Prop Şikayet Research · August 2026
FTMO Futures & Platform Guide (2026)
Technical analysis and specification breakdown of FTMO's CME futures offering, evaluation parameters, drawdown models, payout channels, and global compliance.
1. General Specifications
- Market Model: Simulated CME futures environment running on live CME market data feeds.
- Profit Split: 90% on standard models, up to 100% profit withdrawal on Pro models.
- Drawdown Calculation: End-of-Day (EOD) Trailing Drawdown. Intraday equity fluctuations do not trail the stop level higher; calculation is strictly based on the end-of-session balance.
- Activation Cost: $0 — Passing evaluation and activating the sim-funded account carries zero extra fees.
- Consistency Rule: Enforced exclusively during the Evaluation phase. NO consistency rule on the Sim-Funded phase.
- Locked-in Rules: Account rules, targets, and parameters cannot be retroactively modified during the account lifecycle.
2. Account Sizes and Pricing
FTMO Futures offers two primary tier models:
- Growth: Lower monthly recurring cost. No daily loss limit during evaluation.
- Pro: Higher payout ceiling, 100% profit withdrawal option, and a 1:1 profit target to max loss ratio on 50K accounts.
| Account Size | Growth Monthly Fee | Pro Monthly Fee | Growth Reset | Pro Reset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $119 / mo | $139 / mo | $109 | $129 |
| $100,000 | $169 / mo | $199 / mo | $159 | $189 |
| $150,000 | $229 / mo | $269 / mo | $219 | $259 |
3. Evaluation Phase
Objective: Reach the profit target while staying strictly within defined risk parameters.
| Rule / Parameter | 50K Growth | 50K Pro | 100K Growth | 100K Pro | 150K Growth | 150K Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profit Target | $3,000 (6%) | $3,000 (6%) | $6,000 (6%) | $6,000 (6%) | $9,000 (6%) | $9,000 (6%) |
| Max EOD Drawdown | $2,000 | $3,000 (1:1) | $3,500 | $4,500 | $5,000 | $6,000 |
| Daily Loss Limit (DLL) | None | $1,000 (Hard) | None | $1,500 (Hard) | None | $2,000 (Hard) |
| Max Contracts | 5 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 15 |
| Consistency Limit | Max 40% | Max 50% | Max 40% | Max 50% | Max 40% | Max 50% |
| Activation Fee | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
4. Sim-Funded Account Phase
Traders passing the evaluation progress to this stage. There is no profit target; traders request regular payouts as long as risk parameters are respected.
| Rule / Parameter | 50K Growth | 50K Pro | 100K Growth | 100K Pro | 150K Growth | 150K Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profit Target | None | None | None | None | None | None |
| Max EOD Drawdown | $2,000 | $3,000 | $3,500 | $4,500 | $5,000 | $6,000 |
| Daily Loss Limit | $1,000 (Soft) | $1,000 (Hard) | $2,000 (Soft) | $1,500 (Hard) | $3,000 (Soft) | $2,000 (Hard) |
| Max Contracts | 5 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 15 |
| Single Withdrawal Ratio | 50% | 100% | 50% | 100% | 50% | 100% |
| Payout Frequency | Every 4 days | Every 5 days | Every 4 days | Every 5 days | Every 4 days | Every 5 days |
| Max Payout Cap | $2,500 | $5,000 | $3,000 | $6,000 | $4,000 | $8,000 |
| Eligibility Criteria | 4d ≥ $150 | 5d ≥ $200 | 4d ≥ $250 | 5d ≥ $300 | 4d ≥ $300 | 5d ≥ $500 |
| Consistency Rule | NONE | NONE | NONE | NONE | NONE | NONE |
• Soft Limit (Growth): When reached, all open positions are automatically liquidated and trading is paused for the remainder of the session; the account is not breached.
• Hard Limit (Pro): Breaching the daily loss limit constitutes an immediate rule violation and terminates the account.
5. Growth vs Pro Plan Comparison
- Withdrawal Ratio: Up to 50% of profits on Growth plans vs up to 100% on Pro plans.
- 50K Risk/Reward Profile: Pro model offers a 1:1 ratio ($3,000 profit target vs $3,000 max drawdown), compared to a $2,000 drawdown limit on Growth.
- Evaluation Rules: Growth model carries no daily loss limit during evaluation, whereas Pro enforces a strict daily hard limit.
- Payout Ceiling: Growth accounts cap payouts between $2,500 and $4,000, whereas Pro accounts allow caps from $5,000 up to $8,000.
6. Payout Rules & Supported Channels
- Maximum Accounts: Up to 3 active accounts simultaneously per user (maximum total $450,000 simulated capital).
- Profit Split: Standard 90/10 ratio (90% to the trader).
- Minimum Withdrawal: $20 | FTMO Processing Fee: $0 (0%).
- New Profit Requirement: At least 50% of the withdrawn amount must be covered by newly generated trading profits.
- First Payout: Can be requested 14 days after the first trade is executed on the funded account.
Supported Payout Methods & Processing Times
Bank Transfer (Wire/SEPA)
Direct SWIFT or SEPA transfer to domestic or international bank accounts.
Processing Time: 1-3 business days.
Cryptocurrency (USDT / BTC)
Direct payout in USDT (TRC-20 & ERC-20), Bitcoin, or Ethereum.
Processing Time: Same day (1-8 hours).
Rise (RiseWorks)
Compliant payroll and invoicing infrastructure. Funds transfer to Rise wallet and can be routed to local banks or crypto.
Processing Time: Rapid payroll settlement.
7. Restricted & Prohibited Jurisdictions
Unserviced Countries & Structures
International Sanctions
• Iran, Syria, Myanmar, North Korea | Entities on international sanction lists | Company Trusts.
*Exception: Citizens of Iran, Syria, or Myanmar can be accepted upon proof of EEA (European Economic Area) residency and an EEA bank account.
Other Restricted Countries: Afghanistan, Belarus, Belize, Cuba, Indonesia, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Russian Federation, Seychelles, Somalia, Sudan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Western Sahara, etc. (Ukraine: Crimea, Sevastopol, Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia).
8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What are the eligibility requirements?
Natural persons who are at least 18 years of age. Corporate applications are handled directly through institutional support.
Can rules change after account purchase?
The rules, profit targets, and limits in effect at purchase remain permanently fixed throughout the lifetime of that account.
Is there a time limit on evaluation?
There is no maximum time limit to reach the profit target during the evaluation phase.
How fast are payout requests processed?
For eligible accounts, payout requests are approved within 8-24 hours on average and dispatched to the selected channel.
9. Company Metrics & Record Payouts
All-Time Single Payout Record: $1,206,225
Notable Documented Payouts:
- Paul (USA): $500,180
- Leo (Portugal): $197,262
- Maik (Germany): $114,907
- Ugnius (Lithuania): $99,706
- Fabian (USA): $96,649
- Pepijn (Netherlands): $76,000