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How about trading psychology? Any help here?
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Premium Programme
How do I qualify for the Prime Status?
What are the benefits of Prime Status?
How do I qualify for the Supreme Status?
What are the benefits of the Supreme Status?
Once I'm in the Premium Programme, do I keep it permanently?
Is the Premium Programme compatible with the Scaling Plan?
Are there any specific account sizes required in order to apply for Prime Status?
Is there anything that would disqualify me from joining the Premium Programme?
Affiliate Programme
Section: Why should I join FTMO?
+ How does the FTMO Affiliate Programme work?
What is the application and approval process?
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?
- Insufficient support from your surroundings
How does FTMO help?
Making a living as a retail trader, especially if you intend to use your own money, is tough. With the FTMO Prop Trading firm, you can hone and prove your skills on an FTMO Challenge or an FTMO Instant Account, and receive real monetary Payouts for your performance without risking your own capital on the live markets.
To receive a Reward from the FTMO Challenge product, you must first reach the FTMO Account phase. The simulated profit created during the Evaluation Process does not grant you eligibility for a Reward.
Our three products, 1-Step FTMO Challenge, 2-Step FTMO Challenge and FTMO Instant Account, let you choose the conditions that fit your trading style. For the 2-Step FTMO Challenge, we will refund you the initial purchase fee once you request your first Reward withdrawal, using the same payment method you used.
Having experience with trading ourselves, we understand that to be a great trader, you need more than just enough capital to trade with. It is in our interest to provide our clients with conditions under which they can perform at their best. Our clients will receive wide access to our innovative Trading Applications, which can enhance their trading edge, and they will also receive detailed feedback from our company. FTMO Traders and clients with an FTMO Instant Account who have placed their first trade may also periodically consult with our Trading Psychology Coach free of charge.
Last but not least, there is the trading discipline that we emphasise. You cannot be all loosey-goosey with the FTMO accounts. Our rules are designed to teach you professional risk management habits and ultimately make you a better trader.
Why should I join FTMO?
Why is there a fee?
Who is an FTMO Trader, and how do I become one?
Can I modify my platform or account type?
How to start?
− Start Your FTMO Challenge Today
+ Start Trading With FTMO Today
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Evaluation Process
How do the different accounts provided by FTMO differ?
What is the Swing account type, and how does it work?
What is FTMO Identity, and when do I complete it?
I have successfully passed, what to do now?
FTMO Trader
Who is an FTMO Trader, and how do I become one?
How long does it take to become an FTMO Trader?
How do I withdraw my reward?
What is the legal relationship between an FTMO Trader and FTMO after signing the FTMO Account Terms & Conditions?
Trading Objectives
What are the Trading Objectives?
Section: Why should I join FTMO?
− Do you have any consistency rules?
+ How does your Consistency rule work?
What is the difference between Balance and Equity?
Rules
Can I trade news?
Can I trade on the weekend?
Can I hold positions overnight or over the weekend?
Can I travel or use VPN/VPS?
Can I merge my accounts?
Can I modify my platform or account type?
How many accounts can I have?
What is the Discipline Score?
What is 'Trading according to a real market'?
Which instruments can I trade and what strategies am I allowed to use?
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
CFDs
Why should I join FTMO?
Why should I join FTMO?
− Trading is difficult. While trading, you may face many common problems such a:
+ Trading is difficult. While trading, you may face many common problems such as:
- Trading an account that is too small (undercapitalisation)
- Fear of losing your own money
- Psychological pressures
- Lack of discipline
- Growth limitations
- Insufficient support from your surroundings
Section: How does FTMO help?
− Making a living as a retail trader, especially if you intend to use your own money, is tough. With the FTMO Prop Trading firm, you can get access to an FTMO Account with up to $400,000 of fictitious capital and try what it’s like to trade without the actual risk of losing your money.
− Having experience with trading ourselves, we understand that to be a great trader, you need more than just enough capital to trade with. It is in our interest to provide our clients with conditions under which they can perform at their best. Our clients will receive wide access to our innovative Trading Applications which can enhance their trading edge and they will also receive detailed feedback from our company. FTMO Traders may also periodically consult with our Performance Coach free of charge.
− Then there is the trading discipline that we emphasize. You cannot be all loosey-goosey with the FTMO Account. We will carefully observe your trading results and provide you with an assessment in the form of the Account Analysis and Trader’s Analysis. Our rules are designed to teach you professional risk management habits and ultimately make you a better trader. No more over-trading, revenge trading, over-leveraging, etc.
− Another issue traders face is the so-called ‘keep and grow or withdraw and go‘. Do you prefer compounding your account or rather enjoying your hard-earned profit? At FTMO, you can do both. With FTMO, once you get to the FTMO Trader stage you can receive real rewards for your performance. You can claim your Reward for withdrawal anytime in your Account MetriX after 14 days from your first trade on your demo FTMO Account. Periodically, we can allocate more balance into your FTMO Account if you’re consistently profitable. Get paid and grow at the same time according to our Scaling Plan.
− Last but not least, the initial fee that you’ve paid will be refunded to you with the first Reward withdrawal from the FTMO Account.
− For traders qualifying through the FTMO Challenge: 2-Step, the initial fee is refunded with the first Reward withdrawal from the FTMO Account. For traders qualifying through the FTMO Challenge: 1-Step, the initial fee is not refunded.
+ How does FTMO help?
+ Making a living as a retail trader, especially if you intend to use your own money, is tough. With the FTMO Prop Trading firm, you can hone and prove your skills on an FTMO Challenge or an FTMO Instant Account, and receive real monetary Payouts for your performance without risking your own capital on the live markets.
+ To receive a Reward from the FTMO Challenge product, you must first reach the FTMO Account phase. The simulated profit created during the Evaluation Process does not grant you eligibility for a Reward.
+ Our three products, 1-Step FTMO Challenge, 2-Step FTMO Challenge and FTMO Instant Account, let you choose the conditions that fit your trading style. For the 2-Step FTMO Challenge, we will refund you the initial purchase fee once you request your first Reward withdrawal, using the same payment method you used.
+ Having experience with trading ourselves, we understand that to be a great trader, you need more than just enough capital to trade with. It is in our interest to provide our clients with conditions under which they can perform at their best. Our clients will receive wide access to our innovative Trading Applications, which can enhance their trading edge, and they will also receive detailed feedback from our company. FTMO Traders and clients with an FTMO Instant Account who have placed their first trade may also periodically consult with our Trading Psychology Coach free of charge.
+ Last but not least, there is the trading discipline that we emphasise. You cannot be all loosey-goosey with the FTMO accounts. Our rules are designed to teach you professional risk management habits and ultimately make you a better trader.
Why should I join FTMO?
Why is there a fee?
Section: Why should I join FTMO?
− 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 FTMO Challenge Today
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As many Free Trials as you need
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Up to $200,000 account
-
No time limit
Trade with FTMO
Free Trial
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Is FTMO a trustworthy company?
Where is your office? How do I contact you?
How to start?
Orders & Billing
What fees do you charge, and are they recurrent?
What payment methods are available?
I paid for my order, when will I get the account?
Why is there a fee?
Is the entry fee refunded?
Evaluation Process
How do the different accounts provided by FTMO differ?
What is the Swing account type, and how does it work?
Section: Why should I join FTMO?
− When do I complete FTMO Identity?
+ What is FTMO Identity, and when do I complete it?
I have successfully passed, what to do now?
FTMO Trader
Who is an FTMO Trader, and how do I become one?
How long does it take to become an FTMO Trader?
How do I withdraw my reward?
− What is the legal relationship between an FTMO Trader and FTMO after signing the FTMO Account Agreement?
− Can I merge my accounts?
+ What is the legal relationship between an FTMO Trader and FTMO after signing the FTMO Account Terms & Conditions?
+ Trading Objectives
+ What are the Trading Objectives?
+ Do you have any consistency rules?
+ What is the difference between Balance and Equity?
Rules
Can I trade news?
Can I trade on the weekend?
− Do I have to close my positions overnight or before the weekend?
+ Can I hold positions overnight or over the weekend?
Can I travel or use VPN/VPS?
− How many accounts can I have?
+ Can I merge my accounts?
Can I modify my platform or account type?
− Which instruments can I trade and what strategies am I allowed to use?
− What is 'Trading according to a real market'?
− Do you have any consistency rules?
+ How many accounts can I have?
What is the Discipline Score?
− Trading Objectives
− What is the difference between Balance and Equity?
− What are the Trading Objectives?
− Platforms
+ What is 'Trading according to a real market'?
+ Which instruments can I trade and what strategies am I allowed to use?
+ Platforms & Instruments
Which platforms can I use for trading?
+ How does the FTMO technical infrastructure work?
+ What are the account specifications?
How do I log in to MT4?
How do I log in to MT5?
How do I log in to cTrader?
How do I log in to TradingView?
− How does the FTMO technical infrastructure work?
− What are the account specifications?
Applications & other Services
Besides an FTMO Account, do you provide any other value for traders?
Do you offer a Free Trial?
How about trading psychology? Any help here?
What are FTMO Points, and how can I use them?
Premium Programme
How do I qualify for the Prime Status?
What are the benefits of Prime Status?
How do I qualify for the Supreme Status?
What are the benefits of the Supreme Status?
Once I'm in the Premium Programme, do I keep it permanently?
Is the Premium Programme compatible with the Scaling Plan?
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How about trading psychology? Any help here?
What are FTMO Points, and how can I use them?
Premium Programme
How do I qualify for the Prime Status?
What are the benefits of Prime Status?
How do I qualify for the Supreme Status?
What are the benefits of the Supreme Status?
Once I'm in the Premium Programme, do I keep it permanently?
Is the Premium Programme compatible with the Scaling Plan?
Are there any specific account sizes required in order to apply for Prime Status?
Is there anything that would disqualify me from joining the Premium Programme?
Affiliate Programme
− How does the FTMO Affiliate Programme work?
What is the application and approval process?
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?
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Premium Programme
How do I qualify for the Prime Status?
What are the benefits of Prime Status?
How do I qualify for the Supreme Status?
What are the benefits of the Supreme Status?
Once I'm in the Premium Programme, do I keep it permanently?
Is the Premium Programme compatible with the Scaling Plan?
Are there any specific account sizes required in order to apply for Prime Status?
Is there anything that would disqualify me from joining the Premium Programme?
Affiliate Programme
How does the FTMO Affiliate Programme work?
What is the application and approval process?
Section: Why should I join FTMO?
− 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
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 FTMO Challenge Today
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As many Free Trials as you need
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Up to $200,000 account
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+ Trade with FTMO
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CFDs
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Futures
New with FTMO
What is FTMO?
Section: Why should I join FTMO?
− Where is your office? How do I contact you?
− How to start?
+ Why should I join FTMO?
Who can join FTMO?
Is FTMO a trustworthy company?
− Why should I join FTMO?
− What is the Discipline Score?
+ Where is your office? How do I contact you?
+ How to start?
+ Orders & Billing
+ What fees do you charge, and are they recurrent?
+ What payment methods are available?
+ I paid for my order, when will I get the account?
+ Why is there a fee?
+ Is the entry fee refunded?
Evaluation Process
− Who is an FTMO Trader, and how do I become one?
How do the different accounts provided by FTMO differ?
− Is the entry fee refunded?
+ What is the Swing account type, and how does it work?
When do I complete FTMO Identity?
− How long does it take to become an FTMO Trader?
I have successfully passed, what to do now?
+ FTMO Trader
+ Who is an FTMO Trader, and how do I become one?
+ How long does it take to become an FTMO Trader?
+ How do I withdraw my reward?
+ What is the legal relationship between an FTMO Trader and FTMO after signing the FTMO Account Agreement?
+ Can I merge my accounts?
Rules
− Do you have any consistency rules?
− What is the difference between Balance and Equity?
− What are the Trading Objectives?
Can I trade news?
Can I trade on the weekend?
Do I have to close my positions overnight or before the weekend?
Can I travel or use VPN/VPS?
How many accounts can I have?
+ Can I modify my platform or account type?
Which instruments can I trade and what strategies am I allowed to use?
What is 'Trading according to a real market'?
− FTMO Account
− How do I withdraw my reward?
− Can I merge my accounts?
− What is the legal relationship between an FTMO Trader and FTMO after signing the FTMO Account Agreement?
− Orders & Billing
− What payment methods are available?
− What fees do you charge, and are they recurrent?
− I paid for my order, when will I get the account?
− Why is there a fee?
+ Do you have any consistency rules?
+ What is the Discipline Score?
+ Trading Objectives
+ What is the difference between Balance and Equity?
+ What are the Trading Objectives?
Platforms
− How do I log in to TradingView?
+ Which platforms can I use for trading?
How do I log in to MT4?
How do I log in to MT5?
How do I log in to cTrader?
− What are the account specifications?
− Can I modify my platform or account type?
− Which platforms can I use for trading?
+ How do I log in to TradingView?
How does the FTMO technical infrastructure work?
+ What are the account specifications?
Applications & other Services
Besides an FTMO Account, do you provide any other value for traders?
Do you offer a Free Trial?
How about trading psychology? Any help here?
What are FTMO Points, and how can I use them?
− What is the Swing account type, and how does it work?
Premium Programme
How do I qualify for the Prime Status?
What are the benefits of Prime Status?
How do I qualify for the Supreme Status?
What are the benefits of the Supreme Status?
Once I'm in the Premium Programme, do I keep it permanently?
Is the Premium Programme compatible with the Scaling Plan?
Are there any specific account sizes required in order to apply for Prime Status?
Is there anything that would disqualify me from joining the Premium Programme?
Affiliate Programme
How does the FTMO Affiliate Programme work?
What is the application and approval process?
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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?
Who can join FTMO?
Is FTMO a trustworthy company?
Why should I join FTMO?
What is the Discipline Score?
Evaluation Process
Section: Why should I join FTMO?
− How do I become an FTMO Trader?
− How do FTMO Challenge: 1-Step and FTMO Challenge: 2-Step differ?
+ Who is an FTMO Trader, and how do I become one?
+ How do the different accounts provided by FTMO differ?
Is the entry fee refunded?
When do I complete FTMO Identity?
How long does it take to become an FTMO Trader?
I have successfully passed, what to do now?
Rules
Do you have any consistency rules?
What is the difference between Balance and Equity?
What are the Trading Objectives?
Can I trade news?
Can I trade on the weekend?
Do I have to close my positions overnight or before the weekend?
Can I travel or use VPN/VPS?
How many accounts can I have?
Which instruments can I trade and what strategies am I allowed to use?
What is 'Trading according to a real market'?
FTMO Account
How do I withdraw my reward?
− Can I merge FTMO Accounts?
− How does an FTMO Account work from the technical side?
+ Can I merge my accounts?
What is the legal relationship between an FTMO Trader and FTMO after signing the FTMO Account Agreement?
Orders & Billing
What payment methods are available?
− Do we charge any other fees? Are the fees recurrent?
− I paid for my FTMO Challenge, when will I get the account?
+ What fees do you charge, and are they recurrent?
+ I paid for my order, when will I get the account?
Why is there a fee?
Platforms
How do I log in to TradingView?
How do I log in to MT4?
How do I log in to MT5?
How do I log in to cTrader?
− Can I modify my platform or account type?
What are the account specifications?
+ Can I modify my platform or account type?
Which platforms can I use for trading?
How does the FTMO technical infrastructure work?
Applications & other Services
Besides an FTMO Account, do you provide any other value for traders?
Do you offer a Free Trial?
How about trading psychology? Any help here?
What are FTMO Points, and how can I use them?
What is the Swing account type, and how does it work?
− Is the Swing account type available for FTMO Challenge: 1-Step?
Premium Programme
How do I qualify for the Prime Status?
What are the benefits of Prime Status?
How do I qualify for the Supreme Status?
What are the benefits of the Supreme Status?
Once I'm in the Premium Programme, do I keep it permanently?
Is the Premium Programme compatible with the Scaling Plan?
Are there any specific account sizes required in order to apply for Prime Status?
Is there anything that would disqualify me from joining the Premium Programme?
Affiliate Programme
How does the FTMO Affiliate Programme work?
What is the application and approval process?
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Do you have any consistency rules?
What is the difference between Balance and Equity?
What are the Trading Objectives?
Can I trade news?
Can I trade on the weekend?
Do I have to close my positions overnight or before the weekend?
Can I travel or use VPN/VPS?
How many accounts can I have?
Which instruments can I trade and what strategies am I allowed to use?
What is 'Trading according to a real market'?
FTMO Account
How do I withdraw my reward?
− Do I have to tax my income?
Can I merge FTMO Accounts?
− What will be the size of my FTMO Account?
How does an FTMO Account work from the technical side?
What is the legal relationship between an FTMO Trader and FTMO after signing the FTMO Account Agreement?
Orders & Billing
What payment methods are available?
Do we charge any other fees? Are the fees recurrent?
I paid for my FTMO Challenge, when will I get the account?
Why is there a fee?
Platforms
How do I log in to TradingView?
How do I log in to MT4?
How do I log in to MT5?
How do I log in to cTrader?
Can I modify my platform or account type?
What are the account specifications?
Which platforms can I use for trading?
How does the FTMO technical infrastructure work?
Applications & other Services
Besides an FTMO Account, do you provide any other value for traders?
Section: Why should I join FTMO?
− How about a Free Trial?
+ Do you offer a Free Trial?
How about trading psychology? Any help here?
− What are FTMO Points and how can I use them?
− FTMO Swing account type
+ What are FTMO Points, and how can I use them?
+ What is the Swing account type, and how does it work?
Is the Swing account type available for FTMO Challenge: 1-Step?
Premium Programme
How do I qualify for the Prime Status?
What are the benefits of Prime Status?
How do I qualify for the Supreme Status?
What are the benefits of the Supreme Status?
Once I'm in the Premium Programme, do I keep it permanently?
Is the Premium Programme compatible with the Scaling Plan?
Are there any specific account sizes required in order to apply for Prime Status?
Is there anything that would disqualify me from joining the Premium Programme?
Affiliate Programme
How does the FTMO Affiliate Programme work?
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FTMO Challenge
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Section: Why should I join FTMO?
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Changes shown against Version 2.
How does an FTMO Account work from the technical side?
What is the legal relationship between an FTMO Trader and FTMO after signing the FTMO Account Agreement?
Orders & Billing
What payment methods are available?
Do we charge any other fees? Are the fees recurrent?
I paid for my FTMO Challenge, when will I get the account?
Why is there a fee?
Platforms
How do I log in to TradingView?
How do I log in to MT4?
How do I log in to MT5?
How do I log in to cTrader?
Section: Why should I join FTMO?
− What are the account specifications?
Can I modify my platform or account type?
+ What are the account specifications?
Which platforms can I use for trading?
How does the FTMO technical infrastructure work?
Applications & other Services
Besides an FTMO Account, do you provide any other value for traders?
How about a Free Trial?
How about trading psychology? Any help here?
What are FTMO Points and how can I use them?
FTMO Swing account type
Is the Swing account type available for FTMO Challenge: 1-Step?
Premium Programme
How do I qualify for the Prime Status?
What are the benefits of Prime Status?
How do I qualify for the Supreme Status?
What are the benefits of the Supreme Status?
Once I'm in the Premium Programme, do I keep it permanently?
Is the Premium Programme compatible with the Scaling Plan?
Are there any specific account sizes required in order to apply for Prime Status?
Is there anything that would disqualify me from joining the Premium Programme?
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
CFDs
Why should I join FTMO?
Why should I join FTMO?
Trading is difficult. While trading, you may face many common problems such a:
- Trading an account that is too small (undercapitalisation)
- Fear of losing your own money
- Psychological pressures
- Lack of discipline
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Changes shown against Version 1.
Who can join FTMO?
Is FTMO a trustworthy company?
Why should I join FTMO?
What is the Discipline Score?
Evaluation Process
How do I become an FTMO Trader?
How do FTMO Challenge: 1-Step and FTMO Challenge: 2-Step differ?
Is the entry fee refunded?
When do I complete FTMO Identity?
How long does it take to become an FTMO Trader?
I have successfully passed, what to do now?
Rules
Section: Why should I join FTMO?
+ Do you have any consistency rules?
What is the difference between Balance and Equity?
What are the Trading Objectives?
Can I trade news?
Can I trade on the weekend?
Do I have to close my positions overnight or before the weekend?
Can I travel or use VPN/VPS?
How many accounts can I have?
Which instruments can I trade and what strategies am I allowed to use?
What is 'Trading according to a real market'?
FTMO Account
How do I withdraw my reward?
Do I have to tax my income?
Can I merge FTMO Accounts?
What will be the size of my FTMO Account?
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Orders & Billing
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Do we charge any other fees? Are the fees recurrent?
I paid for my FTMO Challenge, when will I get the account?
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Platforms
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How do I log in to TradingView?
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− Can I modify my platform or account type?
What are the account specifications?
+ Can I modify my platform or account type?
Which platforms can I use for trading?
How does the FTMO technical infrastructure work?
Applications & other Services
Besides an FTMO Account, do you provide any other value for traders?
How about a Free Trial?
How about trading psychology? Any help here?
What are FTMO Points and how can I use them?
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Is the Swing account type available for FTMO Challenge: 1-Step?
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How do I qualify for the Prime Status?
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What is FTMO?
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Why should I join FTMO?
What is the Discipline Score?
Evaluation Process
How do I become an FTMO Trader?
How do FTMO Challenge: 1-Step and FTMO Challenge: 2-Step differ?
Is the entry fee refunded?
When do I complete FTMO Identity?
How long does it take to become an FTMO Trader?
I have successfully passed, what to do now?
Rules
What is the difference between Balance and Equity?
What are the Trading Objectives?
Can I trade news?
Can I trade on the weekend?
Do I have to close my positions overnight or before the weekend?
Can I travel or use VPN/VPS?
How many accounts can I have?
Which instruments can I trade and what strategies am I allowed to use?
What is 'Trading according to a real market'?
FTMO Account
How do I withdraw my reward?
Do I have to tax my income?
Can I merge FTMO Accounts?
What will be the size of my FTMO Account?
How does an FTMO Account work from the technical side?
What is the legal relationship between an FTMO Trader and FTMO after signing the FTMO Account Agreement?
Orders & Billing
What payment methods are available?
Do we charge any other fees? Are the fees recurrent?
I paid for my FTMO Challenge, when will I get the account?
Why is there a fee?
Platforms
How do I log in to MT4?
How do I log in to TradingView?
How do I log in to MT5?
How do I log in to cTrader?
Can I modify my platform or account type?
What are the account specifications?
Which platforms can I use for trading?
How does the FTMO technical infrastructure work?
Applications & other Services
Besides an FTMO Account, do you provide any other value for traders?
How about a Free Trial?
How about trading psychology? Any help here?
What are FTMO Points and how can I use them?
FTMO Swing account type
Is the Swing account type available for FTMO Challenge: 1-Step?
Premium Programme
How do I qualify for the Prime Status?
What are the benefits of Prime Status?
How do I qualify for the Supreme Status?
What are the benefits of the Supreme Status?
Once I'm in the Premium Programme, do I keep it permanently?
Is the Premium Programme compatible with the Scaling Plan?
Are there any specific account sizes required in order to apply for Prime Status?
Is there anything that would disqualify me from joining the Premium Programme?
Affiliate Programme
How does the FTMO Affiliate Programme work?
What is the application and approval process?
How do I earn commissions as an affiliate?
How does the affiliate levels system work?
How does the commission approval process work?
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?
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CFDs
Why should I join FTMO?
Why should I join FTMO?
Trading is difficult. While trading, you may face many common problems such a:
- Trading an account that is too small (undercapitalisation)
- Fear of losing your own money
- Psychological pressures
- Lack of discipline
- Growth limitations
- Insufficient support from your surroundings
Making a living as a retail trader, especially if you intend to use your own money, is tough. With the FTMO Prop Trading firm, you can get access to an FTMO Account with up to $400,000 of fictitious capital and try what it’s like to trade without the actual risk of losing your money.
Having experience with trading ourselves, we understand that to be a great trader, you need more than just enough capital to trade with. It is in our interest to provide our clients with conditions under which they can perform at their best. Our clients will receive wide access to our innovative Trading Applications which can enhance their trading edge and they will also receive detailed feedback from our company. FTMO Traders may also periodically consult with our Performance Coach free of charge.
Then there is the trading discipline that we emphasize. You cannot be all loosey-goosey with the FTMO Account. We will carefully observe your trading results and provide you with an assessment in the form of the Account Analysis and Trader’s Analysis. Our rules are designed to teach you professional risk management habits and ultimately make you a better trader. No more over-trading, revenge trading, over-leveraging, etc.
Another issue traders face is the so-called ‘keep and grow or withdraw and go‘. Do you prefer compounding your account or rather enjoying your hard-earned profit? At FTMO, you can do both. With FTMO, once you get to the FTMO Trader stage you can receive real rewards for your performance. You can claim your Reward for withdrawal anytime in your Account MetriX after 14 days from your first trade on your demo FTMO Account. Periodically, we can allocate more balance into your FTMO Account if you’re consistently profitable. Get paid and grow at the same time according to our Scaling Plan.
Last but not least, the initial fee that you’ve paid will be refunded to you with the first Reward withdrawal from the FTMO Account.
For traders qualifying through the FTMO Challenge: 2-Step, the initial fee is refunded with the first Reward withdrawal from the FTMO Account. For traders qualifying through the FTMO Challenge: 1-Step, the initial fee is not refunded.
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