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What is 'Trading according to a real market'?
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What are the requirements for an affiliate payout?
What are the key promotional rules I must follow?
How do the FTMO and FTMO US Affiliate Programmes differ?
All FAQ
Futures
What is 'Trading according to a real market'?
What is 'Trading according to a real market'?
Trading must be legitimate, and traders must not use practices that they would not use if trading on a real market. A strategy is allowed as long as it does not interfere with legitimate trading, exploit the simulated environment, or constitute a Forbidden Trading Practice.
Please note that the Evaluation and Sim-Funded stages are simulated, using fictitious capital with market quotes based on the real market. We emulate the conditions of a real market and require proper risk management, because consistent, genuine trading is what may ultimately qualify you for a Live Funded Account with real capital.
We recommend that you familiarise yourself with Forbidden Trading Practices before you start.
Why should I join FTMO?
Why is there a fee?
− How do I become an FTMO Trader?
+ Who is an FTMO Trader, and how do I become one?
Can I modify my platform or account type?
How to start?
Start Your Evaluation Today
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Unlimited Evaluation Accounts
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Trade with up to 3 Sim-Funded accounts
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Up to $450,000 in simulated capital
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Keep up to 90% of your simulated profits
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CFDs
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Futures
New with FTMO
What is FTMO?
− Where is your office? How do I contact you?
− How to Start?
+ Why should I join FTMO?
Who can join FTMO Futures?
Is FTMO a trustworthy company?
− Why should I join FTMO?
+ Where is your office? How do I contact you?
+ How to Start?
Can I trade FTMO Futures together with other FTMO products?
+ Orders & Billings
+ How does the payment for the Evaluation work? Is it one-time fee or a subscription?
+ What payment methods are available?
+ What happens if my card gets declined during the subscription?
+ I paid for my Evaluation, when will I get the account?
+ Can I cancel my subscription?
Evaluation
Who is an FTMO Trader, and how do I become one?
How long does it take to become an FTMO Trader?
How do the Growth and Pro products differ?
− When do I complete FTMO Identity?
+ What is FTMO Identity, and when do I complete it?
I have successfully passed the Evaluation, what to do now?
+ Sim-Funded Account
+ How do I withdraw my payout from a Sim-Funded Account?
+ How does a Sim-Funded Account work from the technical side?
+ What is the legal relationship between an FTMO Trader and FTMO after signing the FTMO Futures Sim-Funded Account Terms & Conditions?
+ Live Funded Account
+ Who is eligible for a Live Funded Account?
+ Trading Objectives
+ What are the Trading Objectives?
+ How does your Consistency Rule work?
+ What is the difference between Balance and Equity?
Rules
− How many accounts can I have?
Can I trade news?
+ Can I hold positions overnight or over the weekend?
Can I travel or use VPN/VPS?
Can I merge my trading accounts?
− Do I have to close my positions before the market close or before the weekend?
+ How many accounts can I have?
What is the rule about trading within 2% of a CME price limit?
What is 'Trading according to a real market'?
Which instruments can I trade and what strategies am I allowed to use?
Section: What is 'Trading according to a real market'?
− Trading Objectives
− What are the Trading Objectives, and what happens if I violate them?
− How does your Consistency Rule work?
− What is the difference between Balance and Equity?
− Sim-Funded Account
− What is the legal relationship between an FTMO Trader and FTMO after signing the FTMO Futures Sim-Funded Account Terms & Conditions?
− How do I withdraw my payout from a Sim-Funded Account?
− How does a Sim-Funded Account work from the technical side?
− Live Funded Account
− Who is eligible for a Live Funded Account?
− Orders & Billings
− How does the payment for the Evaluation work? Is it one-time fee or a subscription?
− What payment methods are available?
− Can I cancel my subscription?
− What happens if my card gets declined during the subscription?
− I paid for my Evaluation, when will I get the account?
− Platforms & Market Data
+ Platforms & Account Specifications
Which platforms can I use for trading?
+ What are the account specifications?
+ What is the CME Non-Professional Attestation?
+ How does the FTMO technical infrastructure work?
Can I modify my platform?
How do I log in to Tradovate?
How do I log in to NinjaTrader?
How do I log in to TradingView?
− How does the FTMO technical infrastructure work?
− What is the CME Non-Professional Attestation?
− Do you provide the market data? Is Depth of Market included?
− Instruments & Specifications
− What are the account specifications?
+ Instruments
What is the maximum number of contracts I can trade?
What happens during the contract expiry?
+ Do you provide the market data? Is Depth of Market included?
Which instruments can I trade with FTMO Futures?
Applications & other Services
Do you offer a Free Trial?
Can I use FTMO Points to subscribe to the FTMO Futures Evaluation?
Affiliate Programme
How does the FTMO Affiliate Programme work?
What is the application and approval process?
− Are there countries where I cannot refer clients or receive payouts?
+ Are there country restrictions for affiliates and referred clients?
How do I earn commissions as an affiliate?
How does the affiliate levels system work?
How do FTMO Futures commissions work?
What is my affiliate code and how do traders use it?
How does attribution work for FTMO Futures referrals?
Do traders I referred before the FTMO Futures launch earn me Futures commissions?
How does the commission approval process work?
In which currency are my commissions calculated and paid?
What are the requirements for an affiliate payout?
What are the key promotional rules I must follow?
How do the FTMO and FTMO US Affiliate Programmes differ?
All FAQ
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How do I log in to Tradovate?
How do I log in to NinjaTrader?
How do I log in to TradingView?
How does the FTMO technical infrastructure work?
What is the CME Non-Professional Attestation?
Do you provide the market data? Is Depth of Market included?
Instruments & Specifications
What are the account specifications?
What is the maximum number of contracts I can trade?
What happens during the contract expiry?
Which instruments can I trade with FTMO Futures?
Applications & other Services
Section: What is 'Trading according to a real market'?
− How about a Free Trial?
+ Do you offer a Free Trial?
Can I use FTMO Points to subscribe to the FTMO Futures Evaluation?
Affiliate Programme
How does the FTMO Affiliate Programme work?
What is the application and approval process?
Are there countries where I cannot refer clients or receive payouts?
How do I earn commissions as an affiliate?
How does the affiliate levels system work?
How do FTMO Futures commissions work?
What is my affiliate code and how do traders use it?
How does attribution work for FTMO Futures referrals?
Do traders I referred before the FTMO Futures launch earn me Futures commissions?
How does the commission approval process work?
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What is 'Trading according to a real market'?
What is 'Trading according to a real market'?
Trading must be legitimate, and traders must not use practices that they would not use if trading on a real market. A strategy is allowed as long as it does not interfere with legitimate trading, exploit the simulated environment, or constitute a Forbidden Trading Practice.
Please note that the Evaluation and Sim-Funded stages are simulated, using fictitious capital with market quotes based on the real market. We emulate the conditions of a real market and require proper risk management, because consistent, genuine trading is what may ultimately qualify you for a Live Funded Account with real capital.
We recommend that you familiarise yourself with Forbidden Trading Practices before you start.
Why should I join FTMO?
Why is there a fee?
How do I become an FTMO Trader?
Can I modify my platform or account type?
How to start?
Start Your Evaluation Today
-
Section: What is 'Trading according to a real market'?
− Trade with up to 3 funded accounts
+ Unlimited Evaluation Accounts
+ -
+ Trade with up to 3 Sim-Funded accounts
-
Up to $450,000 in simulated capital
-
Keep up to 90% of your simulated profits
Trade Futures
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Prove Your Skills with a Trusted Firm
We've been empowering traders since 2015. Join them now!
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Trade with up to 3 funded accounts
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Up to $450,000 in simulated capital
-
Keep up to 90% of your simulated profits
Trade Futures
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Prove Your Skills with a Trusted Firm
We've been empowering traders since 2015. Join them now!
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Customers worldwide
$650M+
Section: What is 'Trading according to a real market'?
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+ Paid in rewards
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How do I log in to TradingView?
How does the FTMO technical infrastructure work?
What is the CME Non-Professional Attestation?
Do you provide the market data? Is Depth of Market included?
Instruments & Specifications
What are the account specifications?
What is the maximum number of contracts I can trade?
What happens during the contract expiry?
Which instruments can I trade with FTMO Futures?
Applications & other Services
How about a Free Trial?
Can I use FTMO Points to subscribe to the FTMO Futures Evaluation?
Section: What is 'Trading according to a real market'?
+ Affiliate Programme
+ How does the FTMO Affiliate Programme work?
+ What is the application and approval process?
+ Are there countries where I cannot refer clients or receive payouts?
+ How do I earn commissions as an affiliate?
+ How does the affiliate levels system work?
+ How do FTMO Futures commissions work?
+ What is my affiliate code and how do traders use it?
+ How does attribution work for FTMO Futures referrals?
+ Do traders I referred before the FTMO Futures launch earn me Futures commissions?
+ How does the commission approval process work?
+ In which currency are my commissions calculated and paid?
+ What are the requirements for an affiliate payout?
+ What are the key promotional rules I must follow?
+ How do the FTMO and FTMO US Affiliate Programmes differ?
All FAQ
Futures
What is 'Trading according to a real market'?
What is 'Trading according to a real market'?
Trading must be legitimate, and traders must not use practices that they would not use if trading on a real market. A strategy is allowed as long as it does not interfere with legitimate trading, exploit the simulated environment, or constitute a Forbidden Trading Practice.
Please note that the Evaluation and Sim-Funded stages are simulated, using fictitious capital with market quotes based on the real market. We emulate the conditions of a real market and require proper risk management, because consistent, genuine trading is what may ultimately qualify you for a Live Funded Account with real capital.
We recommend that you familiarise yourself with Forbidden Trading Practices before you start.
Why should I join FTMO?
Why is there a fee?
How do I become an FTMO Trader?
Can I modify my platform or account type?
How to start?
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▸Version 2September 8, 2026, 2:43 AM+2−2
Changes shown against Version 1.
What is 'Trading according to a real market'?
What is 'Trading according to a real market'?
Trading must be legitimate, and traders must not use practices that they would not use if trading on a real market. A strategy is allowed as long as it does not interfere with legitimate trading, exploit the simulated environment, or constitute a Forbidden Trading Practice.
Please note that the Evaluation and Sim-Funded stages are simulated, using fictitious capital with market quotes based on the real market. We emulate the conditions of a real market and require proper risk management, because consistent, genuine trading is what may ultimately qualify you for a Live Funded Account with real capital.
We recommend that you familiarise yourself with Forbidden Trading Practices before you start.
Why should I join FTMO?
Why is there a fee?
How do I become an FTMO Trader?
Can I modify my platform or account type?
How to start?
Start Your Evaluation Today
-
Section: What is 'Trading according to a real market'?
− Start your path to your Sim-Funded Account
+ Trade with up to 3 funded accounts
-
Up to $450,000 in simulated capital
-
− Tight spreads, deep liquidity
+ Keep up to 90% of your simulated profits
Trade Futures
Worldwide Reviews
Prove Your Skills with a Trusted Firm
We've been empowering traders since 2015. Join them now!
4.5M+
Customers worldwide
$650M+
Paid in rewards worldwide
4.8/5
Trustpilot
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CFDs
-
Futures
New with FTMO
What is FTMO?
Where is your office? How do I contact you?
How to Start?
Who can join FTMO Futures?
Is FTMO a trustworthy company?
Why should I join FTMO?
Can I trade FTMO Futures together with other FTMO products?
Evaluation
Who is an FTMO Trader, and how do I become one?
How long does it take to become an FTMO Trader?
How do the Growth and Pro products differ?
When do I complete FTMO Identity?
I have successfully passed the Evaluation, what to do now?
Rules
How many accounts can I have?
Can I trade news?
Can I travel or use VPN/VPS?
Can I merge my trading accounts?
Do I have to close my positions before the market close or before the weekend?
What is the rule about trading within 2% of a CME price limit?
What is 'Trading according to a real market'?
Which instruments can I trade and what strategies am I allowed to use?
Trading Objectives
What are the Trading Objectives, and what happens if I violate them?
How does your Consistency Rule work?
What is the difference between Balance and Equity?
Sim-Funded Account
What is the legal relationship between an FTMO Trader and FTMO after signing the FTMO Futures Sim-Funded Account Terms & Conditions?
How do I withdraw my payout from a Sim-Funded Account?
How does a Sim-Funded Account work from the technical side?
Live Funded Account
Who is eligible for a Live Funded Account?
Orders & Billings
How does the payment for the Evaluation work? Is it one-time fee or a subscription?
What payment methods are available?
Can I cancel my subscription?
What happens if my card gets declined during the subscription?
I paid for my Evaluation, when will I get the account?
Platforms & Market Data
Which platforms can I use for trading?
Can I modify my platform?
How do I log in to Tradovate?
How do I log in to NinjaTrader?
How do I log in to TradingView?
How does the FTMO technical infrastructure work?
What is the CME Non-Professional Attestation?
Do you provide the market data? Is Depth of Market included?
Instruments & Specifications
What are the account specifications?
What is the maximum number of contracts I can trade?
What happens during the contract expiry?
Which instruments can I trade with FTMO Futures?
Applications & other Services
How about a Free Trial?
Can I use FTMO Points to subscribe to the FTMO Futures Evaluation?
All FAQ
Futures
What is 'Trading according to a real market'?
What is 'Trading according to a real market'?
Trading must be legitimate, and traders must not use practices that they would not use if trading on a real market. A strategy is allowed as long as it does not interfere with legitimate trading, exploit the simulated environment, or constitute a Forbidden Trading Practice.
Please note that the Evaluation and Sim-Funded stages are simulated, using fictitious capital with market quotes based on the real market. We emulate the conditions of a real market and require proper risk management, because consistent, genuine trading is what may ultimately qualify you for a Live Funded Account with real capital.
We recommend that you familiarise yourself with Forbidden Trading Practices before you start.
Why should I join FTMO?
Why is there a fee?
How do I become an FTMO Trader?
Can I modify my platform or account type?
How to start?
Start Your Evaluation Today
-
Start your path to your Sim-Funded Account
-
Up to $450,000 in simulated capital
-
Tight spreads, deep liquidity
Trade Futures
Worldwide Reviews
Prove Your Skills with a Trusted Firm
We've been empowering traders since 2015. Join them now!
4.5M+
Customers worldwide
$650M+
Paid in rewards worldwide
4.8/5
Trustpilot
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