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▸Version 12October 12, 2026, 5:37 PM+2−1

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Is there anything that would disqualify me from joining the Premium Programme?
Affiliate Programme
Section: Why is there a fee?
+ How does the FTMO Affiliate Programme work?
What is the application and approval process?
Are there country restrictions for affiliates and referred clients?
Can I modify my platform or account type?
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▸Version 11October 12, 2026, 3:05 AM+6−8

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Trading Objectives
What are the Trading Objectives?
Section: Why is there a fee?
− Do you have any consistency rules?
+ How does your Consistency rule work?
What is the difference between Balance and Equity?
Rules
Why is there a fee?
Why is there a fee?
− The fee covers the costs associated with providing the FTMO Challenge, including the design, development, and operation of the FTMO platform and its technical infrastructure, which supports our educational services and proprietary applications. The amount of the fee depends on the selected FTMO Challenge and the size of the simulated account balance.
− By paying the fee, you gain access not only to the FTMO Challenge and the simulated trading environment, but also to FTMO’s proprietary applications designed to support your learning and performance, such as the Statistical Application, Mentor Application, Account and Trader’s Analysis, Account MetriX, trading calculators, and other tools and content available to our clients.
− FTMO Challenge: 2-Step
− For the FTMO Challenge: 2-Step, the paid fee is a one-time fee that covers both stages of the process. If you successfully pass the FTMO Challenge: 2-Step and receive your first Reward on your FTMO Account, the paid fee is refunded with your first Reward withdrawal.
− FTMO Challenge: 1-Step
− For the FTMO Challenge: 1-Step, the paid fee applies to a single step only. The fee is a one-time fee and is not refunded after successfully passing the FTMO Challenge: 1-Step.
+ The fee covers the costs associated with providing the FTMO Challenge and the FTMO Instant Account products, including the design, development, and operation of the FTMO platform and its technical infrastructure, which supports our educational services and proprietary applications. The amount of the fee depends on the selected product (1-Step FTMO Challenge, 2-Step FTMO Challenge, or FTMO Instant Account) and the size of the simulated account balance.
+ By paying the fee, you gain access not only to the FTMO Challenge or the FTMO Instant Account in the simulated trading environment, but also to FTMO’s proprietary applications designed to support your learning and performance, such as the Statistical Application, Mentor Application, Account and Trader’s Analysis, Account MetriX, trading calculators, and other tools and content available to our clients.
+ - 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.
+ - For the 1-Step FTMO Challenge and FTMO Instant Account, the entry fee is not refundable.
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?

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How do the different accounts provided by FTMO differ?
What is the Swing account type, and how does it work?
Section: Why is there a fee?
− 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
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?

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▸Version 9October 9, 2026, 5:18 PM+0−1

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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?

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▸Version 8October 8, 2026, 5:17 PM+2−2

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How does the FTMO Affiliate Programme work?
What is the application and approval process?
Section: Why is there a fee?
− 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?
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▸Version 7October 6, 2026, 5:23 PM+25−24

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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?
Is FTMO a trustworthy company?
Section: Why is there a fee?
− 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

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▸Version 6October 4, 2026, 5:22 PM+3−5

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What is the Discipline Score?
Evaluation Process
Section: Why is there a fee?
− How do I become an FTMO Trader?
+ 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?
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
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?
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?

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▸Version 5October 4, 2026, 2:37 AM+6−8

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Evaluation Process
How do I become an FTMO Trader?
− How do FTMO Challenge: 1-Step and FTMO Challenge: 2-Step differ?
+ How do the different accounts provided by FTMO differ?
Is the entry fee refunded?
When do I complete FTMO Identity?
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?
+ 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
Applications & other Services
Besides an FTMO Account, do you provide any other value for traders?
Section: Why is there a fee?
− 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

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Customers worldwide
$650M+
Section: Why is there a fee?
− Paid in rewards worldwide
+ Paid in rewards
4.8/5
Trustpilot

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▸Version 3September 16, 2026, 5:35 PM+7−1

Changes shown against Version 2.

How do I log in to MT5?
How do I log in to cTrader?
Section: Why is there a fee?
− 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?
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?

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▸Version 2September 4, 2026, 9:19 AM+3−2

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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?
Why is there a fee?
Platforms
Section: Why is there a fee?
− How do I log in to MT4?
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?

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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
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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Why is there a fee?
Why is there a fee?
The fee covers the costs associated with providing the FTMO Challenge, including the design, development, and operation of the FTMO platform and its technical infrastructure, which supports our educational services and proprietary applications. The amount of the fee depends on the selected FTMO Challenge and the size of the simulated account balance.
By paying the fee, you gain access not only to the FTMO Challenge and the simulated trading environment, but also to FTMO’s proprietary applications designed to support your learning and performance, such as the Statistical Application, Mentor Application, Account and Trader’s Analysis, Account MetriX, trading calculators, and other tools and content available to our clients.
FTMO Challenge: 2-Step
For the FTMO Challenge: 2-Step, the paid fee is a one-time fee that covers both stages of the process. If you successfully pass the FTMO Challenge: 2-Step and receive your first Reward on your FTMO Account, the paid fee is refunded with your first Reward withdrawal.
FTMO Challenge: 1-Step
For the FTMO Challenge: 1-Step, the paid fee applies to a single step only. The fee is a one-time fee and is not refunded after successfully passing the FTMO Challenge: 1-Step.
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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