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FTMO: what to verify before you pay.
A source-first checklist for reviewing FTMO rules, restrictions, costs and payout conditions.
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Published rule snapshot
Current source record · Reviewed 2026-08-22 Published rule snapshot This snapshot is a reading aid, not a substitute for the provider’s live terms. Confirm the exact product and account type before purchase. 2-Step evaluation Profit target 10% Challenge; 5% Verification Maximum daily loss 5% of initial simulated capital Maximum loss 10% of initial simulated capital Minimum trading days 4 days during Challenge and Verification 1-Step evaluation Profit target 10% Challenge Maximum daily loss 3% of initial simulated capital Maximum loss 10% of initial simulated capital Best Day Rule Best Day cannot exceed 50% of Positive Days’ Profit
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Loss limits
Verify Loss limits Daily loss, overall loss, trailing drawdown and how equity is measured. Record the exact wording, account model, region and date from the provider before comparing it with another offer. Verify Profit target The target, phase structure and whether consistency or best-day rules apply. Record the exact wording, account model, region and date from the provider before comparing it with another offer. Verify Time and trading days Minimum days, deadlines, inactivity rules and session cutoffs. Record the exact wording, account model, region and date from the provider before comparing it with another offer. Verify Trading permissions News, overnight, weekend, copy trading, expert advisors and strategy restrictions. Record the exact wording, account model, region and date from the provider before comparing it with another offer. Verify Payout conditions Eligibility, timing, pro
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Keep the comparison current
Keep the comparison current Use the rule database for dated account snapshots, the target comparator for objective requirements, and the change history for material updates. This separates a provider profile from a specific product record. Compare targets View rule changes
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Editorial position
Editorial position Prop Rules Check is independent. A commercial relationship, if introduced, will be disclosed clearly and will not determine factual fields, rankings or conclusions.