denotes permission with conditions, such as a short no-trade window around major announcements. Full terms are on the firm's website.
Platforms, deposits and withdrawals
FTMO against its peers
Questions, answered
How established is FTMO?
FTMO has operated since 2015, ranks among the best-known prop firms and owns the broker OANDA.
What does FTMO charge?
The 2-Step costs €89 (10K) to €1,080 (200K); the 1-Step €79 to €999. Currency is chosen at checkout.
What split does FTMO pay?
The 2-Step begins at 80% and reaches 90% through scaling; the 1-Step pays 90% from the outset.
What does a FTMO 100K challenge cost?
The lowest-priced FTMO 100K challenge paying at least 80% is 1-Step Standard (1-step), at €499.
Is FTMO open to traders based in the UAE?
Yes. The UAE does not appear on FTMO's list of restricted countries. Such lists are updated over time, so review the terms when registering.