How to Pass the FTMO Challenge
To pass the FTMO challenge, reach the 10% / 5% (2-Step) or 10% (1-Step) profit target while never breaching the 10% maximum drawdown or the 5% daily loss limit, across a 2-phase evaluation. Once funded you keep 80/20 – 90/10 of profits.
FTMO challenge rules
- Profit target: 10% / 5% (2-Step) or 10% (1-Step)
- Max drawdown: 10%
- Daily loss limit: 5%
- Evaluation: 2-phase
Steps to pass FTMO
- Know the exact targets. Hit a 10% / 5% (2-Step) or 10% (1-Step) profit target while keeping total losses under 10% and any single day under 5%.
- Risk small per trade. Size every position so a bad day can't breach the 5% daily limit — most passers risk well under 1% per trade.
- Clear the 2-phase evaluation steadily. Reach the 10% / 5% (2-Step) or 10% (1-Step) target over multiple sessions rather than one big trade.
- Follow FTMO's rules. Minimum 4 trading days per phase Max 10% overall loss
- Track and review every trade. Use a trade journal and a drawdown calculator to stay inside the limits.
Frequently asked questions
What is the FTMO profit target?
FTMO's evaluation requires a 10% / 5% (2-Step) or 10% (1-Step) profit target while staying within a 10% maximum drawdown.
Can you fail the FTMO challenge?
Yes — the most common ways to fail are breaching the 10% max drawdown or the 5% daily loss limit.
How much does the FTMO challenge cost?
FTMO challenges start from $155 – $1,080; once funded you keep 80/20 – 90/10 of profits.