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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?
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Section: How to start?
+ 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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Once you are ready, you can configure your account by selecting your product and account size. Key parameters:
- Our accounts can be denominated in USD, EUR, GBP, CHF, CZK, CAD or AUD. The chosen account currency does not determine the currency in which we send you a reward.
- Accounts are paid for with a one-time fee; no further fees are charged.
- Available trading platforms are MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader or TradingView.
Important note
Please note that it is not possible to obtain an FTMO Account based on any external trading track record. To qualify for a Reward, you must successfully meet the Trading Objectives and applicable eligibility requirements of the selected account.
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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: How to start?
− 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
How to start?
How to start?
− Before you decide to start an FTMO Challenge, we want to make sure that you understand how the process works and what is expected from you.
− After you sign up, you can either start the FTMO Challenge: 1-Step or the FTMO Challenge: 2-Step right away, or — as we usually recommend — begin with our Free Trial. The Free Trial is a free, simplified version of the FTMO Challenge experience designed for practice purposes.
− Within the Free Trial, you can test some of our Trading Applications and receive a shortened analysis of your trading performance. You may repeat the Free Trial multiple times to make sure you are fully prepared before starting either the FTMO Challenge: 1-Step or the FTMO Challenge: 2-Step.
− Once you are ready to start an FTMO Challenge, you can configure your account here.
− Please note that it is not possible to obtain an FTMO Account based on your performance in the Free Trial or on any external trading track record. To become an FTMO Trader, you must successfully meet the conditions of the selected product — FTMO Challenge: 1-Step or FTMO Challenge: 2-Step.
+ Before you decide to start a 1-Step FTMO Challenge, 2-Step FTMO Challenge or FTMO Instant Account, we want to make sure that you understand how the process works and what is expected of you.
+ Choosing your product
+ After you sign up at https://trader.ftmo.com/, you can start by choosing one of our three products: 1-Step FTMO Challenge, 2-Step FTMO Challenge or FTMO Instant Account. The products differ in their Trading Objectives, pricing, and conditions. This allows you to select the structure that best matches your trading style and experience.
+ To help you get familiar with these products, we offer a Free Trial, a simplified version of these accounts. You can see more information about our Free Trial via the attached link. You may repeat the Free Trial as many times as you need to feel well prepared.
+ Setting up your account
+ Once you are ready, you can configure your account by selecting your product and account size. Key parameters:
+ - Our accounts can be denominated in USD, EUR, GBP, CHF, CZK, CAD or AUD. The chosen account currency does not determine the currency in which we send you a reward.
+ - Accounts are paid for with a one-time fee; no further fees are charged.
+ - Available trading platforms are MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader or TradingView.
+ Important note
+ Please note that it is not possible to obtain an FTMO Account based on any external trading track record. To qualify for a Reward, you must successfully meet the Trading Objectives and applicable eligibility requirements of the selected account.
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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As many Free Trials as you need
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Up to $200,000 account
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No time limit
Trade with FTMO
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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: How to start?
− 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: How to start?
− 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?
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Section: How to start?
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− 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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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: How to start?
− 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?
− 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?
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?
How about a Free Trial?
How about trading psychology? Any help here?
Section: How to start?
− 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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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: How to start?
− 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
How to start?
How to start?
Before you decide to start an FTMO Challenge, we want to make sure that you understand how the process works and what is expected from you.
After you sign up, you can either start the FTMO Challenge: 1-Step or the FTMO Challenge: 2-Step right away, or — as we usually recommend — begin with our Free Trial. The Free Trial is a free, simplified version of the FTMO Challenge experience designed for practice purposes.
Within the Free Trial, you can test some of our Trading Applications and receive a shortened analysis of your trading performance. You may repeat the Free Trial multiple times to make sure you are fully prepared before starting either the FTMO Challenge: 1-Step or the FTMO Challenge: 2-Step.
Once you are ready to start an FTMO Challenge, you can configure your account here.
Please note that it is not possible to obtain an FTMO Account based on your performance in the Free Trial or on any external trading track record. To become an FTMO Trader, you must successfully meet the conditions of the selected product — FTMO Challenge: 1-Step or FTMO Challenge: 2-Step.
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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: How to start?
+ 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 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?
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?
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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
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?
All FAQ
CFDs
How to start?
How to start?
Before you decide to start an FTMO Challenge, we want to make sure that you understand how the process works and what is expected from you.
After you sign up, you can either start the FTMO Challenge: 1-Step or the FTMO Challenge: 2-Step right away, or — as we usually recommend — begin with our Free Trial. The Free Trial is a free, simplified version of the FTMO Challenge experience designed for practice purposes.
Within the Free Trial, you can test some of our Trading Applications and receive a shortened analysis of your trading performance. You may repeat the Free Trial multiple times to make sure you are fully prepared before starting either the FTMO Challenge: 1-Step or the FTMO Challenge: 2-Step.
Once you are ready to start an FTMO Challenge, you can configure your account here.
Please note that it is not possible to obtain an FTMO Account based on your performance in the Free Trial or on any external trading track record. To become an FTMO Trader, you must successfully meet the conditions of the selected product — FTMO Challenge: 1-Step or FTMO Challenge: 2-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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