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Top ratedFTMO logoFTMO
4.7
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Our score4.7 / 54.6 / 5
Trading Rules
4.6
4.7
Payout Reliability
5.0
4.8
Pricing & Value
4.2
4.7
Platforms & Markets
4.8
4.2
Customer Support
4.8
4.5
Maximum funding$200,000$4,000,000
Profit split (up to)Up to 90%Up to 100%
Challenge fee from$169$39
Evaluation types2-Step1-Step, 2-Step, 3-Step, Instant Funding
Trading platformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, DXtradeMetaTrader 5, cTrader
MarketsForex, Indices, Commodities, Metals, Crypto, StocksForex, Indices, Commodities, Metals, Crypto
Profit target10% / 5%8% / 5%
Max daily loss5%5%
Max overall loss10%10%
Drawdown typeStaticStatic
Minimum trading days4 days3 days
Time limitUnlimitedUnlimited
Allowed / includedNews Trading, Weekend Holding, Overnight Holding, EAs Allowed, Hedging Allowed, Scaling Plan, Refundable Fee, Free RetakeNews Trading, Weekend Holding, Overnight Holding, EAs Allowed, Scaling Plan, Refundable Fee
Payout frequencyBi-weekly (on demand)Bi-weekly
First payoutAfter 14 daysAfter 14 days
Payout methodsBank Transfer, Crypto, Rise, SkrillBank Transfer, Crypto, Rise
Discount code——
Restricted countriesUSA (MT platforms), Iran, North KoreaIran, North Korea
Support channelsLive Chat, Email, PhoneLive Chat, Email
Support hours24/724/5
Pros
  • Longest track record and millions in verified payouts
  • Fee refunded with the first profit split
  • Scaling plan up to $2M
  • Choice of four platforms
  • Scaling plan up to $4M
  • Profit split up to 100%
  • Low-cost Bootcamp program
  • Long track record since 2016
Cons
  • Higher challenge fees than newer firms
  • Two-step evaluation only
  • Swing account needed for weekend holding
  • Fewer platforms than rivals
  • Programs can be confusing at first
  • Support not 24/7