How to Choose
a Prop Firm
How to Choose
a Prop Firm
Choosing a prop firm can be tough. Learn how to spot a trustworthy one and what to watch for.
Choosing a prop firm can be tough. Learn how to spot a trustworthy one and what to watch for.
Choosing a prop firm can be tough. Learn how to spot a trustworthy one and what to watch for.
5 Key Factors to Consider
Before committing to a prop firm, check these five criteria to make an informed decision.
Reputation & Longevity
Always check a prop firm's track record.
Reputation & Longevity
Always check a prop firm's track record.
Unedited Trader Reviews
Focus on trustworthy, unedited reviews.
Unedited Trader Reviews
Focus on trustworthy, unedited reviews.
Account Perks & Tools
What tools does the firm offer beyond the account?
Account Perks & Tools
What tools does the firm offer beyond the account?
Trading Objectives
Are rules clear, transparent and fair?
Trading Objectives
Are rules clear, transparent and fair?
Support When Needed
Quality support in your language, available when you need it most.
Support When Needed
Quality support in your language, available when you need it most.
Start with FTMO
Discover why FTMO is the smart choice for traders.
Start with FTMO
Discover why FTMO is the smart choice for traders.
Reputation & Longevity
Reputation
& Longevity
Reputation & Longevity
A few months in business or years of proven experience? Always check a prop firm's track record. FTMO has been in the market for more than 10 years.
A few months in business or years of proven experience? Always check a prop firm's track record. FTMO has been in the market for more than 10 years.
Established in
Established in
2015
2015
2015
Recognized excellence
Recognized excellence
Industry Awards
Industry Awards
Industry Awards
What Traders Say About FTMO
Focus on trustworthy reviews. FTMO maintains exceptional ratings on independent platforms like Trustpilot.
Maik
Germany
REWARDS EARNED
$114,907
Trading style
Swing trader
Cinthya
Ecuador
REWARDS EARNED
$41,018
Trading style
Day trader
Bjorn
Belgium
REWARDS EARNED
$40,931
Trading style
Swing trader
Tarhata
USA
REWARDS EARNED
$25,607
Trading style
Day trader
Pepijn
Netherlands
REWARDS EARNED
$76,000
Trading style
Scalper
Andi
United Kingdom
REWARDS EARNED
$37,676
Trading style
Day trader
Leo
Portugal
REWARDS EARNED
$197,262
Trading style
Day trader
Fabian
USA
REWARDS EARNED
$96,649
Trading style
Scalper
Choon Chiat
Malaysia
REWARDS EARNED
$30,182
Trading style
Scalper
Ugnius
Lithuania
REWARDS EARNED
$99,706
Trading style
Day trader
Richard
Canada
REWARDS EARNED
$32,500
Trading style
Swing trader
Paul
USA
REWARDS EARNED
$500,180
Trading style
Scalper
Maik
Germany
REWARDS EARNED
$114,907
Trading style
Swing trader
Cinthya
Ecuador
REWARDS EARNED
$41,018
Trading style
Day trader
Bjorn
Belgium
REWARDS EARNED
$40,931
Trading style
Swing trader
Tarhata
USA
REWARDS EARNED
$25,607
Trading style
Day trader
Pepijn
Netherlands
REWARDS EARNED
$76,000
Trading style
Scalper
Andi
United Kingdom
REWARDS EARNED
$37,676
Trading style
Day trader
Leo
Portugal
REWARDS EARNED
$197,262
Trading style
Day trader
Fabian
USA
REWARDS EARNED
$96,649
Trading style
Scalper
Choon Chiat
Malaysia
REWARDS EARNED
$30,182
Trading style
Scalper
Ugnius
Lithuania
REWARDS EARNED
$99,706
Trading style
Day trader
Richard
Canada
REWARDS EARNED
$32,500
Trading style
Swing trader
Paul
USA
REWARDS EARNED
$500,180
Trading style
Scalper
Beyond the Account. What Is Really on Offer?
Will you grow with that prop firm and learn more? FTMO offers you resources.
FTMO
Academy
FTMO Academy
Sharpen your trading with our free online course containing 50+ videos full of pro tips.
Track your progress with the Account MetriX and identify your trading blind spots.
FTMO Academy
Sharpen your trading with our free online course containing 50+ videos full of pro tips.
Free Trial
Accounts
Free Trial Accounts
Test the waters first with the FTMO Free Trial. No card details required.
Free Trial Accounts
Test the waters first with the FTMO Free Trial. No card details required.
Performance
Coaches
Use expert guidance to help you reach your trading goals.
Performance Coaches
Use expert guidance to help you reach your trading goals.
Performance Coaches
Use expert guidance to help you reach your trading goals.
Choose Your FTMO Challenge
Choose Your FTMO Challenge
Complete FTMO’s Trading Objectives to become eligible to gain your demo FTMO Account.
2-Step
Standard 2-phase
1-Step
Single step to FTMO Account
Profit Target
Max. Daily Loss
Max. Loss
Min. trading days
Trading Period
Refund
Reward
One-time refundable fee from
€12 234
Avg. reward
Best value
€5 957
Avg. reward
€2 805
Avg. reward
€1 431
Avg. reward
€680
Avg. reward
2-Step
Standard 2-phase
1-Step
Single step to FTMO Account
10K
25K
50K
100K
200K
Account
$10,000
One-time refundable fee from
€89
Profit Target
PHASE 1
10%
PHASE 2
5%
Max Daily Loss
5%
Max Loss
10%
Min Trading days
4 days
Trading Period
Unlimited
Refund
Yes
100%
Rewards
Up to 90%
€680
Avg. reward
Account
$25,000
One-time refundable fee from
€250
Profit Target
PHASE 1
10%
PHASE 2
5%
Max Daily Loss
5%
Max Loss
10%
Min Trading days
4 days
Trading Period
Unlimited
Refund
Yes
100%
Rewards
Up to 90%
€1 431
Avg. reward
Account
$50,000
One-time refundable fee from
€345
Profit Target
PHASE 1
10%
PHASE 2
5%
Max Daily Loss
5%
Max Loss
10%
Min Trading days
4 days
Trading Period
Unlimited
Refund
Yes
100%
Rewards
Up to 90%
€2 805
Avg. reward
Best value
Account
$100,000
One-time refundable fee from
€439
€540
Profit Target
PHASE 1
10%
PHASE 2
5%
Max Daily Loss
5%
Max Loss
10%
Min Trading days
4 days
Trading Period
Unlimited
Refund
Yes
100%
Rewards
Up to 90%
€5 957
Avg. reward
Account
$200,000
One-time refundable fee from
€1,080
Profit Target
PHASE 1
10%
PHASE 2
5%
Max Daily Loss
5%
Max Loss
10%
Min Trading days
4 days
Trading Period
Unlimited
Refund
Yes
100%
Rewards
Up to 90%
€12 234
Avg. reward
2-Step
Standard 2-phase
1-Step
Single step to FTMO Account
10K
25K
50K
100K
200K
Account
$10,000
One-time refundable fee from
€89
Profit Target
PHASE 1
10%
PHASE 2
5%
Max Daily Loss
5%
Max Loss
10%
Min Trading days
4 days
Trading Period
Unlimited
Refund
Yes
100%
Rewards
Up to 90%
€680
Avg. reward
Account
$25,000
One-time refundable fee from
€250
Profit Target
PHASE 1
10%
PHASE 2
5%
Max Daily Loss
5%
Max Loss
10%
Min Trading days
4 days
Trading Period
Unlimited
Refund
Yes
100%
Rewards
Up to 90%
€1 431
Avg. reward
Account
$50,000
One-time refundable fee from
€345
Profit Target
PHASE 1
10%
PHASE 2
5%
Max Daily Loss
5%
Max Loss
10%
Min Trading days
4 days
Trading Period
Unlimited
Refund
Yes
100%
Rewards
Up to 90%
€2 805
Avg. reward
Best value
Account
$100,000
One-time refundable fee from
€439
€540
Profit Target
PHASE 1
10%
PHASE 2
5%
Max Daily Loss
5%
Max Loss
10%
Min Trading days
4 days
Trading Period
Unlimited
Refund
Yes
100%
Rewards
Up to 90%
€5 957
Avg. reward
Account
$200,000
One-time refundable fee from
€1,080
Profit Target
PHASE 1
10%
PHASE 2
5%
Max Daily Loss
5%
Max Loss
10%
Min Trading days
4 days
Trading Period
Unlimited
Refund
Yes
100%
Rewards
Up to 90%
€12 234
Avg. reward
You will also get access to:
Psychology Course
Account MetriX
Economic Calendar
Equity Simulator
Trading Journal
News Indicator
20+ more
Available 24/7
Available 24/7
Support When You Need It
Support
When You Need It
Support When You Need It
Is your prop firm ready to help you, or do they go silent when you reach out? At FTMO, we ensure fast and reliable support to help you whenever you need it.
Is your prop firm ready to help you, or do they go silent when you reach out? At FTMO, we ensure fast and reliable support to help you whenever you need it.
Is your prop firm ready to help you, or do they go silent when you reach out? At FTMO, we ensure fast and reliable support to help you whenever you need it.
English
Portuguese
Italian
Vietnamese
Russian
Serbian
Turkish
Philipino
Swedish
Spanish
French
Ukrainian
Czech
Polish
Arabic
Japanese
Hebrew
Romanian
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the Industry Leader?
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the Industry Leader?
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