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What is the legal relationship between an FTMO Trader and FTMO after signing the FTMO Futures Sim-Funded Account Terms & Conditions?
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Once you pass your Evaluation, the FTMO Identity section will be unlocked in your Client Area. In the FTMO Identity section, you will be able to save your personal details and related documentation and have them verified by our Onboarding Specialists. The compliance checks usually take less than 1 business day. Once all the information is verified by our compliance team, it will be securely stored in our system, ready to be used in case you wish to start using your Sim-Funded Account(s) or conclude a new FTMO Futures Sim-Funded Account Terms & Conditions.
To conclude the FTMO Futures Sim-Funded Account Terms & Conditions and subsequently invoice payouts as a natural person, you will need to complete a KYC verification:
For US Clients: If you are a legal US resident, you will first have the opportunity to verify your personal details quickly using your Social Security Number (SSN). If this automatic SSN verification fails for any reason, you will simply be redirected to complete the standard document-based KYC flow described below.
Note for US clients:
- As a legal US resident, 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 also 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.
- Additionally, all FTMO Traders are required to submit a completed IRS Form (W-9) as part of the process for receiving their first payout.
Standard Document Verification – Global Clients & US Clients requiring manual review: You will be asked to provide:
- Valid government-issued ID document showing nationality – passport or ID card. In case your ID document is solely in one of the following languages, please use an international passport with the Latin alphabet transcription of information: Amharic, Arabic, Armenian, Bengali, Burmese, Dari, Dhivehi, Farsi, Georgian, Hindi, Khmer (Cambodian), Kinyarwanda, Lao, Mongolian, Nepali, Sinhalese, or Urdu. Note that we do not accept driving licences for non-US residents, residence permits, or other documents that do not display nationality.
- Proof of address – this must be a complete document containing your name, surname, residential address, and issuing date. Acceptable documents include: a bank statement, account statement, lease agreement, letter from a recognised public authority, or utility bill (gas, electricity, water, internet, etc.). Please ensure that your Proof of Address is no older than 6 months and clearly displays your full name, full residential address, and the issuing date.
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
-
Keep up to 90% of your simulated profits
Trade Futures
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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?
− 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
− 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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- You will also 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.
- Additionally, all FTMO Traders are required to submit a completed IRS Form (W-9) as part of the process for receiving their first payout.
Standard Document Verification – Global Clients & US Clients requiring manual review: You will be asked to provide:
- Valid government-issued ID document showing nationality – passport or ID card. In case your ID document is solely in one of the following languages, please use an international passport with the Latin alphabet transcription of information: Amharic, Arabic, Armenian, Bengali, Burmese, Dari, Dhivehi, Farsi, Georgian, Hindi, Khmer (Cambodian), Kinyarwanda, Lao, Mongolian, Nepali, Sinhalese, or Urdu. Note that we do not accept driving licences for non-US residents, residence permits, or other documents that do not display nationality.
- Proof of address – this must be a complete document containing your name, surname, residential address, and issuing date. Acceptable documents include: a bank statement, account statement, lease agreement, letter from a recognised public authority, or utility bill (gas, electricity, water, internet, etc.). Please ensure that your Proof of Address is no older than 6 months and clearly displays your full name, full residential address, and the issuing date.
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 the process of signing the contract?
− 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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Customers worldwide
$650M+
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Trade with up to 3 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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Customers worldwide
$650M+
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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?
+ 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 the legal relationship between an FTMO Trader and FTMO after signing the FTMO Futures Sim-Funded Account Terms & Conditions?
What is the legal relationship between an FTMO Trader and FTMO after signing the FTMO Futures Sim-Funded Account Terms & Conditions?
The relationship between an FTMO Trader and FTMO is based on the FTMO Futures Sim-Funded Account Terms & Conditions that we will sign with you after you successfully pass the Evaluation and complete the KYC process.
Please note that FTMO Futures only accepts registrations from individuals acting as Natural Persons. We do not allow account registrations for companies, legal entities, businesses, or self-employed individuals.
The FTMO Futures Sim-Funded Account Terms & Conditions is a legally binding document defining both our and your duties and rights. If you are interested in a sample of the contract, please contact us at [email protected].
What is the process of signing the contract?
Once you pass your Evaluation, the FTMO Identity section will be unlocked in your Client Area. In the FTMO Identity section, you will be able to save your personal details and related documentation and have them verified by our Onboarding Specialists. The compliance checks usually take less than 1 business day. Once all the information is verified by our compliance team, it will be securely stored in our system, ready to be used in case you wish to start using your Sim-Funded Account(s) or conclude a new FTMO Futures Sim-Funded Account Terms & Conditions.
To conclude the FTMO Futures Sim-Funded Account Terms & Conditions and subsequently invoice payouts as a natural person, you will need to complete a KYC verification:
For US Clients: If you are a legal US resident, you will first have the opportunity to verify your personal details quickly using your Social Security Number (SSN). If this automatic SSN verification fails for any reason, you will simply be redirected to complete the standard document-based KYC flow described below.
Note for US clients:
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- You will also 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.
- Additionally, all FTMO Traders are required to submit a completed IRS Form (W-9) as part of the process for receiving their first payout.
Standard Document Verification – Global Clients & US Clients requiring manual review: You will be asked to provide:
- Valid government-issued ID document showing nationality – passport or ID card. In case your ID document is solely in one of the following languages, please use an international passport with the Latin alphabet transcription of information: Amharic, Arabic, Armenian, Bengali, Burmese, Dari, Dhivehi, Farsi, Georgian, Hindi, Khmer (Cambodian), Kinyarwanda, Lao, Mongolian, Nepali, Sinhalese, or Urdu. Note that we do not accept driving licences for non-US residents, residence permits, or other documents that do not display nationality.
- Proof of address – this must be a complete document containing your name, surname, residential address, and issuing date. Acceptable documents include: a bank statement, account statement, lease agreement, letter from a recognised public authority, or utility bill (gas, electricity, water, internet, etc.). Please ensure that your Proof of Address is no older than 6 months and clearly displays your full name, full residential address, and the issuing date.
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 the process of signing the contract?
− 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
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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 the legal relationship between an FTMO Trader and FTMO after signing the FTMO Futures Sim-Funded Account Terms & Conditions?
What is the legal relationship between an FTMO Trader and FTMO after signing the FTMO Futures Sim-Funded Account Terms & Conditions?
The relationship between an FTMO Trader and FTMO is based on the FTMO Futures Sim-Funded Account Terms & Conditions that we will sign with you after you successfully pass the Evaluation and complete the KYC process.
Please note that FTMO Futures only accepts registrations from individuals acting as Natural Persons. We do not allow account registrations for companies, legal entities, businesses, or self-employed individuals.
The FTMO Futures Sim-Funded Account Terms & Conditions is a legally binding document defining both our and your duties and rights. If you are interested in a sample of the contract, please contact us at [email protected].
What is the process of signing the contract?
Once you pass your Evaluation, the FTMO Identity section will be unlocked in your Client Area. In the FTMO Identity section, you will be able to save your personal details and related documentation and have them verified by our Onboarding Specialists. The compliance checks usually take less than 1 business day. Once all the information is verified by our compliance team, it will be securely stored in our system, ready to be used in case you wish to start using your Sim-Funded Account(s) or conclude a new FTMO Futures Sim-Funded Account Terms & Conditions.
To conclude the FTMO Futures Sim-Funded Account Terms & Conditions and subsequently invoice payouts as a natural person, you will need to complete a KYC verification:
For US Clients: If you are a legal US resident, you will first have the opportunity to verify your personal details quickly using your Social Security Number (SSN). If this automatic SSN verification fails for any reason, you will simply be redirected to complete the standard document-based KYC flow described below.
Note for US clients:
- As a legal US resident, 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 also 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.
- Additionally, all FTMO Traders are required to submit a completed IRS Form (W-9) as part of the process for receiving their first payout.
Standard Document Verification – Global Clients & US Clients requiring manual review: You will be asked to provide:
- Valid government-issued ID document showing nationality – passport or ID card. In case your ID document is solely in one of the following languages, please use an international passport with the Latin alphabet transcription of information: Amharic, Arabic, Armenian, Bengali, Burmese, Dari, Dhivehi, Farsi, Georgian, Hindi, Khmer (Cambodian), Kinyarwanda, Lao, Mongolian, Nepali, Sinhalese, or Urdu. Note that we do not accept driving licences for non-US residents, residence permits, or other documents that do not display nationality.
- Proof of address – this must be a complete document containing your name, surname, residential address, and issuing date. Acceptable documents include: a bank statement, account statement, lease agreement, letter from a recognised public authority, or utility bill (gas, electricity, water, internet, etc.). Please ensure that your Proof of Address is no older than 6 months and clearly displays your full name, full residential address, and the issuing date.
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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