FTMO Exam
Everything you need to pass the FTMO exam — rules, pass plan, discount, refund mechanics. Updated 2026-05-21.
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6-Step Pass Plan — FTMO exam
- 1
Read every FTMO rule before you start — never skip this
Daily DD 5% · Total DD 10% (static) · Min trading days 4 · Consistency: ไม่มี (Standard) — Swing Account: 50% Best Day Rule · News: allowed · EA: allowed · Weekend: allowed.
- 2
Set a personal Daily Stop at half the FTMO rule
FTMO uses 5% Daily DD → set yours at half. Hit it, close the laptop. Static DD measures from starting balance — consecutive losses sneak up on the ceiling.
- 3
Apply the TradingEdge discount
FTMO carries a 10% TradingEdge discount. Open through our link — discount applies automatically. 100% of the Challenge fee refunded with the first payout.
- 4
Risk 0.5-0.75% per trade — the profit target is NOT the priority
FTMO pays a 90 / 10 profit split with first payout in 1 - 2 วันทำการ. No need to swing for max profit during the exam. Lock risk at 0.5-0.75% and trade to stay inside DD — the target will arrive on its own.
- 5
Trade at least 4 days, 1-3 trades per day
FTMO needs 4+ trading days. Spread profit across 5-7 days to satisfy the consistency rule (ไม่มี (Standard) — Swing Account: 50% Best Day Rule).
- 6
Pass Phase 1 → Phase 2 (if applicable) → Funded
FTMO is a 2-step model: Phase 1 with the full target, Phase 2 with a halved target. First payout from the Funded account arrives in 1 - 2 วันทำการ.
FTMO exam rules at a glance
| Phase model | 2-step |
| Daily DD | 5% |
| Total DD | 10% (static) |
| Min trading days | 4 |
| Consistency rule | ไม่มี (Standard) — Swing Account: 50% Best Day Rule |
| News trading | |
| EA | |
| Copy trading | |
| Weekend holding | |
| Profit split | 90 / 10 |
| Max funded size | $400,000 |
| Payout speed | 1 - 2 วันทำการ |
| Liquidity provider | OANDA + Purple Trading + Liquidity Pool |
Exam Readiness Self-Check — 10 questions, 2 minutes
Before you spend $50-$1,000 on an exam fee, answer these 10 questions honestly. The result tells you whether to take the exam now or spend another 30 days preparing. Stored locally in your browser; nothing leaves your device.
- 1Has your trading system cleared at least 100 backtested trades?
- 2Have you traded the same system with real (your own) money for ≥ 30 days?
- 3Is your win rate ≥ 45% AND R:R ≥ 1.5 (measured from real data, not feel)?
- 4Do you know exactly what % per trade you risk and how you size positions?
- 5Do you close the laptop the moment you hit your personal daily stop (no "one more trade")?
- 6Have you read the full rules of the firm you're targeting — Drawdown, Min Days, News, Consistency, EA?
- 7Can you commit 1-2 hours/day for 2-4 weeks to take the exam properly?
- 8Will the exam fee ($50-$1,000) NOT create financial stress if you fail?
- 9Do you accept that industry pass rate is 8-15% and you may need 2-3 attempts?
- 10If you fail the first time, will you review the system — not "increase size" next round?
Frequently asked questions — FTMO exam
How hard is the FTMO exam?
TradingEdge community-tracked pass rate for FTMO: 13%. Industry average is 8-15%. Easier than the industry baseline.
How much does the FTMO exam cost?
Starts at $89. TradingEdge applies 10% off → net price starts lower (open via our link). Every tier is listed on the firm review page.
Can I use EAs or Copy Trading on the FTMO exam?
EA: allowed. Copy trading: banned. If EAs are allowed they must be your own — marketplace EAs are typically prohibited.
Does FTMO actually pay out? What's their Trustpilot?
FTMO has paid $300M+ (ตลอดอายุ) across 180,000+ บัญชี Funded. Trustpilot 4.8/5 (8,210 reviews). TradingEdge payout reliability score: 9.8/10. Refund + scaling work as advertised.
Do I get a refund if I fail FTMO?
100% of the Challenge fee refunded with the first payout.
How does FTMO compare to other firms?
FTMO is a Forex prop firm. Key strengths: จ่ายเงินมากที่สุดในอุตสาหกรรม Prop ($300M+) · แดชบอร์ด Performance Analyzer (Mistakes Tracker, Stats). Compare against other firms at /prop-firms/compare.
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